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Ratting.

One thing that the unsullied are going to miss is what a big deal it is for Stannis to ignore the neutrality of the Watch (which has lasted for at least 3, possibly 4 thousand years, through umpteen changes in rulership, plus one change in racial makeup), and treat them as just another faction to be enrolled under his banner.

Wish granted. Within weeks, rumors begin to spread the Oberyn's gory death was actually some clever staging with a dummy and some paint. The real Oberyn is alive and secretly recruiting an army of vengence to put an end to Lannister designs on the kingdom. These rumors are persuasive, and such an army does form. Remnants of various broken houses rush to join up. With fresh dornish troops at its core, the army rolls over King's Landing and the Riverlands. Then as the lesser nobility of the North rises against both the Boltons and the Greyjoys, the army heads that way in support. Both of those nasty families are eliminated. Tywin hangs himself, Tyrion becomes lord of Casterly Rock, and Cersei becomes a nun. Jaime becomes head of Night's Watch and organizes it into a more effective security force. Ironically, the watch is now full of former Lannister soldiers. In the end, Westeros becomes a modified republic, with executive power vested in the Small Council, which is Stannis, Sansa, Varys, and two of the Sand Snakes. But there is lso a legislature, called the Great Council, which has representatives from every region. This new government is somewhat unwieldy but shows potential to evolve. Its first official act is to absolve Jon Snow from his vows so that he can become head of the House of Stark and rebuild Westerfall. The second act is the confirm Littlefinger as lord of the Vale, so long as he confines his operations to that area. Brienne and Arya become knight errants, who wander the land killing thieves, oppressors, and anyone who suggests that they're gay. I wish that at least one of the Undying wizards had survived.

And did a jig.

The writers all belong to House Grrim, emblem: a beard, motto: "We Smash Beetles".

Wish granted. Taemrys Lannister is a sulky stripling, who at 17 is as tall as Jamie. He is also severely blonde, thanks to his mother being one of the many lesser kin of the Lannister main line. Tywin's teachings about family bear fruit in that Tyrion tries to look after the boy and get him a decent education, both as a scholar and as a member of the Westeros nobility. Naturally, Taemrys rebels. He wants to become a maester and an artist. Tywin forbids him to swear to the maestership, because, emergency backup Lannister. He does get advanced tutoring, though. One day, during Jaime's absence, Cersei invites Taemrys to paint a mural in her apartment. But it soon becomes clear that she intends to practice her special form of family togetherness on him. Freaked out, he flees King's Landing and ends up in Braavos. There he develops his talent and becomes the most sought after artist in the land. He returns three years later with his wife, Arya, and the Golden Company. They conquer the North and declare loyalty to whoever has meanwhile managed to take the throne. Afterwards the House of Lannistark ("Elegant in Every Season") turns Winterfell into the cultural capital of the realm. I wish Syrio had lived.

When LF says chaos is a ladder, i think he means that the condition of chaos is an opportunity for those who can see beyond it. Like an old fashioned cartoon of a bunch of football players crushed together all struggling back and forth, and then one person (such as Bugs Bunny), simply climbing up and over the pile without engaging. LF believes himself to be this superior, perceptive individual.

Please spoiler the previews. Thanks.

It's simple. Simone is the result of Margot doing some sex spying back then. So Simone reminds Margot of what she had to do for the cause and also reminds her of Simone's real father, whom she hated. This has caused her to be emotionally distant and resentful, in fact playing evil stepmother to her actual daughter. Poor Simone is caught up in the need to gain her mother's love not knowing that her mother doesn't think of herself as her mother. No wonder Simone is screwed up.

Kiera's original timeline has been gone since the end of season 1.

