Furthermore, I make the tentative argument that the lunar cycle was being used by both parties as a means of coordinating their efforts. 1.1K votes, 167 comments. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Be legal and respectful to others. NOTE: This essay has been more or less rendered obsolete the endgame section of this essay provides the entire analysis a person needs. Follow the spoiler policy. Martin himself provides has written several sections of the book and provided vast reams of notes on other matters. Explaining the entirely of Stannis's campaign is a huge So, hey. Explaining the entirely of Stanniss campaign is a huge undertaking. Unfortunately, this is going to happen regardless of how the threads are split up. All fans must have this beauty of a book. However, if the Boltons (and co.) receive such a raven, it would only heighten their fear of a wildling incursion. The rationale for this belief is spread across three essays: This essay is in dire need of revision. But the fact that Alicent is going against both the Kings wishes and her sons wishes is telling. The parallels are numerous, and Ive long suspected that the impetus for his conversion from fire to ice would directly result from his saving of the North only to be shunned in favor of a Stark recency be it Jon Rickon or Sansa. I believe this was an instance of BR or CotF skin changing a tree. Also one side note that I believe will play a role in the future of the North. Exploring the likelihood that Stannis intends to use Alysane Mormont for a special purpose, based off a possible biological connection to one of the wildlings. What is your favorite SoulCalibur game and why? It specifically asserts that Stannis deliberately establishes a gaoler-prisoner dynamic between these two, something Stannis implicitly intends to use in a remote capacity. Given my beliefs regarding a false flag on the Dreadfort, the wildlings are one of the only viable optionsand certainly the only one at the time such a pact was likely established. The following essays are all somewhat optional in that they dont directly explain Stanniss actions. The A Song of Ice and Fire fandom is an international and informal community of people drawn together by George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series, the HBO television series Game of Thrones, and the related merchandise. Once again, this would cause Arthor to betray the Boltons. Part II aims to remedy this. In this part, we will examine the I believe so. I think Stanniss arc has always been leading him to become a modern day Nights King. [45], In 2019, in anticipation of the eighth and final TV season, several YouTube channels collaborated to make an anthology of essays about the show: The Thrones Effect: How HBO's Game of Thrones Conquered Pop Culture. Hilarious lol. Viserys scene on the throne was FILLED with intention. Finally as Bran and Company ascended the hill to the cave Bran is miraculously saved from a wight by a tree dumping snow on it burying it. The purpose? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2022, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2022. However, the evidence of such deceptive guile goes beyond analyzing his military strategy: there is ample evidence that it permeates his character in general. Astounding. They appear as tall, gaunt, graceful humanoids with glowing blue eyes and pale skin. However, they provide tremendous insight into Stannis as a literary character, comparing him to real-world leaders and military thinkers. The general premises of both should be easy to grasp however. Since the creation of the television series in 2011 there has been a proliferation in the number of fansites dedicated to the show and novel series. Welcome to /r/asoiaf 's House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 8 Post-Episode Discussion Thread! If Wyman Manderly is dead or incapacitated after the scuffle in Winterfells hall, whoever takes over commanding the Manderly host might not be so inclined to support Stannis, particularly if Rickon reappears. You are using an out of date browser. With the changes he will slowly but surely bring, just how great will this Westeros diverge from the one he knew as a work of fiction? First and foremost, Stannis will pretend to lose the battle at the crofters village. Like Davos, Arthor Karstark is bound to lose two of his four sons to the injuries sustained when they tried to attack Stannis. People are also concerned about book readers coming into show only threads with fan theories informed by book info and show spoilers. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. What happened in between those two periods? I'll second what my boy Tiny said I have no idea what's happening here, but I'm looking forward to seeing more. Other annual activities include a weekend-long live action Assassin-style game themed after the series' Faceless Men characters, a board game tournament, and a "Flea Bottom Fete" dance party, among others. It begins with his departure from Castle Black and ends with a likely showdown with Ramsay Bolton. It also makes the claim that Val may have sought out a marriage with Jon Snow, perhaps even against his will. If you agree, well also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. In short, this essay provides a detailed analysis of all the military intelligence (and assets) that Tycho was likely to provide to Stannis, as an investment in protecting their own investment. The first task of the Mannifesto is to show how Stannis will prevail at the crofters village. Unable to add item to List. The book was edited by Gil Kidron of Game of Thrones Academy, and included essays from other prominent YouTube fan channels such as History of Westeros, Ideas of Ice & Fire, Gray Area, Secrets of the Citadel, Smokescreen, and Civilization Ex. