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'''Khal''' is a title that the [[Dothraki]] use to designate the leader of a [[khalasar]], a nomadic clan-like grouping. The Khal is usually considered the strongest or most fierce of a khalasar, and his wife is called a ''[[Khaleesi]]''. To become a khal, a Dothraki warrior must perform tremendous feats of bravery. The heir to a khalasar is named the khalakka {{Ref|aGoT|36}} It is said that if a Khal cannot ride, he cannot lead. When a khal dies, his khaleesi joins the dosh khaleen to rule the Dothraki nation with them. Even the mightiest khals bow down before the authority and wisdom of the dosh khaleen.{{Ref|aGoT|36}}
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'''Khal''' is a title that the [[Dothraki]] use to designate the leader of a [[khalasar]], a nomadic clan-like grouping.  
  
Khals tend to keep trusted companions known as [[Bloodrider|bloodriders]], who are so loyal that they will end their own life if the khal is killed.
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Khal, leads the Khallasar and its various Khas. The Khal is usually considered the strongest or most fierce of a khalasar, he must be ruthless worrior and/or cunning, to deal with any who challenge his authority or get in his way. It is said that if a Khal cannot ride, he cannot lead.
  
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Khals tend to keep trusted companions and guards known as [[Bloodrider|bloodriders]], who follow the Khal everywhere, even in death and often live only long enough to avenge his death. They refer to each other as “Blood of my Blood” as a sign of respect and the closeness of their bond.
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Khal wife is called a ''[[Khaleesi]]'', his heir to a khalasar is named the khalakka. {{Ref|aGoT|36}} When a khal dies, his khaleesi joins the dosh khaleen to rule the Dothraki nation with them. Even the mightiest khals bow down before the authority and wisdom of the dosh khaleen.{{Ref|aGoT|36}}
  
 
==Known Khals==
 
==Known Khals==
*Khal [[Drogo]]
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* Khal [[Drogo]], become Khal at a young age and commanded the largest khalasar in his time.
*Khal [[Fogo]]
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* Khal [[Fogo]]
*Khal [[Jhaqo]]
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* Khal [[Jhaqo]]
*Khal [[Jommo]]
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* Khal [[Jommo]]
*Khal [[Moro]]
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* Khal [[Moro]]
*Khal [[Ogo]]
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* Khal [[Ogo]]
*Khal [[Pono]]
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* Khal [[Pono]]
*Khal [[Temmo]]
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* Khal [[Temmo]]
 
 
== See Also==
 
* [[Dothraki]]
 
* [[Khalasar]]
 
* [[Khaleesi]]
 
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

Revision as of 18:51, 1 April 2012

Khal is a title that the Dothraki use to designate the leader of a khalasar, a nomadic clan-like grouping.

Khal, leads the Khallasar and its various Khas. The Khal is usually considered the strongest or most fierce of a khalasar, he must be ruthless worrior and/or cunning, to deal with any who challenge his authority or get in his way. It is said that if a Khal cannot ride, he cannot lead.

Khals tend to keep trusted companions and guards known as bloodriders, who follow the Khal everywhere, even in death and often live only long enough to avenge his death. They refer to each other as “Blood of my Blood” as a sign of respect and the closeness of their bond.

Khal wife is called a Khaleesi, his heir to a khalasar is named the khalakka. [1] When a khal dies, his khaleesi joins the dosh khaleen to rule the Dothraki nation with them. Even the mightiest khals bow down before the authority and wisdom of the dosh khaleen.[1]

Known Khals

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 36, Daenerys IV.