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Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 9:52pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Gbola5: ASOIAF? I thought you meant The world of ice n fire written by a Maester! Gmail doesn't send beyond 6mb you may want to use yahoo. If you have em in drop box or file its best I think. Thanks |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 10:21pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
moski5: I meant TWOIAF. I dont have a yahoo account. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by oluamid(m): 1:19am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Guys, the best way to transfer the books is through bbm. I just finished watching season 5 of the show (I didn't watch before because I was waiting for the whole season to be completed) and I can only say wow! I can't believe they actually went through with the 'walk of shame' part and boy was it a success! I'd say it was inspired. I also dig the fight at hardhome and the way Deanerys got to ride drogon. Seems like the show has finally caught up with the books by ending with Jon's stabbing. I think we are going to get our hands on TWOW before next season premiers. I just don't see how they could go around it without spoiling the books for readers. I must say though, I completely enjoy this season. Great show. 3 Likes |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by CorneliusSulla8: 6:45am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Gbola5:Thanks for the response I think howland reed would be the one to clear up the mystery around the whole TOJ saga. The fight between the Cleagane brothers will happen it might not be too Clear Cersei name but the dog isn't dead. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 8:19am On Jul 10, 2015 |
CorneliusSulla8: Yes, Sandor is still alive and is the Gravedigger at Quiet Isle. Im glad you noticed. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 8:25am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Back on the road, the septon said,
“We would do well to keep a watch
tonight, my friends. The villagers say
they’ve seen three broken men
skulking round the dunes, west of the
old watchtower.”
“Only three?” Ser Hyle smiled. “Three
is honey to our swordswench. They’re
not like to trouble armed men.”
“Unless they’re starving,” the septon
said. “There is food in these marshes,
but only for those with the eyes to
find it, and these men are strangers
here, survivors from some battle. If
they should accost us, ser, I beg you,
leave them to me.”
“What will you do with them?”
“Feed them. Ask them to confess their
sins, so that I might forgive them.
Invite them to come with us to the
Quiet Isle.”
“That’s as good as inviting them to
slit our throats as we sleep,” Hyle
Hunt replied. “Lord Randyll has better
ways to deal with broken men—steel
and hempen rope.”
“Ser? My lady?” said Podrick. “Is a
broken man an outlaw?”
“More or less,” Brienne answered.
Septon Meribald disagreed. “More
less than more. There are many sorts
of outlaws, just as there are many
sorts of birds. A sandpiper and a sea
eagle both have wings, but they are
not the same. The singers love to
sing of good men forced to go outside
the law to fight some wicked lord, but
most outlaws are more like this
ravening Hound than they are the
lightning lord. They are evil men,
driven by greed, soured by malice,
despising the gods and caring only
for themselves. Broken men are more
deserving of our pity, though they
may be just as dangerous. Almost all
are common-born, simple folk who
had never been more than a mile
from the house where they were born
until the day some lord came round
to take them off to war. Poorly shod
and poorly clad, they march away
beneath his banners, ofttimes with no
better arms than a sickle or a
sharpened hoe, or a maul they made
themselves by lashing a stone to a
stick with strips of hide. Brothers
march with brothers, sons with
fathers, friends with friends. They’ve
heard the songs and stories, so they
go off with eager hearts, dreaming of
the wonders they will see, of the
wealth and glory they will win. War
seems a fine adventure, the greatest
most of them will ever know.
“Then they get a taste of battle.
“For some, that one taste is enough
to break them. Others go on for years,
until they lose count of all the battles
they have fought in, but even a man
who has survived a hundred fights
can break in his hundred-and-first.
Brothers watch their brothers die,
fathers lose their sons, friends see
their friends trying to hold their
entrails in after they’ve been gutted
by an axe.
“They see the lord who led them there
cut down, and some other lord shouts
that they are his now. They take a
wound, and when that’s still half-
healed they take another. There is
never enough to eat, their shoes fall
to pieces from the marching, their
clothes are torn and rotting, and half
of them are shitting in their breeches
from drinking bad water.
“If they want new boots or a warmer
cloak or maybe a rusted iron
halfhelm, they need to take them from
a corpse, and before long they are
stealing from the living too, from the
smallfolk whose lands they’re fighting
in, men very like the men they used to
be. They slaughter their sheep and
steal their chickens, and from there
it’s just a short step to carrying off
their daughters too. And one day they
look around and realize all their
friends and kin are gone, that they
are fighting beside strangers beneath
a banner that they hardly recognize.
They don’t know where they are or
how to get back home and the lord
they’re fighting for does not know
their names, yet here he comes,
shouting for them to form up, to make
a line with their spears and scythes
and sharpened hoes, to stand their
ground. And the knights come down
on them, faceless men clad all in
steel, and the iron thunder of their
charge seems to fill the world…
“And the man breaks.