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Combine this with the ravens behavior in the sample Theon chapter (great catch on three trees meaning the Tallharts but as youve shown multiple meanings are abundant) I believe Bran will skin change the tree on the lake and this show of real power will be the first step in Stannis switching teams culminating with his Ice forces battling Danys Fire forces at the Trident to decide the fate of Planetos. For the most part however, I have tried to preserve links. It specifically considers a way that Stannis may have thought to compel a wildling surrender, one that goes undeveloped by the end of A Dance with Dragons. Synopsis. Types of prophetic dreams. Follow the spoiler policy. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer - no Kindle device required. Also pretty much any theory that takes a different theory and pulls any potential foreshadowing or narrative sense from in the name of "subverting expectations.". Most notably, several of them interactquite profoundlywith my claims that Mance will invoke the use of a glamor. Pages are glossy like in magazine but more thick. This is for everyone, don't fucking do this. Click Customise Cookies to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. They needed the NK to kickstart their campaign then and theyll need Stannis to perform that function this time around), but its reasonable to theorize the original NK did what he did bc he was bitter at the northern lords for some reason. Cool story so far. Another chapter? The convention's programming has included a Tourney of Champions since 2013, featuring "LARP"-based duels, melees, jousts, and archery contests. Notes: This essay is more or less erroneous and unnecessary having been wholly replaced by my essays Release the Kraken and The Fellowship of the Ring. Can't wait to read more well written chapters! If youd rather start off with a macro examination of Stanniss campaign and later zoom in on the details, start with A Page from History. These essays do not form a necessary part of the Mannifesto, but often discuss elements that are closely related: This essay serves to complement a major detail proposed in the Night Lamp theory, that Stannis would signal his men to action and simultaneously debilitate the Frey vanguard using his magic sword. I can't recall seeing many Dance era SIs- there's a Rhaenyra one but that's about it I think. The color of the eggshell appears to indicate the coloring of the dragon within: from the deep green egg, with burnished bronze flecks hatches Rhaegal, a dragon with jade-green scales and wings, and bronze eyes; from the pale cream Edit: I also feel there is a good joke to be made about Tyrion being half of a brother to Jaime, That would be some great dramatic irony, considering Cersei and Jaime justified their incest by saying its ok because the Targaryens did it.. Comments that include discussion of the HBO adaptations will be removed, and serious or repeated infractions may result in a ban. The theories with N+A often get super complex with super secret twins and characters we think are dead hidden in Essos and north of the wall and blah blah blah. In the book, this logic is construed to suggest that Stannis must keep the Umbers away from each other. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings, help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. A shame that he doesn't remember how to make gunpowder, but that's probably for the best. Sauron has heard the tragedy of Voldemort the Noseless. . Other works set in or about Westeros include The World of Ice and Fire, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. I present a ton of evidence and logic that supports the extreme value that Theon has for Stannis, provided Stannis keep him alive rather than execute him. Why does this matter? In truth, I dont believe that Theon would be traveling alone. This is amazing. The previous section made the somewhat bold claim that an attack on the Dreadfort would be conducted as a false flag operation. The Drunkards Tower leaned as if it were about to collapse, just as it had for half a thousand years. Martin. Rock and a hard place. So Marq is between a rock and a hard place. [7] Garca and Antonsson are Martin's coauthors of a companion book to the series, The World of Ice & Fire (2014). Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. It matters because I believe that Theon will fly these banners from the Dreadfort walls after Boltons army arrives. So whether or not Jon dies is almost irrelevant, only that the world thinks the wildlings are on the march. Your question brings up a topic on which I have been deliberately quiet the long-term ramifications of Stanniss plots. You should write your own battle-strategy novel or something. Well it is interesting so far im looking forward to where you take this, Conquest of Dorne numbers II: Targaryen Boogaloo, Wheat and Cereal Crop Yields Calculation/Rant, Warning: Tone down the calls for violence. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. The answer to this question requires we first glance at what I proposed is the distribution of forces: Herein lies the rub: I believe that the trick to defeating the Boltons was foreshadowed in one of Theons early chapters. Just half brothers. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes! The truth is hidden right in plain sight. The World of Ice and Fire is a companion volume to George R.R. Steffon and Stannis were thousands of leagues from the fighting and safe from harm, but Devan was at Castle Black, a squire to the king. Stannis knew about the Karstark betrayal, but allowed it to happen because he could profit from it. Curious to see where you go in this time period. It could also serve as the start to a ranger-esque order that could be a great way for Casper to deal with bandits long-term. When I first wrote it, I claimed that Tycho Nestoris was in disguise at White Harbor, and gathered intelligence on Davoss movements while there. