Illyrio Mopatis is a fictional elf-like Macedonian-sounding noble from Game of Thrones, a wealthy, scheming Magister who hosts the tournament and moves behind political scenes. The name combines a Greek/Latin-inspired given name with an Eastern Mediterranean surname, giving a grand, exotic resonance appropriate to the series’ worldbuilding. It’s pronounced with three clear syllables in Mopatis and a two-syllable surname, emphasizing the initial stress on Il- and Mop- depending on the speaker.
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