Norvos
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City state, one of the Free Cities | |
Location | Essos, Free Cities, Hills of Norvos |
Government | High Magister and a council of religious protectors |
Religion | Mixed religions |
Founded | Approx 1000 years ago |
Organizations | Bearded Priests |
Norvos is one of the Nine Free Cities. It lies in the interior of Essos, between Pentos and Qohor.
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Geography
Norvos sits among the Hills of Norvos, on the Noyne, a tributary of the massive River Rhoyne. Located between Pentos and Qohor, it serves as a gateway for caravans and travelers going east-west on the ancient Valyrian roads. It is a land of rolling hills and terraced farms, surrounded by small walled villages[1] that support the larger city.[2]
The city
Norvos is ruled by a High Magister and a council of religious protectors.[2] It's divided into two, with the 'High City' on the tallest hill in the region, and the 'Low City' located at the base of the hill by the river.[3][2] There are three bells throughout the city, each given its own name, Noom having a deep sound, Narrah having a strong sound and Nyel having a higher pitched sound. Bears are known to be made to dance down the Sinner's Steps.[3]
Norvos is home to an order of militant Bearded Priests, marked by axe shaped brands on their chests. Like in other Free Cities the priests take unwanted young boys to be raised into the order.[3]
Norvoshi People
Norvoshi men wear their mustaches long, with many sweeping them up into points and dyeing them.[4] Norvoshi are known as masters at creating intricate textiles, including fine tapestries that are renowned the world over, and for an annual festival that features bears dancing down a path known as the Sinner’s Steps.[3][2]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
As punishment for his part in the conspiracy to crown Myrcella Baratheon, Ser Andrey Dalt was sent to serve Lady Mellario for three years in Norvos.[5]
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References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 23, Daenerys III.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A Song of Ice and Fire RPG, Campaign Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.