varunpats18 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 In a game of thrones, the last scene involving Syria forel, arya's teacher shows him fighting 3 or 4 lannister men until his sword is cut in half. Then, our POV, Arya flees and assumes syrio is dead. But in the entire series, it hasn't been confirmed he is dead and I am inclined to believe that he might return. I think, he might have fought off the lannister guards, and using his stealth skill, escaped from the red keep and then flee to braavos. Now, Arya is in braavos. I think it is a high possibility that she will bump into him. Maybe he will save her from a situation. He might not be there for long (I can't say) but he most probably will come back. I also think, he might be a faceless man. We never know! Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bastard of Walton Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I agree, I think he survived & headed back to Bravos.I like to think we'll see him & Arya meet up again. If he is a faceless man or not is a harder question, I guess we'll have to wait & see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Bard Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 he might have fought off the lannister guards, and using his stealth skill, escaped from the red keep and then flee to braavos.What stealth skill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varunpats18 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 What stealth skill? You know, all the water dancing, and 'silent as a shadow' stuff (I forgot the other similes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Brandon Badwater Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I believe he`s alive and living on Skagos. The Isle of discarded characters. He may return with Rickon or may stay behind as a unicorn ranch hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think there's a small chance Syrio Forel survived the fight in King's Landing, but I doubt we'll ever know his fate for certain. 1) Meryn Trant apparently returned to Cersei after the fight without his helm. Syrio noted during the fight that Meryn's visor was open and he -- seeing with his eyes -- may have used that as an opening to strike his temple or daze him with his broken wooden sword (possibly damaging the helm, which Meryn would not want Cersei to see) then made his escape. However, this seems to contradict Syrio's statement that "The First Sword of Braavos does not run." 2) Cersei is aware that Syrio was Arya's "dancing" master, so certainly Meryn would have known as well, right? Since Meryn never explicitly said he killed Syrio, I find that odd since you'd think he'd confirm the death of a skilled swordsman. On a side note, the SF=JH theory has some merits but a major shortcoming is the timing of Yoren taking the prisoners from the dungeon; which seems to occur prior to the fight over Arya. GRRM doesn't always like giving fans closure. So I think we've heard the last of Syrio. And in interviews (sorry, I can't find a quote), I vaguely remember GRRM coming across as irritated by questions about Syrio's fate, as if we're supposed to assume he's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maid So Fair Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Syria didn't really go anywhere. I checked Google maps and it was still there, between Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FittleLinger Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 No and Yes to the two questions from the name of the thread, respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Cold Fingers Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Will Syria Forel return? NO Is he truly dead? YES We need to let him rest in peace. There are only two more books (as of now) and we don't need more "dead" characters returning to extend chapters. Not every dead character can survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkilak Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 GRRM himself told the fans to sort it out logically. He's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Does GRRM have to spoon-feed us? Syrio is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleFinger Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 He's dead. Trant butchered him after his stick broke. He's done. Even GRRM is confused why people think he's alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Cold Fingers Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Does GRRM have to spoon-feed us? Syrio is dead. Apparently he does, and it looks like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moqorro's Flames Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 GRRM doesn't always like giving fans closure. So I think we've heard the last of Syrio. And in interviews (sorry, I can't find a quote), I vaguely remember GRRM coming across as irritated by questions about Syrio's fate, as if we're supposed to assume he's dead. He has also been irritated when asked Benjen = Coldhands. My guess being because there is simple textual evidence that disproves it. If there was a possibility of either being true, he isn't going to get annoyed answering them. Syrio is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevasTra82 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This is the way I look at it.... Syrios entire point in AGOT was to teach Arya how to fight. That's it. After he did that, GRRM wrote him off, and left the readers to make up their own minds what happened to him. That's the extent of his character. Since AGOT was originally supposed to be a trilogy (even after the 1st book was written), it adds more proof to this IMO. He was a fill-in character in a trilogy who had a minor purpose. Now, is it possible for GRRM to ressurect him and bring him back? Sure. But what would be the point? GRRM has stuck with his original plan all along...letting him be a minor character who's fate was never cleared up. So yes...people can make their own assumptions. Maybe he is dead, maybe he survived. Who knows. But IMO, he won't re-appear, and that's exactly how GRRM wanted him to remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkilak Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Indeed. He's a memorable character, so people want him to make another appearance, but his narrative function has long been served. Another author might have him pop up for a cameo or two, but this is GRRM - he's not exactly big on fan service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathYon Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Dead dead dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Blue Eyes Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 No. He is dead, his head was mounted on the gates of the Red Keep and his body thrown in a ditch or on a midden heap. Meryn Trant would have mentioned it if he escaped and could possibly provide assistance to Arya. Indeed. He's a memorable character, so people want him to make another appearance, but his narrative function has long been served. Another author might have him pop up for a cameo or two, but this is GRRM - he's not exactly big on fan service.The Shakespeare of Braavos is a Forel as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMama Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 He has also been irritated when asked Benjen = Coldhands. My guess being because there is simple textual evidence that disproves it. If there was a possibility of either being true, he isn't going to get annoyed answering them. Syrio is dead. True, and GRRM confirmed Benjen is not Coldhands based on a leaked manuscript with handwritten notes between him and his editor where he flatly said "No" when the editor posed the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound3.0 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Syrio is deadRobert is deadNed is deadRhaegar is dead.Quentyn is dead.Grey Wind is dead.Lyanna is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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