Khal Shaggydog

Did Roose know that the deaths of Bran and Rickon were faked at that time he made his deal with Tywin? I thought that info didnt come to even him until later, and its as Ramsay's decision to sack Winterfell and blame it on Theon.

Roose's decision to take out Robb and his most powerful lords would make sense if he assumed the Stark kids are gone except for Sansa (married to his new allies, the Lannisters) and possibly Arya. Bolton would then be assured that as the Warden of the North, his House would be given the ruling status over the North at least until a son of Sansa and Tyrion was of age to make a claim on Winterfell and possibly the Warden title.

Bolton's plan is in serious jeopardy with two remaining male Starks alive, which he acknowledges later on. He knows the rest of the Northmen are only cooperating with him because he is in a technically superior position, but he isn't under much of an allusion that his rule in the north will last very long, or is particularly secure. Especially after having Ramsay legitimized.

While we theoretically have the producers here - can we have a little grief about the lack of Daario's blue facial hair?? Cmon, this is a non-CGI related expense. Im thinking Sam Rockwell in Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy-ish.

Im not sure if this was already said, but if we do have Strong Belwas, its gotta be this guy: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1711334/

LIVER AND ONIONS.

Because it's virtually unprovable unless Cersei admits (which she won't, because that will mean death), and this will lead to an open rebellion against the throne, and Stannis is just another contender who in theory could say anything to solidify his claim, and, on top of that, is weaker than the Lannisters. In short, there is little to gain and a lot to lose if they back Stannis' claim.

There are a number of people who know the truth of it, (more have already died - another source of very indirect acknowledgement), besides the way that Ned and Jon Arryn found out. Ned also declared it in the throne room, but to an entirely unsympathetic audience. Its also known in the commons, since there was a mock play about it (possibly planted by Varys). It just seems like a much bigger deal than it has turned out to be, which could just be becuase we dont have any reliable POV from someone in KL that isnt in on it.

Why is it that no one seems to be very concerned with Stannis' claim of Joff/Tommen/Myrcella's incestual origins? Granted, the Lannisters are still very powerful, and no one wants to buck them just yet, but shouldnt there be more widespread concern about this? He sent ravens to everyone!

I supposed the Queen of Thorns will figure out a way to twist that around to ditch Lannisters and retain the crown, but wouldnt anyone else care?