With the calendar about to turn to a new year in just a few short weeks, season 3 of "A Game of Thrones" really isn't all that far off. Recently io9 ran an article on the characters least likely to sit on the Iron Throne by the time Martin pens the last page of A Whisper of Spring which is tentatively the title for the last book (following The Winds of Winter due to hit shelves in 2015). So I'm taking my argument to you, dear readers, who are also fans of Martin's epic fantasy saga.
My prediction: Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow.
Why? Daenerys is the last of the Targaryens, she is the blood of the dragon, and I think the coming of the dragons is going to be instrumental in the war against the Others (the White Walkers). And I think Jon Snow is a Targaryen. I think there's plenty of evidence written subtly into the narrative penned by Martin to suggest that Lord Eddard Stark could never be unfaithful to his wife. He was just too much of a goodie two-shoes that the whole "I'm a cheater" thing is really bothering me. I think that Jon's mother could possibly be Lyanna (who Robert Baratheon loved very much) and who was kidnapped by Rhaegar (called the mad king). What if the mad king raped her, and she bore a child, Jon, and then forced her brother, Eddard, to raise the child as his own upon her death bed and to protect him so that no one would know he was a Targaryen?
Why it would be the greatest kept secret in Westeros. And that, I think, is brilliant.
So this is what I see happening. The kingdoms softened up by warring with each other no longer have the strength to withstand the White Walkers. The White Walkers march all over them with an army of wights at their back and keep heading south. The North falls. Then Daenerys shows up with her dragons and arms the men with dragon glass weapons and the might of old Valyria. And because Targaryens are known to intermarry, Daenerys and Jon Snow hook up and take the Iron Throne as king and queen.
And that is my prediction regarding the Iron Throne of Westeros. Thoughts anyone?
It kind of gives me goosebumps thinking that this may be what Martin is doing.
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| Daenerys Targaryen |
Why? Daenerys is the last of the Targaryens, she is the blood of the dragon, and I think the coming of the dragons is going to be instrumental in the war against the Others (the White Walkers). And I think Jon Snow is a Targaryen. I think there's plenty of evidence written subtly into the narrative penned by Martin to suggest that Lord Eddard Stark could never be unfaithful to his wife. He was just too much of a goodie two-shoes that the whole "I'm a cheater" thing is really bothering me. I think that Jon's mother could possibly be Lyanna (who Robert Baratheon loved very much) and who was kidnapped by Rhaegar (called the mad king). What if the mad king raped her, and she bore a child, Jon, and then forced her brother, Eddard, to raise the child as his own upon her death bed and to protect him so that no one would know he was a Targaryen?
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| Jon "You know nothing" Snow |
So this is what I see happening. The kingdoms softened up by warring with each other no longer have the strength to withstand the White Walkers. The White Walkers march all over them with an army of wights at their back and keep heading south. The North falls. Then Daenerys shows up with her dragons and arms the men with dragon glass weapons and the might of old Valyria. And because Targaryens are known to intermarry, Daenerys and Jon Snow hook up and take the Iron Throne as king and queen.
And that is my prediction regarding the Iron Throne of Westeros. Thoughts anyone?
It kind of gives me goosebumps thinking that this may be what Martin is doing.
Oh. My. God. I think you totally hit the nail on the head! I just started reading this series and I was really put off by the whole 'not a cheater' thing wondering why Lyanna seemed to quickly follow that train of thought when Ned started musing. This makes perfect sense with Jon. Not so sure just yet about him hooking up with Dany. I'm not that far into the series.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, that's quite complicated! But you made it sound cool enough that I realized I should probably be watching this series. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good theory, now we just have to wait twelve years to find out if it's right.
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I LOve your theory. I LOve the Game of Thrones. You know way more than me on all the details. I can hardly keep up just watching each episode.
ReplyDeleteI think you pretty much nailed it, would have been better if they had given Jon blue eyes. But I don't think these two can rule on the throne as brother and half sister, (though stranger things have happened) In the end I think there can only be one and I'm hoping it's Jon.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what any of that meant. It's nice they don't schedule all these shows on top of each other so you can obsess about one at a time.
ReplyDeleteStill not reading them...
