Mycah Bluth Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 If Arya stays on with the Faceless Men for at least the first half of Winds of Winter (which I think she will), I have a theory that she will make some serious sacrifices to level up with them. In return for her efforts, despite the great danger posed by her interior struggle, the Kindly Man will assign her to infiltrate Daenerys' army as it heads towards Westeros. I also think it's very, very possible (and also mega disturbing) that Arya will scope out Missandei, kill her, and take her face. Boom, Dany at Arya's…..mercy.Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycah Bluth Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Then again, she could have an ongoing conflict over warging vs. face-taking in the course of her assignments. Who deserves what end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfyre Gateau Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 It would certainly make Arya/ Mercy learning all those languages seem more rational, if that's the long-game. But my instinct is Arya's heading towards KL, via the Vale, ostensibly to prosecute the agenda of an FM client such as the Iron Bank, but really to reap her own whirlwind of vengeance. I don't see the point of intersecting her arc with Dany. Unfortunately the latter character seems to have a 'bye' in terms of plot gifts and amazing survival routines. Much as I'd love a grand late series twist like Dany dying unexpectedly, it's not really on the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycah Bluth Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 It would certainly make Arya/ Mercy learning all those languages seem more rational, if that's the long-game. But my instinct is Arya's heading towards KL, via the Vale, ostensibly to prosecute the agenda of an FM client such as the Iron Bank, but really to reap her own whirlwind of vengeance. I don't see the point of intersecting her arc with Dany. Unfortunately the latter character seems to have a 'bye' in terms of plot gifts and amazing survival routines. Much as I'd love a grand late series twist like Dany dying unexpectedly, it's not really on the cards. It wouldn't have to be that she was out to kill Daenerys, specifically, just to get all her secrets and those of her inner circle for the FM's purposes, whatever those are (I still have zero idea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfyre Gateau Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 It wouldn't have to be that she was out to kill Daenerys, specifically, just to get all her secrets and those of her inner circle for the FM's purposes, whatever those are (I still have zero idea). Well, you can't rule it out, especially given events at the Citadel in Oldtown, but for me hiring the Faceless Men to be glorified Whisperers seems like a waste of very, very considerable coin. They are a super-elite assassin's guild. I'm sure there will be others of Varys' ilk in Essos who can generate intelligence 'almost by magic'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycah Bluth Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Well, you can't rule it out, especially given events at the Citadel in Oldtown, but for me hiring the Faceless Men to be glorified Whisperers seems like a waste of very, very considerable coin. They are a super-elite assassin's guild. I'm sure there will be others of Varys' ilk in Essos who can generate intelligence 'almost by magic'. That's certainly true. But how coordinated with Varys are the Faceless Men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blizzardborn Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That's certainly true. But how coordinated with Varys are the Faceless Men? Maybe Varys is their leader. How much do you want to bet Varys was the one who recommended Syrio the Braavoi to Ned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycah Bluth Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Maybe Varys is their leader. How much do you want to bet Varys was the one who recommended Syrio the Braavoi to Ned? Whoa. Now that you mention it….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squab Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I agree she will be punished-taught if she stays with the faceless men. She still has a lot to learn to master what they know really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon the warg Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Maybe being able to warg (and possibly into people) will raise her position......assassinations made easy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Chase Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Remember, the faceless men hate dragons. So they may send people on their own dime to eliminate them. Not their mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon the warg Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 the faceless men hate dragons?......OMG I must have missed it.....where is it said so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If Arya kills Missandei I will be rooting for a very bad end for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Chase Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 the faceless men hate dragons?......OMG I must have missed it.....where is it said so...They were slaves to the dragon lords. Praying for death to come everyday while working in the mines if Valyria. If anyone has a bone to pick with dragons, it's them.I don't think FM like being payed dragon eggs for their worth. It's to get rid of them for sure and certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hard to say what their views on Dany and her dragons will be. On one hand, they hate dragons, otoh Dany is using her dragons to FIGHT slavery. Not to enforce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I personally doubt the FM hate dragons themselves. Dragons are just animals that are not inherently violent towards humans, much like many other predators in our world, if for no other reason we really don't have a high meat to bone ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Chase Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I personally doubt the FM hate dragons themselves. Dragons are just animals that are not inherently violent towards humans, much like many other predators in our world, if for no other reason we really don't have a high meat to bone ratio.Its not the dragons they hate, but what they represent. Power and destruction. Could you imagine if the maesters never poisoned all the dragons? They would all be Balerions size and he had a huge appetite I'm sure.I doubt they like eating people, but a starving dragon would feel the same as a starving dog. Eat what it can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Lord's Daughter Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hard to say what their views on Dany and her dragons will be. On one hand, they hate dragons, otoh Dany is using her dragons to FIGHT slavery. Not to enforce it. Problem is that while Dany is certainly anti-slavery, they have no guarantee that whoever controls her dragons after her death will be. I'm sure the FM know of the Targaryen's past. They may kill the dragons as a prevention method. As for Arya killing Missandei, I don't think their paths will intersect until Arya finally reveals herself as Arya Stark to the rest of the world, so I don't think there will be any need to kill Missandei. That said, this theory's a lot tamer than the "Arya is going to kill Sansa/Alayne" one. I mean, what? :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That said, this theory's a lot tamer than the "Arya is going to kill Sansa/Alayne" one. I mean, what? :shocked:That one's just completely ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaenys' kitten Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Interesting idea, would make GRRMs choice of Missandei's age make more sense. I always figured she'd disguise herself as a silent sister (since they serve the Stranger). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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