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|Title = Thoros
|Title = [[File:BWB-Icon.jpg|40px|left|link=Brotherhood Without Banners]] Thoros [[File:BWB-Icon.jpg|40px|right|link=Brotherhood Without Banners]]
 
|Image=ThorosS3Promo.jpg
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|Season=[[Season 3|3]]
 
|Season=[[Season 3|3]]
 
|First="[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"
 
|First="[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"
|Last="[[And Now His Watch is Ended]]"
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|Last="[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (episode)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]"
|Appearances=3 episodes <small>([[#Appearances|see below]])</small>
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|Appearances=6 episodes <small>([[#Appearances|see below]])</small>
 
|Actor=[[Paul Kaye]]
 
|Actor=[[Paul Kaye]]
 
|Status= [[:Category:Status: Alive|Alive]]
 
|Status= [[:Category:Status: Alive|Alive]]
|Mentioned = "[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"
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|Mentioned = "[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"<br>"[[First of His Name]]"
 
|Place=[[Myr]]
 
|Place=[[Myr]]
 
|Aka=Thoros of Myr
 
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|Religion=[[R'hllor|R'hllor, the Lord of Light]]
|Allegiance = The [[Brotherhood Without Banners]]
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|Allegiance = The [[Brotherhood Without Banners]]}}
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{{Quote|You've got nothing to fear from us, son. The Lords of Westeros want to burn the countryside; we're trying to save it.|Thoros to Hot Pie|Dark Wings, Dark Words}}
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{{Quote|It's the Lord of Light brings you back. I'm just a lucky drunk who says the words.|Thoros to Beric Dondarrion|Kissed by Fire}}
'''Thoros''', commonly known as '''Thoros of Myr''', is a character in the [[Season 3|third season]]. He is played by [[Paul Kaye]]. Thoros is a [[Red Priest|red priest]] of the [[Lord of Light]] and a noted warrior.
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'''Thoros''', commonly known as '''Thoros of Myr''', is a recurring character in the [[Season 3|third season]]. He is played by [[Paul Kaye]]. Thoros is a [[Red Priest|red priest]] of the [[Lord of Light]] and a noted warrior.
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
===Background===
 
===Background===
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[[File:Thoros_Pyke.png|thumb|left|Thoros fighting in the Siege of Pyke]]
[[File:Thoros_Pyke.png|thumb|left|Thoros fighting in the Siege of Pyke]]Thoros of Myr is a red priest of the [[Lord of Light]] from the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Myr]], in the continent of [[Essos]]. He was tasked by the High Priest to turn King [[Robert Baratheon]] away from the [[Seven]] and make him see that the Lord of Light is the one true god, a task at which he failed. This failure to convert King Robert and thus failing his mission lead him to become a drunk. Though a priest, he is also a noted warrior and fighter, famous for using a sword coated with [[wildfire]] which he sets ablaze before combat as a way of intimidating his enemies.
 
   
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Thoros was born on the [[Free City]] of [[Myr]]. Being an eighth son, Thoros' father had no means to support him and gave him up to the local [[Red Temple|Temple]] of the [[Lord of Light]]. There, he was raised to become a [[Red Priest]], though he grew up a glutton and lustful man, constantly raiding the kitchens and taking girls to his chambers.
He fought for King [[Robert Baratheon]] in the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]]. He was one of the first men through the breach during the [[Siege of Pyke]], stabbing and terrifying the [[Ironborn]] with his flaming sword.<ref name="E4">"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref>
 
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He was tasked by the [[High Priest of R'hllor|High Priest]] to turn future King [[Robert Baratheon]] away from [[the Seven]] and convert him to the Lord of Light. He was already present in the [[Red Keep]] by the time the bodies of [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]] and [[Aegon Targaryen (Son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] were presented to Robert. Thoros became part of the court and a drinking and whoring companion of King Robert. He also became famous for using a sword coated with [[wildfire]] and set ablaze before combat as a way of intimidating his enemies.
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He fought for King [[Robert Baratheon]] in the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]]. He was the first man, followed closely by [[Jorah Mormont|Ser Jorah Mormont]], through the breach during the [[Siege of Pyke]], stabbing and terrifying the [[ironborn]] with his flaming sword.<ref name="E4">"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref>
   
