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Plots: Varys & Illyrio (spoilers)

October 9, 2013 | By History of Westeros
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5kpdAxwxb0

[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, it was the end of the male line of House Blackfyre.[/column][/row]
[column size=”1/1″ center=”yes”]Young Griff, the boy is called. There never was a nobler lad.[/column]

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Dive deep into the shadowy machinations of Varys and Illyrio Mopatis in this spoiler-filled episode! We unravel the complex web surrounding “Young Griff,” exploring his true identity and the ambitious plot to place him on the Iron Throne. From the extinguished Blackfyre line and the crucial role of the Golden Company, to the surprising connections between Aegon VI Targaryen and other key players like Daenerys and Jon Connington, we dissect the motivations of these powerful figures and analyze their impact on the fate of Westeros. Uncover the secrets behind Maelys the Monstrous’s death, the questionable legitimacy of Aegon’s claim, and the long game played by Varys, leaving no stone unturned in this gripping exploration of power, deception, and the fight for the Seven Kingdoms.

Characters

Aegon TargaryenAegon VI TargaryenAerion TargaryenDaenerys TargaryenIllyrio MopatisJon ConningtonMaelys I BlackfyreOlenna RedwyneSerraVarysViserys Targaryen

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House BlackfyreHouse Targaryen

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