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A '''paramour''' is the unmarried lover of a noble. [[Dorne]] gives a degree of social status to paramours, despite the "unchaste" nature of the relationship. Outside of Dorne, a paramour's status is less certain. They may be afforded the esteem granted in their homeland by the diplomatic minded, or they may receive a range of treatment from slight social disdain to moral condemnation.
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[[File:Sedone Thongvilay Paramour.jpg‎|thumb|350px|A paramour - by [http://sedone.me/ Sedone Thongvilay]. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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[[File:Federico Piatti Dornish Paramour.JPG|A [[Dornish]] paramour beckons - by Federico Piatti. © Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|350px]]
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[[File:Xia TaptaraJealousParamour.jpg|A jealous paramour - by Xia Taptara. © Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|350px]]
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A '''paramour''' is the unmarried lover of a noble.
  
The most notable paramour presented in the series to date was [[Ellaria Sand]], to whom a degree of social deference was expected by virtue of her relationship with Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]. While esteemed as a high-ranking woman by the Dornish, in [[King's Landing]] her presence at the high table at the wedding of [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]]  would have been taken as an insult by the noblewomen seated near her. Cersei Lannister and Olenna Tyrell referred to her as a "whore."
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==About==
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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 their sworn brother's secret.{{Ref|aDwD|59}} [[Daario Naharis]] is considered to be [[Daenerys]]'s paramour.  
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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 and Notes==
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The [[Citadel]] does not allow its novices to keep wives or paramours, at least not openly.{{Ref|aFfC|45}}
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==History==
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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==
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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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==
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*[[Mysaria]], to Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]{{ref|trp}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
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*Ser [[Harwin Strong]], to Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] (allegedly){{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
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*Unnamed paramour, to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]]{{ref|tpatq}}
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*[[Sylvenna Sand]], to [[Essie]]{{ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}}
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*[[Samantha Tarly]], to Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]]{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
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*Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]], to Princess [[Aliandra Martell]] (suspected, not confirmed){{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}
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*[[Rue]], to Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] (possibly){{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}
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*The nine mistresses of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Free Cities: Braavos}}
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*[[Shiera Seastar]], to Lord [[Brynden Rivers]]{{ref|tss}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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*Several unnamed paramours, to King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}
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*Unnamed paramour, to Prince [[Lewyn Martell]]{{Ref|aFfC|13}}
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*Unnamed draper's wife in King's Landing, to Ser [[Preston Greenfield]]{{Ref|aFfC|13}}
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*Unnamed paramour, to Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]]{{ref|asos|38}}
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*[[Ellaria Sand]], to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]{{ref|asos|38}}
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*[[Daario Naharis]], to Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]]{{Ref|aDwD|59}}
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==Quotes==
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{{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==
 
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Revision as of 23:18, 29 June 2019

A paramour - by Sedone Thongvilay. © Fantasy Flight Games
A Dornish paramour beckons - by Federico Piatti. © Fantasy Flight Games
A jealous paramour - by Xia Taptara. © Fantasy Flight Games

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.[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

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. 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Dorne: Queer Customs of the South.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
  4. So Spake Martin: ConJose (SAN JOSE, CA; AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2) (August 29, 2002)
  5. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 59, The Discarded Knight.
  9. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
  10. The Rogue Prince.
  11. 11.0 11.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  12. The Princess and the Queen.
  13. 13.0 13.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
  14. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Braavos.
  15. The Sworn Sword.
  16. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
  17. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II.