Despite being paired together they are in subtly different classes. She has extra decorative makeup and gold necklaces of a very wealthy lady, where he is more of a city guard, no higher than Captain.
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"Tyroshi are considered boisterous, flamboyant, and greedy. They love bright colors, dyeing their hair and beards brightlyin colors such as blue, green, maroon, pink, purple, scarlet, and vermilion. Their hats are considered queer by Westerosi." -A Wiki of Ice and Fire (https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Tyrosh)
Infographic fantasy fashion inspired by the artwork of @chiarart - @ilreleonewiki.
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If anything Tyrosh was one of the easier places to design for. The concept for their fashion is very well established. Colour. All the colour all the time. Bright, saturated, the more eye-catching the better.
I wanted Pentos, Tyrosh and Lys to have a sort of vestigial common fashion-ancestor that branched out in different directions. So there's elements of Minoan and North African fashions in all three.
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I was answering an ask that got a bit out of hand from its original purpose, so I guess I really needed to share (more of) my thoughts on Tyrosh and how it relates to Westeros. also, I love studying medieval history. shocker that I'm currently fixating on asoiaf haha
some important things of what we do know of Tyrosh in canon (taken from here) is that
it is a very wealthy city-state
it is entrenched in the slave trade and Tyroshi slavers have gone beyond the wall to enslave free folk/wildlings
slaves far outnumber freeborn in Tyrosh (and much of the free cities outside of Braavos, which has banned it)
the Archon of Tyrosh isn't hereditary, but they get chosen from the same group of noble and/or wealthy men
I've had multiple ideas of which real life cultures/cities Tyrosh is informed by in my brain, and I think I've landed on medieval Venice or Genoa (a maritime/mercantile city state that relies on the slave trade for continued economic prosperity that enslaves people of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds), as well as some al-Andalus (specifically as it relates to the Prague slave trade). The targeting of pagans by medieval states parallels what exists in ASOIAF canon of free folk being targeted. There's also the whole thing of the old gods being viewed as an illegitimate religion. While it is based on these culturally in my mind, Tyrosh is also kind of Poland because the Blackfyre rebellions are based on the Jacobite rebellions, and James Stuart (Daemon Blackfyre) married Maria Clementina Sobieska (Rohanne of Tyrosh) for her dowry and to support his cause as pretender to the British (Westerosi) throne. IWith all that in mind, Tyrosh doesn't have an exact parallel but it is greatly inspired by the historical record.
I think it is very important to recognize that Tyrosh is a slave state. There is a lot of irony many of the "Free" Cities heavily rely on slavery as an economic and social system. While Tyroshi wealth apparently has its origins in sea snails (why not), their existence as a mercantile society relies in large part on the slave trade. This isn't dissimilar to fellow slave state Lys, which has a relationship with the Targaryens, especially considering the amount of Valyrian descent amongst Lysene nobility. Lys parallels medieval Florence in the real world (which was also known for poisons of course). It's very.... interesting then that being sent to Lys was considered a punishment for Aerion (who might have been his generation's Valyrian supremacist if he didn't also think he was a dragon). Also, here's a quote from The World of Ice and Fire that makes the decision to send Aerion to Lys perhaps less of a punishment...
Even the Targaryen kings and princes of old sometimes turned to Lys in search of wives and paramours, for their blood as for their beauty.
I don't think there's the same thing in Tyrosh of going with the purpose of finding a 'proper' wife, but this provides the context that Targaryens have historically been willing to marry Free City nobility. However, the Blackfyre Tyroshi marriage (of Rohanne of Tyrosh and Daemon Blackfyre) is politically and economically motivated rather than by blood or beauty like it might have been for a Lysene noblewoman. Also don't pay too much attention to ages of the involved characters because it WILL give you a headache.
Despite the fact that slavery has long been outlawed in Westeros, the impact of the slave trade still impacts it. That the Blackfyre rebellion(s)/faction chooses to align themselves with Tyrosh is especially interesting. It shows that they care more about gaining financial backing than they do about upholding the moral code set forth by the Faith of the Seven/the people of Westeros that they intend to rule. Tyrosh has its own form of religion, more closely aligned to the Roman inspired religion practiced in Valyria (and the ancestors of the Targaryens). They are essentially the Catholic Jacobites to the CoE Englishmen (which gives so much context to the Targs being viewed as closer to God/the Seven). However, it isn't as if the people of Westeros aren't also benefiting from slavery, as the fancy armor of the nobility is Tyroshi in origin:
Tyroshi with a forked blue beard was selling ornate helms, gorgeous fantastical things wrought in the shapes of birds and beasts and chased with gold and silver. (The Hedge Knight)
Ok that is all! I need to write an essay of sorts about the Tyroshi armor and the slave labor implications another time. feel free to let me know your thoughts
I speculate that Rohanne is wealthy, but I don't have much evidence. My only basis is Daemon II; I don't believe his lavish attire was a gift from the Black Dragon faction nobles of Westeros (these nobles likely didn't consider such clothing necessary). Furthermore, his lifestyle suggests he grew up in a wealthy environment. What's your take on this?
