Magister

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Magister is a title held by wealthy and powerful individuals in some Free Cities. It is similar to the qhoran or Westerosi steward.[1] They sometimes post Unsullied at their gates.[2]

Powerful magisters in Pentos elect the Prince of Pentos[3] and sometimes lend money.[4] While Lorath is nominally ruled by three princes, the city is truly ruled by a council of magisters.[5] The magisterial council of Norvos is subservient to the bearded priests of that city.[6] Conclaves of magisters rule Lys and Myr, and a similar group chooses the Archon of Tyrosh.[7]

Known Magisters

Quotes

Gluttons are greedy men as a rule, and magisters are devious.[8]

- Jorah Mormont to Daenerys Targaryen

References and Notes

  1. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 33, Tyrion VIII.
  2. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 8, Daenerys I.
  3. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 25, The Windblown.
  4. A Dance with Dragons, Epilogue.
  5. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Lorath.
  6. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Norvos.
  7. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh.
  8. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.