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The '''Rhoynar migration''' occurred about a thousand{{ref|ADWD|8}} years before the start of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. After being defeated by the [[Valyrian Freehold]], the [[Rhoynar]] people fled [[Essos]] and settled in [[Dorne]] in [[Westeros]]. By allying with Queen [[Nymeria]] and the Rhoynar, [[House Martell]] were victorious against the other [[Dornishmen]] in '''Nymeria's War'''.{{ref|AFFC|40}}
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According to legend, '''ten thousand ships''' were used to transport the surviving [[Rhoynar]] after their defeat by the [[Valyrian Freehold]] in the [[Second Spice War]].{{ref|TWOIAF}} This Rhoynish migration occurred about a thousand years before the start of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''.<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]] and [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]] of ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' indicate the Valyrians defeated the Rhoynar 1,000 years ago, which is repeated by Maester [[Yandel]] in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'', "Ten Thousand Ships".</ref> The [[Rhoynar]] people fled [[Essos]] and eventually settled in [[Dorne]] in [[Westeros]]. By allying with Queen [[Nymeria]] and the Rhoynar, [[House Martell]] was victorious against the other [[Dornishmen]] in [[Nymeria's War]].{{ref|AFFC|40}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
Around 700 years before [[Aegon's Landing]], the expansion of the [[Valyrian Freehold]] into the western coastal regions of [[Essos]] threatened the great city-states of the [[Rhoyne]], a vast river network of the east. The [[Rhoynar]]'s defense was led by Prince [[Garin the Great]], the wonder of the Rhoyne who temporarily made Valyria tremble. The Valyrians and [[Volantis|Volantenes]] eventually defeated Garin, however, with a quarter of a million Rhoynar men killed in the process.{{ref|AFFC|21}} Before his death, Garin is said to have [[Garin's Curse|cursed]] the occupying Valyrians and Volantenes; the conquered city of Chroyane is now largely submerged and known as the [[Sorrows]]. The city of [[Ghoyan Drohe]] on the [[Little Rhoyne]] was turned into a ruin by the Valyrian [[dragon]]s.{{ref|ADWD|5}} Other cities conquered by the Valyrians were [[Ar Noy]], [[Ny Sar]], and [[Sar Mell]].
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Prince [[Garin (prince)|Garin]] of [[Chroyane]] led the Rhoynar to early victories in the war, but his army of 250,000 men was crushed by 300 [[dragon]]s commanded by the [[dragonlord]]s of [[Valyria]]. The warrior queen [[Nymeria]], Princess of [[Ny Sar]], managed to unite the surviving Rhoynar, most of whom were women,{{ref|AGOT|24}}, children, and the elderly,{{ref|TWOIAF}} and they began an evacuation from the [[Rhoyne]], allegedly fleeing in ten thousand ships,{{ref|ACOK|60}} although [[Beldecar]] states the number was inflated.{{ref|TWOIAF}}
  
A Rhoynar ruler, the warrior queen [[Nymeria]] of Ny Sar, managed to unite the surviving Rhoynar, most of whom were women,{{ref|AGOT|24}} and they began an evacuation from Essos, allegedly fleeing in ten thousand ships{{ref|ACOK|60}} across the [[narrow sea]].{{ref|AGOT|7}} It is unknown if they evacuated before or after the Rhoynish cities were conquered. After an arduous journey full of storm, disease, and slavery,{{ref|AFFC|21}} including living on the [[Isle of Women]] for a time,{{ref|AWOIAF|"Isle of Women" entry}} Nymeria's host landed on the eastern coast of [[Dorne]] in southern [[Westeros]]. Nymeria made common cause with [[Mors Martell]] of [[Sunspear]], whose lands were dwarfed by those of [[House Yronwood]].<ref>[[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)]]</ref> On the day she wed Mors, Nymeria had her fleet burned to affirm that the Rhoynar could not return to Essos.{{ref|AFFC|21}}
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Nymeria led the Rhoynar first to the [[Basilisk Isles]], where they were attacked by corsairs. She refused the corsairs' offer to settle on the [[Isle of Toads]], and the Rhoynar continued on to [[Sothoryos]], where they struggled to survive at [[Basilisk Point]], [[Zamettar]], and [[Yeen]]. After an unsuccessful year in Sothoryos, the Rhoynar set sail and traveled again, this time for three years. They were welcomed at [[Naath]], but left when they become afflicted with a deadly illness on the isle. Nymeria led them next to Walano in the [[Summer Islands]], which became known after as the [[Isle of Women]], but they were unable to grow enough food on the isle. Some Rhoynar then followed [[Druselka]] back to Essos and the Rhoyne, but this group was slain or enslaved by the Valyrians.{{ref|TWOIAF}}
  
