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[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] goes through the ceremony where she has to eat the heart of a stallion to make her son strong. Afterwards she baths in the [[Womb of the World]], and then goes to the feast. Finally [[Viserys I Targaryen|her brother]], drunk, and screaming. He draws his blade and demands what he is owed. Khal [[Drogo]] gives him a crown of molten gold.
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[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] eats a [[stallion heart]] as part of a [[Dothraki]] pregnancy ritual. Afterwards she baths in the [[Womb of the World]] and goes to the reception feast. [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] soon arrives, drunk and screaming. He draws his blade and demands what he is owed. [[Khal]] [[Drogo]] gives him a crown of molten gold.
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] must eat a raw [[Stallion heart|stallion’s heart]] and it is still steaming, tough and stringy. The heart of the stallion will make her son strong and swift and fearless if she eats it all. If she chokes on the blood or retches the omens were not so good and her child could be weak, deformed, stillborn, or female. She had prepared herself for days this event, her handmaidens helping her by serving her blood and dried horse flesh, and repeating the words she would have to say after completing the task. She had not eaten for a day and half. As she eats her stomach roils and heaves and she has to rip apart the tough meat. Khal [[Drogo]] stands over her as she eats, his face hard, but in the end she thinks she can see a pride in his eyes. When she is done she pronounces the words to the ''[[dosh khaleen]]'', the crones. Even the most powerful [[Khal|Khals]] bow to the wisdom and authority of these crones, each of whom had been a [[khaleesi]]; when a khal dies, his Khaleesi joins the dosh khaleen. The crones proclaim the prince is riding, a strong boy, and then start to chant. After crowd finishes chanting, there is silence, and then a crone announces the greatness of the new prince, the [[Stallion Who Mounts the World]], and the crowd repeats this. Then Daenerys has to reveal the name of her son, [[Rhaego]]; she gives this name to honor her older brother. Khal Drogo leads her out of the pit, with his [[Bloodrider|Bloodriders]] behind, and then followed by rest, along the Godsway. As they walk, Drogo asks about the name, and she tells him he is named after her brother, a fierce warrior that died before she was born; the last of the dragons. Drogo states it is a good name.
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The [[Stallion heart|stallion’s heart]] is still raw and steaming when it is placed before [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]. As part of the ancient [[Dothraki]] motherhood ritual she begins to eat the tough, stringy flesh. The Dothraki believe that the heart of the stallion will make her son strong and swift and fearless. If she chokes on the blood or retches the omens are less favorable: the child could be weak, deformed, stillborn, or female. In preparation, Daenerys has eaten bowls of blood and dried horse flesh and fasted for a day and a half, yet still her stomach roils and her jaw aches.
  
When they arrive at the lake called the [[Womb of the World]]. Here Daenerys strips out of her soiled clothing, and enters the lake. She cleanses her face of the dried blood. When she emerges from the lake, [[Doreah]] brings her a robe of sandsilk, but Drogo waves her away. She can see his manhood, and helps her unlace; with three quick strokes he was done.  
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[[Khal]] [[Drogo]] stands over her as she eats, his face hard, but as she continues Daenerys begins to see pride in his eyes. When she is done, Daenerys pronounces the words she has rehearsed to the ''[[dosh khaleen]]'', the crones of [[Vaes Dothrak]]. Even the most powerful ''khals'' bow to the wisdom and authority of these crones, each of whom is the ''[[khaleesi]]'' of a dead ''khal''.  
  
They ride down the Godsway to Drogo’s tent where there is a feast packed with those that did not have the rank to be at the ceremony. As Dany rides up the aisle, the crowd hails the life within her. When she dismounts she cannot find her brother. She can see Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] at a place of respect since the Dorthraki appreciated the knight’s prowess. She calls for him to join her at her table. When he arrives she asks about [[Viserys I Targaryen|her brother]] and is told he went to the market. She asks him why she let him go alone since the usurper would pay well for his head. He tells her that he should be safe since nobody can carry a blade or shed a man’s blood. She states that men still die; some of the merchants have huge eunuchs that strangle thieves. Ser Jorah states then her brother should be wise enough not to steal anything. Now he tells Daenerys that her brother was going to steal her eggs till Ser Jorah tells him that he would cut off his hand. She tells Ser Jorah that that if he had asked she would have given him an egg; she owes him since she had killed their mother, he taught her, and he is all she has. Jorah tells her that she now belongs to the Dothraki.  
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The crones proclaim “The prince is riding; a boy, a boy, a strong boy” and begin to chant. After the crowd finishes chanting there is silence. Then one of the crones announces the greatness of the new prince, the [[Stallion Who Mounts the World]]. Then Daenerys reveals the name of her son: [[Rhaego]], in honor of her [[Rhaegar Targaryen|older brother]].  
  
