Rhoynish

Rhoynish refers to the people and culture originating from the Rhoyne River in the fictional world of A Song of Ice and Fire. The Rhoyne is a vast, ancient river that flows through the continent of Essos. For millennia, the Rhoynish people lived along its banks, developing a unique civilization deeply connected to the river itself. Their society was known for its advanced shipbuilding, particularly the construction of long, swift galleys, and their mastery of naval warfare.

The Rhoynish were also renowned for their reverence for the river gods, whom they believed granted them protection and prosperity. Their culture emphasized honor, seafaring traditions, and a certain resilience against the harsh realities of the world. A significant historical event for the Rhoynish was their protracted conflict with the Valyrian Freehold. This struggle eventually led to their displacement and a mass migration westward across the Narrow Sea.

Many Rhoynish refugees settled in Dorne, a region of Westeros, where they significantly influenced Dornish culture. They introduced new customs, traditions, and a certain warrior ethos that contributed to Dorne's unique identity within the Seven Kingdoms. While their original homeland on the Rhoyne has largely been conquered and assimilated by other Essosi powers, the legacy of the Rhoynish people persists through their descendants and the cultural impact they left behind.