It’s universally accepted in fandom that Rohanne was related to the Archon Aegon IV negotiated with (although TWOIAF doesn’t say how), and apparently “Lys and Myr are ruled by conclaves of magisters, chosen from amongst the wealthiest and noblest men of the city; Tyrosh is governed by an archon, selected from amongst the members of a similar conclave” (TWOIAF), which seems to indicate at least her birth family was wealthy.
Not only does Daemon II have a several fancy clothes and jewels and an expensive-looking black warhorse, but Dunk says he “smelled of oranges and limes, with a hint of some strange eastern spice beneath. Nutmeg, perhaps” (TMK) Oranges and limes are associated with Dorne and southwestern Essos (Myr, Volantis, Lys, and Dany’s lemon tree was originally in Tyrosh before GRRM retconned it to Braavos), whereas “eastern spices” are associated with nobles (who can afford them) and southern Essosi traders and further east (like Slaver’s Bay). We also know that merchants in both Essos and Westeros can become very wealthy traveling the “trader’s circle” around the Jade Sea, particularly in spices. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rohanne’s family did trade in spices, in addition to silks. Westerosi nobles tend to look down on those who get their fortune through commerce/trade (Frey, Butterwell, Spicer, Baelish) but Essosi men who make a fortune in trade are called “merchant princes”. It makes sense to imagine Rohanne was a wealthy person due to engaging in lucrative trades like spice.
Reading your analysis of BR made me realize that his mother must have been "friends" with the same people who supported and collaborated in the attempted invasion of Dorne in 174. I don't blame her; if it were her, she would also seek to survive at all costs. But it gives you another perspective on her role at court,
And that marrying Daemon to Rohanne was stupid on so many levels (literally, they were going to marry because of an anti-Dorne alliance that could have led to a revolt anti-Darren, He didn't even do anything to redefine that alliance; I wouldn't be surprised if the Tyrosh supported the rebellion if they saw one of their own being belittled) that I only believe it if Darren was forced by the context or was just stupid.
What do you think Tyroshi's and especially Rohanne's stance might be regarding the Rebellion?
It would make sense that Melissa’s relatives were in powerful court positions at the time, and did help Aegon IV plan the invasions of Dorne by land and sea. It makes more sense than the MUSH where Lord Bracken is still Hand after Barba’s banishment, or how Blackwoods can never be blamed for anything negative (even though they’ve brutalized small folk for living on the “wrong” lands) despite it being the logical explanation. One interpretation of why Melissa is apparently friends with Naerys, Aemon, and Darren II but not Myriah (if you don’t believe the theory D2 is BR’s real father; also W for her for being resistant to Suewood powers) is because she was connected to the Dornish invasion architects at court. She seems to be a young teen when she was Aegon’s mistress, and subject to powerful people, so I don’t think she was evil; but the way people in fandom talk about Daena and the Bracken sisters for the actions of men, you’d think she would get more criticism rather than just being poorly written.
I agree letting the Dae/Ro marriage go through was stupid on multiple levels. The best place for Daemon Blackfyre was the Kingsguard, and there’s no reason why this wasn’t even suggested. Tyroshi women connected to the archon are potential brides for princes and kings, not some landed knight who so happens to be a not very well liked illegitimate cousin of the king (and apparently in love with a princess?) The truth is that GRRM hadn’t thought of who Daemon’s wife was until late in TWOIAF, and just said she’s a Tyroshi noble to explain why the Blackfyre family are based in Tyrosh, despite it making Daeron and Aegon’s actions cruel and nonsensical (clearly if the marriage were to take place Daemon would’ve had to be legitimized, and the decree wasn’t just to spite Darren II. And the measly right to land along the Blackwater with no actual keep is completely unworthy of a Tyroshi noblewoman).
