KozySauce Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 So I recently re-watched Avatar, a show I adored when I first watched it and I enjoyed it even more the second time around. If you haven't seen it I can't recommend it enough, it's a great watch. If you plan on watching it and really don't want anything spoiled to you whatsoever, I wouldn't read this topic, I'll try not to spoil anything major but some things need to be said in order to explain things properly. Anyway, while watching I started to notice a few glaring similarities between Avatar characters and ASoIaF characters, the most obvious ones are within the Fire Nation royal family: Ozai = Tywin Lannister. This one isn't perfectly accurate, Ozai and Tywin's personalities are quite different, but Ozai is the patriarch of his family and runs it with an iron fist. For that I say he is Tywin. Iroh = Tyrion Lannister. This one doesn't need much explanation if you've seen the show. Everyone loves Iroh. He's one of the most likeable characters on the show and he is a LOT like Tyrion in the way his character is presented to you. I can't explain fully without spoilers, but all I'll say is... something in Iroh's past haunts him throughout the show and he constantly lives in his brother Ozai's shadow. Very similar to how Tyrion lives in Tywin's shadow and is haunted by what happened with Tysha. Zuko = Jaime Lannister. We start off the show by seeing Zuko's bad side, and he was almost universally hated (I say almost because I remember pro-Zuko people existed when Season 1 of the show was airing), much like Jaime was at the start of AGoT. However, a major event sparks a change in Zuko's character, and we gradually see him change for the better. Eventually, he becomes a fan favourite character. It's a classic redemption arc and it's compelling. I can't say too much about the exact similarities because Jaime's arc has not finished yet, but the two characters share a lot in common, especially in their relationships with their families. One big difference however is that Zuko, unlike Jaime, is not his Father's golden child. That "honour" goes to his sister. Azula = Cersei Lannister. This one may be the most clear cut comparison of all. Azula is confident in herself, much like Cersei. She wants to prove her worth in the family, much like Cersei. And most importantly, she's crazy. While Cersei and Azula differ in that Azula is a very competent fighter and Cersei is a somewhat competent politician, they both are extremely confident in their abilities. Maybe a little bit too confident. And in the end, their unstable nature is what gets them into a... let's just say.. less than favourable situation. So, those are the Avatar characters that really stood out to me as similar to ASoIaF characters. Sorry if this has been brought up before here, it probably has, either way I hope you found this topic interesting. Anyone have any other characters they find similar to ASoIaF characters? I have a few less obvious ones, Toph reminds me of Arya a little bit and Zhao at first seemed to me like a Randyll Tarly type because of his military prowess, but later on I started seeing him as more of a Mace Tyrell because of his incompetence, he thinks highly of himself and has some merit but when it comes down to it he most likely won't get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon in the North Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The relationship between Ozai and Iroh reminds me more of that between Hoster and the Blackfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cactus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dialogue by Barristan Selmy: Lion. Stag. Direwolf. Dragon. Long ago, the seven kingdoms lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Baratheons attacked.Only Rhaegar, son of the King could stop them. But, when Westeros needed him most, he was slaughtered. Several years passed and Pentos discovered the new queen, a Targaryen named Dany. And, although her charisma is great, she has a long way to go before she's ready to rule anyone. But I believe, Dany could rule the world.. Westeros: The Last Targaryen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordStoneheart Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dialogue by Barristan Selmy: Lion. Stag. Direwolf. Dragon. Long ago, the seven kingdoms lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Baratheons attacked. Only Rhaegar, son of the King could stop them. But, when Westeros needed him most, he was slaughtered. Several years passed and Pentos discovered the new queen, a Targaryen named Dany. And, although her charisma is great, she has a long way to go before she's ready to rule anyone. But I believe, Dany could rule the world.. Westeros: The Last Targaryen. This is literally the greatest thing in asoiaf existence EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Lannister Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Azula is what Joff would be if he was cool as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cactus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This is literally the greatest thing in asoiaf existence EVER :D Thank you, thank you. That is one of my favorite shows ever and I knew I had to do the parallel intro when I saw this topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Sensei Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Lord Cactus I liked it, but it's quite the whitewash. No mention