Tisroc
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In C.S. Lewis's fictional series Chronicles of Narnia, a Tisroc is a ruler of Calormen. His position is most like that of a Pharaoh or Sultan, in that he is an absolute monarch, and is believed to be descended from the Calormene god Tash. Whenever a Calormen citizen spoke of the Tisroc they interjected "may he live forever," and it was considered blasphemy not to say this. For example, "Now this Ahoshta is of base birth, though in these latter years he has won the favor of the Tisroc (may he live forever) by flattery and evil counsels..." (Aravis, The Horse and His Boy, pg. 38) Enemies of the Tisroc took pleasure in not saying this however, especially while in his domain, "Why should I say 'may he live forever?' I don't want him to live forever, and I know he won't whether I say it or not." (Bree, The Horse and His Boy)
Lewis made up a name for the ruler and nobility of Calormen while still referring to the son of a Tisroc as a prince. A female counterpart for the Tisroc or daughters are never mentioned. It is implied that the Tisroc has many wives.
Other titles for nobility of Calormen are Tarkaan and Tarkheena. A Tarkaan is supposed to be related to the Tisroc and seem to have authority over provinces in Calormen. Tarkheenas are either wives or daughters of Tarkaans.
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