Norvos
Norvos
Norvos is one of the free cities found within Essos and is ruled by High Magister Quarro
Their sigil is a Bear holding a polearm on a split grey-brown background.
Their map colour is tan.
History
Founded as a theocracy Norvos is ruled by the bearded priest who worship a god so secret that their name is only know by initiates. To enforce their rule bearded priest buy the unwanted boys of Norvosi families and turn them into a holy guard. This holy guard fanatically defend their beaded priest masters and live by the three words the swear “Serve, Obey, Protect.” Each of these warriors is branded with the sign of the axe to remind them to keep their axes sharp.
The economy of Norvos consists of substance farming, the mining of copper, tin, and iron, and the production of cloth, and tapestries. While richer than Lorath, Norvos can be considered poor. Unlike other free-cities Norvos does not produce specialty goods, limiting its value as a trade destination.
Although considering the Black Goat of Qohor a demon, both cities will ally themselves against aggression from Volantis, who they both despise and see as a direct threat to their security. Norvos, is currently engaged in a war with the Dothraki, primarily due to a Khal not being pleased with the presents the Bearded Priest of Qohor presented him.
Location
Norvos borders Lorthar to the North-West, Qohor to the east, shares a small border with Volantis and is at war with the Dothraki to the North-East.
Religion
The name of the deity that the Bearded Priests worship is a secret, only revealed to initiates. It is forbidden to even write the name down, except as a series of initials. As a result "the Bearded Priests of Norvos" is used to refer to both the organization and the religion they follow.
Rulers
High Magister Quarro
Vassals
Magister Daario Valer
Magister Moreo Hortyr
Magister Denyo Notarys
Magister Taeron Goniar
and Magister Valtigar
Fiefs
Towns:
Norvos
Castles:
Celraenos and My Sar
Villages:
Golden Fields, Noyne, Sarath and Aeryvon
Troop Tree
The culture of norvos is based around warrior priests, their main troops are the monks of the bearded Priests. They do not bare shields, making them weak against ranged fire, but make for excellent spearmen, and crossbowmen down the line. Alternatively, recruits of Norvos can go down the line for a more generic troop.
Strengths
-One of the best shock troops in the game
Weaknesses
-Crossbowmen have horrendously low armor
-Lower tier infantry and cavalry unit use low armor
-Low horse armor
Unique, Location Based Troops
The player can recruit the following special, elite troops if governing Norvos Directly:
Norvos Holy Champions
-Norvos Holy Champions can be recruited from NPC High Bearded Priest if governing Norvos directly. The Temple of the Bearded Priests is north of Norvos.
-Norvos Holy Champions are one of the most elite shock units in the game. Effective shock force, particularly against cavalry.
Recruiting from Norvos
Norvos units can be recruited from villages regardless of player status unless they are hostile to Norvos. Additional ways to recruit Norvos units is to rescue them from enemy lords parties, find them in taverns, or rescue them from enemy garrisons.