Old Ghis

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Ghis was the capital city of the ancient Ghiscari Empire. It is commonly called Old Ghis now. It was founded by Grazdan the Great.[1] Its emblem was a harpy; a woman's torso, wings of a bat instead of arms, legs of an eagle and a scorpion's tail. In its claws rested a thunderbolt.[2]

History

Ghis was destroyed five thousand years ago by Valyria when it was still young. The city was burned to ash with the use of dragons and its fields sewn with salt to prevent any return of its surviving inhabitants.[3]

Rituals and Beliefs

The Ghis inter their dead in crypts below thier manses.[4]

Terms

  • Mhysa - Mother[5]

References and Notes