Noyne

The Noyne is one of the principal tributaries of the great Rhoyne, a river system that dominates the eastern continent of Essos. It is known as the Wild Daughter, a name that reflects its untamed character compared to the more sedate Mother Rhoyne. The river is first encountered by Tyrion Lannister during his journey downriver with Griff and Young Griff, as the Shy Maid passes the point where the Noyne joins the larger river.

Geography and Character

The Noyne is a substantial waterway, described as a close twin to the Little Rhoyne, which itself rivals the Mander or the Trident in width. Its waters rush to meet the Rhoyne, and the confluence is marked by the ruins of Ny Sar, the ancient city of Nymeria. The river's course is lined with ruins and overgrown with vegetation, and its banks are home to large bonesnapper turtles that bask in the sun. The Noyne is one of several daughters of the Rhoyne, including the Qhoyne (Darkling Daughter), Lhorulu (Smiling Daughter), and Selhoru (Shy Daughter), each contributing to the river's immense size as it flows south.

Narrative Significance

The Noyne serves as a key landmark in Tyrion's journey eastward. Its appearance signals the transition from the relatively safe upper reaches of the Rhoyne into the more dangerous waters near Dagger Lake and the Sorrows, where pirates and stone men lurk. The river's wild nature is emphasized by Yandry, who contrasts it with the more placid Mother Rhoyne, and its presence marks the beginning of the most perilous leg of the voyage toward Volantis and Slaver's Bay.