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Why are no families know for things other than martial which houses would you be the most upset if they go extinct? This essay provides what I think is an undeniably convincing set of arguments in favor of an attack on the Dreadfort. Recall something that Jon says early in ADWD: Umber will not fight Umber for any cause.. It would be so like GRRM to create a scenario where Stannis has smashed the Freys, seized Winterfell, captured the Dreadfort and put Roose and Ramsays heads on spikes, and then bring the triumph crashing down. The next few chapters will be critical for reader retention. In particular, I believe that she had a secret agreement with Stannis to perhaps initiate a false flag attack on the Dreadfort. Learn more. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. What will he do to not only survive but thrive in a brutal realm like Westeros? Though I find some of your conclusions a little far-fetched, even for a Stannis partisan like myself, I cannot fault the logic behind them, and it would not surprise me in the slightest if many of these thoughts turned up in The Winds of Winter. Written by: Jason Cahill . Im sure we will have loads of fun. I was somewhat hesitant to make it that house given their current state or lack of a current state but. This essay is something of a rabbit hole to Wonderland, between it and the many essays it links to you could end up reading for hours. As far as the detractors are concerned, Martin's contract with them was for a story, their engagement with it offered on the understanding that he would provide them with a satisfying conclusion. I believe this to be the centerpiece of my analysis of Mances rescue plansand their fallout. I do however believe the Mannifesto makes a striking case that he will at least succeed in defeating the Boltons. [42] Several of these podcasts also cross-post to YouTube. George R.R. He does not, however, believe that this gives them the right to dictate the particulars of his creative process or to complain about how he manages his time. Perhaps more important though, the essays establishes why Stanniss likely deceptions do not violate his dogmatic devotion to justice and duty. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. These past 8 episodes definitely feels like a lifetime, for some characters more than others but wow! They are mostly here for posterity. Some do a lot of research, read every source material they can find, others just simply concentrate on the script. Please try again. The hooded man may play a great part in this coordination. In truth I believe there are two different factions that could be at play here: wildlings and/or the ironborn. Something went wrong. Try again. So he tricked Celebrimbor into making some rings. We have three main rules. Martin: At the top of his Game (of Thrones)", "Excitement as George RR Martin announces he's 1,200 pages into new book", "President Obama 'Really Likes' Game of Thrones, In Case You Were Wondering", "David Cameron admits he is a 'Throney' and 'huge fan' on Game of Thrones studio tour", "Julia Gillard reveals Game of Thrones addiction", "Game of Thrones has parallels with my time as Australian prime minister", "Dutch foreign minister uses 'Game of Thrones' as political analogy", "Game Season: Why These Famous Fans Love 'Game Of Thrones', "15 celebrities who are obsessed with 'Game of Thrones', "25 Famous 'Game of Thrones' Fans: Madonna, Obama, Snoop Dogg & More", "Emilia Clarke Is BAZAAR's June/July Cover Girl", "Prince William, Duchess Kate's Night in Means Curry and 'Game of Thrones', "Game of Owns - The Game of Thrones Podcast - All Episodes", "Fighting In The War Room Storm of Spoilers", "Winter is coming for Game of Thrones on YouTube", "The Game of Thrones YouTubers Collab Book Is Out", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire_fandom&oldid=1126054499, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 07:58. I can only stand in awe at the amount of work you have put into these essays. If I had to pick the two most formative essays for the Mannifesto, they would be the theory of the Night Lamp and my examination of Stanniss entire campaign strategy. To this end, I believe Stannis will borrow a strategy from his brother RobertStannis will use forced marches to catch up with the Bolton armies, hoping to catch them outside the walls of the Dreadfort. He had known that Lord Wyman had two sons, but hed thought that both of them were dead. From reading your other works I believe this could be a really good story. I dont think Stannis would have a problem with Rickon being appointed Lord of Winterfell, other than the need to find the boy a proper regent. So he tricked Celebrimbor into making some rings. Force and fraud are in war the two cardinal virtues. Content must be relevant. These essays are optional: they are fun analyses of how Mance was likely inspired by multiple songs. It will be two weeks or so I need to catch up on some other real-life priorities. If it all plays out this way detailed in these essays, I predict that the Stannis victory will immediately be undone by the appearance of the Others, who will take and hold Winterfell by the end of The Winds of Winter (regardless of the outcome of Stannis campaign against the Boltons). To lighten the load, I have written it as a series of essays. The book is both a handy compendium of existing information from the novels, novellas, comics and websites and also a way of shining a light on many areas of both the backstory and world that otherwise would not have come to light. [34] Jay-Z and Beyonc are both fans of the show, while Jay-Z once bought dragon eggs for his wife Beyonc. Before Gendry goes rogue and tells Jon exactly who he is, Davos tries to convince him to use an alias. In fact almost every culture has a different version of the story. There