With Nymeria's vast host at his command, Mors was able to unite the entire peninsula of Dorne under his rule in Nymeria's War.{{ref|AFFC|40}} [[House Fowler]] sided with the Martells, while the Yronwoods had to be forced into submission.{{ref|AFFC|40}} Six self-styled rival Dornish kings were captured and sent to the [[Wall]] in golden fetters to join the [[Night's Watch]].{{ref|AFFC|15}} In the Rhoynar style, Mors took the title "Prince" and introduced equal primogeniture. The fortress of [[Sunspear]] was made capital of Dorne, and [[House Martell]] has ruled ever since. The Rhoynar influence remains strong in Dorne.{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}
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After years of arduous journeys full of storm, disease, and slavery,{{ref|AFFC|21}} Nymeria led the surviving Rhoynar to [[Dorne]] in southern [[Westeros]]. Some Rhoynish ships landed on the [[Stepstones]] or surrendered to slavers from [[Lys]] and [[Tyrosh]], but the remaining ships landed at the mouth of the [[Greenblood]] in Dorne.{{ref|TWOIAF}} Nymeria made common cause with [[Mors Martell]] of [[Sunspear]], whose lands were meager compared to those of the various Dornish kings. On the day she wed Mors, Nymeria had her fleet burned to affirm that the Rhoynar could not return to Essos.{{ref|AFFC|21}} With Nymeria's vast host joined to their strength, the Martells were able to unite the entire peninsula of Dorne in [[Nymeria's War]].{{ref|AFFC|40}}  
  
 
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Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] notices a tapestry of Nymeria and her ten thousand ships at [[Arianne Martell]]'s secret room in [[Sunspear]]'s shadow city.{{ref|AFFC|13}}
 
Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] notices a tapestry of Nymeria and her ten thousand ships at [[Arianne Martell]]'s secret room in [[Sunspear]]'s shadow city.{{ref|AFFC|13}}
  
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==Quotes==
During his journey to [[Volantis]] along the [[Little Rhoyne]] and the [[Rhoyne]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] passes the ruins of [[Ghoyan Drohe]],{{ref|ADWD|8}} [[Ny Sar]],{{ref|ADWD|14}} and the [[Sorrows]].{{ref|ADWD|18}}
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{{quote|Our wanderings are at an end. We have found a new home, and here we shall live and die.{{ref|TWOIAF}}}} - [[Nymeria]] in Dorne
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* [[Timeline of major events]]
 
  
 
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Nymeria leads her army to Dorne.
Art by Roman Papsuev
Valyrian invasion and the subsequent Rhoynar flight

According to legend, ten thousand ships were used to transport the surviving Rhoynar after their defeat by the Valyrian Freehold in the Second Spice War.[1] This Rhoynish migration occurred about a thousand years before the start of A Song of Ice and Fire.[2] The Rhoynar people fled Essos and eventually settled in Dorne in Westeros. By allying with Queen Nymeria and the Rhoynar, House Martell was victorious against the other Dornishmen in Nymeria's War.[3]

History

Prince Garin of Chroyane led the Rhoynar to early victories in the war, but his army of 250,000 men was crushed by 300 dragons commanded by the dragonlords of Valyria. The warrior queen Nymeria, Princess of Ny Sar, managed to unite the surviving Rhoynar, most of whom were women,[4], children, and the elderly,[1] and they began an evacuation from the Rhoyne, allegedly fleeing in ten thousand ships,[5] although Beldecar states the number was inflated.[1]

Nymeria led the Rhoynar first to the Basilisk Isles, where they were attacked by corsairs. She refused the corsairs' offer to settle on the Isle of Toads, and the Rhoynar continued on to Sothoryos, where they struggled to survive at Basilisk Point, Zamettar, and Yeen. After an unsuccessful year in Sothoryos, the Rhoynar set sail and traveled again, this time for three years. They were welcomed at Naath, but left when they become afflicted with a deadly illness on the isle. Nymeria led them next to Walano in the Summer Islands, which became known after as the Isle of Women, but they were unable to grow enough food on the isle. Some Rhoynar then followed Druselka back to Essos and the Rhoyne, but this group was slain or enslaved by the Valyrians.[1]

After years of arduous journeys full of storm, disease, and slavery,[6] Nymeria led the surviving Rhoynar to Dorne in southern Westeros. Some Rhoynish ships landed on the Stepstones or surrendered to slavers from Lys and Tyrosh, but the remaining ships landed at the mouth of the Greenblood in Dorne.[1] Nymeria made common cause with Mors Martell of Sunspear, whose lands were meager compared to those of the various Dornish kings. On the day she wed Mors, Nymeria had her fleet burned to affirm that the Rhoynar could not return to Essos.[6] With Nymeria's vast host joined to their strength, the Martells were able to unite the entire peninsula of Dorne in Nymeria's War.[3]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Arya Stark names her direwolf "Nymeria" in honor of the warrior queen of the Rhoynar.[7]

A Feast for Crows

Ser Arys Oakheart notices a tapestry of Nymeria and her ten thousand ships at Arianne Martell's secret room in Sunspear's shadow city.[8]

Quotes

Our wanderings are at an end. We have found a new home, and here we shall live and die.[1]

- Nymeria in Dorne

See Also

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The World of Ice & Fire.
  2. Chapter 8 and Chapter 18 of A Dance with Dragons indicate the Valyrians defeated the Rhoynar 1,000 years ago, which is repeated by Maester Yandel in The World of Ice and Fire, "Ten Thousand Ships".
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.
  4. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 24, Bran IV.
  5. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 60, Sansa VI.
  6. 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 21, The Queenmaker.
  7. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 7, Arya I.
  8. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.