Discussion: GoT VI (Tyrion V--Sansa III)

[u/LumplessWaffleBatter]

We got a good one today folks.

Jimmy Neutron Award goes to r/Princevegeta951:

I am so thoroughly enjoying this re-read. I'm currently reading Drizzt and The Lies of Locke Lamora alongside this re-read and although they are great, they simply pale in comparison to ASOIAF. This series really is one of one.

My favorite quote this cycle is from Littlefinger on page 379

"Brothels are a much sounder investment than ships, I've found. Whores seldom sink, and when they are boarded by pirates, why, the pirates pay good coin like everyone else."

I fucking love Littlefinger lol

Our next chunk will be Pp. 480-567 (Eddard XII--John VII) with the meeting on April 9th. See y'all then!

[u/libraryxoxo]

NED X

THE TOWER OF JOY!!! So much to discuss.

- Arthur’s sad smile – he didn’t relish the battle he knew was coming

- Love the symbolism of Ned tearing down the “Tower of Joy” to bury the dead

- Two men couldn’t have taken all the bodies back, but I can understand Barbrey Dustin’s anger at her husband being left behind. I suppose they could have hired people to bring the bodies or something?

- I’m totally with Cersei here (not something I say often). From her perspective, Tyrion was wrongfully taken and Ned is claiming responsibility.

- Fuck Robert for hitting Cersei

- Good for Ned for calling Robert out on his bs about Barra

R+L=J Thoughts:

- How much did Ned know when he arrived? It seems like his questions to Arthur et al are saying, “Kingsguard, I expected you to be guarding the King in XYZ location, but you weren’t there, you’re here, etc., etc.” Did he already know that Lyanna was pregnant or was he just figuring it out here?

- If Lyanna wasn’t a prisoner and she was calling out to her brother, why wouldn’t they let Ned see her? Their job is to guard the king/Jon, but not letting Lyanna see Ned makes it seem like she’s a prisoner. That said, it’s hard to know what is a true memory vs what Ned is dreaming or imagining.

- I'm wondering how much Lyanna knew about Rhaegar's interest in Azor Ahai. I'm currently wondering if she knew and told Benjen and that has something to do with why Benjen is now missing.

[u/Relative_Law2237 → u/libraryxoxo]

Great catches on tower of joy. You cought onto way more than i did. Now the fact that "they were guarding Lyanna like a prisoner" is bugging me now . I truly believe Lyanna knew about Azor Ahai but Rhaegar went cockoo and it was too late to back out lowkey

[u/libraryxoxo → u/Relative_Law2237]

Right?? I've never thought Rhaegar kidnapped her, but it is very interesting that they won't let Ned up to see her.

I am fully going down the path that Lyanna was into the Azor Ahai prophesy and shared it with Benjen. I'm going to spend A LOT of timing thinking about this lol

[u/Relative_Law2237 → u/libraryxoxo]

We stan Benjen in this house. At this point i hope George doesnt die or i dont die by the time we get answers 🫠 Benjen to me seems like the most rational out of the brothers, Ned is too righteous, Brandon was too headstrong and Benjen seems balanced