Introduction The growth of the Freehold of Valyria is detailed in the chapter “Valyria Children” of “The World of Ice and Fire” as follows: The burning mountains of the Fourteen Flames were rich with ore, and the Valyrians hungered for it: copper and tin for the bronze of their weapons and monuments; later iron for…
The Blood of Greenseers – House Blackwood, Stark & Targaryen
INTRODUCTION “Your blood makes you a greenseer,” said Lord Brynden. “This will help awaken your gifts and wed you to the trees.” Three-Eyed Crow ( Lord Brynden), A Dance with Dragons – Bran III What did Three-Eyed Crow mean when he claimed Brandon Stark’s blood made him a greenseer? “Blood” is typically referenced in relation to one’s lineage…
Arya Stark, Faceless Men & The Philosophy of Death
Summary Arya Stark has been selected to grant the gift of death to the magically resurrected and controlled individuals in Westeros. Her role will be similar to that of the First Faceless Man, who helped the slaves in Freehold of Valyria end their suffering, by granting them the gift of death. She will learn this…
Chaoskampf Mythos & Battle of Trident
Introduction Is the Battle of Trident, which determined the outcome of Roberto Rebellion, based on Chaoskamf Myth? An analysis of both the event and the meaning and origin of the myth points to this direction. To share my thought process, I have arranged my write-up into five sections. The sixth section although connected to the…
A Song of Ice & Fire and Robert Frost’s Poem Ice & Fire
Gorge Martin has on many occasions stated Robert Frost’s poem Fire and Ice, inspired him to the name his series “A Song of Ice & Fire”. The poem is published below. Fire & Ice By Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold…
Petyr Baelish & the Curse of Castle Harrenhal
Summary: Petyr Baelish is currently the Lord of the cursed castle of Harrenhall. His end is hence near. I am only an earthling and can only provide circumstantial evidence to prove my hypothesis. Location of Harrenhal Castle: Harrenhal Castle is located on the northern shore of Gods Eye lake in Riverland. It was on the…
Serving Essos & Westeros Since Dawn Age 