hi I am a first time poster, but I have been lurking around here for several months, I just wanted to thank everyone on here for such insightful analysis of the series, I read the 5 books and dunk and egg, then came on here, realized how much I missed then re read them with a vastly higher appreciation for the genius that is grrm. I think it should be mandatory for anyone who reads these books to check this site out, as i deem it a necessary companion to the novels, as well as an excellent place for intelligent discussion (which is very rare on the interweb). Again, thank you for all the insight and I look forward to reading/discussing more with such educated fans