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HBO TV series based on George R R Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books.
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How does one identify Valyrian steel?
@Shadow Wizard's answer is correct as per the TV-Show.
I'd like to add the books' description of the blades which may help to identify how people can instantly recognise the Valyrian Steel blades.
T …
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Was Kraznys mo Nakloz naive to hand over the Unsullied to Daenerys?
Kraznys mo Nakloz was not expecting what Dany did
The Unsullied are a mercenary company which has existed for ~400 years[1]. Since then, they have been captured, trained, sold, repeat. There has not b …
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What is this piece of land?
It is The Grey Waste:
The Grey Waste appears to be an expansive, cold desert in far eastern Essos.
There is not much information about this part of the world and GRRM has famously and intentiona …
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Why did Qhorin Halfhand attack Jon Snow?
KeyBrd Basher's answer is correct in relation to the tv-shows.
However, I will add some further clarification from the books:
[A Clash of Kings spoilers ahead]
In the previous scenes, the wildlings …
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Was the Greatjon at the Red Wedding?
Not in the show, but in the books A Song of Ice and Fire: the GreatJon was indeed present at the Red Wedding.
When the massacre ensues, he puts up a tremendous fight as remembered here by Merrett Fr …
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Is the Hound a lord?
It seems not.
You are correct to assume that The Mountain (Gregor Clegane) comes before The Hound (Sandor Clegane) in the order of inheritance1, since he is older.
The only misunderstanding is that …
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Does Jon Snow have king's blood in his veins as his brother Robb was king of the north
Not a bad supposition
She wants him bad
In the books Melisandre is very interested in Jon Snow, believing that there is some power in him:
[from A Dance With Dragons]
She does not explain exactl …
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Who could be the Azor Ahai?
Anyone really
But for now, based on the actual prophecy:
There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world. In this dread hou …
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Why do sieges work in Westeros?
Having enough food during a normal summer/winter is different to having enough food during a siege.
Mmmm, foood, arhgghghghg!
In the first instance, people are not condensed into a small area such a …
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Is Game of Thrones the first book adaptation which has overtaken the book it's adapting?
Game of Thrones has recently overtaken the books which it is based on, A Song of Ice and Fire.
But is this the first / only case in history where a TV-Show or movie's progress overtakes that of the o …
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How come the Unsullied are overwhelmed so easily?
The Unsullied are a battle-group, trained in fighting side-by-side in a similar fashion to the Greek Phalanxes:
Unsullied battle tactics are based on the legions of the old Ghiscari Empire, involv …
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Why this turn in Shae's character?
TL;DR: It is unclear for how long Shae and Tywin have been involved.
A good question and one which requires an in-depth analysis!
This issue has been discussed at length in a few locations:
Why was …
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Why did Nymeria leave Arya?
She's moved on
Bryan Cogman, who is the show's main scriptwriter (including the writer of that particular episode) and also co-executive producer recently said on Twitter:
...She [Nymeria] doesn' …
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Can the King release a man of the Night's Watch from their vows?
I will add from a correspondence with George R. R. Martin:
[Interviewer] Is there any chance that Jon could be released from his oaths of the nightwatch?[George_RR_Martin] The great council would …
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Why did Syrio Forel choose his wooden sword over a metal one?
He is a Bravo; their swords, Rapiers (Arya's sword, Needle is created based on a Rapier), are not the same as a Westerosi Knight's (who usually use a Long or Broadsword).
Unlike the fighting style …
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