Character: Maelys I Blackfyre

War of the Ninepenny Kings (5th Blackfyre Rebellion)
Steven Attewell of Race for the Iron Throne joined us to discuss the fascinating and terrifying Maelys the Monstrous, the Band of Nine, the Stepstones, Tyrosh, the Golden Company, Blackfyre lineage, Summerhall and all the events that led up to...
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Red Dragon or Black? – The First Blackfyre Rebellion
"Red or black?" was a dangerous question, even now. Since the days of Aegon the Conquerer, the arms of House Targaryen had borne a three-headed dragon, red on black. Daemon the Pretender had reversed those colors on his own banners,...
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The Pardon of Barristan Selmy by King Robert Baratheon
After the Battle of the Trident, Robert Baratheon, Eddard Stark and others had a decision on their hands. Barristan the Bold, one of the greatest knights in the realm, lay badly wounded after suffering 3 or more wounds during the...
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Plots: Varys & Illyrio (spoilers)
[row][column size="1/2"]In this episode, Aziz, Steve, and Ashaya continue their series on Varys and Illyrio. This is the spoiler filled installment in which their origins, motives, and "Young Griff" are discussed.[/column] [column size="1/2"]When Maelys the Monstrous died upon the Stepstones,...
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