 
===[[Season 1]]===
 
===[[Season 1]]===
[[Jory Cassel]] and [[Jaime Lannister]] reminisce about the [[Siege of Pyke]]. Jory swears that he will remember Thoros charging through the breach with his blazing sword until his dying day.<ref name="E4"/>
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[[Jory Cassel]] and [[Jaime Lannister]] reminisce about the [[Siege of Pyke]]. Jory swears that he will remember Thoros charging through the breach with his blazing sword until his dying day.<ref name="E4" />
   
 
===[[Season 3]]===
 
===[[Season 3]]===
[[File:Thoros_reviving_Beric_s3e5.jpg|thumb|Thoros reviving Beric.]]Thoros of Myr, along with [[Anguy]] and other members of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], runs into [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Gendry]] and [[Hot Pie]]. Interested on how they managed to escape from Harrenhal, he convinces the children to come with them at a local inn.<ref> [[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]</ref> Later, [[Sandor Clegane]] is captured by the Brotherhood, and he reveals the true identity of Arya to them. The Brotherhood tries to convict Sandor of crimes, because of his long service to the [[Lannisters]], but cannot find anything against him. [[Arya]] speaks up, and accuses him of killing her friend [[Mycah]]. He is sentenced to [[Trial by combat]] by [[Beric Dondarrion]]. After Clegane kills Beric during the fight, Thoros quickly calls upon the Lord of Light to revive Beric, repeatedly chanting "''LORD cast your light upon this man, your servant. Bring him back from death and darkness. His flame has been extinguished, restore it!''", and in a few short seconds, Beric is alive and breathing again, his wounds healed as well.
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[[File:Thoros_reviving_Beric_s3e5.jpg|thumb|Thoros reviving Beric.]]Thoros of Myr, along with [[Anguy]] and other members of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], runs into [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Gendry]] and [[Hot Pie]]. Interested on how they managed to escape from [[Harrenhal]], he convinces the children to come with them at a local inn.<ref>"[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"</ref> Later, [[Sandor Clegane]] is captured by the Brotherhood, and he reveals the true identity of Arya to them. The Brotherhood tries to convict Sandor of crimes because of his long service to the [[Lannisters]], but know of no evil Sandor had personally done to them. [[Arya]] speaks up, and accuses him of killing her friend [[Mycah]]. He is placed on [[trial by combat]] by [[Beric Dondarrion]]. After Clegane kills Beric during the fight, Thoros quickly calls upon the Lord of Light to revive Beric, repeatedly chanting "''LORD cast your light upon this man, your servant. Bring him back from death and darkness. His flame has been extinguished, restore it!''", and in a few short seconds, Beric is alive and breathing again, his wounds healed as well.<ref>"[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]"</ref>
   
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[[Jorah Mormont|Ser Jorah Mormont]] mentions the Siege of Pyke and Thoros's flaming sword when reminiscing about his knighthood with [[Barristan Selmy|Ser Barristan Selmy]].<ref>"[[Kissed by Fire]]"</ref>
Some time later, the Brotherhood is found by [[Melisandre]] who is looking for a blood relative ([[Gendry]]) of [[Stannis Baratheon]], in order to be able to create more [[Shadow]]s. She is surprised to find Thoros among them, and berates him for giving up on his mission to convert King Robert to there religion. Thoros takes her to Beric, where she examines him and realizes that he has been brought back from death. When she asks Thoros how many times he brought him back, he responds with six. Stunned, she claims that he should not have that kind of power, to which he simply remarks that he has no power, he only asks the Lord for favors, and the Lord responds. Thoros then confesses how he had always had a large lack of faith in the Lord of Light, and never took his duties seriously because of them, until the day that [[Gregor Clegane]] killed Beric, his friend, and Thoros was called upon him to revive him. When he it worked, Thoros's faith was restored.
 
