"Non book readers" Season 8 - Speculation Thread - Spoilers on thread from 15th Apr

....... · 24-04-2019 02:31PM

DaeryssaOne wrote: »

What we don't know is if he can only resurrect bodies that have been killed by wights / white walkers - dunno can he just stroll past a graveyard and have a whole 'thriller' army appear?

Id say he definitely can, and hopefully theyd be good dancers too.

TerrorFirmer · 24-04-2019 03:01PM

The NK could turn up at Kings Landing. It would virtually be defenseless against a dragon attack, though to what end he would simply attack it for the sake of attacking I cannot see, when Lannister/GC forces are a potential ongoing distraction for forces in the north. It would be absurd if an army did arrive at Kings Landing though, it wouldn't make any sense whatsoever, the quality of writing took a serious dip in S7 but I don't think they'd sink that low.

Equally, if the NK is not at Winterfell, nor is the dragon with him, the two other dragons would surely be more than capable of obliterating half the undead army?

It would seem there's a clear reason he wasn't shown at the end of Ep2...but not really sure what else he could be up to.

Also wondering will other areas come into play. Dorne for example. What's happening there in paralell with S8 or will it just simply not be mentioned again? We already know that Cersei has a grasp on just two or three kingdoms at this point in time, when there are 7 in play.

Tazzimus · 24-04-2019 03:21PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

The NK could turn up at Kings Landing. It would virtually be defenseless against a dragon attack, though to what end he would simply attack it for the sake of attacking I cannot see, when Lannister/GC forces are a potential ongoing distraction for forces in the north. It would be absurd if an army did arrive at Kings Landing though, it wouldn't make any sense whatsoever, the quality of writing took a serious dip in S7 but I don't think they'd sink that low.

Equally, if the NK is not at Winterfell, nor is the dragon with him, the two other dragons would surely be more than capable of obliterating half the undead army?

It would seem there's a clear reason he wasn't shown at the end of Ep2...but not really sure what else he could be up to.

Also wondering will other areas come into play. Dorne for example. What's happening there in paralell with S8 or will it just simply not be mentioned again? We already know that Cersei has a grasp on just two or three kingdoms at this point in time, when there are 7 in play.

I was only thinking about this earlier (slow day in work)
I wonder if Qyburn could be the secret weapon against the dead, if they were to attack KL.
He's already been shown to be proficient enough in Necromancy (The Mountain) and another character that I won't mention as I can't remember if it was only in the books or the TV show as well.

I think he might have a few tricks up his sleeve if the NK does attack KL, we all seen how interested he was in the Wight when they all met up together last season.

Plus, Wildfire as well I suppose

....... · 24-04-2019 03:38PM

I agree NK could turn up in Kings Landing, but I am kinda failing to see why he would - at this point.

Although again, we just dont know what he really wants.

cavemeister · 24-04-2019 04:08PM

....... wrote: »

I agree NK could turn up in Kings Landing, but I am kinda failing to see why he would - at this point.

Although again, we just dont know what he really wants.

I intend to go with Bran's prediction that the NK wants him as a priority. There is nothing in KL that should interest the NK, his immediate concern is Bran and the armies of the north.

Have a feeling Tyrion and Bran have a devious plan ready.

homerun_homer · 24-04-2019 04:43PM

DaeryssaOne wrote: »

What we don't know is if he can only resurrect bodies that have been killed by wights / white walkers - dunno can he just stroll past a graveyard and have a whole 'thriller' army appear?

I guess we also don't know for sure if he can resurrect the dead South of the wall? I presume he can now the wall and it's magic has been breached.

Triceratops Ballet · 24-04-2019 04:54PM

homerun_homer wrote: »

I guess we also don't know for sure if he can resurrect the dead South of the wall? I presume he can now the wall and it's magic has been breached.

He can sure didn't they do the business at Last Hearth

homerun_homer · 24-04-2019 05:01PM

Triceratops Ballet wrote: »

He can sure didn't they do the business at Last Hearth

Brain fart, of course.:D

tricky D · 24-04-2019 05:45PM

The NK might have business on the Isle of Faces in the God's Eye lake. This is just south of Harrenhall and north of KL. There is detail in the opening credits when zooming into KL the lake is shown but the isle is now connected (ep 2 where Chris Newman credit fades in).

