Tiger
The tiger of the Known World is similar to real life feline tiger. Tigers are found in Forest of Qohor [1] . Lomas Longstrider claimed that island of Leng is home to ten thousand tigers. [2]
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History
Legendary Bloodstone Emperor of Yi Ti took tiger-woman as wife. [3]
There is a political party in Volantis called “tigers”. The tigers are old aristocracy and warriors. They tend to be imperialists and advocate the sword. [4] The Volantene guards tiger cloaks, are named after the militant tiger party. They have green stripes tattooed on their cheeks and wear tiger masks. [4]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Daenerys Targaryen sees spotted tigers during her journey through Forest of Qohor. [1]
Syrio Forel tells Arya Stark that he saw tigers that carry their cubs in a pouch in the Sealord of Braavos ‘s menagerie. [5]
A Clash of Kings
Daenerys sees The Quarteen wearing tiger skins. [6]
A Storm of Swords
Daenerys’ tiger skins given to her by Illyrio Mopatis are part of payment for the Unsullied in Astapor [7]
A Feast for Crows
Victarion Greyjoy claims that his brother Euron Greyjoy seduced many Ironborn captains with valuable gifts, among them tiger pelts. [8]
A Dance with Dragons
Some of the Brazen Beasts who escort Daenerys to Mereen's fighting pits are wearing tiger masks. [9]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 23, Daenerys III.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Leng.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Bones: Yi Ti.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 22, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 50, Arya IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 27, Daenerys II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 27, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 52, Daenerys IX.
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