   
 
Some time later, the Brotherhood is found by [[Melisandre]], who is looking for a blood relative ([[Gendry]]) of [[Stannis Baratheon]], in order to be able to create more [[Shadow]]s. She is surprised to find Thoros among them, and berates him for giving up on his mission to convert King Robert to their religion. Thoros takes her to Beric, where she examines him and realizes that he has been brought back from death. When she asks Thoros how many times he brought him back, he responds with six. Stunned, she claims that he should not have that kind of power, to which he simply remarks that he has no power, he only asks the Lord for favors, and the Lord responds. Thoros then confesses how he had always had a large lack of faith in the Lord of Light and never took his duties seriously because of them, until the day that [[Gregor Clegane]] killed Beric, his friend, and Thoros was called upon him to revive him. When he saw that it worked, Thoros's faith was restored. Melisandre convinces Beric and Thoros to give her Gendry in exchange for gold, and because the Lord of Light requires him.<ref>"[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (episode)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]"</ref>
Melisandre convinces Beric and Thoros to give her Gendry in exchange for gold, and because the Lord of Light requires him.
 
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===[[Season 4]]===
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Arya Stark could not forgive Thoros and Beric for selling Gendry to Melisandre. Later, during her travels with Sandor Clegane, she includes their names when reciting her "death list".<ref>"[[First of His Name]]"</ref>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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{{Season Three Appearances||yes|yes|yes|yes|yes|yes}}
   
 
==Image gallery==
 
==Image gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
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File:Thoros-for-the-night-is-dark.jpg|Thoros of Myr.
 
File:Thoros-for-the-night-is-dark.jpg|Thoros of Myr.
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ThorosAnguyBwBs03e02.jpg|Thoros with Anguy and Brotherhood Without Banners meets Arya
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
Thoros was an unseen character in the [[Season 1|first season]]. He was confirmed as a character in the [[Season 3|third season]] in May 2012.<ref>[http://winteriscoming.net/2012/05/ew-scoop-on-s3-the-reeds-are-in-and-so-is-blackfish/]</ref> [[Paul Kaye]] was announced in the role in July 2012.<ref name=ComicCon>[http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Massive_Comic-Con_Casting_Reveals/ "Massive Comic-Con Casting Reveals" from Westeros.org, 13 July 2012]</ref> Asim Ahmad was originally going to play the role, but due to scheduling conflicts he had to back out of it. Ahmad will play a different, minor role in the series.<ref>[http://wicnet.tumblr.com/post/27155912513/dondarrion Asim Ahmad Twitter]</ref>
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Thoros was an unseen character in the [[Season 1|first season]]. He was confirmed as a character in the [[Season 3|third season]] in May 2012.<ref>[http://winteriscoming.net/2012/05/ew-scoop-on-s3-the-reeds-are-in-and-so-is-blackfish/]</ref> [[Paul Kaye]] was announced in the role in July 2012.<ref name="ComicCon">[http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Massive_Comic-Con_Casting_Reveals/ "Massive Comic-Con Casting Reveals" from Westeros.org, 13 July 2012]</ref> Asim Ahmad was originally going to play the role, but due to scheduling conflicts he had to back out of it. Ahmad was supposed to play a different, minor role in the series.<ref>[http://wicnet.tumblr.com/post/27155912513/dondarrion Asim Ahmad Twitter]</ref>
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On the Season 3 Blu-ray, Thoros narrates on [[Histories & Lore]] video '''"[[The Lord of Light (Histories & Lore)|The Lord of Light]]"'''.
   
