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There is a great celebration in [[Qarth]] for the arrival of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys’]] [[khalasar]]. [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] provides her an entire wing of his palace. After a bath, Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] arrives with a ship captain with news that King [[Robert Baratheon]] is dead and there is civil war in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].
  
 
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[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]], with [[Drogon]] riding on her shoulders and her tiny ''[[khalasar]]'' is led into the great city of [[Qarth]] by the three seekers. Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] mistrusts all the seekers and thinks they should leave Qarth quickly. What Daenerys wants is swords and ships, neither of which she will gain in this city of excess.
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There is a large celebration for their arrival at [[Qarth]] apparent as [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys’]] [[khalasar]] approaches the city and a column of camelry rides from the city to provide her an honor guard. The warlock [[Pyat Pree]] had told Daenerys that Qarth was the greatest city, a crossroads, and ancient, and upon seeing the city, Daenerys had to admit the city was magnificent. It had three thick walls: 30 feet of red sandstone carved with animals, 40 feet of granite carved with scenes of war, and 50 feet carved with scenes of sex. Qartheen line the streets and balconies to watch them pass, black [[Drogon]] on her shoulder. The women are in gowns that bare one breast, and the men wear beaded silk shirts while the children wore only sandals and paint. Daenerys thinks how the [[Dothraki]] called these people “Milk Men’ for their skin and how [[Khal]] [[Drogo]] dreamed of when he might sack the great city.
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The merchant prince [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] rides up on his camel which the Dothraki horses shy away from. He tells Daenerys that if she desires anything she sees it is hers. Pyat Pree sings from her other side “Qarth itself is hers, she has no need of baubles,” and she should come to the [[House of the Undying]] to drink wisdom and truth. Daenerys tells them both that she only wants the [[Red Keep]] in [[King's Landing]] and if they want to give her gifts, give her ships and swords. Pyat states that it will be as she commands and the other complement her on her wisdom. Xaro Xhoan Daxos next tells her “There is a saying in Qarth. A warlock’s house is built of bones and lies.” The two continue to bicker and Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] mutters in the common tongue “The crow calls the raven black,” and that she should avoid both men, and that they would be best to not linger here. Daenerys, of course, wants their help in winning her throne.
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Daenerys had expected something grand when Xaro Xhoan Daxos had offered the hospitality of her home, but not a palace larger than a market town, with an entire wing given over to her.  He tells her that there will be a feast the next day with delicacies and music, and the Thirteen will come to do her honor. Xaro Xhoan Daxos and Pyat depart. The last of the three seekers, the shadowbinder [[Quaithe]] gives Daenerys a warning not to beware of everyone for they all lust for the power of her dragons, and then departs.
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After Quaithe leaves Ser Jorah states she is right, and he also does not trust her. Daenarys states that she does not understand Quaithe. While the others showered promises, she had only cryptic words. It also concerns her that she has not seen her face. Then Daenerys declares that they will keep their own watch, and will keep a sharp eye on the dragons. After [[Aggo]] states it will be done, she tells [[Rakharo]] to use good men and women to see the rest of Qarth since they had only seen the parts that the seekers had wanted them to see. She then tells Ser Jorah to go to the docks to get news of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], and maybe find a ship to carry them home. Ser Jorah tells her the usurper will kill her and wants to stay with her but she tells him that [[Jhogo]] can guard her, and he has the languages and more experience with the sea.
  
[[Pyat Pree]] the [[Warlocks|warlock]], tells her to come to the [[House of the Undying]] to learn of truth from the Warlocks, the merchant prince [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] lavishes her with gifts, promising her help from the [[Thirteen]], and gives her a wing of his great palace to reside in. Xaro warns her extensively of the lies and dust offered by the Warlocks. When Xaro and Pyat leave, [[Quaithe]] the shadowbinder, offers her is cryptic words: to beware all in Qarth, for when they see her dragons they will lust, because dragons are fire incarnate, and fire is power.  
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After they leave her handmaidens stripper her of her travel stained silks and she baths in a marble pool with golden fish. She wonders if the Red Keep had a pool like this with fragrant gardens, remembering [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] saying that the Seven Kingdoms were the most beautiful place in the world. She also thinks she no longer has Drogo’s khalisar behind her, only her four fierce [[Bloodrider|bloodriders]], and how the Dothraki plundered and sacked and she does not want that. She abuout Ser Jorah’s  words: the Usurper will kill you. She then thinks how [[Robert Baratheon]], strong as a bull, fearless in battle, and loving war, had killed her brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], and his dogs: [[Eddard Stark]], [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Jaime Lannister]]. How would she overthrow them; even her dragons might not be enough. Viserys, who was a fool, had believed the realm would rise for their rightful king. She then thinks how the [[Red Comet|Bleeding Star]] had led her to Qarth for a purpose, and if the gods intend for her to conquer they will send a sign.
  
