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The Winds of Winter: The Forsaken

October 12, 2016 | By History of Westeros

We were among the first on the planet to hear this chapter, and it’s safe to say: we’re taken by the “The Forsaken”! It is a truly epic chapter. Find PoorQuentyn’s transcript of The Winds of Winter: The Forsaken here. Check out our episode on Euron Greyjoy, also with PoorQuentyn, here. We are recording a Valar Rereadis episode on it too, so look out for that!

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Michael Klarfeld (Klaradox) created our intro video. dutchmogul created the cyvasse pieces.


“The Shields have served my purpose. I took them with one hand, and gave them away with the other. A great king is open-handed, brother. It is up to the new lords to hold them now. The glory of winning those rocks will be mine forever. When they are lost, the defeat will belong to the four fools who so eagerly accepted my gifts.”

Valyrian Armor

Euron Crow’s Eye stood upon the deck of Silence, clad in a suit of black scale armor like nothing Aeron had ever seen before. Dark as smoke it was, but Euron wore it as easily as if it was the thinnest silk. The scales were edged in red gold, and gleamed and shimmered when they moved. Patterns could be seen within the metal, whorls and glyphs and arcane symbols folded into the steel.

Valyrian steel, the Damphair knew. His armor is Valyrian steel. In all the Seven Kingdoms, no man owned a suit of Valyrian steel. Such things had been known 400 years ago, in the days before the Doom, but even then, they would’ve cost a kingdom.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwjmMDMo-tQ

“Falia Flowers,” he called. “Have courage, girl! All this will be over soon, and we will feast together in the Drowned God’s watery halls.” The girl raised up her head, but made no answer. She has no tongue to answer with, Damphair knew. He licked his lips, and tasted salt.

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Episode Summary

Dive into a deep analysis of “The Forsaken,” a pivotal chapter from The Winds of Winter! This episode unpacks the epic events surrounding Euron Greyjoy’s stunning Valyrian steel armor – a suit of unmatched power and rarity in Westeros. We explore the compelling characters involved, from the enigmatic Aeron Damphair and the formidable Asha Greyjoy to the ever-intriguing Daenerys Targaryen and the ever-present Cersei Lannister. We delve into the mysteries surrounding Young Griff, Jon Snow’s uncertain future, and the chilling prophecies of Melisandre. Prepare to be captivated by discussions of House Hightower, the Reach, and Oldtown, as we unravel the political machinations and ominous foreshadowings within this crucial chapter. Plus, don’t miss our insightful commentary on the significance of Valyrian steel and its implications for the unfolding conflict.

Characters

Aegon TargaryenAegon VI TargaryenAeron GreyjoyAsha GreyjoyCersei LannisterDaenerys TargaryenEuron GreyjoyFalia FlowersJon SnowMelisandreRed OarsmanSarella SandTheon GreyjoyTristifer BotleyTyrion LannisterVictarion Greyjoy

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House GreyjoyHouse HightowerHouse LannisterHouse StarkHouse Targaryen

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