 
==In the books==
 
==In the books==
   
In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Thoros is described as tall, fat, shaved bald, and wearing lose fitting red robes so faded that they appear pink. After some time spent in the Brotherhood, he becomes a loose-skinned, grey-haired man in faded robes and piecemeal armor. Thoros originally was sent to [[Westeros]] by his order to convert King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] to the faith of R'hllor, because of the King's obsession with fire. However, his efforts to preach his religion were in vain, and combined with the atrocities of Aerys' reign he came to question his own faith and grew despondent. Following [[Robert's Rebellion]], Thoros became a regular hanger-on in the court of King [[Robert Baratheon]], kept on in part due to his martial skills. King Robert was also fond of keeping around various interesting foreign visitors as drinking companions, so Thoros also stayed at court due to the good will he enjoyed with Robert.
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In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Thoros is described as tall, fat, shaved bald, and wearing loose fitting red robes so faded that they appear pink. After some time spent in the Brotherhood, he becomes a loose-skinned, grey-haired man in faded robes and piecemeal armor. Thoros originally was sent to [[Westeros]] by his order to convert King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] to the faith of R'hllor, because of the King's obsession with fire. However, his efforts to preach his religion were in vain, and combined with the atrocities of Aerys' reign he came to question his own faith and grew despondent. Following [[Robert's Rebellion]], Thoros became a regular hanger-on in the court of King [[Robert Baratheon]], kept on in part due to his martial skills. King Robert was also fond of keeping around various interesting foreign visitors as drinking companions, so Thoros also stayed at court due to the good will he enjoyed with Robert.
   
 
During his time in [[King's Landing]] Thoros became a noted tourney champion, besting many skilled opponents with his flaming sword, such as [[Sandor Clegane]], who is afraid of fire. Despite his many victories, and popularity with the King, Thoros earned the animosity of master blacksmith [[Tobho Mott]], who regarded Thoros' habit of dousing his blades in [[wildfire]] - which subsequently wrecked the steel - as desecration of his work.
 
During his time in [[King's Landing]] Thoros became a noted tourney champion, besting many skilled opponents with his flaming sword, such as [[Sandor Clegane]], who is afraid of fire. Despite his many victories, and popularity with the King, Thoros earned the animosity of master blacksmith [[Tobho Mott]], who regarded Thoros' habit of dousing his blades in [[wildfire]] - which subsequently wrecked the steel - as desecration of his work.
   
 
Thoros competes in the [[tournament|Tourney]] of the Hand, unseating [[Beric Dondarrion]] in the joust. The next day he wins the melee competition. Eddard Stark orders Thoros to accompany Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] to arrest Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] for his raids in the [[Riverlands]]. Though Beric briefly appeared in the same scene in the TV series, Thoros was absent.
 
Thoros competes in the [[tournament|Tourney]] of the Hand, unseating [[Beric Dondarrion]] in the joust. The next day he wins the melee competition. Eddard Stark orders Thoros to accompany Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] to arrest Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] for his raids in the [[Riverlands]]. Though Beric briefly appeared in the same scene in the TV series, Thoros was absent.
 
The TV version of Thoros shares several characteristics with fellow Brotherhood member from the books Tom O'Sevens who has not appeared in the show.
 
   
 
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==See also==
* [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Thoros_of_Myr Thoros of Myr at A Wiki of Ice and Fire] (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
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"It's the Lord of Light brings you back. I'm just a lucky drunk who says the words."
―Thoros to Beric Dondarrion[src]

Thoros, commonly known as Thoros of Myr, is a recurring character in the third season. He is played by Paul Kaye. Thoros is a red priest of the Lord of Light and a noted warrior.

Biography

Background

Thoros Pyke

Thoros fighting in the Siege of Pyke

Thoros was born on the Free City of Myr. Being an eighth son, Thoros' father had no means to support him and gave him up to the local Temple of the Lord of Light. There, he was raised to become a Red Priest, though he grew up a glutton and lustful man, constantly raiding the kitchens and taking girls to his chambers.

He was tasked by the High Priest to turn future King Robert Baratheon away from the Seven and convert him to the Lord of Light. He was already present in the Red Keep by the time the bodies of Rhaenys and Aegon Targaryen were presented to Robert. Thoros became part of the court and a drinking and whoring companion of King Robert. He also became famous for using a sword coated with wildfire and set ablaze before combat as a way of intimidating his enemies.

He fought for King Robert Baratheon in the Greyjoy Rebellion. He was the first man, followed closely by Ser Jorah Mormont, through the breach during the Siege of Pyke, stabbing and terrifying the ironborn with his flaming sword.[1]

Season 1

Jory Cassel and Jaime Lannister reminisce about the Siege of Pyke. Jory swears that he will remember Thoros charging through the breach with his blazing sword until his dying day.[1]

Season 3

Thoros reviving Beric s3e5

Thoros reviving Beric.