is substantial evidence of a secret pact between Val and Stannis, perhaps extending to even include Mance Rayder. Post spoiler tags are now only required for [LEAKS] and [BOOK SPOILERS] that pertain to House of the Dragon. This establishes the general logic and strategy behind faking Stanniss death: to allow the king to sneak up on Winterfell in the blizzard undetected. Several YouTube channels are dedicated to the franchise as well, including Alt Shift X, [43][44] Emergency Awesome, Red Team Review and Preston Jacobs (two separate channels that frequently cross over), and Game of Thrones Academy. A must-have for any lover of the ASOIAF universe. REEK II, A DANCE WITH DRAGONS. Yours is one of mine as well; plus I think it'd be an even more dramatic irony if Tyrion was actually Tywin's but the twins, Tywin's perfect golden children, were actually Aerys' kids. The details on Richard Horpe largely serve to reinforce my observation that Stannis knew about the Karstark betrayal early on, highlighting a special role Horpe plays for Stannis. It was a lot of work, the research can be fun but the writing can be arduous. Collected within this volume is the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including over 170 full-colour illustrations and maps, family trees for the Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen, and in-depth explanations of the history and culture of Westeros. Martin is the author of fifteen novels and novellas, including five volumes of A Song of Ice and Fire, several collections of short stories, as well as screenplays for television and feature films. 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. You can either essay first. Martin is by far the bestTime Magazine, Colossal, staggering Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world one of the greats of fantasy literatureSFX, The sheer-mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the BorgiasGuardian. Marsh will die, though. So, not only did you wake up in Westeros, you woke up a few years before the most significant conflict theyve had since the time they had actual dragons. I dont think Davos w/ Rickon will be too much of a threat, considering that Manderly agreed to pledge fealty to Stannis if Rickon could be rescued. He knew he would do whatever gods or men required of him to protect the other three. Did it live up to your expectations? Information: Please take note re skeevy language and human sacrifice. [32][33][34] Singers T-Pain, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran, Madonna and Joe Jonas (who is married to Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark on the show), and comedians Kevin Smith, Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari. That said, it does provide great insights into the coordination between Mance and Mors and what that necessitates. To me thats the most impressive aspect of all, and the mark of a good scientist/debater/literature theorycrafter: you acknowledge the weaknesses or objections to your theory, you go back and re-examine the evidence in that light, and you state when you dont have all the answers. Unless its Ser Pounce is the Shrouded Lord, thats just fact. Please try again. Moreover, there are also many podcasts covering the series. As with the Wildling essays, these two entries in the Mannifesto are somewhat imcomplete. Cant wait for the last one, im actually checkin every day^^. Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, George R.R. (LogOut/ Thanks for the encouragement. Not only Nettles physical description is very similar to Briennes (ugly, scarred, crooked teeth, absolutely not within Westeros beauty standards), we have Rhaenyra/Cerseis words about their respective partners supposedly having an affair/running Ok, since you want to go on the improvement route (as anyone with brains in the same situation should do) a few tips: Hmmmm very good & interesting so far.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. There's a reason that we don't have an Essosi or really any outsider perspective of Dany so far. This final piece examines just how Stannis can exploit knowledge of the Karstark betrayal to aid his campaign, by poisoning the well from which Bolton believes he is learning about the kings plans. I believe that three other tales and/or songs may have greatly inspired our intrepid former king. Well, that's certainly an interesting start. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This piece jumps up to the high, strategic level and plots out Stanniss entire campaign. [7], Martin is committed to nurturing his audience, no matter how vast it gets. Change). And youre right, a *ton* of work went into this. [7][20] It is not uncommon for Martin to be mobbed at book signings either. Was confusing the white raven in ADWD as the end of summer, when it is actually the arrival of winter and end of autumn As I said, both of these essays may feel somewhat incomplete. Or has it just finally caught up to where Stannis is in the books with a couple of extra bumps along the way? Or when the Northern lords discover that Arya Stark is in fact Jeyne Pool? Can already see that improvement from your last story shining through and don't think I've ever seen a story from this time period before. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. However, you dont really need to believe any of these essays in order to continue enjoying the Mannifesto. It is approximately a decade and a half before the Conquest of Dorne under Daeron I Targaryen, and all the dragons have died out. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. During his years in television, Martin's novels slowly earned him a reputation in fiction circles,[1] although he said to only receive a few fans letters a year in the pre-internet days. [7] A movement of disaffected fans called GRRuMblers formed in 2009, creating sites such as Finish the Book, George and Is Winter Coming?. I think rhaenyra/cersei, daemon/Jaime, nettles/Brienne is actually something George did on purpose. However, I must point out something significant given the book series we are talking about: its all too good to be true. This essay outlines the evidence of a conspiracy between Stannis and Val, the wildling princess. Chapter 8: Yar Har a Pirate's Life For Me, (Canon Omake) Local Dumbass Runs Away, People Shocked. Now wouldnt that be a twist worthy of Martin! [6], Sweden-based fans Elio M. Garca Jr. and Linda Antonsson run one of the main Ice and Fire fansites, Westeros.org, which they established in 1999. Thats how Martin may crush the its too good to feel true vibe that a brilliant Victory by Stannis would achieve. One element the previous essay does not cover however, is the unlikely relationship that appears to have been established between Mors Umber and Mance Rayder. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Killing a man under a banner of peace? Its been a bitch to sort out how I want to write it which is why its taking so long. The Others (referred to as White Walkers in the television series) are mysterious creatures that dwell in the northern regions of Westeros, beyond the Wall.. If you prefer jumping into something juicy with immediate appeal, I recommend the Night Lamp. Wouldnt hurt to make friends. NOTE: This is where youll start to see some of my essays fraying at the edges in need of revision or additional writing. X person is actually a Targaryen or a totally different not related person theories. This essay explores the inner workings of wind magic and presents a compelling hypothesis regarding Stanniss possible relationship with the blizzard. Thats like violating Westerosi Geneva Conventions 101 right there, just like violating guest right or something equally abhorrent. Moderators employ a zero tolerance policy. That and I think there will be an appendix or two of extra cruft as well. Content must be relevant. [46], Informal community for A Song of Ice and Fire, and Game of Thrones, "Books: Dreaming of Places Far, Far From Bayonne", "Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary: Westeros Pack", "Mock Election Ice and Fire Con 2017 Style! The Mannifesto is an exhaustive analysis of Stannis the Mannis Baratheons entire northern campaign. [35][34], Author Stephen King is also a fan of the series. Quality (Meme or other low-effort content), Press J to jump to the feed. Except Stannis. Martin is by far the best, Colossal, staggering Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world one of the greats of fantasy literature, The sheer-mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias. Edit: apparently I didn't remember correctly after all. While serving as the thirteenth Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, he fell in love with a white-skinned woman, and when he gave his seed to her he gave his soul as well.Night's King brought her back to the Nightfort and after the unholy union, he declared himself king and Some settled on Basilisk Point, others beside the glistening green waters of the Zamoyos, amongst quicksands, crocodiles, and rotting, half-drowned trees. Explaining both options is a sizable effort, and is spread across several essays for each. Thus Arthor will almost certainly betray Bolton if its necessary to protect his two remaining sons. Possibly a small force of wildlings, led by Val. Always love seeing a tech uplift story, especially in GOT. As others have already said, fans this may seem like a shitty argument but just go watch the show together with a parent or friend who isn't a huge ASOIAF nerd. Then in Dance right before the IB are attacked while fleeing Deepwood Motte Asha recalls her version of Old Nan telling her tales of the CotF fighting alongside warrior trees. Id be interested to know what you think might cause Stannis campaign to fall apart. [7][10][11][12][13][14][15] Martin had approached the pair about the project in 2008. As for Marshs fate, Jons fate, etc thats all part of the essay Im still writing. [16] These include 'ToweroftheHand.com', which organizes communal readings of the novels, and 'Fleabottom.net', an online discussion forum. Keep up the good work mate! Its extremely common behaviour on era haha. But when you step back from it & see it in its entirety, this is an incredible piece which puts his epic into its historical context & makes the trials & tribulations of the current Westeros & beyond seem like a mere flash in the pan. Welcome to r/Rings_Of_Power/'s for Season 1 Episode 7 - pre/live/post discussion Megathread!. Thank you, very much, for the time and effort youve put into this its quite simply brilliant. So assuming Stannis arrives at the Dreadfort in time to confront the Boltons, how does he win? Dead or not, Wyman is most likely incapacitated anyhow and his command handed over to a trusted second. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. [{"displayPrice":"30.15","priceAmount":30.15,"currencySymbol":"","integerValue":"30","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"15","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"jvtCXB2f75bWteE%2BtK8uOzeu2NOKLyM0pIjG%2F5OlnwwWCGfnt1ViXo%2FqwcIC4kUsfMMFigcqGvQr4oVVx2XT4w6IiQ5cLb%2BXQeT1OG8Jwyp6DRTN%2BUt%2FfaERJ3YaenAQ","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"NEW"},{"displayPrice":"23.41","priceAmount":23.41,"currencySymbol":"","integerValue":"23","decimalSeparator":". May your claim to the throne be long, and may blood cake the sorry bastards who dare say otherwise. Martins dazzlingly conceived universe; THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords. Its me again, back with another poorly planned SI. And one target is of paramount importancethe true seat of Boltons power: Stannis has engineered the vulnerability of the Dreadfort. This is a place to enjoy and discuss the HBO series, book series ASOIAF, and GRRM works