Daenerys now asks about the Ser Jorah about the Stallion. He tells her that it is the Khal of Khals that is prophesized that will unite the Dorthraki and lead them to conquer the world.  
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Khal Drogo leads her out of the pit with his [[Bloodrider|bloodriders]] behind, followed by the rest, down the godsway. As they walk, Drogo asks about the name of their son and Daenerys explains about her brother, a fierce warrior who died before she was born; the last of the dragons. Drogo declares that it is a good name.
  
Doreah interrupts Daenerys to point out her brother entering the hall in rags, drunk, and carrying a sword. Angry muttering rises all around her, and the music dies away. Daenerys has a sense of drug and asks Ser Jorah to stop him and bring him to her. Viserys starts screaming for his sister and the indignity of eating starting before he arrived. He calls Daenerys a whore. Ser Jorah is quickly by his side and tries to stop him, but he jerks free of him. When Viserys moves to sit with the three Karls, Drogo raises, states some words, and instructs Ser Jorah is to translate that his place is not on the high bench. Then he points to the back of the hall where the lowest of the low sit as instructed by Drogo. Viserys stated it is no place for a king, but Drogo emphasizes that it is his place. Viserys draws his blade, which angers the Dorthraki. He then stalks to Daenerys. She begs him to throw away the sword. Viserys now demands his crown, otherwise he is taking Daenerys back, along with the egg, but will be happy to cut the bastard out of Daenerys and leave it for Drogo; he is both weeping and crying. Viserys sword blade is on her belly, pricking her navel through her silks.  
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Eventually they arrive at the lake called the [[Womb of the World]]. Here Daenerys strips out of her soiled clothing and enters the lake. She cleanses her face and body of the dried blood. When she emerges from the lake, [[Doreah]] brings her a robe of sandsilk, but Drogo waves her away. Daenerys can see his manhood through his trousers and helps him unlace; with three quick strokes, he is done.
  
