A prediction on Edric Storm

[unSonofStannis]

I think that it's worth mentioning that Jorah's ex-wife, Lynesse Hightower, is in Lys, and Humphrey Hightower is heading that way to hire sell sails. Oldtown's loyalty to Tommen's faction is faltering since they are disgruntled by how Kinglanding is handling the Iron born raids. If Edric's escort was taught Stannis's new motto -- protect the realm to win the crown -- before they left, then they may help protect Oldtown to win the Hightowers over to Stannis' cause. Also, Leyton's wife is a Florent; Leyton's children are Edric's second cousins.

Very good point, hadn't thought of that before, and it would also be a good creative way for the Hightowers to get involved in the Game and betray the Tyrells.

[Azzanadra]

I honestly don't think Edric will be that important, if the show decide to merge him and Gendry. They wouldn't do that if he had some crazy role in the future, apparently D&D have been told the major plot points by GRRM in case something would happen to our ageing author.

[Mithras]

Prince Doran shared his secret smile with her. “From Lys. A great fleet has put in there to take on water. Volantene ships chiefly, carrying an army. No word as to who they are, or where they might be bound. There was talk of elephants.”

The GC was carried by the Volantene to Westeros but they stopped at Lys. I think Edric was taken by the GC and already in Westeros. He will be one of the key factors in the PR campaign of Varys to prove the twincest. Maybe Edric was used in the taking of Storm's End.

[Señor de la Tormenta]

Prince Doran shared his secret smile with her. From Lys. A great fleet has put in there to take on water. Volantene ships chiefly, carrying an army. No word as to who they are, or where they might be bound. There was talk of elephants.

The GC was carried by the Volantene to Westeros but they stopped at Lys. I think Edric was taken by the GC and already in Westeros. He will be one of the key factors in the PR campaign of Varys to prove the twincest. Maybe Edric was used in the taking of Storm's End.

Andrew Estermont is Edrics main guardian, and his father Lormas second in command at SE.

By the way, Greystone is one of the castles taken by one of the GC groups who hasent met Connignton yet.

[Mithras]

Andrew Estermont is Edrics main guardian, and his father Lormas second in command at SE.

By the way, Greystone is one of the castles taken by one of the GC groups who hasent met Connignton yet.

By the way I suspect that Doran secretly declared for fAegon already. The conspirators in Arianne's party were seemingly punished by Doran but I think they were all doran's agents. All of them were exiled to curious places, which I think makes a cover for them to deliver important messages. And Sylva Santagar (one of Arianne's conspirators) was quickly married to old Lord Eldon Estermont. I think the Estermonts agreed to surrender Edric under the conditions:

1) Edric is legitimized by fAegon and Storm's End is given to him

2) Eldon Estermont is made regent until Edric comes to age

3) Eldon gets that marriage arrangement as a seal of the agreement

When Eldon Estermont and Edric appeared in front of Storm's End, I think the defenders should willingly surrender the castle without a battle and spared by fAegon.

Doran was capable of playing such games without giving any hint. Arianne said that it was her who should be going to KL but Doran said he would not dare to risk his heir. Therefore, Doran could never send Arianne into the arms of a sellsword company or an exiled lord unless he took care of everything already. He might be thinking that Arianne and fAegon genuinely will love each other as they dont know the negotiations behind the curtains.

[Señor de la Tormenta]

By the way I suspect that Doran secretly declared for fAegon already. The conspirators in Arianne's party were seemingly punished by Doran but I think they were all doran's agents. All of them were exiled to curious places, which I think makes a cover for them to deliver important messages. And Sylva Santagar (one of Arianne's conspirators) was quickly married to old Lord Eldon Estermont. I think the Estermonts agreed to surrender Edric under the conditions:

1) Edric is legitimized by fAegon and Storm's End is given to him

2) Eldon Estermont is made regent until Edric comes to age

3) Eldon gets that marriage arrangement as a seal of the agreement

When Eldon Estermont and Edric appeared in front of Storm's End, I think the defenders should willingly surrender the castle without a battle and spared by fAegon.

Doran was capable of playing such games without giving any hint. Arianne said that it was her who should be going to KL but Doran said he would not dare to risk his heir. Therefore, Doran could never send Arianne into the arms of a sellsword company or an exiled lord unless he took care of everything already. He might be thinking that Arianne and fAegon genuinely will love each other as they dont know the negotiations behind the curtains.

Its a better theory than many I see here. I hope it doesnt work and the do not dessert the mannis!

[Señor de la Tormenta]

Oh shit, wait a minute. It doesnt work. Doran doesnt know the Quentyn Daenerys thing is not working, and less that Quentyn is dead. He cannot get in such traits with the black dragon, that would take several time, without knowing about Quentyns fate. Otherwise he would be risking getting involved with both two sides.