of Aerys burning people alive? Or of Rhaeghar disappearing with Lord Starks daughter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cactus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Lord Cactus I liked it, but it's quite the whitewash. No mention of Aerys burning people alive? Or of Rhaeghar disappearing with Lord Starks daughter? Targ loyalists like to leave out the big things :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordStoneheart Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Lord Cactus I liked it, but it's quite the whitewash. No mention of Aerys burning people alive? Or of Rhaeghar disappearing with Lord Starks daughter? Ah c'mon, it's just a bit of fun. If A:TLA was in Westeros, I'm sure each of the nations wouldn't be in "harmony" and the Fire Nation could be justified somehow. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cactus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ah c'mon, it's just a bit of fun. If A:TLA was in Westeros, I'm sure each of the nations wouldn't be in "harmony" and the Fire Nation could be justified somehow. :P The waterbenders would also be assholes that worship Cthulhu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Hendrix of Rock Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Davos and his onions= The merchants and his his cabbages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cactus Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Davos and his onions= The merchants and his his cabbages MY ONIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Greenseer Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Swamp benders are the crannogmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynestorm Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Aerys was definitely a fire bender, that much is certain. Dialogue by Barristan Selmy: Lion. Stag. Direwolf. Dragon. Long ago, the seven kingdoms lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Baratheons attacked.Only Rhaegar, son of the King could stop them. But, when Westeros needed him most, he was slaughtered. Several years passed and Pentos discovered the new queen, a Targaryen named Dany. And, although her charisma is great, she has a long way to go before she's ready to rule anyone. But I believe, Dany could rule the world.. Westeros: The Last Targaryen. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Vaes Tolorro Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The Faceless Men are probably secretly worshipers of Koh, and only pretend to worship death. Eragon Spoilers!Like how the worshipers of HelGrind wroshipped the Ra Zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salafi Stannis Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dialogue by Barristan Selmy: Lion. Stag. Direwolf. Dragon. Long ago, the seven kingdoms lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Baratheons attacked.Only Rhaegar, son of the King could stop them. But, when Westeros needed him most, he was slaughtered. Several years passed and Pentos discovered the new queen, a Targaryen named Dany. And, although her charisma is great, she has a long way to go before she's ready to rule anyone. But I believe, Dany could rule the world.. Westeros: The Last Targaryen.:bowdown: The internet is yours./thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salafi Stannis Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Lord Cactus I liked it, but it's quite the whitewash. No mention of Aerys burning people alive? Or of Rhaeghar disappearing with Lord Starks daughter? Have you seen the intro to the show? It's a parody of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Tyrell Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anyone want to brainstorm what Nation major characters would be from? Water TribeJon SnowLittlefingerCatelyn StarkBlackfishLysa ArrynThe Queen of ThornsThe Red ViperStannis BaratheonMeera ReedRoose BoltonRamsay BoltonMyrcella BaratheonAsha GreyjoyEuron GreyjoyAlliser ThorneMance RayderSyrio ForelLothar FreyWyman ManderlyGarlan TyrellSelyse FlorentPatchfaceQyburn Earth KingdomNed StarkRobb StarkTywin LannisterRobert BaratheonBrienne of TarthJorah MormontDavos SeaworthIllyrio MopatisHodorBenjen StarkJon ConningtonTommen BaratheonKevan LannisterGregor CleganeSandor CleganeBeric DondorrianGendryVictarion GreyjoyDoran MartellQuentyn MartellMace TyrellJeor MormontBarristan SelmyStrong BelwasSer Dontos Fire NationTyrion LannisterJaime LannisterCersei LannisterDaenerys TargaryenAerys TargaryenViserys TargaryenArya StarkRickon StarkJoffrey BaratheonLoras TyrellKhal DrogoMelisandreBronnLyanna StarkRobert ArrynLancel LannisterBalon GreyjoyTheon GreyjoyArianne MartellWalder FreyJanos SlyntYgritteTormund GiantsbanePycelleIlyn PayneThoros of MyrDaario NaharisValVargo HoatBlack Walder Air NomadSansa StarkBran StarkVarysRhaegar TargaryenSamwell TarlyMargeary TyrellMaester AemonJojen ReedJon ArrynMissandeiPodrick PayneAeron GreyjoyEdmure TullyShireen BaratheonWillas TyrellOrellBloodraven Any y'all agree/disagree with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batbob45 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Giantbane is the BoulderTheon is the Cabbage merchant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
239JMFL34109 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 my only problem with this is who is toph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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