Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I was thinking about which modern day countries of our world resemble which of the great houses of ASoIaF. I came up with a few similarities. Tell me who's who in your opinion. This should be a lot of fun!!!.... before anyone has time to get offended this is meant as a joke, don't take offense or anything! Lannisters: USAWell because they're very powerful but also mess around a lot Tyrells: UKBecause they are Lannister allies but have their own agenda Starks: RussiaTheir country is cold and they are not very friendly with Lannisters Targaryans: China duh! Baratheons: GermanyThey started a war, they messed up terribly. All Baratheons Arryns: ScandinaviaFor staying neutral most of the times Braavos: JapanWarriors and isaland Dorn: South AmericaIt's hard to explain but they have grudges against Lannisters and they are sexy the Citadel: UNSends counsel and remedies everywhere Again, No offens intended, take it all as a joke and tell me your wildest thoughts on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Aegon The Conqueror Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 That's actually really accurate! Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kinkslayer Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 All is medieval europe-inspired fantasy. what is south american about dorne?, nothing.what is japanese about Braavos? nothing.what is russian about the starks? that they are imperialist idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Sansa Stark Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the more bigger question should be that what kind of companies would the great houses be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 All is medieval europe-inspired fantasy. what is south american about dorne?, nothing. what is japanese about Braavos? nothing. what is russian about the starks? that they are imperialist idiots. I'm not trying to say what inspired Martin to write or what Martin chose as the real world model for his fantasy, I'm saying which houses remind me of which countries. And I already answered your questions in my previous post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the more bigger question should be that what kind of companies would the great houses be? LOL give us some examples then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 That's actually really accurate! Kudos! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Sansa Stark Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 LOL give us some examples then :) Stark - architect company - because of bran the builder Lannister - wall-street kind of company Baratheon - sport company Greyjoy - marine biology company Frey - a wedding planner company :D Arryn - aircraft engineer company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglass Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hightower = Illuminati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Stark - architect company - because of bran the builder Lannister - wall-street kind of company Baratheon - sport company Greyjoy - marine biology company Frey - a wedding planner company :D Arryn - aircraft engineer company Great list! Let me contribute: Bolton: intelligence service Targaryan: Steel Company Tyrells: perfume company :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin Manderly Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the more bigger question should be that what kind of companies would the great houses be? :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Dorne is medieval Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think the more bigger question should be that what kind of companies would the great houses be? Varys ==Google :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis Eats No Peaches Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Tyrells: UKBecause they are Lannister allies but have their own agendaUh the Tyrells have a lot more manpower than the Lannisters and would crush them in a war. The comparison doesn't really work. The Lannisters also have more history than the Tyrells.Baratheons: GermanyThey started a war, they messed up terribly. All BaratheonsThis doesn't work either. The Baratheons won their war and then the realm got screwed over under their rule, while Germany lost the wars but now has the largest economy in Europe.Arryns: ScandinaviaFor staying neutral most of the timesArryn neutrality is a recent thing, but I would say Switzerland is a better fit.ETA: This video games companies as houses is very good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Dorne is medieval Spain yeah I agree, Dorne reminds me of Spain a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Sansa Stark Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Great list! Let me contribute: Bolton: intelligence service Targaryan: Steel Company Tyrells: perfume company :D The Tullys are a tough one.. perhaps a Tableware kind of company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Sansa Stark Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 yeah I agree, Dorne reminds me of Spain a lot! If I recall right GRRM said in an interview he based the Dorne on medieval spain that was heavily influenced by the Moor people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingelheim Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If I recall right GRRM said in an interview he based the Dorne on medieval spain that was heavily influenced by the Moor people. He did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Uh the Tyrells have a lot more manpower than the Lannisters and would crush them in a war. The comparison doesn't really work. The Lannisters also have more history than the Tyrells.This doesn't work either. The Baratheons won their war and then the realm got screwed over under their rule, while Germany lost the wars but now has the largest economy in Europe.Arryn neutrality is a recent thing, but I would say Switzerland is a better fit. tyrells remind me of England partly because of Tudor rose and a certain kind of cunning in their politics. Baratheon thing is a bit of a strech I admit! But Switzerland is the Iron bank of Braavos! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parizad Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 He did. yeah but I don't care (in this thread) what Martin actually based a house on, I'm just saying what house reminds me of what country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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