[Mithras]

Oh shit, wait a minute. It doesnt work. Doran doesnt know the Quentyn Daenerys thing is not working, and less that Quentyn is dead. He cannot get in such traits with the black dragon, that would take several time, without knowing about Quentyns fate. Otherwise he would be risking getting involved with both two sides.

Doran plays to win, so he made sure that he extended his hands to both Dany and fAegon. Dany-Quentyn didnot work but that does not matter. The shitstorm between Dany and fAegon is yet to start. They still think that they could deceive Dany into fAegon's fake anncestry. Actually, involving in two sides is the best thing to do right now. Time to chose one side has not come yet.

[Señor de la Tormenta]

Doran plays to win, so he made sure that he extended his hands to both Dany and fAegon. Dany-Quentyn didnot work but that does not matter. The shitstorm between Dany and fAegon is yet to start. They still think that they could deceive Dany into fAegon's fake anncestry. Actually, involving in two sides is the best thing to do right now. Time to chose one side has not come yet.

Risking as you said before, his two kids getting in love with two Targaryens who are going to fight between each others is a suicide gamble. Im sorry but Im not buying it. If she accepted Quentyn would never betray Daenerys

[Mithras]

Time to chose one side has not come yet.

Risking as you said before, his two kids getting in love with two Targaryens who are going to fight between each others is a suicide gamble.

Right now, nobody in the story thinks that Dany will fight with fAegon except us the readers. Team fAegon think that by the time Dany comes to Westeros (if she ever does), fAegon will have secured Stormlands, Dorne and probably Hightowers too, if not KL. So Dany will be forced to join him in their eyes. If Quentyn-Dany thing worked, that would be even better because Dany would have no reson to doubt fAegon's claim. fAegon would be king, Arianne his queen and Quentyn would be the prince of Dorne with Dany his consort. This was the best scenarion for Doran.

[Señor de la Tormenta]

Right now, nobody in the story thinks that Dany will fight with fAegon except us the readers. Team fAegon think that by the time Dany comes to Westeros (if she ever does), fAegon will have secured Stormlands, Dorne and probably Hightowers too, if not KL. So Dany will be forced to join him in their eyes. If Quentyn-Dany thing worked, that would be even better because Dany would have no reson to doubt fAegon's claim. fAegon would be king, Arianne his queen and Quentyn would be the prince of Dorne with Dany his consort. This was the best scenarion for Doran.

its to much of a gamble for Doran. Quentyn is send to find a Queen, not a lady for Dorne. He thinks thats his mission. And she is the one with three dragons.

[Mithras]

its to much of a gamble for Doran. Quentyn is send to find a Queen, not a lady for Dorne. He thinks thats his mission. And she is the one with three dragons.

But Quentyn does not know fAegon. Nor does Dany. And Doran did not know fAegon formally until he opened his banners and made his claim. Since fAegon's claim (if he really were Rhaegar's son) on IT is stronger than Dany, they would have to accept it and be content with ruling Dorne.

[Señor de la Tormenta]

But Quentyn does not know fAegon. Nor does Dany. And Doran did not know fAegon formally until he opened his banners and made his claim. Since fAegon's claim (if he really were Rhaegar's son) on IT is stronger than Dany, they would have to accept it and be content with ruling Dorne.

"would have to accept it" its a big big gamble. Unlist in my opinion.

[Sordelor]

I don't think Edric is able to kill an adult....

To all people who are arguing about the show cutting him: one more time, show is no book canon, when will you finally understand? D&D left him out because they tought viewers would be too stupid to understand him orsomething like that, it does not mean anything!

[Lost Melnibonean]

Edric is gonna go green...

At the end of Feast/Dance Edric was in Lys under the protection of Sers Andrew Estermont, Gerald Gower, and Triston of Tally Hill, as well as Lewys Fishwife and Omer Blackberry. Gerald was an ardent believer in the Faith and Tristan was sworn to House Sunglass, which was destroyed for it's fervent supprt of the Faith. Blackberries are associated with House Blackfyre.

There's a little more going on with Lys as well. Lynesse Hightower is also in Lys, and her brother Humphrey is on his way to meet with her. I strongly suspect that House Hightower is one of Aegon's friends in the Reach. And we have some foreshadowing from The Rogue Prince and The Princess and the Queen that Lys, Myr, and Tyrosh will ally with Dorne to support the green faction once again.

Then we have Storm's End across the Narrow Sea and seat of House Baratheon. Aegon is on his way and

appears to have captured it

from what we've heard from advanced readings of Winds. The plan was to use guile. Well, the castellan is Gilbert Farring, cousin to the R'hllor zealot Godfrey. While he would not be expected to surrender the castle his second is Lord Elwood Meadows who already surrendered it once and Andrew's father, Ser Lomas Estermont is also at Storm's End.

[The Idle Raven]

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