Jack Brickman
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Re: The Official Game of Thrones [A Song of Ice and Fire] Thread
Yeah I've read those comments about never actually going to Asshai as well. Never from George himself, but I have read them. I'm guessing you've read similar things. It makes sense, though. There's just not enough time to get to Asshai, and I think
As far as prophesies go, they've been ridiculously accurate so far in the books. We've seen the Ghost of High Heart predict various things, including the Red Wedding,
, and Sansa's poison hairnet. She also predicted that Cat would be at the Twins and not Riverrun when the Brotherhood was taking Arya there. We've seen Thoros see the
in the fires. We've seen Melisandre see countless things in hers, and even if she sometimes misinterprets the visions, thus far they all seem to be legit.
Moqorro has similarly seen things in his fire that we know to be true, as has Benerro,
. Patchface predicted the red wedding as well. Many of Dany's visions in the House of the Undying have come to pass, including the red wedding (seems like fucking everyone saw that coming except Robb :chuckles: ), and in Winds we'll get confirmation of whether or not the cloth dragon on the poles amidst a cheering crowd is
, as is the common interpretation. Oh yeah, and Maggy the Frog predicted that Cercei would have three children and Robert over a dozen, and that Cercei would marry the king rather than the prince, and several other things as well that will likely come to pass.
The list goes on and on.
I definitely agree with the idea that prophecy is a sword without a hilt, but it seems to be a goddamn effective one so far.
Interesting take on number 3 there. I'm really starting to question how much some of the prophecies can be trusted. Like I'm looking at Quaithe at this point as a probable villain, someone using prophecy to get what she wants, and distorting the truth of the matter.
Also, just reading around and I'm seeing comments that GRRM said no POV character would ever go to Asshai? I can't find a quote from him on that though, but man would that be a huge relief.
Yeah I've read those comments about never actually going to Asshai as well. Never from George himself, but I have read them. I'm guessing you've read similar things. It makes sense, though. There's just not enough time to get to Asshai, and I think
Dany will be coming home in book six. The story seems set up for that outcome with the Iron Fleet about to arrive at Meereen and Dany likely heading back that way with her new Dothraki horde.
As far as prophesies go, they've been ridiculously accurate so far in the books. We've seen the Ghost of High Heart predict various things, including the Red Wedding,
Balon's death (at the hands of a Faceless Man hired by Euron, most like)
Lannister armies around Riverrun
Moqorro has similarly seen things in his fire that we know to be true, as has Benerro,
who predicted the Stinky Steward would be boarded and those on it would end up outside Mereen rather than the original destination
Aegon taking King's Landing
The list goes on and on.
I definitely agree with the idea that prophecy is a sword without a hilt, but it seems to be a goddamn effective one so far.