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− | A '''paramour''' is the unmarried lover of a noble | + | [[File:Sedone Thongvilay Paramour.jpg|thumb|350px|A paramour - by [http://sedone.me/ Sedone Thongvilay]. © Fantasy Flight Games]] |
+ | [[File:Federico Piatti Dornish Paramour.JPG|A [[Dornish]] paramour beckons - by Federico Piatti. © Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|350px]] | ||
+ | [[File:Xia TaptaraJealousParamour.jpg|A jealous paramour - by Xia Taptara. © Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|350px]] | ||
+ | A '''paramour''' is the unmarried lover of a noble. | ||
− | + | ==About== | |
+ | In [[Dorne]], lords and ladies can have paramours, chosen for love and lust rather than for breeding or alliance. [[Dornishmen]] are not greatly concerned if a [[bastard]] is born to a paramour.{{ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} 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.{{ref|asos|38}} | ||
− | 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 | + | That same varying treatment also applies to paramours of non-Dornish nobles, even the mistresses of kings.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} A paramour can be of the same sex as their lover. Each partner in a marriage can have their own paramour, though it depends on the rank of the partners.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1285 ConJose (SAN JOSE, CA; AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2) (August 29, 2002)]</ref> |
− | ==References | + | |
+ | The [[Citadel]] does not allow its novices to keep wives or paramours, at least not openly.{{Ref|aFfC|45}} | ||
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+ | ==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|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} | ||
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+ | 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}} | ||
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+ | ==Recent Events== | ||
+ | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
+ | A degree of social deference is given to [[Ellaria Sand]] by virtue of her relationship with Prince [[Oberyn Martell]].{{ref|asos|38}} While esteemed as a high-ranking woman by the [[Dornishmen]], in [[King's Landing]] her presence at the high table at the [[Purple Wedding|royal wedding]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|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.{{ref|asos|38}} [[Olenna Redwyne]] refers to her as a "[[whore]]".{{ref|asos|53}} | ||
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+ | ==Some known paramours== | ||
+ | *[[Mysaria]], to Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]{{ref|trp}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} | ||
+ | *Ser [[Harwin Strong]], to Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] (allegedly){{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} | ||
+ | *Unnamed paramour, to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]]{{ref|tpatq}} | ||
+ | *[[Sylvenna Sand]], to [[Essie]]{{ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} | ||
+ | *[[Samantha Tarly]], to Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]]{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} | ||
+ | *Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]], to Princess [[Aliandra Martell]] (suspected, not confirmed){{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} | ||
+ | *[[Rue]], to Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] (possibly){{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} | ||
+ | *The nine mistresses of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Free Cities: Braavos}} | ||
+ | *[[Shiera Seastar]], to Lord [[Brynden Rivers]]{{ref|tss}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} | ||
+ | *Several unnamed paramours, to King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} | ||
+ | *Unnamed paramour, to Prince [[Lewyn Martell]]{{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}} | ||
+ | *[[Ellaria Sand]], to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]{{ref|asos|38}} | ||
+ | *[[Daario Naharis]], to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]{{Ref|aDwD|59}} | ||
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+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {{Quote|And this is [[Ellaria Sand]], mine own paramour.{{ref|asos|38}}|[[Oberyn Martell]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}} | ||
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+ | {{Quote|Prince [[Lewyn Martell|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.{{Ref|aDwD|59}}|[[Barristan Selmy]] to [[Quentyn Martell]]}} | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Mistresses and paramours| ]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Culture]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Dorne]] | ||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
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[[fr:amante de cœur]] | [[fr:amante de cœur]] |
Revision as of 23:18, 29 June 2019
A paramour is the unmarried lover of a noble.
Contents
About
In Dorne, lords and ladies can have paramours, chosen for love and lust rather than for breeding or alliance. Dornishmen are not greatly concerned if a bastard is born to a paramour.[1] 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.[2]
That same varying treatment also applies to paramours of non-Dornish nobles, even the mistresses of kings.[3] A paramour can be of the same sex as their lover. Each partner in a marriage can have their own paramour, though it depends on the rank of the partners.[4]
The Citadel does not allow its novices to keep wives or paramours, at least not openly.[5]
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.[6]
It was a closely held secret that Prince Lewyn Martell kept a paramour despite the Kingsguard oaths of chastity.[7] Ser Barristan Selmy and his other sworn brothers were aware of this, but kept his secret.[8]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
A degree of social deference is given to Ellaria Sand by virtue of her relationship with Prince Oberyn Martell.[2] 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.[2] Olenna Redwyne refers to her as a "whore".[9]
Some known paramours
- Mysaria, to Prince Daemon Targaryen[10][11]
- Ser Harwin Strong, to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (allegedly)[11]
- Unnamed paramour, to King Aegon II Targaryen[12]
- Sylvenna Sand, to Essie[1]
- Samantha Tarly, to Lord Lyonel Hightower[6]
- Lord Alyn Velaryon, to Princess Aliandra Martell (suspected, not confirmed)[13]
- Rue, to Lord Alyn Velaryon (possibly)[13]
- The nine mistresses of King Aegon IV Targaryen[14]
- Shiera Seastar, to Lord Brynden Rivers[15][16]
- Several unnamed paramours, to King Aerys II Targaryen[17]
- Unnamed paramour, to Prince Lewyn Martell[7]
- Unnamed draper's wife in King's Landing, to Ser Preston Greenfield[7]
- Unnamed paramour, to Lord Edgar Yronwood[2]
- Ellaria Sand, to Prince Oberyn Martell[2]
- Daario Naharis, to Queen Daenerys Targaryen[8]
Quotes
And this is Ellaria Sand, mine own paramour.[2]
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.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Dorne: Queer Customs of the South.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: ConJose (SAN JOSE, CA; AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2) (August 29, 2002)
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 59, The Discarded Knight.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Braavos.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II.