Qohor

Known as the “City of Sorcerers,” Qohor is the gateway to the overland trade routes across the Dothraki Sea. While not as quick as the sea routes and extremely dangerous, the overland trade routes avoid the hefty toll that ships must pay to pass through the Jade Gates held by Qarth. While Qohor has a sinister reputation, this is due to the god of Qohor, the Black Goat of Qohor, requiring constant blood sacrifice; it holds a highly enlightened and educated society.

Due to the requirement for blood sacrifice, animals and prisoners are valuable commodities to sell to the traders. In addition, Qohor is a vital supplier of lumber to both Volantis and Slaver’s Bay. The Qohorik smiths are legendary and are capable of reworking Valyrian steel; perhaps a talented smith may gain access to these secrets and forge their own Valyrian weapons.

Religion

The sacred god of the city of Qohor, the Black Goat, has a voracious appetite for blood, requiring daily blood sacrifices of animals, criminals, or prisoners. The Black Goat is revered as the protector of Qohor, and at the city’s most dire moments, hundreds are sacrificed to receive the Black Goat’s blessing. It is said that during the stand of the Three Thousand, more of Qohor’s slaves and citizens perished as sacrifices than the number of Unsullied killed.

Gaining favour with the Black Goat will be easy, unless you wear easily stained clothing; all you must do is sacrifice prisoners or deliver animals to a temple for slaughter. To a devout follower, or butcher, the Black Goat may offer some of its divine protection.

Location

Qohor is a strategic location due to its position, resources, and knowledge. This is not lost on the Qohorik leaders, and they keep a strong contingent of Unsullied Warriors from Astapor to protect their city from the Dothraki. In the past, a mere 3,000 Unsullied shattered a Khalasar of 25,000, in an event known as the “Three Thousand of Qohor.”

Rulers

King Orea Talordis

Vassals

• Prince Nero Adory

• Magister Ardeley Maario

• Magister Vargo Voatar

• Magister Manor Veltalos

• Magister Raelarr Dallaeris

Fiefs

Towns:

Qohor

Castles:

Aritheos, Ar Moy, Nestaris

Villages:

Timber Bay, Irroros, Vigarys, Dark Wash, Qhoyne, Dagger Lake

Troop Tree

The men of Qohor are mostly militia units, city watchmen, and hunters. However, the disciples (or warriors) of the Black Goat are one of the few strengths of Qohor. These men have sabres, a large shield, and decent armour. The main weakness of Qohor is their lack of strong archers, lacking armour or powerful bows, and cavalry being locked further down the troop tree. You might find the best use (and value) in turning your Qohor recruits into Black Goat Warriors and using them as a shock force.

Strengths

• Uses one of the best helmets in all of the troop trees.

Weaknesses

• Most units use low body armour.
• Low horse armour.
• Archers can’t get bows 100% of the time, and they only use hunting bows.

Unique, Heritage-Based Troops

Black Goat Champion

• Black Goat Champion can be recruited from the NPC Carolus Salinas located in Qohor if starting people is Qohor AND if renown is high enough (between 750–1,000 renown). It costs 10,000 stags and 14 days to get 5 Black Goat Champions.
• The Black Goat Champion is one of the most elite infantry units in the game. Devastating with their throwing spears. Black Goat Champions are equipped with military hammers, which are useful for knocking enemy troops unconscious and taking them prisoner.
• Their weakness is their medium shield hit points and medium body armour.

Unique Location-Based Troops

Unsullied

• Unsullied can be bought freely from the Good Master located in the Qohor Tavern for 75,000 stags. You do not need to own Qohor in order to recruit Unsullied.
• Unsullied are one of the most elite spearmen units in the game. Excellent weapon skills and added bonus of skirmishers, but lack heavy armour. Very formidable in a shieldwall.

Recruiting Units from Norvos

Qohor units can be recruited from villages regardless of player status unless they are hostile to Qohor. Additional ways to recruit Qohor units are to rescue them from enemy lords’ parties, find them in taverns, or rescue them from enemy garrisons.