Dany then sends [[Rakharo]] to get the lay of the city, and Jorah to the docks for news. While they are gone, she bathes and thinks on how she can take back the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. She tells herself that the Bleeding Star led her to Qarth for a purpose, and if the gods mean for her to succeed they will send her a sign.
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Near eveningfall [[Irri]] brings word that Ser Jorah has returned. He enters with [[Quhuru Mo]], captain of the [[Cinnamon Wind]] out of [[Tall Trees Town]]. Daenerys has her dragons all around her. He has the news that Robert Baratheon had died, reported in [[Oldtown]], [[Dorne]] and [[Lys]]. There are tales that [[Cersei Lanniseter|the queen]], his brother ([[Sannis Baratheon]] or [[Renly Baratheon]], or [[Eddard Stark]] betrayed him. [[Joffrey Baratheon]] sits on the throne with [[House Lannister]] ruling, Robert’s brothers have fled, and the [[Hand of the King]] has been seized for treason. Jorah adds that it is not likely the Eddard is a traitor since the long summer will come again before he would besmirch his honor. Daenerys wonder if her brother would have been wiser if he had known that vengeance was so close at hand. When asked, the captain replies he is not returning to [[Westeros]] for a year or more since his ship will sail east from Qarth, making the trader’s circle round the [[Jade Sea]]. When Daenerys states he has brought her a precious gift, he tells her that he has been amply repaid by being allowed to see a dragon. She tells him to come to her one day in [[King's Landing]].
  
Jorah returns with a ships [[Quhuru Mo|a trader captain]], who brings word of Seven Kingdoms. He tells them that King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] is dead and that [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] rules, but Robert's brothers are gathering their strength to contest the throne. Daenerys promises him a reward if he visits her when she finally sits on [[Aerys II Targaryen|her father]]’s throne. Ser Jorah warns her that Robert’s death changes nothing, but Daenerys disagrees, because the [[Seven Kingdoms]] will be in disarray if there is civil war.
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After the trader leaves, Ser Jorah warns Daenerys of speaking so freely. Daenerys replies that the [[Seven Kingdoms]] are flying to pieces like the khalisar did after Khal Drogo died. Ser Jorah tells her that she will still need gold, armies, and ships. Daenerys replies that she knows this, but she is the blood of the dragon. Jorah goes on to say the King Robert killed a dragon with a warhammer. To this she replies that dragons die, but so do dragon slayers.
  
 
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Revision as of 18:45, 25 March 2013

Daenerys II
A Clash of Kings chapter
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POV Daenerys
Place Qarth
Page 310 UK HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Daenerys I
Arya VI  ← Daenerys II →  Bran IV

Daenerys III

There is a great celebration in Qarth for the arrival of Daenerys’ khalasar. Xaro Xhoan Daxos provides her an entire wing of his palace. After a bath, Ser Jorah Mormont arrives with a ship captain with news that King Robert Baratheon is dead and there is civil war in the Seven Kingdoms.

Synopsis

There is a large celebration for their arrival at Qarth apparent as Daenerys’ khalasar approaches the city and a column of camelry rides from the city to provide her an honor guard. The warlock Pyat Pree had told Daenerys that Qarth was the greatest city, a crossroads, and ancient, and upon seeing the city, Daenerys had to admit the city was magnificent. It had three thick walls: 30 feet of red sandstone carved with animals, 40 feet of granite carved with scenes of war, and 50 feet carved with scenes of sex. Qartheen line the streets and balconies to watch them pass, black Drogon on her shoulder. The women are in gowns that bare one breast, and the men wear beaded silk shirts while the children wore only sandals and paint. Daenerys thinks how the Dothraki called these people “Milk Men’ for their skin and how Khal Drogo dreamed of when he might sack the great city.