A thing about Sansa is that she is the one who looks like the one who is now the best player of The Game of Thrones. Though deserving to to win is the type of stuff GRR likes to stomp on.

There are hints to Bran's plan failing echoing Tyrion's comments about clever people underestimating opponents.

Wonder how the Iron Islands will come into play, if they do.

Bonzo Delaney · 24-04-2019 06:14PM

Tazzimus wrote: »

I was only thinking about this earlier (slow day in work)
I wonder if Qyburn could be the secret weapon against the dead, if they were to attack KL.
He's already been shown to be proficient enough in Necromancy (The Mountain) and another character that I won't mention as I can't remember if it was only in the books or the TV show as well.

I think he might have a few tricks up his sleeve if the NK does attack KL, we all seen how interested he was in the Wight when they all met up together last season.

Plus, Wildfire as well I suppose

Wasn't all the wildfire ignited when Cersei sent the Sept balour and all inside it to kingom come.
Would be a great weapon though

Triceratops Ballet · 24-04-2019 07:42PM

Bonzo Delaney wrote: »

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Wasn't all the wildfire ignited when Cersei sent the Sept balour and all inside it to kingom come.
Would be a great weapon though

She was having people make it for her the whole time, back at the battle of blackwater , Tyrion intercepted one of the pyromancers(??) and made some deal like every drum you make for her make 2 for me or something so he could use it to set the bay alight with Stannis's fleet in it.
Point is it's man made so it's feasible that she has little minions working away making more for the people who cross her later

25-04-2019 10:56AM

Bonzo Delaney wrote: »

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Wasn't all the wildfire ignited when Cersei sent the Sept balour and all inside it to kingom come.
Would be a great weapon though

The new opening sequence for Kings landing has Qyburn’s Ballista and a dragon head. Surely that weapon is gonna come into play again?

IAMAMORON · 25-04-2019 11:16AM

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

The new opening sequence for Kings landing has Qyburn’s Ballista and a dragon head. Surely that weapon is gonna come into play again?

One of my favourite characters in the entire show. He would sell his soul to the Night King to work out how to restore life etc. He has to have some sort of interaction with him. I remember when they met for the summit and he picked up the arm of the undead zombie. He was enthralled, that needs to play out somehow.

Given there will be only 3 shows left after the battle of Winterfell and given that the last episode will be ending the series, there looks to be an awful lot to happen in the other 2 episodes. There is also going to have to be some sort of battle at Kings Landing, especially given Danny Heiress 's vision of the iron Throne in the house of the undying. What about the Eyrie? Is that not supposed to be the safest Castle in the whole of Westeros?

GavRedKing · 25-04-2019 11:48AM

Eyrie is safe from everything that cant fly.

If Jon and Dany or the NK rock up to Eyrie, theyed destroy the place.

As a last refuge it would make for a great defensive castle, other than against Dragons.

SexBobomb · 25-04-2019 12:35PM

I have a feeling that Dany and Jon are going to get in a tight spot with the ghoul army and Dany will have a decision to make whether to leave/ditch him to protect her claim to the throne or save him. It'd be a cruel end for Jon but GRR loves that kind of stuff. dramatic zoom out on his shocked face as the ghouls close in and Dany flies off.

It'd be great to see her come back alone and try convince everyone she did her best to save him with Sansa and the Norths overt mistrust of her already. Trying to keep the North onside as she slides more towards acting like the power tyrant.

25-04-2019 01:00PM

But she’d have to kill tattle tale Bran first

tricky D · 25-04-2019 01:25PM

There is also the matter of the Golden Company. One possibility I see is the Battle at Winterfell produces no clear winner or loser and the conflict heads south and the GC get the message that if they don't fight with the Good Guys, they'll be fighting them later as the dead - betray or die isn't a hard choice.

GavRedKing · 25-04-2019 02:18PM

The problem with fleeing is the dead dont need to rest and can move along at a fair whack when needed.

