Drowsey Dragon Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 What to make of this mystery man? It is clear he supports the Targs, but why?He is a smart man to have aquired so much wealth, so does he know all along Dany is the one and not her brother? It is clear to everyone he meets that there is no chance this man could return to the Iron Throne. Mopatis must have known this as well, but how would he have known the Dragon Prince would be killed eventually leading to Danys accent?Also his gift of Dragon Eggs at the wedding, any chance he knew she could have hatched these? These seem like priceless items to just give away and three at that, even for a wealthy man. Or was this just fate the eggs falling into her hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Walda Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I think he knew is wouldn't be Viserys, judging by how he always seemed to be laughing at him. But does he WANT Dany to be the one? That I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balefont Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 What to make of this mystery man? It is clear he supports the Targs, but why?He is a smart man to have aquired so much wealth, so does he know all along Dany is the one and not her brother? It is clear to everyone he meets that there is no chance this man could return to the Iron Throne. Mopatis must have known this as well, but how would he have known the Dragon Prince would be killed eventually leading to Danys accent?Also his gift of Dragon Eggs at the wedding, any chance he knew she could have hatched these? These seem like priceless items to just give away and three at that, even for a wealthy man. Or was this just fate the eggs falling into her hands?You'll find out Illyrio's original plans for the Targaryens once you complete Dance. At the period of time GoT is taking place, Illyrio knows more than the reader is shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckal Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hmm very interesting. I'm about 175 pages out from the end of AGOT....eagerly awaiting Clash.I wish I could do one of those Matrix type things...just download the books to my brain in a second and know it all front to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtopher Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 now whats the fun in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckal Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm so impatient, I need to know what happens. Every day I'm tempted to look up spoilers haha. I won't though, I've already had some things spoiled for me by accident (Red Wedding being the big one). Darn internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyrionFan82 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't think he thought highly of Viserys at all, he always seemed to humor him. He did however appear in an Arya chapter talking about some shady plans, but I can't recall the details now. Maybe someone else knows. As far as spoilers, I'm trying as hard as I can to be spoiler free, and I don't think that appearance gives much insights at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balefont Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't think he thought highly of Viserys at all, he always seemed to humor him. He did however appear in an Arya chapter talking about some shady plans, but I can't recall the details now. Maybe someone else knows. As far as spoilers, I'm trying as hard as I can to be spoiler free, and I don't think that appearance gives much insights at all.It depends on what type of insights. Does it reveal major plot points with respect to characters we don't meet until later books? No. Does it let on that Varys is plotting with someone from across the narrow sea and that someone, Illyrio, is very involved with aiding the last of the Targaryens? Yes. It also tells us that there are more players in the game that know that Cersei's children are not Robert's. It's one of those moments that you get more out of upon re-reading the series. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyrionFan82 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yea, I'd assume so. This is my first time reading it so I'm sure uf you've read all the books out you could look back and say Oh, that referred to this or that person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rees Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm so impatient, I need to know what happens. Every day I'm tempted to look up spoilers haha. I won't though, I've already had some things spoiled for me by accident (Red Wedding being the big one). Darn internets.Indeed. I've been really disappointed by the amount (and variety, it is not just large ones, but small ones which are important nonetheless) of spoilers in the comment sections for the series two trailers on youtube. On pretty much every trailer there are people blabbing about this or that. I wonder why they bother. Does it make them feel important because they happen to have read two or three more books than other people? Very inconsiderate behaviour in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinksand Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm glad someone asked this because I was coming here to ask the very same question about Ilyrio! Good to know we will find out what his angle is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balefont Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Indeed. I've been really disappointed by the amount (and variety, it is not just large ones, but small ones which are important nonetheless) of spoilers in the comment sections for the series two trailers on youtube. On pretty much every trailer there are people blabbing about this or that. I wonder why they bother. Does it make them feel important because they happen to have read two or three more books than other people? Very inconsiderate behaviour in my eyes.Are YouTube posters ever considerate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your grace Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 You'll find out Illyrio's original plans for the Targaryens once you complete Dance. At the period of time GoT is taking place, Illyrio knows more than the reader is shown.why arent you posting this in the dance with dragons forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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