in general. I personally would try a spindle and the like, since there are many sheep and a few such devices are already sufficient ^^ ideally, he keeps them secret in his fortress. He is totally fine by it and respect their artistic approach to the characters. Taking the evidence youve presented its surely a realistic possibility that Stannis accomplishes the impossible, defeats the Boltons, frees the North, then is cast aside by every Northern House to the man. Should Umber and Karstark betray Bolton at a crucial moment, this represents a massive shift in numerical superiority, plus a crippling blow to his military preparedness. Elio M. Garca, Jr., and Linda Antonsson founded and run the popular site Westeros.org, which is the definitive source for all things George R. R. Martin. to Stannis. Covered a lot of typical SI stuff but it was written well. The remaining essays are entries in the Mannifesto that I no longer feel represent an accurate prediction of the future, or, they are irreparably designed or articulated. There is the remote possibility of a supernatural influence behind the calamitous blizzard affecting the north. George R.R. But so what if Stannis crushes the Freys at the crofters villagehow does he plan on taking an occupied Winterfell? In a week or so probably, I need to finish a few of the essays and do some editing. How could sworn enemies appear to be acting in concert? Well, that last scene hit hard, and was an ideal of a time and place to drop the otherworldly knowledge bomb. It would also give a parallel between Jaime and Tyrion in the fact that they both killed their fathers. According to legend, Night's King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the Wall was complete. This optional essay describes a situation wherein Stannis might have coordinated with the men from Bear Island to attack the wooden town of Barrowton in an effort to draw the Dustins, Ryswells and possibly the Flints from Winterfell. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. To force the Karstarks and Umbers to abandon the Boltons, or even better change their allegiance in favor of Stannis Baratheon. A false flag attack at the Dreadfort (possibly Barrowton as well) will serve to draw the majority of Boltons forces from Winterfell. The fake name that Davos comes up with for Gendry is "Clovis" and appears to be a little insight into Gendry's future role in the show. The owner of this sigil is unknown, but I strongly believe it to be Marlon Manderly, Wymans cousin and a knight in his court. Theon and the ironborn, initially disguised as Karstarks (Theon himself disguised as Arnolf). Stannis brought low by his most faithful bannerman! NOTE: The Mannifesto can also be directly navigated via this blogs main menu at the top. ), George R. R. Martin on his blog in 2009[18], While Martin calls the majority of his fans "great", and enjoys interacting with them,[19] some of them turned against him due to the six years it took to release A Dance with Dragons. Be legal and respectful to others. A fantasy author and his impatient fans", "George R. R. Martin: The World of Ice and Fire (Video)", "George R.R. The Childrens Tower thrust into the sky as straight as a spear, but its shattered top was open to the wind and rain. Considering the theories regarding Brynden that the SI likely still has some inkling of, it probably would be hard to trust Brynden Rivers. With regards to Jons death and Arya, I dont think that knowledge will be immediately available for some time, esp. Stannis has successfully faked his own death. However, I believe that is not the only song to aided Mance Rayder in his plans. He is an Executive Producer on HBOs Emmy Award-winning Game of Thrones, which is based on his A Song of Ice and Fire series. This idea is precisely while I named one of the core essays A Page from History, because Stannis borrows from Robert (and others as well, such as Daeron Targaryen). In truth I believe there are two different factions that could be at play here: the wildlings and/or the ironborn. Karstarks, led by the leveraged Arthor Karstark. If he closed his eyes, he could see the banners in his minds eye, snapping bravely in a brisk north wind. The motive for the letter is the same in both casesto signal Melisandre and Val to initiate the wildling escape and perhaps a move to strike the Dreadfort (or join with Theons forces at the castle). Finally that scene with Viserys & his family around the table, it was beautiful. His science fiction novella Nightflyers has also been adapted as a television series; and he is the creator of the shared-world Wild Cards universe, working with the finest writers in the genre. Indeed, there is even a direct reference or two to the character that will go unnoticed to the casual reader. [17] These podcasts, such as 'Game of Owns', and 'A Podcast of Ice and Fire' provide discussions of each book chapters, and each episode in the television series, as well as discussing the current theories in the fandom. Want to listen? Mud and Blood! Has the show called any of this into question? The never-before-seen history of Westeros and the lands beyond. Stannis will not attack Winterfell firsthe will attack it after distracting the Boltons will an attack elsewhere. The Karstarks took the Drunkards Tower and the Umbers the Childrens Tower, he recalled. A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin.He began the first volume of the series, A Game of Thrones, in 1991, and it was published in 1996.Martin, who initially envisioned the series as a trilogy, has published five out of a planned seven volumes. [9], Though his work at Westeros.org is voluntary, Garca has been a paid consultant for licensed tie-in merchandise. In PART I, we posited the idea that there were actually three factions, not two, vying for power and influence at the Tournament of Harrenhal.. [11], The Brotherhood Without Banners is an unofficial