ReplyDeletenever watched it
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about The Game of Thrones, but I just wanted to stop by and say "hi".
ReplyDeleteHaven't watched the series or read the books, but I totally want to!
ReplyDelete@Mel: Are you also watching the series on HBO? The first season was done really well. Second season, not so much ALTHOUGH they at least got the spirit of the characters right.
ReplyDelete@Moody: Smart ass.
@Em: Well it's something I'm interested in.
@Elise: Hmm. I still think it will be Dany and Jon. Dany is going to have the dragons. I just don't see how you can get around that.
@P.T.: Whatever.
You just might be right. I've wondered about Jon Snow all along, like on "Survivor" when the quiet kid in the background comes forward at the end to win.
ReplyDeleteI finished the third book this year and will read the fourth in 2013. It's heavy stuff but utterly brilliant. The world building in this series is incredible.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to show this to my friend and see what she thinks. She's a fan of the books and the show.
ReplyDeleteYour prediction sounds great, but now I hope you're wrong so I can be surprised when the final book comes out!
ReplyDeletewell I watched the first season (brilliant) and read the second book, and that's as far as I've gotten. Those two are my favorite characters, as well as the little tomboy girl whose name eludes me right now. Arya maybe? Anywho, I decided that Jon is Robert's son. But I'd be cool with him and dragon-lady hooking up.
ReplyDeleteI've got to get back into this one! I watched the series beginning and then somehow got behind. Always regretted that. Thanks for the reminder that it's starting up again.
ReplyDeleteI had totally drawn the same conclusion on Jon Snow's parentage and suspect an alliance (possibly marriage) with Dany. And are you saying there won't be ANY update until 2015? or that is the schedule for the last one.
ReplyDeleteIt is a twisted tale indeed, but one with great tension, seduction, blood and gore, and everything else that makes reading or viewing an excellent past time.
ReplyDeleteLove the series and I think your predictions are spot on Michael!
You've inspired me for tomorrow's blog, so watch for yourself...
ReplyDeleteI swear, one of these days I'm gonna rent the DVDs and catch up on this series. At least I'm getting over to a friend's house once in a while and watching Homeland with him. But I'm still on season one for that while he's on the second season.
ReplyDeleteBeen holding off reading (and watching) this series. I have the first four books, but I'm trying to wait until the series is complete. (Opposite of what I did for Wheel of Time and Sword of Truth and others.) Just once, I want to burn through a truly epic series -- from start to finish -- uninterrupted.
ReplyDeleteseems i need to get the books...
ReplyDeleteWell, that is my thoughts exactly. I worked it all out and presented it in powerpoint for my wife. But yes, it was that exactly.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds... etcetera, etcetera.
I don't know if they'll end up together or not but I've no doubt that Jon will be riding one of those dragons to battle the white walkers.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Martin writes so slow, I'd like to lock him in a room somewhere and not let him out until he finishes this series. I'm not getting any younger.
I'm right with you. I always thought it was going to be Daenyrus and Jon. Yet I love your twist that Jon is a Targaryen. I think that might freak him out a little if he found out, though!
ReplyDeleteI love the show. I've downloaded the first book, but haven't started it yet. That prediction sounds really plausible (though I can only go by what's been presented on the show thus far). That would make for a cool ending. Can't wait for season 3!
ReplyDeleteI would pick them simply because they are the cutest. :-)
ReplyDeleteSame. I was about to point out Jon and Dany being related too, but then you stole my thunder.
ReplyDeleteHave you read all the tales of Dunk and Egg?
fabulous!! i love it! i will be disappointed if that doesnt happen, but martin has disappointed me before and it turns out well (this coming season is crazy with shock! i put the book down after the second wedding, i was so upset!)
ReplyDeletecant wait!!!
I've only seen a few sporadic episodes of the television show. However, I still know who you're talking about! That would indeed be epic.
ReplyDeleteI also am really interested in the two younger Stark boys, the girl pretending to be a boy (mentioned above), the Stark girl who was supposed to marry Goffrey (sp?)... so I guess I really enjoy the Starks in general...
I've given you an award: http://brookerbusse.blogspot.com/2012/11/handing-out-awards-with-little.html I know you've already received it, but eh.