“He turns and runs, or crawls off
afterward over the corpses of the
slain, or steals away in the black of
night, and he finds someplace to hide.
All thought of home is gone by then,
and kings and lords and gods mean
less to him than a haunch of spoiled
meat that will let him live another
day, or a skin of bad wine that might
drown his fear for a few hours. The
broken man lives from day to day,
from meal to meal, more beast than
man. Lady Brienne is not wrong. In
times like these, the traveler must
beware of broken men, and fear
them…but he should pity them as
well.”
When Meribald was finished a
profound silence fell upon their little
band. Brienne could hear the wind
rustling through a clump of
pussywillows, and farther off the faint
cry of a loon. She could hear Dog
panting softly as he loped along
beside the septon and his donkey,
tongue lolling from his mouth. The
quiet stretched and stretched, until
finally she said, “How old were you
when they marched you off to war?”
“Why, no older than your boy,”
Meribald replied. “Too young for such,
in truth, but my brothers were all
going, and I would not be left behind.
Willam said I could be his squire,
though Will was no knight, only a
potboy armed with a kitchen knife
he’d stolen from the inn. He died
upon the Stepstones, and never struck
a blow. It was fever did for him, and
for my brother Robin. Owen died from
a mace that split his head apart, and
his friend Jon Pox was hanged for
rape.”
“The War of the Ninepenny Kings?”
asked Hyle Hunt.
“So they called it, though I never saw
a king, nor earned a penny. It was a
war, though. That it was.” 1 Like |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by oluamid(m): 9:33am On Jul 10, 2015 |
CorneliusSulla8: Are you sure the Cleagane brothers will still have their fight? Ser Robert Strong is not exactly the mountain and assuming the grave digger is actually Sandor, I don't think Clegane will still have the fight in him. Besides, how exactly will their paths cross? Having seen the show I'm not exactly sure book Stannis will last much longer. I mean, what are the chances that the show will kill a major character who is still alive in the books except such person is already marked for death? |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Ayonbobo(m): 12:39pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
I just finished watching season 5 final episode and I can't get myself to believe that Jon Snow is really dead, any lead in the book?? |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by CorneliusSulla8: 1:51pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
oluamid:I'll bet good money that TV stannis is still alive when has the Tvshow ever shied away from killing a character in a brutal manner ? If the next season doesn't begin with stannis head on a spike then he is still alive. I don't know how the Cleagane brother part will cross but it won't happen at Cersei trial and it will happen. Why would you think Robert strong isn't the mountain not to many giants in king's landing It might be vague in the books but the tvshow all but confirmed it. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 11:47am On Jul 11, 2015 |
oluamid: The show is not canon. If Stannis dies in the show doesnt affect the books. And its not likely Stannis is dead, but if he was, it doesnt affect book Stannis, because the show is not canon. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by oluamid(m): 11:53am On Jul 11, 2015 |
Gbola5: True. But then you'll agree with me that if show Stannis dies then a major show plot dies with him. I think Briene spared him. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 8:46am On Jul 13, 2015 |
After rereading the Purple Wedding. It seems like it might have been Garlan that poisoned the wine in the chalice. Or Leonette if the sitting arrangement was Lord-Lady-Lord. Olenna is to short to have reached the three feet chalice on the table that's in front of Tyrion. Seems like the other Tyrells were in on it. But also while rereading, Joffrey eats the pie first, the one served to Tyrion, before he coughs and then drinks the wine, i started wondering if it was the pie that was poisoned or the wine. If it was the pie, was it the same person who wanted Joffrey killed that poisoned it, if so how did the person know Joff would just come back to Tyrions table to force him to eat the pie, thereby eating it himself. Or was it a different person, who wanted Tyrion dead and Joffrey died instead. Wonder if anyone has noticed too. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 11:43am On Jul 14, 2015 |
Gbola5: the poisening was done by lady Olenna via Sansa's hairnet Read b4 d wedding n d discuss btw Sansa n d fool Bro how far d Twoiaf ... I now have a way for you to send it ... I'll send the details of my yahoo account when you reply my inmail |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 10:53am On Jul 18, 2015 |
Bran saw some stuff while looking through the tree eg a man been executed by a silver haired lady was that d past or future? |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 10:53am On Jul 18, 2015 |
for those of you that claim the hound is still alive The Elder Brother tells Brienne... “ "I buried him myself. I can tell you where his grave lies, if you wish. I covered him with stones to keep the carrion eaters from digging up his flesh, and set his helm atop the cairn to mark his final resting place." A Feast for Crows , Chapter 31 Nb any new chapters? |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 11:33am On Jul 18, 2015 |
moski5: Could i just give you a link to download from ?!. I dont have a yahoo account. And i've tried opening one. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 11:56am On Jul 18, 2015 |
moski5: Sandor is alive. If you read before that, the elder brother talked of death figuratively not literally. Unless you've not read Alayne I, no new chapter. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 12:11pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
