Biffyc7 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm just done re-reading the series, and was trying to decide what was the best introduction any of the characters got during their debut appearance in the books? For me, it had to be Oberyn. The chapter when Tyrion goes out to greet him has to be my favorite in the book altogether, but that's a different matter. I also loved the Daario Naharis first glimpse, the arrogant peacock he is. But Oberyn didn't become a fan favorite despite his limited exposure, for naught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibberluis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Asha Greyjoy That scene had me laughing out loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assjfjgjsgjljljglgjfjsduar Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Asha's was great. I'm also a fan of the Greatjon throwing a fit about leading the vanguard, getting his fingers ripped off and then laughing about it. Badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kephv Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I like Tyrion's introduction. Where he hops off the ledge, spins around, lands on his hands and vaults backwards. Quite the agile imp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrionthebest Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I like Tyrion's introduction. Where he hops off the ledge, spins around, lands on his hands and vaults backwards. Quite the agile imp.No offense, as I like Tyrion very much but imo that was a retarded introduction for him especially as it barely comes again in the novels and yes I know about ADWD but it's still stupid . I think the show did it better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Blonde Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Asha and Oberyn were mentioned already...Other than those,I also love how Syrio and Olenna Tyrell were introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Qyburn's Monster Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No offense, as I like Tyrion very much but imo that was a retarded introduction for him especially as it barely comes again in the novels and yes I know about ADWD but it's still stupid . I think the show did it better . Yeah I agree, I remember when I started reading the series I always wondered why Tyrion did nothing like it ever again, always thought it was sort of strange. As for the topic; Melisandre's intro in the CoK prologue was pretty hardcore, at first you think she is just some evil woman manipulating Stannis and the queen, but then she drinks almost all the poison Cressen gives her without so much as a grimace, from then on I knew she was the real deal. Asha takes the cake imo thought but it's already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kephv Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 No offense, as I like Tyrion very much but imo that was a retarded introduction for him especially as it barely comes again in the novels and yes I know about ADWD but it's still stupid . I think the show did it better . I thought it was an odd way to introduce a character, and quite the opposite of how I thought he'd be. But really the speech that he gave afterwards is what made the whole thing memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Besides the ones mentioned, Tywin's was pretty good as well. But my favorite is Greatjon's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonraven Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I liked Tyrion's, especially after he finishes his speech to Jon "and for just a moment Tyrion Lannister stood as tall as a king"I also enjoyed Jojen and Meera's, the oath was epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbean4lyfe Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 ASHA! hahahaha i liked darkstars too...just because shit went down. erm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacharyB Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Apparently the whole acrobatic Tyrion thing was an archaic aspect of his character that George got rid of. Tyrion's speech is lovely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggydog Stark Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Samwell. That was a hard way to introduce a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis the Great Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Wylla Manderly. I was happy that the Hooded Man in Winterfell killed her bethrothed Little Walder Frey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toiltoil Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Oberyn Martell or the Great Jon,, both were awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Euron- Gets the classic 'everyone goes silent once he enters' entrances. Tywin- You hear about him all through GoT. Then once you meet him he does not disappoint. You feel the steely eyed authority he exudes. Mance Rayder- The opposite of Tywin. I loved the anti-climax. I expected him sitting on a ice throne with some badass armor having a big booming voice. Instead you get a friendly chap entertaining people with songs. Ladies and gentlemen, Mance Rayder- The King Beyond the Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocre cheese Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Once I saw the title of the thread I knew people would cite my least favorite character Oberyn Martell. I liked the emmon frey/genna lannister combination. Asha, as mentioned, Brienne. Mance Raydar was probably the best though. Much more interesting than I expected him to be after the first two books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmarien Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Asha's intro kinda gave me a creepy vibe, given all the incest in the books already, but that's just IMO. It was kinda funny to see Theon humiliated at that point (being a pompous self-important arrogant prick then). I liked Brienne's intro - first you just see a knight kicking everyones' asses in the melee staged by Renly, then you find she's a woman. I kinda liked that. Lady Stoneheart (for all the flack she gets) had a pretty sweet intro, too. The hooded woman, pointing. Alleras gets a cool intro - mad archery skills! and it's really Oberyn's daughter Sarella, even better! The Mountain that Rides has a cool intro at the Hand's tourney (I remember thinking "OMG, this dude is not only an asshole [for killing his poor horse, I've a soft spot for horses], but frightening"). I loved the awesome swordfight between Gregor and Sandor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Snow's Nuncle Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Mance RayderAshaEuron All were brilliant. The first two ironic and the third one was just classic bad-ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPancakes Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Tormund, especially shortly after his introduction he explains his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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