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The '''Rhoyne''' is one of the main rivers of the eastern continent, [[Essos]].
 
The '''Rhoyne''' is one of the main rivers of the eastern continent, [[Essos]].
  
==Course==
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==Geography==
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:''See also: [[:Category:Images of the Rhoyne|Images of the Rhoyne]]''
 
The Rhoyne originates from the conjunction of two of its tributaries, the [[Upper Rhoyne]] and the [[Little Rhoyne]], southeast of the ruins of [[Ghoyan Drohe]] in northwestern Essos. Its course runs southeast and meets the [[Noyne]] just north of [[Ny Sar]]. The Rhoyne continues southeast to [[Dagger Lake]], where it is joined by the [[Qhoyne]]. After Dagger Lake, the Rhoyne runs south, with the [[Golden Fields]] along its western bank. The Rhoyne continues south, with the [[Lhorulu]] flowing into it at the [[Sorrows]] and the [[Selhoru]] connecting at [[Selhorys]].  
 
The Rhoyne originates from the conjunction of two of its tributaries, the [[Upper Rhoyne]] and the [[Little Rhoyne]], southeast of the ruins of [[Ghoyan Drohe]] in northwestern Essos. Its course runs southeast and meets the [[Noyne]] just north of [[Ny Sar]]. The Rhoyne continues southeast to [[Dagger Lake]], where it is joined by the [[Qhoyne]]. After Dagger Lake, the Rhoyne runs south, with the [[Golden Fields]] along its western bank. The Rhoyne continues south, with the [[Lhorulu]] flowing into it at the [[Sorrows]] and the [[Selhoru]] connecting at [[Selhorys]].  
  
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==Population==
 
==Population==
 
 
The river's banks are the homeland of the [[Rhoynar]], a river-faring people. Seven hundred years before [[Aegon's Landing]] in [[Westeros]], the Rhoynar were defeated by the [[Valyrian Freehold]]. Queen [[Nymeria]] [[Rhoynar migration|led]] the surviving Rhoynar in ten thousand ships from their homeland to [[Dorne]] in Westeros. Consequently, there are few Rhoynar living along the river's banks. Among them the river holds a god-like status; in their faith it is called "[[Mother Rhoyne]]".{{Ref|aFfC|21}}
 
The river's banks are the homeland of the [[Rhoynar]], a river-faring people. Seven hundred years before [[Aegon's Landing]] in [[Westeros]], the Rhoynar were defeated by the [[Valyrian Freehold]]. Queen [[Nymeria]] [[Rhoynar migration|led]] the surviving Rhoynar in ten thousand ships from their homeland to [[Dorne]] in Westeros. Consequently, there are few Rhoynar living along the river's banks. Among them the river holds a god-like status; in their faith it is called "[[Mother Rhoyne]]".{{Ref|aFfC|21}}
  
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The Rhoyne is known for its river pirates, who hide on and around the many islands of Dagger Lake.{{Ref|aDwD|5}} The Rhoyne south of the Sorrows is patrolled by Volantene galleys.{{ref|ADWD|14}}
 
The Rhoyne is known for its river pirates, who hide on and around the many islands of Dagger Lake.{{Ref|aDwD|5}} The Rhoyne south of the Sorrows is patrolled by Volantene galleys.{{ref|ADWD|14}}
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==Recent Events==
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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[[Tyrion Lannister]], [[Jon Connington]], [[Aegon Targaryen]], and their companions sail the length of the Rhoyne on their way to [[Meereen]].
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{Quote|On the river there had been wonders to behold: [[Old Man of the River|giant turtles]], ruined cities, [[stone men]], [[Lemore|naked septas]].  One never knew what might be lurking around the next bend.}}
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{{Quote|She is the greatest river in the world.{{Ref|aDwD|14}}}} – [[Yandry]]
- [[Tyrion]] aboard the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'', missing the river Rhoyne
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{{Quote|[[Mother Rhoyne]] waxes so wide that a man upon a boat in the center of the stream cannot see a shore to either side.{{Ref|aDwD|14}}}} [[Yandry]]
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

Revision as of 23:34, 14 August 2014

Flow of Rhoyne depicted on map of western Essos

The Rhoyne is one of the main rivers of the eastern continent, Essos.

Geography

See also: Images of the Rhoyne

The Rhoyne originates from the conjunction of two of its tributaries, the Upper Rhoyne and the Little Rhoyne, southeast of the ruins of Ghoyan Drohe in northwestern Essos. Its course runs southeast and meets the Noyne just north of Ny Sar. The Rhoyne continues southeast to Dagger Lake, where it is joined by the Qhoyne. After Dagger Lake, the Rhoyne runs south, with the Golden Fields along its western bank. The Rhoyne continues south, with the Lhorulu flowing into it at the Sorrows and the Selhoru connecting at Selhorys.

It is said the southern Rhoyne becomes so wide that someone in its centre cannot see its shores.[1] The Volaena reaches the Rhoyne just north of Volantis. A giant delta forms at its mouth, upon which Volantis sits along the Summer Sea.[2][3] The Long Bridge crosses the Rhoyne in Volantis.

Population

The river's banks are the homeland of the Rhoynar, a river-faring people. Seven hundred years before Aegon's Landing in Westeros, the Rhoynar were defeated by the Valyrian Freehold. Queen Nymeria led the surviving Rhoynar in ten thousand ships from their homeland to Dorne in Westeros. Consequently, there are few Rhoynar living along the river's banks. Among them the river holds a god-like status; in their faith it is called "Mother Rhoyne".[4]

Settlements and ruins along the Rhoyne include Ghoyan Drohe (on the Little Rhoyne), Ny Sar, the Sorrows (Chroyane), Selhorys, Valysar, Sar Mell, Volon Therys, and Volantis.

The Rhoyne is known for its river pirates, who hide on and around the many islands of Dagger Lake.[5] The Rhoyne south of the Sorrows is patrolled by Volantene galleys.[1]

Recent Events

A Dance with Dragons

Tyrion Lannister, Jon Connington, Aegon Targaryen, and their companions sail the length of the Rhoyne on their way to Meereen.

Quotes

She is the greatest river in the world.[1]

Yandry


Mother Rhoyne waxes so wide that a man upon a boat in the center of the stream cannot see a shore to either side.[1]

Yandry

References and Notes