moski5: He sees events from present to past. This one is of a woman giving a sacrifice to the Old Gods. Its unknown who these are, but thats what is happening. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 12:21pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
This comes first before what you posted. “The Hound is dead, Sandor is at rest.” “Theman you hunt is dead." "The Hound died there, in my arms." He mentions the Hound, Sandor is at rest. He also talks of himself dieing, and coming back in a second life. So when he talked about his death and Sandors, he means it figuratively. "I never saw the blow that felled me. Before I could turn something slammed into my head and knocked me back into the river, where by rights I should have drowned. Instead I woke here, upon the Quiet Isle. The Elder Brother told me I had washed up on the tide, naked as my name day. We are all born naked, so I suppose it was only fitting that I come into my second life the same way." Also Stranger is there and is now called Driftwood “That was his warhorse, Stranger. A blasphemous name. We prefer to call him Driftwood. Handsome he may be, but Driftwood was surely whelped in hell. When we sought to harness him to a plow he kicked Brother Rawney and broke his shinbone in two places. We had hoped gelding might improve the beast’s ill temper, but... Brother Gillam, will you show them?” Brother Gillam lowered his cowl. Underneath he had a mop of blond hair, a tonsured scalp, and a bloodstained bandage where he should have had an ear. Podrick gasped. “The horse bit off your ear?” Gillam nodded, and covered his head again. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 12:24pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
They passed a lichyard where a
brother bigger than Brienne was
struggling to dig a grave. From the
way he moved, it was plain to see
that he was lame. As he flung a
spadeful of the stony soil over one
shoulder, some chanced to spatter
against their feet. “Be more watchful
there,” chided Brother Narbert. The
gravedigger lowered his head. When
Dog went to sniff him he dropped his
spade and scratched his ear. “A
novice,” explained Narbert. If that isnt hint enough i dont know what is. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 1:17pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Gbola5: yes do send the link Thanks |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 2:22pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
moski5:http://www.pdf-archive.com/2014/10/30/the-world-of-ice-fire/ |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by moski5(m): 2:31pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Arya was told to learn 3 things daily Why was dat Rereading a section of the Book I found that Arya's warg abilities are "activated Cant wait for book6 Gbola5 you too much Download complete |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 6:28pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
moski5: Faceless Men are heavily involved in gathering information. Its just like training with the ear as she did with her other senses when she went blind. Aye, thanks. And yes her abilities are activated, even though she does it in her sleep she later does it wide awake with the cat to find the kindly man. So was Robb's, Rickon's, Jon's, and ofcourse Bran's. Sansa's been hampered with the death of Lady. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 12:54pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Take note that the book is biased. He clearly was in favour of House Lannister and Robert when writing TWOIAF. Maybe Pycelle's scheming. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by kay9(m): 2:44pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Gbola5: Naturally. The book was addressed to the king, so the parts concerning him were painted in flattering colors. If you have the original pdf copy of the book, you'll notice that the king's name (who at the time of final "publishing", was Tommen I) seemed to be scratched and written over; that's cos the book was initially addressed to Robert (who gored himself on a boar), then it was readdressed again to Joffrey who sadly choked on his pigeon-pie before he could receive it. And so it was Tommen the Meek that finally got the book. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Obinnau(m): 3:41pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
pls can somebody who still have the PDF copies help me send it to a friend? I agreed to download and send to him but am having problems downloading. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 4:46pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
kay9: Exactly what i mean. He praised the Lannisters and Baratheons to the sky. And you could see he was biased against the North and Dorne. He's an unreliable narator. He displaces magic even though we readers know of its existence as of ADWD. Its clear he was from the Reach, he overpraised his kingdom also. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by oluamid(m): 8:47am On Jul 21, 2015 |
I keep getting PMs from people who want to have the books transfered to them. It's not easy to transfer them via email and the best way to do so is via bbm. So if you want the books and any other add-ons, all you need to do is add me on bbm and request for it. Here's my pin: 52FE94BF. Simply add me up and request for the book. I'll be happy to oblige. Thanks. 3 Likes |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by Gbola5(m): 10:24am On Jul 24, 2015 |
GRRM was in Sharknado 3. Saw it yesterday, he got eaten by a shark. 'Twas funny. |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by ApexTitan(m): 10:59am On Jul 24, 2015 |
Gbola5: Is that why he won't complete his books? 2 Likes |
Re: Questions, Theories, And Trivia Of The ASOIAF (Game Of Thrones) Books. by armadeo(m): 2:59am On Sep 09, 2015 |
Wow. Wow. Wow. I must say I am impressed at the depth of analysis here. I am currently reading asoiaf for the second time and I know I missed a lot the first time round. Funny enough this Time i am skipping all the stories from the wall. I have to start afresh again and I have no regrets. |
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