Thoros of Myr, along with Anguy and other members of the Brotherhood Without Banners, runs into Arya, Gendry and Hot Pie. Interested on how they managed to escape from Harrenhal, he convinces the children to come with them at a local inn.[2] Later, Sandor Clegane is captured by the Brotherhood, and he reveals the true identity of Arya to them. The Brotherhood tries to convict Sandor of crimes because of his long service to the Lannisters, but know of no evil Sandor had personally done to them. Arya speaks up, and accuses him of killing her friend Mycah. He is placed on trial by combat by Beric Dondarrion. After Clegane kills Beric during the fight, Thoros quickly calls upon the Lord of Light to revive Beric, repeatedly chanting "LORD cast your light upon this man, your servant. Bring him back from death and darkness. His flame has been extinguished, restore it!", and in a few short seconds, Beric is alive and breathing again, his wounds healed as well.[3]

Ser Jorah Mormont mentions the Siege of Pyke and Thoros's flaming sword when reminiscing about his knighthood with Ser Barristan Selmy.[4]

Some time later, the Brotherhood is found by Melisandre, who is looking for a blood relative (Gendry) of Stannis Baratheon, in order to be able to create more Shadows. She is surprised to find Thoros among them, and berates him for giving up on his mission to convert King Robert to their religion. Thoros takes her to Beric, where she examines him and realizes that he has been brought back from death. When she asks Thoros how many times he brought him back, he responds with six. Stunned, she claims that he should not have that kind of power, to which he simply remarks that he has no power, he only asks the Lord for favors, and the Lord responds. Thoros then confesses how he had always had a large lack of faith in the Lord of Light and never took his duties seriously because of them, until the day that Gregor Clegane killed Beric, his friend, and Thoros was called upon him to revive him. When he saw that it worked, Thoros's faith was restored. Melisandre convinces Beric and Thoros to give her Gendry in exchange for gold, and because the Lord of Light requires him.[5]

Season 4

Arya Stark could not forgive Thoros and Beric for selling Gendry to Melisandre. Later, during her travels with Sandor Clegane, she includes their names when reciting her "death list".[6]

Appearances

Template:Season Three Appearances

Image gallery

Behind the scenes

Thoros was an unseen character in the first season. He was confirmed as a character in the third season in May 2012.[7] Paul Kaye was announced in the role in July 2012.[8] Asim Ahmad was originally going to play the role, but due to scheduling conflicts he had to back out of it. Ahmad was supposed to play a different, minor role in the series.[9]

On the Season 3 Blu-ray, Thoros narrates on Histories & Lore video "The Lord of Light".

In the books

In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Thoros is described as tall, fat, shaved bald, and wearing loose fitting red robes so faded that they appear pink. After some time spent in the Brotherhood, he becomes a loose-skinned, grey-haired man in faded robes and piecemeal armor. Thoros originally was sent to Westeros by his order to convert King Aerys II Targaryen to the faith of R'hllor, because of the King's obsession with fire. However, his efforts to preach his religion were in vain, and combined with the atrocities of Aerys' reign he came to question his own faith and grew despondent. Following Robert's Rebellion, Thoros became a regular hanger-on in the court of King Robert Baratheon, kept on in part due to his martial skills. King Robert was also fond of keeping around various interesting foreign visitors as drinking companions, so Thoros also stayed at court due to the good will he enjoyed with Robert.

During his time in King's Landing Thoros became a noted tourney champion, besting many skilled opponents with his flaming sword, such as Sandor Clegane, who is afraid of fire. Despite his many victories, and popularity with the King, Thoros earned the animosity of master blacksmith Tobho Mott, who regarded Thoros' habit of dousing his blades in wildfire - which subsequently wrecked the steel - as desecration of his work.

Thoros competes in the Tourney of the Hand, unseating Beric Dondarrion in the joust. The next day he wins the melee competition. Eddard Stark orders Thoros to accompany Lord Beric Dondarrion to arrest Ser Gregor Clegane for his raids in the Riverlands. Though Beric briefly appeared in the same scene in the TV series, Thoros was absent.

References

See also