The Tyroshi were Blackfyre supporters during the First Rebellion—either covertly through trade wars/money or more openly, depending on the family—as evidenced when D2 arranged the marriage of his heir’s heir to another Tyroshi noblewoman because he feared Rohanne’s family’s influence. The archon of Tyrosh in Jaehaerys’ day called King’s Landing “a reeking sore not fit to be called a city”, so you can imagine their reaction when one of their own is married to a very minor knight with no keep to his name. Rohanne would’ve been aware of the suspicion with which she was treated, and why her husband was viewed as a rebel-in-waiting and consequently given little power and no influence, but I think that the lack of opportunity for her children—how they don’t seem to have been fostered, betrothed, or squires/cupbearers to anyone important—that suspicion caused would’ve outright enraged her. I think the fact the Blackfyre cause is still alive in Tyrosh and that Aegor Rivers is allowed there in 212 indicates that Rohanne supported the rebels, and would’ve felt vindicated had they sat the throne. I also think that—similar to Mary of Modena’s family being instrumental in helping James II and his family escape to France—that certain members of Rohanne’s family did visit King’s Landing and Daemon’s keep in order to see the situation for themselves (without having to resort to coded letters), and were angry about the dismissive/suspicious way she was treated, and likely provided the ships Rohanne took back to Tyrosh.
"Kiera of Tyrosh was the wife of Prince Valarr Targaryen. An unknown amount of time after Valarr's death, she was married to Valarr's cousin, Prince Daeron Targaryen."
— The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Targaryen Lineage.
"During her marriage to Prince Valarr Targaryen, Kiera gave birth to sons, though unfortunately they were stillborn. Prince Valarr died during the Great Spring Sickness, making Kiera a widow. An unknown amount of time later, Kiera was married to Valarr's cousin, Prince Daeron Targaryen. Together with Prince Daeron, Kiera had a daughter, Princess Vaella, born in 222 AC. Vaella proved to be sweet, but sadly simple-minded."
— The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I & A Clash of Kings, Chapter 6, Jon I
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if someone has better picture of Kiera pls send, the only ones i could find are so pixelated :'(
I'm not expert in the linguistics of asoiaf but isn't Kiera a valyrian name? does this mean tyroshi people are also valyrians like lyse?
GRRM isn’t even an expert in the linguistics of ASOIAF, hence Ysilla (a Greenblood Orphan) sharing the same name as a granddaughter of Bronze Yohn Royce, or Rohanne of Tyrosh having the same name as the Webber Lady of Coldmoat.
Kiera is in all likelihood a Lyseni Valyrian name owing to its similarity to Shiera, “star of the sea”. While this may indicate Kiera is culturally Valyrian (as all the Free Cities are at least partially culturally Valyrian, due to being founded by Valyrians), it doesn’t necessarily mean she is ethnically Valyrian. Taena Merryweather is Myrish but clearly has a Valyrian name (similar to Daena, Laena, Rhaena, etc), yet she has none of the stereotypical Valyrian features: “The Myrish woman was too beautiful by half; long-legged and full-breasted, with smooth olive skin, ripe lips, huge dark eyes, and thick black hair that always looked as if she'd just come from bed. She even smells of sin, like some exotic lotus.” (AFFC Cersei II; the sultry, sexualized, flirtatious Mediterranean woman stereotype is not appreciated, GRRM. And no, it’s not just Cersei who sexualizes Taena like this). GRRM said in a 2012 interview that Lys is unique among the Free Cities “because it was only and entirely a Valyrian colony”, which is why its people have a “standard appearance” as opposed to the Braavosi. It’s possible that Kiera is ethnically Valyrian, but it’s also likely that she has a Valyrian name like Taena because that’s a “dominant culture” of the city (though by no means the only). The Tyroshi citizens killed their dragonlords after the Fall of Valyria (as did the Lyseni), and were never conquered by the Volantene tigers (as their neighbors of Lys and Myr were) so they probably don’t have the same reverence for Valyrian culture or as many ethnic Valyrians as Lys, Myr, or Volantis. Rohanne’s name isn’t even culturally Valyrian, and the names of the male Tyroshi (Daario, Moreo, Ollo, Pello, Collio, Racallio, Roro) don’t seem Old Valyrian inspired either, more similar to other Free Cities names like the Braavosi’s.
Despite a Valyrian-sounding name, all this indicates is that Kiera grew up in a Valyrian-influenced culture (which we already knew), but the Free Cities have “people of all kinds, all ethnicities and colors”. It’s unlikely that all Tyroshi have the same ethnicity, so we can’t extrapolate Kiera’s supposed ethnicity onto all Tyroshi.