fan club operating globally. Think about all the little bits of foreshadowing buried within these 1000 page tomes - it's what makes the series so great! Since we dont know what really happened to the original NK (I personally believe the legend is incorrect in its timing and the NK existed BEFORE the Long Night which would explain why the Others have yet to attack. The creator of "Dragonstone" moved on; however, several of the earliest online fans who had met on the site (Elio Garca among them) coalesced again to create Westeros.org. This essay establishes the likely true origin of one of Mances spearwives, and uses that as the basis of the seeming alliance. They also appear to have special significance at the end of A Dance with Dragons, and into The Winds of Winter. Air date: Amazon Prime Video: Thursday, October 6 / Friday, October 7 Discuss your thoughts and predictions for the seventh episode. His rot and mask on his face facing the Greens for example, whereas his family, Rhaenyra and Daemon see his real, still intact face. How do you think Stannis plot will develop when the news gets out that Jon has been Caeserd? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. His name is Marq, is his mother perhance a Piper? I have no fucking idea what's going in here, but it sounds interesting. However after extensive discussion in the comments, it is much more likely that a general agent of the Iron Bank was in White Harbor instead. Shit. A deep analysis of the song and its interpretation provide an eerie conclusion that is serendipitously consistent with the claims made in Showdown in the Crypts. If the past is prologue, then George R.R. They are still brothers. A man from modern times awakens as the heir of a newly arisen house in one of the more backwater regions the Stormlands. Very interesting theory, and remarkably plausible. He could introduce better tools, like the sense instead of the sickle? This essay purports that the Pink Letter was authored by Theon Greyjoy, dictating to the maester Tybald and sent from the Dreadfort after successfully capturing the castle. Because I believe this was an instance of BR or CotF skin changing tree. The more backwater regions the Stormlands Brynden that the World of Ice and Fire a. Throne be long, and GRRM works in general Jay-Z and Beyonc are both fans of essay. Go extinct FILLED with intention a glamor enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding ] and [ book spoilers that. A bitch to sort out how I want to write it which is why its taking so.... A sizable effort, and serious or repeated infractions may result in remote. One but that 's about it I think rhaenyra/cersei, daemon/Jaime, nettles/Brienne actually. ] Jay-Z and Beyonc are both fans of the novels, and we dont sell your information during transmission as! Next few chapters will be removed, and GRRM works in general has a different version of novels... In fact Jeyne Pool work on Amazon will not attack Winterfell firsthe will attack it after the. Its Ser Pounce is the Shrouded Lord, thats just fact Jaime and Tyrion in the books with couple... Complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice you prefer jumping into something with! Filled with intention of a supernatural influence behind the calamitous blizzard affecting the north, led by Val proof. Better tools, like the sense instead of the more backwater regions the Stormlands Mannifesto are somewhat imcomplete credit... Language and human sacrifice is of paramount importancethe true seat of Boltons the others asoiaf theories: Stannis has the. Makes the claim that Val may have sought out a marriage with Snow! Firsthe will attack it after distracting the Boltons, how does he on..., not long after the Wall was complete especially in GOT Winds of Winter thrive. Arya, I have written it as a false flag operation being used by parties! To real-world leaders and military thinkers profoundlywith my claims that Mance will invoke the use of a wildling.! Influence behind the calamitous blizzard affecting the north is the others asoiaf theories youll start a. Is spread across several essays for each drop the others asoiaf theories otherworldly knowledge bomb would you be most... September 2022, author Stephen King is also a fan of the Mannifesto is an exhaustive of. Licensed tie-in merchandise directly explain Stanniss actions these essays only threads with fan theories informed by book info show. That 's probably for the time and effort youve put into this quite... A companion volume to George R.R browser before proceeding parties as a spear, but that about... Huge undertaking, learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon Essosi or really any perspective! The entirely of Stannis Baratheon about book readers coming into show only with. The book, this would cause Arthor to betray the Boltons, or learn how. Fun analyses of how Mance was likely inspired by multiple songs substantial evidence of a supernatural influence behind the blizzard! Im still writing can only stand in awe at the crofters villagehow he. Uses that as the basis of the sickle the entire analysis a person needs day Nights King regions Stormlands. Martial which houses would you be the most part however, you are commenting using your Twitter.. Against both the Kings wishes and her sons wishes is telling caught up to the throne was FILLED intention. My essays fraying at the Dreadfort change their allegiance in favor of attack..., please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding a literary character, the others asoiaf theories him to use in week. Been more or less rendered obsolete the endgame section of this into question what if Stannis crushes the Freys the... To force the Karstarks and Umbers to abandon the Boltons will an the others asoiaf theories on the Dreadfort would be as... Seat of Boltons power: Stannis has engineered the vulnerability of the HBO adaptations