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The Tolosi are noted as being the finest slingers in the world. They use soft lead balls instead of stones, which do significantly more damage. |
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| − | Tolos, Elyria, and Mantarys are the only three surviving cities on the [[Valyrian Peninsula]], each in the northern sections not too close to Valyria itself when the Doom struck. They were colonies ruled directly by governors from the Valyrian Freehold, not Free Cities that had purchased contracts for some limited rule over local affairs. After the Doom, because they were located on the east coast, Tolos and Elyria developed developed closer ties with the Ghiscari cities of Slaver's Bay to the east, and fell into their economic and cultural orbit. Mantarys, however, is located far from the coast, up in the foothills of the Painted Mountains, and as a result it became increasingly isolated. |
+ | Tolos, Elyria, and Mantarys are the only three surviving cities on the [[Valyrian Peninsula]], each in the northern sections not too close to Valyria itself when [[Doom of Valyria|the Doom]] struck. They were colonies ruled directly by governors from the Valyrian Freehold, not "Free Cities" that had purchased contracts for some limited rule over local affairs. After the Doom, because they were located on the east coast, Tolos and Elyria developed developed closer ties with the Ghiscari cities of Slaver's Bay to the east, and fell into their economic and cultural orbit. Mantarys, however, is located far from the coast, up in the foothills of the Painted Mountains, and as a result it became increasingly isolated. |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:06, 17 April 2015
A map showing the location of Tolos on the continent of Essos.
Tolos is a city in Essos. The city is located on the north-western coast of Slaver's Bay. It is south-east of Mantarys and southwest of Bhorash. The island city of Elyria is west of Tolos.[1][2]
History
Season 5
Daario Naharis explains to Daenerys Targaryen that when he was 12 years old in Tyrosh, his prostitute mother sold him into slavery, and he ended up being sold to the fighting pits in Tolos. He was trained for four years and entered the games when he was sixteen. He was a very good and quick fighter, and soon became famous, with thousands of spectators cheering for him. He earned his owner so much money that when he died, he freed Daario in his will, after which he joined the Second Sons sellsword company.[3]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Tolos is connected by a Valyrian road to Mantarys and Bhorash. Tolos is the last inhabited city before Meereen several hundred miles to the east (Bhorash being a ruin). Travel overland between Tolos and Meeereen is dangerous, due to the proximity of the Dothraki Sea to the north-east and also the harsh nature of the landscape. The Black Cliffs lie between Tolos and Bhorash.
The Tolosi are noted as being the finest slingers in the world. They use soft lead balls instead of stones, which do significantly more damage.
Tolos, Elyria, and Mantarys are the only three surviving cities on the Valyrian Peninsula, each in the northern sections not too close to Valyria itself when the Doom struck. They were colonies ruled directly by governors from the Valyrian Freehold, not "Free Cities" that had purchased contracts for some limited rule over local affairs. After the Doom, because they were located on the east coast, Tolos and Elyria developed developed closer ties with the Ghiscari cities of Slaver's Bay to the east, and fell into their economic and cultural orbit. Mantarys, however, is located far from the coast, up in the foothills of the Painted Mountains, and as a result it became increasingly isolated.
See also
Tolos on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)
References
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