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[[Image:New Ghis map.png|thumb|right|200px|A map showing the location of New Ghis off the coast of Essos.]] |
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| − | '''New Ghis''' is |
+ | '''New Ghis''' is a city in the [[Gulf of Grief]], in [[Essos]]. It is located on a small island south of [[Ghiscar]] and separated from the continent by the [[Ghiscari Strait]]. It is named after the [[Old Ghis|ruined capital]] of the fallen [[Ghiscari Empire]]<ref>[http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season2/#!/locations/astapor/ HBO viewers guide, season 2 map, Astapor entry]</ref> |
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| − | In the ''[[Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, New Ghis is located near the larger island of Ghaen. |
+ | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, New Ghis is located near the larger island of Ghaen. Much like [[Volantis]] once tried to do with the [Valyrian Freehold], New Ghis seeks to rebuild the Ghiscari Empire under its leadership. |
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| + | New Ghis has a powerful army and fleet, and uses elephants in battle. Its legions draw inspiration from the [[Unsullied]] warrior-eunuchs, but whilst the Unsullied are slaves the troops of New Ghis are free men who serve for three-year terms. |
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Revision as of 14:55, 28 March 2014
A map showing the location of New Ghis off the coast of Essos.
New Ghis is a city in the Gulf of Grief, in Essos. It is located on a small island south of Ghiscar and separated from the continent by the Ghiscari Strait. It is named after the ruined capital of the fallen Ghiscari Empire[1]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, New Ghis is located near the larger island of Ghaen. Much like Volantis once tried to do with the [Valyrian Freehold], New Ghis seeks to rebuild the Ghiscari Empire under its leadership.
New Ghis has a powerful army and fleet, and uses elephants in battle. Its legions draw inspiration from the Unsullied warrior-eunuchs, but whilst the Unsullied are slaves the troops of New Ghis are free men who serve for three-year terms.
See also
New Ghis on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)
References
Template:Essos