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[[File:Sedone Thongvilay Paramour.jpg|thumb|350px|A paramour, by Sedone Thongvilay © Fantasy Flight Games]] | [[File:Sedone Thongvilay Paramour.jpg|thumb|350px|A paramour, by Sedone Thongvilay © Fantasy Flight Games]] | ||
A '''paramour'''{{Ref|ASOS|38}} | A '''paramour''', {{Ref|ASOS|38}} '''mistress''',{{Ref|ASOS|24}} or '''concubine'''{{ref|ACOK|12}}{{ref|ACOK|29}} is the unmarried lover of a [[Nobility|noble]]. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
When Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]] was forbidden by the [[High Septon]] from marrying his widowed step-mother, [[Samantha Tarly]], he kept her as a paramour and fathered six children on her, before the election of a new High Septon allowed their marriage. The relationship was deemed highly scandalous.{{Ref|FAB|20}} | When Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]] was forbidden by the [[High Septon (Regency of Aegon III)|High Septon]] from marrying his widowed step-mother, [[Samantha Tarly]], he kept her as a paramour and fathered six children on her, before the election of [[High Septon (Aegon III)|a new High Septon]] allowed their marriage. The relationship was deemed highly scandalous.{{Ref|FAB|20}} | ||
Ser [[Terrence Toyne]] was found abed with King [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon the Unworthy]]'s mistress, Lady [[Bethany Bracken]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Even though they proclaimed their love, Aegon had them executed.{{Ref|ASOS|16}}{{Ref|AFFC|13}} | |||
It was a closely held secret that Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] kept a paramour despite the [[Kingsguard]] oaths of chastity.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] and his other sworn brothers were aware of this, but kept his secret.{{Ref|ADWD|59}} | It was a closely held secret that Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] kept a paramour despite the [[Kingsguard]] oaths of chastity.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] and his other sworn brothers were aware of this, but kept his secret.{{Ref|ADWD|59}} | ||
After Lord [[Selwyn Tarth]]'s wife died, he kept a new "lady" every year.{{Ref|ACOK|45}} | After Lord [[Selwyn Tarth]]'s wife died, he kept a new "lady" every year.{{Ref|ACOK|45}} | ||
[[Lynesse Hightower]] abandoned Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] in [[Lys]], becoming instead the chief concubine of [[Tregar Ormollen]].{{ref|ACOK|12}} | |||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | |||
Against the order of his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] keeps [[Shae]] as his concubine in [[King's Landing]].{{ref|ACOK|29}} | |||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
[[File:Drazenka Kimpel Ellaria Sand.JPG|thumb|350px|[[Oberyn Martell]] and [[Ellaria Sand]], by Drazenka Kimpel © Fantasy Flight Games]] | [[File:Drazenka Kimpel Ellaria Sand.JPG|thumb|350px|[[Oberyn Martell]] and [[Ellaria Sand]], by Drazenka Kimpel © Fantasy Flight Games]] | ||
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*[[Aerys II Targaryen's last mistress|Several unnamed paramours]], to King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|17}} | *[[Aerys II Targaryen's last mistress|Several unnamed paramours]], to King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|17}} | ||
*Unnamed paramour, to Prince [[Lewyn Martell]]{{Ref|AFFC|13}} | *Unnamed paramour, to Prince [[Lewyn Martell]]{{Ref|AFFC|13}} | ||
*[[Lynesse Hightower]], to [[Tregar Ormollen]]{{ref|ACOK|12}} | |||
*Unnamed [[draper's wife]] in King's Landing, to Ser [[Preston Greenfield]]{{Ref|AFFC|13}} | *Unnamed [[draper's wife]] in King's Landing, to Ser [[Preston Greenfield]]{{Ref|AFFC|13}} | ||
*Unnamed paramour, to Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]]{{Ref|ASOS|38}} | *Unnamed paramour, to Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]]{{Ref|ASOS|38}} | ||
*[[Ellaria Sand]], to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]{{Ref|ASOS|38}} | *[[Ellaria Sand]], to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]{{Ref|ASOS|38}} | ||
*[[Shae]], to [[Tyrion Lannister]]{{ref|ACOK|29}} | |||
*[[Daario Naharis]], to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]{{Ref|ADWD|59}} | *[[Daario Naharis]], to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]{{Ref|ADWD|59}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{Quote|It was not as though he was the first man ever to keep a concubine.{{Ref|ACOK|29}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}} | |||
{{Quote|And this is [[Ellaria Sand]], mine own paramour.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}|[[Oberyn Martell]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}} | {{Quote|And this is [[Ellaria Sand]], mine own paramour.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}|[[Oberyn Martell]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}} | ||
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A paramour, [1] mistress,[2] or concubine[3][4] is the unmarried lover of a noble.