[[Jhiqui]] is sobbing if fear, stating that she dare not translate; if she did she would be dragged behind the Khal’s horse all the way up the [[Mother of Mountains]]. Daenerys tells her that she will translate. After hearing the translation, Drogo makes a statement and steps down from the high bench with his Bloodriders following him. Viserys asks what the Khal said and Daenerys translates ”you shall have a splindid golden coin that men shall tremble to behold.” Viserys replies that is all he wants, smiling. Drogo orders his Bloodriders seize the men, breaking arm in the process, and pulling the sword from his fingers. Drogo puts his gold belt into an emptied stew pot to melt. Viserys finally starts to struggle, but cannot get loose of the Bloodriders. Ser Jorah tells her to look away, but she refuses. When the gold is half melted, Drogo upends the pot over Viserys’ head. Not drop of blood was spilled. Daenerys thinks that he was not dragon since fire cannot kill a dragon.
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They ride down the godsway to Drogo’s tent-hall where there is a great feast prepared for those too low of rank to attend the ceremony. As Dany rides up the aisle, the crowd hails the life within her. When she dismounts, Daenerys cannot find [[Viserys Targaryen|her brother]]. She sees Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] in a place of respect in the midst of the hierarchy and invites him to her own table.
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When he arrives she asks about Viserys, Ser Jorah explains that her brother went to the market to find wine. Daenerys then questions why he was allowed to go alone since [[Robert Baratheon|the Usurper]] would pay well for his head. Ser Jorah assures her that Viserys should be safe as nobody can carry a blade or shed a man’s blood in [[Vaes Dothrak]]. Daenerys states that men still die; some of the merchants have huge eunuchs to strangle thieves bloodlessly. Ser Jorah declares that her brother should be wise enough not to steal anything. The knight goes on to explain that her brother was going to steal her dragon eggs until he threatened to cut off Viserys hand. Daenerys declares that if he had asked, she would have given Viserys an egg: she does owe him for their survival and that he is all she has. Jorah tells her that she now belongs to the Dothraki now.
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Daenerys now asks about the Ser Jorah about the Stallion Who Mounts The World. He explains that the Stallion is the ''Khal'' of ''Khals'', who is prophesized to unite the Dothraki into a single ''khalassar'' and lead them to conquer the world.
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Doreah interrupts Daenerys to point out her brother entering the hall in rags, drunk, and carrying a sword. Angry mutterings rise all around her and the music dies away. Daenerys has a sense of dread and asks Ser Jorah to stop him and bring him to her. Viserys starts screaming for his sister and reproaching the indignity of starting the feast before his arrival. Ser Jorah is quickly by his side and tries to stop him, but Viserys jerks free. When he moves to sit with Drogo and the other ''khals''.
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Drogo rises and declares through translation that Viserys’ place is not on the high bench but at the back where the lowest of the low sit shrouded in shadow so that others do not have to look upon them. Viserys declares drunkenly that that is no place for a king, but Drogo emphasizes that it is his place, mocking him as the Sore-foot King and the Cart King. Viserys draws his blade, angering the Dothraki. Then he spots Daenerys and stalks over. She begs him to throw away the sword but Viserys ignores her. Viserys now demands his crown or else he taking Daenerys back, but he will be happy to cut out her child and leave it for Drogo. Viserys presses his sword against her belly hard enough to prick her navel through her silks.
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[[Jhiqui]] is sobbing in fear, stating that she dare not translate Viserys’ words; if she does she fears Khal Drogo will drag her behind his horses up the [[Mother of Mountains]]. Daenerys agrees to translate instead. After hearing the translation, Drogo makes a statement in Dothraki and steps down from the high bench with his bloodriders. Viserys asks and Daenerys translates: “You shall have a splendid golden crown that men shall tremble to behold.” Viserys smiles and declares that that is all he ever wanted. His smile is what saddens Daenerys the most.  
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Drogo orders his bloodriders to seize the man who was her brother, breaking his arm and taking away his sword in the process. Drogo puts his belt of golden medallions into an emptied stew pot. Viserys finally starts to realize what is happening and begins to plead and struggle. Ser Jorah tells Daenerys to look away, but she refuses. When the gold is half melted, Drogo declares, “Crown for Cart King!” and upends the pot over Visery’s head. Soon it is over; not a drop of blood is spilled. Daenerys thinks, surprisingly calmly, that he was no dragon, because fire cannot kill a dragon.
  
 
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Revision as of 04:40, 28 January 2013

Eddard XII
A Game of Thrones chapter
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POV Daenerys
Page 409 US HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Daenerys IV
Eddard XII  ← Daenerys V →  Eddard XIII

Daenerys VI

Daenerys eats a stallion heart as part of a Dothraki pregnancy ritual. Afterwards she baths in the Womb of the World and goes to the reception feast. Viserys soon arrives, drunk and screaming. He draws his blade and demands what he is owed. Khal Drogo gives him a crown of molten gold.

Synopsis

The stallion’s heart is still raw and steaming when it is placed before Daenerys. As part of the ancient Dothraki motherhood ritual she begins to eat the tough, stringy flesh. The Dothraki believe that the heart of the stallion will make her son strong and swift and fearless. If she chokes on the blood or retches the omens are less favorable: the child could be weak, deformed, stillborn, or female. In preparation, Daenerys has eaten bowls of blood and dried horse flesh and fasted for a day and a half, yet still her stomach roils and her jaw aches.

Khal Drogo stands over her as she eats, his face hard, but as she continues Daenerys begins to see pride in his eyes. When she is done, Daenerys pronounces the words she has rehearsed to the dosh khaleen, the crones of Vaes Dothrak. Even the most powerful khals bow to the wisdom and authority of these crones, each of whom is the khaleesi of a dead khal.

