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The Winds of Winter: Mercy Preview Chapter (spoilers)

March 28, 2014 | By History of Westeros

History of Westeros analyzes the fifth pre-release chapter from The Winds of Winter, widely regarded as the best of the bunch. George gives us something that is somehow dark, controversial and satisfying all at the same time. We peel off all the layers to find all the references and details you might have missed. This was released in 2014. You can now listen to our 2021 coverage here. We have also released an audio play production of this chapter!

She woke with a gasp, not knowing who she was, or where. The smell of blood was heavy in her nostrils… or was that her nightmare, lingering? She had dreamed of wolves again, of running through some dark pine forest with a great pack at her hells, hard on the scent of prey.


The Bloody Hand
The Bloody Hand

On stage, Bobono was bargaining with Marro’s sinister Stranger. He had a big voice for such a little man, and he made it ring off the highest rafters now. “Give me the cup,” he told the Stranger, “for I shall drink deep. And if it tastes of gold and lion’s blood, so much the better. As I cannot be the hero, let me be the monster, and lesson them in fear in place of love.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcKfC6F_Wdw

The gods have given me a gift.

The Winds of Winter excerpt on GRRM’s site.
So Spake Martin we mention that talks about Izembaro.

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Dive into our deep-dive analysis of George R.R. Martin’s controversial “Mercy” chapter from The Winds of Winter! This 2021 update revisits the shocking revelations and intricate details of Alayne Stone’s (Sansa Stark’s) terrifying experiences, exploring the layers of deception and violence surrounding Littlefinger, the unsettling presence of the King of the Mummers (Izembaro), and the chilling foreshadowing of future events. We unpack the significance of characters like Jaqen H’ghar and the Faceless Men, dissect the complex web of Braavos’s Iron Bank, and unravel the dark mysteries surrounding Ramsay Snow and his brutal acts. Prepare for a thrilling discussion filled with twists and turns, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the ever-present darkness in Westeros – with a trigger warning for discussions of rape. We also discuss the accompanying audio play production, available now! Don’t miss this insightful exploration of one of the most discussed and debated chapters from the highly anticipated sequel.

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