Spoilers for Game of Thrones (the TV series) ahead. Fairly be ye warned. But I need to talk about this, because it’s been bothering me ever since the end credits for Episode 4 of Season 8 rolled across the screen. I have so many questions, and I don’t like any of the answers. The biggest… Continue reading Lame of Thrones
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Honor & Blood, VIII: Victor
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this tale can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: Victor Luxon has completed his task of returning heirloom blades to the great Houses of Westeros. He and his household make for their… Continue reading Honor & Blood, VIII: Victor
No Pity
Good media doesn’t just entertain. It invites us to take a long, hard look at ourselves and our world. It shows us things that can change, or need to change. And, sometimes, it points the way to the tools required to make that change, to be that change. Take Rick & Morty. In the midst… Continue reading No Pity
The Rains of Castamere
I was up rather late last night, and I think the best way to illustrate why is the following song. Hum along if you know the tune. And who are you, the proud lord said, that I must bow so low? Only a cat of a different coat, that’s all the truth I know. In… Continue reading The Rains of Castamere
Flash Fiction: King's Landing's Hero
I rolled for the Terribleminds ABC meets XYZ challenge, and got “Game of Thrones” meets “Batman”. I’m not sure I stopped there. Night falls on King’s Landing. I find another dog with its guts spilling into the street. This dog was a person, once. Someone’s son. Maybe someone’s husband. Once a human being, now a… Continue reading Flash Fiction: King's Landing's Hero
Historical Narratives
Winter is not only coming, it is just about here, and as the weather turns colder, my thoughts turn to A Song of Ice and Fire, specifically House Stark. But it isn’t just the austere, wary words of the house, nor its nobles and vassals, that I’m considering. I’m considering the ties it and the… Continue reading Historical Narratives
Villains Are People Too
I hate Joffrey Baratheon with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Not Jack Gleeson, mind you. I think he’s doing an excellent job with the material. From what I understand, he’s a really nice guy. His character, however, really gets on my nerves. He has no regard for authority outside of his own, his… Continue reading Villains Are People Too
Honor & Blood, VII: Cadmon
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far:Having delivered the last of the swords charged to him and Victor Luxon, Cadmon Hightower remained in Sunspear when Victor and Maester Chrysander sailed… Continue reading Honor & Blood, VII: Cadmon
Honor & Blood, VI: Viserys
Courtesy Jim Stanes Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. Word of the lost swords of high Westrosi houses by up-and-coming House Luxon… Continue reading Honor & Blood, VI: Viserys
Honor & Blood, V: The Green Boy
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. Jon Snow has left Winterfell for Moat Cailin, home of House Luxon. His brothers Robb and… Continue reading Honor & Blood, V: The Green Boy