The crones proclaim “The prince is riding; a boy, a boy, a strong boy” and begin to chant. After the crowd finishes chanting there is silence. Then one of the crones announces the greatness of the new prince, the Stallion Who Mounts the World. Then Daenerys reveals the name of her son: Rhaego, in honor of her older brother.

Khal Drogo leads her out of the pit with his bloodriders behind, followed by the rest, down the godsway. As they walk, Drogo asks about the name of their son and Daenerys explains about her brother, a fierce warrior who died before she was born; the last of the dragons. Drogo declares that it is a good name.

Eventually they arrive at the lake called the Womb of the World. Here Daenerys strips out of her soiled clothing and enters the lake. She cleanses her face and body of the dried blood. When she emerges from the lake, Doreah brings her a robe of sandsilk, but Drogo waves her away. Daenerys can see his manhood through his trousers and helps him unlace; with three quick strokes, he is done.

They ride down the godsway to Drogo’s tent-hall where there is a great feast prepared for those too low of rank to attend the ceremony. As Dany rides up the aisle, the crowd hails the life within her. When she dismounts, Daenerys cannot find her brother. She sees Ser Jorah in a place of respect in the midst of the hierarchy and invites him to her own table.

When he arrives she asks about Viserys, Ser Jorah explains that her brother went to the market to find wine. Daenerys then questions why he was allowed to go alone since the Usurper would pay well for his head. Ser Jorah assures her that Viserys should be safe as nobody can carry a blade or shed a man’s blood in Vaes Dothrak. Daenerys states that men still die; some of the merchants have huge eunuchs to strangle thieves bloodlessly. Ser Jorah declares that her brother should be wise enough not to steal anything. The knight goes on to explain that her brother was going to steal her dragon eggs until he threatened to cut off Viserys hand. Daenerys declares that if he had asked, she would have given Viserys an egg: she does owe him for their survival and that he is all she has. Jorah tells her that she now belongs to the Dothraki now.

Daenerys now asks about the Ser Jorah about the Stallion Who Mounts The World. He explains that the Stallion is the Khal of Khals, who is prophesized to unite the Dothraki into a single khalassar and lead them to conquer the world.

Doreah interrupts Daenerys to point out her brother entering the hall in rags, drunk, and carrying a sword. Angry mutterings rise all around her and the music dies away. Daenerys has a sense of dread and asks Ser Jorah to stop him and bring him to her. Viserys starts screaming for his sister and reproaching the indignity of starting the feast before his arrival. Ser Jorah is quickly by his side and tries to stop him, but Viserys jerks free. When he moves to sit with Drogo and the other khals.

Drogo rises and declares through translation that Viserys’ place is not on the high bench but at the back where the lowest of the low sit shrouded in shadow so that others do not have to look upon them. Viserys declares drunkenly that that is no place for a king, but Drogo emphasizes that it is his place, mocking him as the Sore-foot King and the Cart King. Viserys draws his blade, angering the Dothraki. Then he spots Daenerys and stalks over. She begs him to throw away the sword but Viserys ignores her. Viserys now demands his crown or else he taking Daenerys back, but he will be happy to cut out her child and leave it for Drogo. Viserys presses his sword against her belly hard enough to prick her navel through her silks.

Jhiqui is sobbing in fear, stating that she dare not translate Viserys’ words; if she does she fears Khal Drogo will drag her behind his horses up the Mother of Mountains. Daenerys agrees to translate instead. After hearing the translation, Drogo makes a statement in Dothraki and steps down from the high bench with his bloodriders. Viserys asks and Daenerys translates: “You shall have a splendid golden crown that men shall tremble to behold.” Viserys smiles and declares that that is all he ever wanted. His smile is what saddens Daenerys the most.

Drogo orders his bloodriders to seize the man who was her brother, breaking his arm and taking away his sword in the process. Drogo puts his belt of golden medallions into an emptied stew pot. Viserys finally starts to realize what is happening and begins to plead and struggle. Ser Jorah tells Daenerys to look away, but she refuses. When the gold is half melted, Drogo declares, “Crown for Cart King!” and upends the pot over Visery’s head. Soon it is over; not a drop of blood is spilled. Daenerys thinks, surprisingly calmly, that he was no dragon, because fire cannot kill a dragon.

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