Culture
In Dorne, it is common for lords and ladies to have paramours, chosen out of love and lust rather than political alliances. Dornishmen are not greatly concerned if a bastard is born to a paramour.[5] Dorne gives a degree of social status to paramours, despite the "unchaste" nature of the relationship. Outside of Dorne, a Dornish paramour's status is less certain. They may be afforded the esteem granted in their homeland by the diplomatic-minded, or they may receive treatment ranging from slight social disdain to moral condemnation.[1]
That same varying treatment also applies to paramours of non-Dornish nobles, even the mistresses of kings.[6] A paramour can be of the same sex as their lover.[7] Each partner in a marriage can have their own paramour, though it depends on the rank of the partners.[8]
The Citadel does not allow its novices to keep wives or paramours, at least not openly.[9]
History
When Lord Lyonel Hightower was forbidden by the High Septon from marrying his widowed step-mother, Samantha Tarly, he kept her as a paramour and fathered six children on her, before the election of a new High Septon allowed their marriage. The relationship was deemed highly scandalous.[10]
Ser Terrence Toyne was found abed with King Aegon the Unworthy's mistress, Lady Bethany Bracken.[11] Even though they proclaimed their love, Aegon had them executed.[12][13]
It was a closely held secret that Prince Lewyn Martell kept a paramour despite the Kingsguard oaths of chastity.[13] Ser Barristan Selmy and his other sworn brothers were aware of this, but kept his secret.[14]
After Lord Selwyn Tarth's wife died, he kept a new "lady" every year.[15]
Lynesse Hightower abandoned Ser Jorah Mormont in Lys, becoming instead the chief concubine of Tregar Ormollen.[3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Against the order of his father, Lord Tywin Lannister, Tyrion Lannister keeps Shae as his concubine in King's Landing.[4]
A Storm of Swords
A degree of social deference is given to Ellaria Sand by virtue of her relationship with Prince Oberyn Martell.[1] While esteemed as a high-ranking woman by the Dornishmen, in King's Landing her presence at the high table at the royal wedding of King Joffrey I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell would be taken as an insult by the noblewomen seated near her. Ellaria is instead placed at a place of honor near the dais.[1] Olenna Redwyne refers to her as "the serpent's whore",[16] in reference to Prince Oberyn's nickname of "the Red Viper".
Known paramours
- Tyanna of the Tower, to King Maegor I Targaryen[7] (eventually married)
- Alys Harroway, to King Maegor I Targaryen[7] (already married)
- Tyanna of the Tower, to Alys Harroway[7] (rumored)
- Mysaria, to Prince Daemon Targaryen[17]
- Ser Harwin Strong, to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen[17] (rumored)
- Unnamed paramour, to King Aegon II Targaryen[18]
- Unnamed lowborn paramour, to Lord Humfrey Bracken[19]
- Unnamed favorite mistress, to Lord Jason Lannister[19]
- Sylvenna Sand, to Essie[5]
- Samantha Tarly, to Lord Lyonel Hightower[10] (eventually married)
- Lord Alyn Velaryon, to Princess Aliandra Martell[20] (rumored)
- Rue, to Lord Alyn Velaryon[20] (rumored)
- Unnamed mistress, to Lord Leowyn Corbray[10]
- The nine mistresses of King Aegon IV Targaryen:[6]
- Lady Falena Stokeworth
- Megette
- Lady Cassella Vaith
- Bellegere Otherys
- Lady Barba Bracken
- Lady Melissa Blackwood
- Lady Bethany Bracken
- Lady Jeyne Lothston
- Lady Serenei of Lys
- Shiera Seastar, to Lord Brynden Rivers[21][22]
- First unnamed mistress, to Lord Tytos Lannister[23]
- Second unnamed mistress, to Lord Tytos Lannister[23]
- Several unnamed paramours, to King Aerys II Targaryen[24]
- Unnamed paramour, to Prince Lewyn Martell[13]
- Lynesse Hightower, to Tregar Ormollen[3]
- Unnamed draper's wife in King's Landing, to Ser Preston Greenfield[13]
- Unnamed paramour, to Lord Edgar Yronwood[1]
- Ellaria Sand, to Prince Oberyn Martell[1]
- Shae, to Tyrion Lannister[4]
- Daario Naharis, to Queen Daenerys Targaryen[14]
Quotes
It was not as though he was the first man ever to keep a concubine.[4]
—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister
And this is Ellaria Sand, mine own paramour.[1]
Prince Lewyn was my Sworn Brother. In those days there were few secrets amongst the Kingsguard. I know he kept a paramour. He did not feel there was any shame in that.[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 24, Bran II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 29, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Seven Kingdoms: Dorne (Queer Customs of the South).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: ConJose (San Jose, CA; August 29-September 2) (August 29, 2002).
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 16, Sansa II.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 59, The Discarded Knight.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 45, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Seven Kingdoms: The Westerlands (House Lannister Under the Dragons).
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II.