The merchant prince Xaro Xhoan Daxos rides up on his camel which the Dothraki horses shy away from. He tells Daenerys that if she desires anything she sees it is hers. Pyat Pree sings from her other side “Qarth itself is hers, she has no need of baubles,” and she should come to the House of the Undying to drink wisdom and truth. Daenerys tells them both that she only wants the Red Keep in King's Landing and if they want to give her gifts, give her ships and swords. Pyat states that it will be as she commands and the other complement her on her wisdom. Xaro Xhoan Daxos next tells her “There is a saying in Qarth. A warlock’s house is built of bones and lies.” The two continue to bicker and Ser Jorah Mormont mutters in the common tongue “The crow calls the raven black,” and that she should avoid both men, and that they would be best to not linger here. Daenerys, of course, wants their help in winning her throne.

Daenerys had expected something grand when Xaro Xhoan Daxos had offered the hospitality of her home, but not a palace larger than a market town, with an entire wing given over to her. He tells her that there will be a feast the next day with delicacies and music, and the Thirteen will come to do her honor. Xaro Xhoan Daxos and Pyat depart. The last of the three seekers, the shadowbinder Quaithe gives Daenerys a warning not to beware of everyone for they all lust for the power of her dragons, and then departs.

After Quaithe leaves Ser Jorah states she is right, and he also does not trust her. Daenarys states that she does not understand Quaithe. While the others showered promises, she had only cryptic words. It also concerns her that she has not seen her face. Then Daenerys declares that they will keep their own watch, and will keep a sharp eye on the dragons. After Aggo states it will be done, she tells Rakharo to use good men and women to see the rest of Qarth since they had only seen the parts that the seekers had wanted them to see. She then tells Ser Jorah to go to the docks to get news of the Seven Kingdoms, and maybe find a ship to carry them home. Ser Jorah tells her the usurper will kill her and wants to stay with her but she tells him that Jhogo can guard her, and he has the languages and more experience with the sea.

After they leave her handmaidens stripper her of her travel stained silks and she baths in a marble pool with golden fish. She wonders if the Red Keep had a pool like this with fragrant gardens, remembering Viserys saying that the Seven Kingdoms were the most beautiful place in the world. She also thinks she no longer has Drogo’s khalisar behind her, only her four fierce bloodriders, and how the Dothraki plundered and sacked and she does not want that. She abuout Ser Jorah’s words: the Usurper will kill you. She then thinks how Robert Baratheon, strong as a bull, fearless in battle, and loving war, had killed her brother Rhaegar Targaryen, and his dogs: Eddard Stark, Tywin Lannister and Jaime Lannister. How would she overthrow them; even her dragons might not be enough. Viserys, who was a fool, had believed the realm would rise for their rightful king. She then thinks how the Bleeding Star had led her to Qarth for a purpose, and if the gods intend for her to conquer they will send a sign.

Near eveningfall Irri brings word that Ser Jorah has returned. He enters with Quhuru Mo, captain of the Cinnamon Wind out of Tall Trees Town. Daenerys has her dragons all around her. He has the news that Robert Baratheon had died, reported in Oldtown, Dorne and Lys. There are tales that the queen, his brother (Sannis Baratheon or Renly Baratheon, or Eddard Stark betrayed him. Joffrey Baratheon sits on the throne with House Lannister ruling, Robert’s brothers have fled, and the Hand of the King has been seized for treason. Jorah adds that it is not likely the Eddard is a traitor since the long summer will come again before he would besmirch his honor. Daenerys wonder if her brother would have been wiser if he had known that vengeance was so close at hand. When asked, the captain replies he is not returning to Westeros for a year or more since his ship will sail east from Qarth, making the trader’s circle round the Jade Sea. When Daenerys states he has brought her a precious gift, he tells her that he has been amply repaid by being allowed to see a dragon. She tells him to come to her one day in King's Landing.

After the trader leaves, Ser Jorah warns Daenerys of speaking so freely. Daenerys replies that the Seven Kingdoms are flying to pieces like the khalisar did after Khal Drogo died. Ser Jorah tells her that she will still need gold, armies, and ships. Daenerys replies that she knows this, but she is the blood of the dragon. Jorah goes on to say the King Robert killed a dragon with a warhammer. To this she replies that dragons die, but so do dragon slayers.

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