Theres no way the living would be able to sustain a retreat south towards KL or any major castle that they could make another stand without the dead swarming them.

It'll be interesting to see how the battle plays out because I cant see the living winning it at all.

They should have an advantage with 2 dragons but the NK having an arm that can take down a dragon from nowhere is a great equaliser.

Triceratops Ballet · 25-04-2019 02:39PM

it's also possible that the golden company are already on their way north with Cersei trying to pincer the northern army between the army of the dead and her army, there could be a retreat from Winterfell next ep only for them to run into the GC in the Riverlands

Bonzo Delaney · 25-04-2019 07:28PM

Since its been touted as an epic battle the likes of never before seen on the silver screen probably quite simply a 3 way battle of the bastards royal the north fighting the dead and the GC. The dead fighting the North and GC and so on you get the jist of it. Possibly where we see the Hound and the Mountain trying to get the better of one another. With a white walker in the middle to make things interesting..... with Steelers Wheel playing in the background " clowns to the left of me jokers to the right here i am stuck in the middle with you "🤣🤣🤣🤣

cavemeister · 25-04-2019 07:29PM

If the NK is killed, do all the white walkers die immediately or do they keep going?

If they keep going, I just cannot see how you can beat them. 100k+ and growing No amount of dragons can stop that.

Loafing Oaf · 25-04-2019 09:01PM

GavRedKing wrote: »

The problem with fleeing is the dead dont need to rest and can move along at a fair whack when needed.

Theres no way the living would be able to sustain a retreat south towards KL or any major castle that they could make another stand without the dead swarming them.

Maybe they'll come up with some mcguffin to facilitate such a retreat: the dead can only move by night once they come a certain distance south or somesuch. That's the great thing about fantasy writing: you can make up the laws of your world to facilitate your storytelling:P

Arghus · 26-04-2019 02:45AM

I still think Jon is eventually going to kick the bucket: heroic sacrifice somewhere down the line.

GavRedKing · 26-04-2019 11:53AM

cavemeister wrote: »

If the NK is killed, do all the white walkers die immediately or do they keep going?

If they keep going, I just cannot see how you can beat them. 100k+ and growing No amount of dragons can stop that.

They seem to be pinning their hopes that if they kill him, all under his control will die.

It would be a kick in the balls if they take out the NK and the army keeps coming, it would make for a better story too.

storker · 26-04-2019 02:02PM

DaeryssaOne wrote: »

What we don't know is if he can only resurrect bodies that have been killed by wights / white walkers - dunno can he just stroll past a graveyard and have a whole 'thriller' army appear?

To music...with formation dancing.

....... · 26-04-2019 02:44PM

storker wrote: »

To music...with formation dancing.

Led by Lord Karstark - wasnt it him that Umber insinuated had an interest in young boys?

Collie D · 26-04-2019 06:38PM

....... wrote: »

Led by Lord Karstark - wasnt it him that Umber insinuated had an interest in young boys?

I don’t think there is a Lord Karstark. The original one was beheaded by Robb Stark and I think his heir was killed at The Battle of the Bastards. His heir was a young girl who Jon allowed to keep her title and castle but I don’t think she’s featured since.

Loafing Oaf · 26-04-2019 06:47PM

Collie D wrote: »

I don’t think there is a Lord Karstark. The original one was beheaded by Robb Stark and I think his heir was killed at The Battle of the Bastards.

Presumably he would actually need to be dead for the gag to work...

tricky D · 26-04-2019 07:29PM

Collie D wrote: »

I think his heir was killed at The Battle of the Bastards. His heir was a young girl who Jon allowed to keep her title and castle but I don’t think she’s featured since.

She's been in the background at Winterfell a few times this season. Iirc in the hall meetings/trial, battle planning and courtyard greeting scenes - no dialogue.

Triceratops Ballet · 26-04-2019 07:40PM

tricky D wrote:

She's been in the background at Winterfell a few times this season. Iirc in the hall meetings/trial, battle planning and courtyard greeting scenes - no dialogue.

Alys Karstark she was next to Theon at the war room thing

"Non book readers" Season 8 - Speculation Thread - Spoilers on thread from 15th Apr

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