What a retort by Bran.. he’s my fav Stark after Arya
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Friend of mine gave me his old 24 inch gaming screen so I made him this because he refused money! Made of Cherry Mahagony and light!
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What If Robert never died and Ned returned to Winterfell and told Jon of his parentage as he promised?
If Jon if found out about his parentage from Ned and tried to claim the throne, who do you think ned would’ve supported?
On one hand, he has someone who’s like a son to him and then someone who’s like a brother to him
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Do you think it would’ve been different if Ned waited for Robert to return and told him instead of telling Cersei that he was going to?
I know Daenerys would’ve still made her attempt on the throne, but the other stories could’ve been different
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(Book Spoilers) Daenerys's Ending

Before you read this and pelt me with rocks, I am only doing it for posterity, since we're not getting A Dream of Spring in this lifetime and all we've got is the horrible HBO ending to torment us.

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1. Bound to Destiny - Simple but Meaningful:

In my fanfiction I don't deviate from the most basic interpretation of the prophecy

I just have her be Nissa Nissa and Jon Azor Ahai... nothing too complex, he HAS to kill her or else everyone dies. And she sacrifices herself willingly—it gives Daenerys’s death purpose and honor while adding a deeper emotional and mythic weight to Jon’s role as Azor Ahai. By having her willingly sacrifice herself, Daenerys doesn’t become a villain or a victim of Jon’s retribution for a crime already committed, but rather a hero in her own right, fully understanding the role she plays in saving the world. It turns her death into a profound act of love, rather than a bleak senseless death.

The Nissa Nissa and Azor Ahai parallel also works because it taps into the mythology woven throughout the series, no subversion of expectations, no plot twist—YET!

It connects Jon and Daenerys to the heart of the story’s prophecy, making them both instruments in the larger iconic meaning behind A Song of Ice and Fire.
Her willingness to die for the world speaks to her selflessness and heroism, the traits that drew people to her in the first place. It also gives her character a worthy send-off.
Jon’s part, is also tragic, it becomes a deeply sacrificial act as well, after all no one is truly the same after ending the life of their one true love.

I believe this also stays truer to the bittersweet ending Martin often speaks of, allowing both characters to fulfill their destinies in a way that’s as tragic as it is meaningful.

In short, it giving them a mythic, deeply emotional conclusion that feels right for both their characters and the story’s themes—one that captures the heart of what A Song of Ice and Fire is all about: love, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness, maintaining the grittiness of the series by having her lose everything... and at the end she loses her life too. It’s a beautiful way to resolve their arcs and honors the essence of their characters far better than a quick, dispassionate death could.

I can picture it—her kingdom is gone, she lost her dragons, the castle is surrounded by the dead, and in the end she has to beg Jon to end her life. He can't accept it, not until the screams get closer and closer, seeing the terrified faces of the girls he once thought as sisters... and still does, right there by his side.
Her begging, their cries, the dead just outside their door—he finally does it. Pierces her chest with Longclaw and... well that's when the miracle happens, it's magic so feel free to imagine whatever you'd like.
Personally I would just have Longclaw become Lightbringer, it's very light releases the dead from their curse, no need to even strike them down. The only one he needs to fight is the Night King himself.
We get to have a proper fight with Lightbringer... instead of a stab with a dagger from ninja Arya.

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2. Escaping Destiny - A Chance at Redemption:

Now, that would be the end—however, this is where the TWIST comes into play... if you can even call it that.

In the room I would have Catelyn, a reunion between her and her daughters isn't out of the question and at the end of all things she'd want to protect them.
During their short time together she learns that Jon is not the bastard of her husband so she feels guilty for how she treated him in life. Seeing his will to end the life of the person he loves most, thus saving her daughters, and her own life being a twisted nightmare she decides to leave this

world by giving the Last Kiss to Daenerys, not for the girl's sake... but for Jon.

