A dragon alone in the world is a terrible thing I thought it would be interesting to write about the dragons who fought and/or died and/or were featured in the Dance of Dragons. Covering them all would take forever, so I’ll go with the main (“main” in my opinion, that is), those who fought the... Continue Reading →
So, about the Vale…
WOMEN OF THE VALE I just very recently came upon the realization that the Vale and the Eyries have often been ruled by women: in Fire and Blood, there’s Sharra Arryn and the “maiden of the Vale”, Jeyne Arryn. In ASOIAF, Lysa Arryn rules the Vale until her death, then we have Sansa, who isn’t... Continue Reading →
Fire and blood and Rapunzel’s prince
https://interestingliterature.com/2017/06/06/a-summary-and-analysis-of-the-rapunzel-fairy-tale/ Unsurprisingly, Fire and Blood also has its share of princesses in towers! Two, at least: Queen Helaena Targaryen, the daughter of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent, and Helaena’s daughter, Jaehaera Targaryen. It’s not the fact alone that both girls were kept prisoners (more explicitly so in Helaena’s case) inside Maegor’s Holdfast. How they... Continue Reading →
DREAMFYRE, DAENERYS AND…
Let’s talk about the dragons in Fire and Blood, especially the dragons of the Dance. On the night Rhaenyra fled King’s Landing, ten thousand men (and women), at least, broke inside the Dragonpit to slaughter the four remaining dragons inside. One of those dragons was Dreamfyre, and she made a lot of damage before she... Continue Reading →
On the presumed “Targbowl” and the Dance of Dragons 02
Though I never read the interview, it’s been spread across Tumblr that Martin had once said that “a second Dance of Dragons” was coming, and it’s been deemed danceofdragon02 ever since. For the anti-Dany, of course, this meant targbowl. I kept from engaging in this sort of discourse, since I hadn’t read much about the... Continue Reading →
“Then the storm broke, and the dragons danced”
https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/television/omgame-thrones-season-6-trailer-breakdown So, @oadara, I’m halfway through Fire and Blood, and the conclusion to the chapter Heirs of the Dragon screamed to me about those very, very interesting points you made in one of your latest essay. On the third day of the third moon of 129 AC, Princess Helaena brought her three children to visit with the king in his chambers. The... Continue Reading →
Love vs. Duty
Love vs. Duty oadara I was having a discussion with Vanessa Cole on twitter and she sent me the link to this essay. A fascinating read because of the parallels with Jon and Dany and their struggle to balance duty and love. . I recommend you all give it a read and if you do let me... Continue Reading →
On the moon, dragon eggs and ships
When the moon cracked… If you’re like me, you might be wondering why Martin chose to include some parts of Alys Westhill’s adventures on the sunset sea in Fire and Blood. This is after Jaehaerys broke his deal with the Sealord of Braavos (no chicken, no problem). As far as records of the Targaryen dynasty... Continue Reading →
Discussion – parallels between Rhaena I Targaryen and Daenerys
Ever since posting about the parallels between Daenerys and Rhaena I Targaryen, I’ve been thinking. @kallypsowrites, @thousandeyesand-one, @rainhadaenerys and myself have been pondering on what such parallels could mean, and, well, some things take days to chew properly (that, or I’m just a slow chewer). In the end, I’d like to suggest something, though of course this remains up... Continue Reading →
SOME PARALLELS BETWEEN RHAENA AND DAENERYS TARGARYEN
-Drove into exile by usurpers (Robert Baratheon for Daenerys, Maegor I for Rhaena) “Where am I to go?” But where am I to go? Ser Jorah proposed that they journey farther east, away from her enemies in the Seven Kingdoms. Her bloodriders would sooner have returned to their great grass sea, even if it meant... Continue Reading →
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