Pureborn

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The Pureborn, also known as the Enthroned, are descendants of the Qarth's ancient kings and queens, who rule the city of Qarth from the Hall of a Thousand Thrones. The Pureborn also command the city's defenses: the Civic Guard, which includes camelry, and a great military fleet. There are three principal merchant groups that battle amongst themselves and against the Pureborn for dominance of the city. They are known as the Thirteen, the Ancient Guild of Spicers, and the Tourmaline Brotherhood.

The Pureborn are notorious for offering poisoned wine to those they consider dangerous[1] and there is a saying among the merchants of Qarth that states:

"It is easier to milk the Stone Cow of Faros than to wring gold from the Pureborn." [1]

To receive an audience with the Pureborn, in the Hall of a Thousand Thrones. One should make a traditional sacrifice in the Temple of Memory, offer a traditional bribe to the Keeper of the Long List, and send a traditional persimmon to the Opener of the Door. Then a petitioners will be summoned by receives blue silk slippers[1]

While visiting Daenerys in Meereen Xaro Xhoan Daxos tells her that the Pureborn have water in their veins.

Known Members

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.