OK, i've wrestled with this for several days and i've come up with a way it could have gone: Oberyn (skipping back out of the Mountain's reach): Hohoho, he fights to the end! Save your strength to speak! He than begins slashing the Mountain with his own monster sword, as he apparently was pllanning to in the book. He peels armor off in strips, along with some of the underlying flesh. The mountain's screams actually drive away some of the audience, including Tommen, who's carried by an attendant. Finally, the red viper gets the confession. Mountain: stop it, damn you! Yes, i raped your sister! Ikilled her! And her children! Oberyn: At whose command? Was it Tywin Lannister? Mountain: Lord Tywin did not give the order! It was the lady Cersei! She said your sister put on airs, thought she was above everyone and i should show her just how low she really was! And then i looked over at Lord Tywin, and he just nodded. So i did as i was told-- i'm just a soldier! Oberyn looks over at the audience. Cersei is swollen with rage. Tywin is grim, except for a single tick. Oberyn turns back. Oberyn (sarcasticly): To the Mother's embrace, oh worthy knight! He slams the sword point first through the Mountain's neck, nearly severing it. Then without looking, he pulls out a dagger and hurls it spinning at Cersei's face. It gouges her cheek and takes off half her ear and a chunk of scalp. Tywin: Take him! But Oberyn has already retrieved his spear and no one wants to approach the man and the weapon that felled the Mountain. Everyone hesitates. Oberyn's girlfriend joins him and they run out to the street where their escort awaits. Next scene: Tyrion's quarters. Shae is on her knees clutching him. Tyrion: alright, alright, i said i forgive you, now let go, you're crushing me! Jaime enters. Tyrion removes a part of the wall exposing a hidden compartment. Tyrion: Ah, Jamie, you're just in time to witness my forgiveness. Shae, you see? My brother knows that i don't hold those horrible words against you. Now, watch as i also forgive the Crown. On behalf of the House of Lannister, i forgive part of the royal debt. See, two chests of gold worth. Help me load the wheelbarrow. Jamie (puts the chests in the wheelbarrow): I had a feeling you'd be leaving. Tyrion: It seemed prudent to do so while Father is otherwise occupied. Jamie: You know, we weren't going to let you die. Tyrion: "We"? Jamie: Varys and me. And Oberyn too. He said that even if he failed, he wanted to show his gratitude for you giving him the opportunity. So we studied the secret passages from Varys's maps. You know it's amazing the walls don't fall down, with all the extra spaces. The dungeons, the palace, the Tower of the Hand-- we were going to get you out secretly and put you on a ship to Dorne. They'd be sure to give you sanctuary. Tyrion: Thank you, truly, it means a lot to me. Still, the ship i will be taking will be headed for Essos. Tommen enters, followed by Lancel. Jamie quickly slips a cloth over the chests. Tommen: congratulations, uncle Tyrion! I'm so glad you weren't guilty! They all bow. Tommen: Cousin Lancel is my private servant today. Mom said he was an important member of the court and i should learn to make use of his talents. Lancel grins. Jamie scowls. Tommen: in the story books, when a king wants to show how pleased he is with someone, he gives them a bun. Tyrion and Lancel: Boon. Tommen: oh, right, boon. So can i give you one, Uncle Tyrion? Tyrion (bowing and kissing Tommen's hand): it would be an honor to receive one, Your Grace. Lancel, how's your scribal hand? Lancel: It has been called exsquisite. Tyrion: good, take this down and make two copies. I, Tommen, King of the Andals and First Men, declare that Shae, formerly handmaiden to the lady Sansa Stark, shall henceforth be known as Lady Shae Gladheart. If my royal nephew will graciously sign this in the presence of all, it will be the best boon ever! Tommen: I love signing things! I've been practicing. (signs) See? Cousin Lancel has been teaching me curlyqueues! (to Shae) You're so pretty, i'm glad i can make you a lady. Shae curtseys a bit awkwardly, then at Tyrion's prompting, kisses Tommen's hand. Tommen: I must go now, duties, duties. Come, Lancel! Tyrion: remember, Lancel. One copy goes to the royal archives and the other to my father, but not in any haste. He rolls up the third copy and puts it in his jacket. Tyrion: Will you see me off, Brother? Jamie: Are you leaving immediately? Tyrion: We will make one stop at the Great Sept to file a notice of anuulment on grounds of non consummation. Then yes, we take ship to our exile. Next scene: Cersei's quarters. Her head is heavily bandaged. Pycelle: I know many skilled doctors. I will send for them immediately. Cersei: As if that would make a difference! Where is Martell? Pycelle: The whole city guard is searching, your Grace, he'll not get far. Your lord father has gone to hiis office to compose an official protest to Dorne, so that they will understand why we did, er, what we are going to do! Next scene: a low, dark tunnel. Oberyn enters, hunched over with a lit candlestub. He feels along the wall then pushes. A section slides back, revealing a ladder. Oberyn begins to climb. He has a crossbow strapped to his back.

