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− | The Sons of the Harpy are a secret group that uses guerrilla-like techniques to undermine Daenerys Targaryen's rule. No one knows who their mysterious leader, the Harpy, is. Some suspect it might be [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]], while others believe the sons have no leader.<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]], [[Daenerys I (A Dance with Dragons)|Daenerys I]]</ref> | + | The [[Sons of the Harpy]] are a secret group that uses guerrilla-like techniques to undermine Daenerys Targaryen's rule. No one knows who their mysterious leader, the Harpy, is. Some suspect it might be [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]], while others believe the sons have no leader.<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]], [[Daenerys I (A Dance with Dragons)|Daenerys I]]</ref> |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== |
Revision as of 13:29, 6 August 2011
Meereen is a large city that lies on a piece of land that juts out into Slaver's Bay.[1] It lies on the northeast coast of Slaver's Bay at the mouth of the Skahazadhan, where it meets the bay.[2] It is renowned for trading in slaves.
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The City
The city, like its sister cites, Yunkai and Astapor, is made from bricks. Here they are multi-colored. The walls are high and at every corner there are defensive towers. The city is dominated by the Great Pyramid. The north wall of the city runs along the river bank of the Skahazadhan, the river that flows through the city. Its west wall runs along the shore of Slaver's Bay. The sewers of the city empty out into the Skahazadhan.[3] It is ruled by the Great Masters. It has wide brick streets and the fighting pits are red.[4]
Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid is eight hundred feet tall and topped with a bronze harpy.[5]
Temple of the Graces
The Temple of the Graces houses the priestesses of Meereen, called Graces. It is topped with golden domes. The Graces are divided in groups with each a specific color and a specialty. The Blue Graces are specialized in healing.[6]
Slaves
Slavers in Meereen only cut off the testicles when making eunuchs, compared to Astapor, where they cut off both penis and testicles.[7]
Sons of the Harpy
The Sons of the Harpy are a secret group that uses guerrilla-like techniques to undermine Daenerys Targaryen's rule. No one knows who their mysterious leader, the Harpy, is. Some suspect it might be Hizdahr zo Loraq, while others believe the sons have no leader.[8]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Ser Jorah advised Khal Drogo to drive his slaves to Meereen since it had suffered from a plague recently.[9]
A Storm of Swords
The Great Masters scorched the earth around Meereen when news that Daenerys Targaryen's army was marching on the city. The city was soon beseiged by the forces of Daenerys.[10] Daenerys took the city by sending men through the sewers and battering down the eastern gate.[11]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 57, Daenerys
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Map of Valyria
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 57, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 57, Daenerys
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Daenerys I
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 23, Daenerys
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Daenerys I
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 61, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 57, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys