Biggest wildcard yet to be played?

[KingGendry]

So, by now we know lots about the state of various houses, the Lannister/Tyrell alliance in meltdown, the Starks, and Stannis stuck in the North. We have spent lots of time with these big players.

But what (or who) is the biggest wildcard still to enter the scene and make an impact? Is it the Vale, the Dornish spears, Euron perhaps, or maybe LF/Varys still have something up their sleeves? Interested to hear your thoughts.

[Direwolfsigil]

Bran is about to be involved in everything.

Sorry for the short answer, I almost typed simply "Bran"

I know he's been part of the story, but never really personally been involved in the affairs of Westeros OR the wall, and he is about to play a heavy part in everything to come.

[Lord of Handle]

The Others I would think.

[mindchap]

Bran is about to be involved in everything.

Sorry for the short answer, I almost typed simply "Bran"

I know he's been part of the story, but never really personally been involved in the affairs of Westeros OR the wall, and he is about to play a heavy part in everything to come.

I have to agree, and not just because I like BR.

And that will involve the Others.

[danm_999]

Bran is about to be involved in everything.

Sorry for the short answer, I almost typed simply "Bran"

I know he's been part of the story, but never really personally been involved in the affairs of Westeros OR the wall, and he is about to play a heavy part in everything to come.

And he's being mentored by the dude who has had an active role in influencing events for around a century.

[Castellan]

There are the Corsair King and Aurane Waters as well - what part will they play?

Really the next step is to see what Aegon and Dany do.

[Ser Uncle P]

IBOB

[KingGendry]

There are the Corsair King and Aurane Waters as well - what part will they play?

Really the next step is to see what Aegon and Dany do.

Aurane Waters is a good shout, I think Aegon will carry on being successful, Dany's dragons are a massive wildcard if they ever land in Westeros.

[Ice Turtle]

3, Euron

2, Braavos

1, Others

Also wildcards: Vale. Skaggos, Citadel, Jon Snow as far as the South is concerned, Dany and Aegon for Westeros, Hightowers, magic in general

[Direwolfsigil]

Skaggos

Why do I always forget Rickon?

he might be the answer to the Op, lol.

Cannot wait to find out what is in store for this kid.

[Kernest]

I know he's been part of the story, but never really personally been involved in the affairs of Westeros OR the wall, and he is about to play a heavy part in everything to come.

I'm not so sure about that, even though Bran's powers are by far the most mythical if you don't consider the Dragons, but I seriously doubt it'll bring him infinite powers to bring down armies... Not to mention that whatever powers he may gain, wouldn't they be limited to where the Old Gods are still strong (ie, the North)?

For me there's no one wild card, what we'll see is that the war of the five kings goes into its second phase, where all the new players appear and destroy each other and the country in the process.

[Direwolfsigil]

I'm not so sure about that, even though Bran's powers are by far the most mythical if you don't consider the Dragons, but I seriously doubt it'll bring him infinite powers to bring down armies... Not to mention that whatever powers he may gain, wouldn't they be limited to where the Old Gods are still strong (ie, the North)?

For me there's no one wild card, what we'll see is that the war of the five kings goes into its second phase, where all the new players appear and destroy each other and the country in the process.

I didn't say anything about power, im talking about influence, and as Varys said...

Influence is everything.

as to your bolded question: Ravens.

Bloodraven sees the South.

[Death by Cupcakes]

Depends on the theatre, I would say:

Since we are supposed to see a lot of The North in the future, I would say Bran will start to make his presence known.

In Kings Landing, Mace Tyrell is going to make a grab for the Iron Throne; he is very ambitious and so far has suceeded with his rise to power and while himself not as brilliant as some others, he has a lot of able people around him.

In the South Jagen Hghar has undoubtly an important role to play; he certainly hasn´t infiltrated the Citadel just for fun.

In Essos Moqorro and Marwin; one a Red Priest the other a mysterious maester and both seem to know a lot more than they let on.

[Castellan]

Yes, those bloody people at the Citadel. What are they up to?

[StarkDragon]

Yes, those bloody people at the Citadel. What are they up to?

Witch hunting?

[TalalOfDorne]

Aside from some of the obvious ones mentioned. I say Lady Barbey Dustin. I dont think shes completely loyal to Bolton, and we see she doesnt like the Starks that much either.

[Fire Eater]

Jon's parentage for one along with everything Ice Turtle mentioned along with the Faith Militant as well as the corsair king who is likely Gerion Lannister.

[Corvo Attano]

Harry Strickland. That guy is definitley up to something..

[Corvo Attano]

Jaqen as well, we still have no idea what his mission is

[tallTale]

The Others, Martells, Bran