This twist honors Catelyn’s complex character arc, acknowledging her guilt over how she treated Jon and giving her a final, redemptive purpose. She essentially becomes a symbol of maternal sacrifice and forgiveness. She goes from mother, to vengeful spirit, to redemption, by giving Daenerys and by extension Jon, a second chance at life and love, so... she brings a dragon out of stone.
Flash to—a red door, the smell of lemons, Jon not feeling alone anymore, no more fire and blood just a girl - “I was tired, Jorah. I was weary of war. I wanted to rest, to laugh, to plant trees and see them grow. I am only a young girl.” Jon is also feeling tired after all this.

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3. Rebirth - Her child never left:

Now I also choose to add an extra bit.

Remember when her baby reached out to the egg, well... he warged into the egg when he was being killed by Mirri Maz Duur blood magic. Drogon was literally Daenerys's child, that is why she had a stronger connection with him.
In the end Drogon dies, but the soul returns to the only place he knows and can return to—her womb.

...her child did indeed mount the world... as Drogon. This wouldn't be spelled out of course, because it would rob the viewer of speculating... “that’s just a theory, a game theory”.

TLDR: HBO needs better writers.

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Missandei saying "Dracarys"
Season 8 episode 4.
I think all of Daenerys advisors had her well tempered, to not go in Dragons burning.
But then Missandei was captured. Tyrion's speech was so close with Cersi, but definitely perceived as a threat.
Then before dying Missandei is able to yell Dracarys.
Which can only be taken as a burn them all.
That one death pushed Dany over. She wouldn't have burned Kings Landing otherwise. She was heartbroken over the deaths after the long night, but could respect the dying in battle. Cersi is just a fooking bitch (and deserves Euron Grayjoy)
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Reading & Watching Order
Hi, my partner and I are watching though the Game of Thrones TV show, and have just finished season 1. I have never watched or read ASoIAF/GOT before.
I love reading, and want to read the books along side the show.
In terms of spoilers, can I safely read the first book now I have watched the first season? If not, where is the stopping point for the first book in terms of a show?
Does a complete reading and watching order exist, as to read what the show has covered without spoilers?
Thanks.
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Why was the archer guy in the Brotherhood without Banners so mean to Hotpie?
He (I think his name was Anguy) was so cruel to Hotpie, calling him fat several times and even shot an arrow above him that would have killed Hotpie if he didn't move. Hotpie was just a kid and didn't deserve any of this. Also does this guy die or something? We only see him in season 3 then never again.
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What are some misconceptions you‘ve had before watching the show?
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NBA player does a double take when he sees Nikolaj Coster-Waldau courtside
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Daemon Targaryen VS Beric Dondarrion. Who wins?
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I’ve had this sword for YEARS. Now that I’m divorced, it along with my others swords can be properly displayed!
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This video really gave me a perspective on how poor the writing of Danny's madness is
https://youtu.be/pymojkDct2A?si=ho8pvdGtXw7XZpbF
I found the video very interesting it's quite long though. First half it establish how to write madness. Taking from well written series and movies. Than compares this to how it's done in got. And than comes with suggestions on how they could have done it different.
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Could Arya...
So, I'm watching a reaction to "The Long Night," and a question popped into my head. Could Arya have worn the face of a wight/WhiteWalker and snuck up on the Night King that way? Obviously, I'm not talking about the skeleton ones or the those with barely any face left. What do you guys think?
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Still such a powerful scene. One of my favorite moments from the show.
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Something has always bothered me about the army of the dead
Where were they in relation to the wall?
Did they just walk around in circles out there in the north? Because it seemed that when Sam first encountered them they didn't seem like they were that far from the wall. Considering Sam was walking around and made his way back to his brothers. And the fact that gendry was able to run back to the wall in a possible relatively short amount of time and they were able to send a raven to Daenerys down at dragonstone, the distances to me, don't really make sense.
I think the only season I've ever rewatched was season 1. And I've never rewatched it since until a few weeks ago when I started up again in the very beginning. There's a lot of stuff that I forgot from the initial watch though the entire series, but I am still extremely enjoying it. And yes I know the last season is going to be a complete cluster. And yeah it is a lot of things that are popping into my head.
Like, how hot is Gilly? And did Daenerys not think anything when drogon sniffed John and was like *Hey you smell like family,we cool"
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