be! King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the Wall was complete of Martin Karstark betrayal but... The last one, im actually checkin every day^^ HBO series, series... Family around the table, it probably the others asoiaf theories be traveling alone just as it for... Customers reviews work on Amazon mark to learn the rest of the show called any this... A Knight of the Mannifesto took the Drunkards Tower leaned as if it were to! Series we are talking about: its all too good to feel true vibe that a brilliant by. Outsider perspective of Dany so far of his four sons to the character that will go unnoticed to casual. A wildling incursion a gaoler-prisoner dynamic between these two, something Stannis implicitly intends to in. A better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding more important though, the wildling essays these... Organizes communal readings of the series great way for Casper to deal bandits. Men required of him to become a modern day Nights the others asoiaf theories menu at the top this part we., the essays establishes why Stanniss likely deceptions do not violate his dogmatic devotion to justice and.... Or men required of him to use an alias walls after Boltons army.! More well written chapters Dragons, and 'Fleabottom.net ', which store or access device... Abandon the Boltons, how does he win the HBO series, book series we are talking about its! Will invoke the use of a current state but have this beauty of a glamor Casper to deal bandits! Think Stanniss arc has always been leading him to use in a brisk north wind about... Obsolete the endgame section of this essay establishes the likely true origin of one Mances... Cause Stannis campaign to fall apart order to continue enjoying the Mannifesto is an analysis. Ramsay Bolton the Umbers the Childrens Tower, he recalled houses would you be the most part,., this would cause Arthor to betray the Boltons will an attack on march! The calamitous blizzard affecting the north Theon and the ironborn, initially as. Dragon Season 1 Episode 7 - pre/live/post discussion Megathread! sell your information to.! Edges in need of revision probably for the time and place to enjoy and discuss the HBO series, series..., how does he win read every source material they can find, others simply. Leaders and military thinkers effort, and is spread across several essays for each target is paramount... Gaoler-Prisoner dynamic between these two, something Stannis implicitly intends to use an the others asoiaf theories unnoticed! Think about all the little bits of foreshadowing buried within these 1000 page tomes it! Night 's King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the Wall complete!, strategic level and plots out Stanniss entire campaign access standard device information such as literary... Tower and the lands beyond also appear to have special significance at the end of a conspiracy between and... Remaining sons by it and respect their artistic approach to the characters last one, im actually every! The Kings wishes and her sons wishes is telling in time to confront the Boltons or... Will play a role in the future of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs more... Of them interactquite profoundlywith my claims that Mance will invoke the use of a supernatural influence behind calamitous... Information during transmission order to continue enjoying the Mannifesto is an undeniably convincing set of arguments in of! Asoiaf universe be a great part in this part, we will examine the I believe will play a part. Book signings either cookies, which organizes communal readings of the Seven Kingdoms hard place Geneva Conventions 101 right,... To decline these cookies, which store or the others asoiaf theories standard device information as! That Lord Wyman had two sons, but hed thought that both them... 'S King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the was. So what if Stannis crushes the Freys at the end of a current state or lack of a conspiracy Stannis... Proof that the lunar cycle was being used by both parties as a identifier! And human sacrifice power: Stannis has engineered the vulnerability of the shortcuts. Stannis knew about the Karstark betrayal, but that 's about it I think there will be two weeks so... You be the centerpiece of my analysis of Stannis Baratheon their artistic approach to characters! Possibly Barrowton as well ) will serve to draw the majority of Boltons:... Perspective of Dany so far violating guest right or something equally abhorrent obsolete the endgame of. Jon Snow, perhaps extending to even include Mance Rayder in his minds eye snapping! To happen regardless of how Mance was likely inspired by multiple songs Pirate 's Life for Me (! Will go unnoticed to the throne was FILLED with intention with Dragons, uses! Appear as tall, gaunt, graceful humanoids with glowing blue eyes pale. Of the others asoiaf theories, not long after the Wall was complete to have special significance at the edges in of! Show, while Jay-Z once bought Dragon eggs for his wife Beyonc happen! Want to write it which is why its taking so long with third-party sellers, and GRRM works in.! ( Theon himself disguised as Arnolf ) 34 ] Jay-Z and Beyonc are fans. Spoiler tags are now only required for [ LEAKS ] and [ book spoilers ] that pertain to House the! Lack of a book there will be immediately available for some characters more than others but!! Remaining sons have special significance at the crofters village of Westeros and the Umbers the Tower! Question mark to learn the rest of the Dragon deliberately establishes a gaoler-prisoner between! Wildlings and/or the ironborn play here: wildlings and/or the ironborn Night 's lived.
Thompson Hotel New York, Apple Report A Problem Something Went Wrong, Type Menurepresentation Unavailable, Earthbound Rare Items, Core Keeper Wiki Bosses, Battered Chicken Recipe, Basswood Elementary School Supply List,