Maester AZ Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So I just finished AFFC, and I am confused and curious as to why Pate died in the prologue, but was alive at the end of Samwell's last chapter. What might have happened in between Samwell meeting Pate, and Pate dying? Any thoughts, ideas, or explanations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowzeye Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Jaqen H'ghar most probably replaced Pate since is evident that the alchemists Pate meets resembles the last face Jaqen took when he last appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaenys_Targaryen Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The way Pate dies in the prologue is similar to the way Arya kills her first actual target in Braavos.(spoiler tag as I can't currently recall whether it happened in Feast or Dance).That, in addition to identical Pate walking around after having clearly died, and the description of the Alchemist being identical to Jaqens last appearance, all points to the fact that the Pate Sam meets is a Faceless Man who has taken Pate's place and identity.So Jaqen is on a mission in the Citadel, and he needed a key from Pate, but the fact that he remained there for months after getting the key suggests that it isn't just an object that he wants, but also something (knowledge?) that isn't written down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester AZ Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Oh, Jaqen taking Pate's place clears up my confusion and makes a lot of sense. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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