Am i a bad person for still thinking of her as Cybill Shepherd's goofy drinking buddy?

Yeah, that was not handled well. I called Navaroo early on, but the previous episode swerved me out of it. Should have known better. Of course you be the molke and get blown up by your own side. But i also agree with those who are suspicious of the PM's aide.

I also googled Punky. But not to see if she had any connection to the show. I figured it must be product placement, so i was trying to find out if she had become a scarf designer in real life. Apparently not.

I really expected that the debate would end with Pearce doing the peepee dance and then running out.

They take the boys at age 7. , so they never know what they are missing. As for their muscularity, i imagine that physical training does that. They are, after all, less defined than female bodybulders. 1) you don't need the almighty T to get strong, and 2) there are secondary sources of it in the body.

Attention passengers: All flights will be delayed while that sopping wet man in his bikini briefs signs about a thousand autographs!

We all are. This show needs its own brand of ice filled donut pillow.

The Mountain has a spear though his gut, something that's often fatal in our world of microsurgery, transfusions and antibiotics. So he looks like a goner. But he's not gone yet. Oberyn is definitely gone. That makes the Mountain the winner, and so Tyrion is guilty. Not just regular guilty, he's divinely guilty.

OOOH. I knew it would be intense. I knew what would happen. I knew that knowing wouldn't help. I knew it would hit me hard. It still hit me harder than i had expected. Oberyn, your kung fu is strong, but you lack wisdom. Sorry. The beetle thing really sounded like something from the book even though it wasn't. Ygritte has never looked more fire touched. I hope the Stark family weir grove eats Ramsay. Yeah Sansa looked strong and sexy in that last scene, but dial it back, people-- in the book she's still what, 14? Grey Worm, the "safe" boyfriend. WTH? The lack of Kettle knights (heh, couldn't read that in the books without thinking about the battle of the Tweedles) is a bit of a problem. I don't see Qyburn selling her out so easily. They need somebody else to be hanging there when Cersei shows up at Inquisition HQ, under the mistaken impression that she's there as a witness for the prosecution. When she saw Kettleblack in the book, it wasn't necessary to hear him before realizing that oops, she's the defendant. Of course they may delay that because once she's done the Naked Penitent Parade, there are no more King's Landing scenes. I don't actually mind that, a season just featuring Dorne, Essos, and viking politics would be fine. And i think the main players might relish a year to do just guest spots on other shows (for way more money than they would have made before), there's a small matter of character momentum. Oh, yeah, one thing i suddenly realized about Tyrion. If this had been a regular show, he would probably have been written up as a jester without portfolio, doing voiceover commentary between scenes, and making everyone look like fools with his snarky interjections. .

Stop! Stop reading now, and get some earmuffs, stay away from any relevant discussion forums. You owe it to yourself to see the whole thing without spoilers.

Wish granted. Little Varys escapes from the sorceror, who had wanted him specifically to take the power of his future potency, which an oracle said would be unprecidented. He still grows up to be a master spy, but now he is also the father of a full 1% of the western cities of Essos, and perhaps 5% of King's Landing. And all of his brood share his special intelligence. Hence, all the plots we know of are deduced and thwarted early. Instead, there is a series of quiet, ruthlessly pursued wars between ruling juntas of these offspring. In the end, the Seven Kingdoms become bureaucratic republics emeshed in massive, baroque webs of intrigue. However this actually reduces the sufferings of the common people as there are far fewer full scale battles. I wish Sansa had fled King's Landing after the Battle of Blackwater.

There are 6 other players already, plus someone else might join us.

I'm just afraid he's going to trim the book cast to remove characters that were omitted in the show.

i'm going to hold off on this one for at least 2 days. Let someone else have a turn.