Winter is Coming....

originally posted by: zazzafrazz
Damn his eyes and a pox upon his house.

Maester Luwin: 'Bran, continue with your lessons, House Martin, their sigil...'

Brandon Stark: 'A fat man, lounging on a chaise.'

Maester Luwin: 'Their words'.

Brandon Stark: 'Bring me more lemon cakes!'

Maester Luwin: 'Good, good. Now, when you become the Three Eyed raven, don't creep your sister out.'

originally posted by: JinMI
Maybe at least he's told the outline to a capable writer. Hopefully. Maybe.

Only thing I've heard was the envelope that D&D got when they became show runners that gave the entire outline.

An interesting thing that isn't in the show, and hinted at in the books is, the other "Wall". The Five Forts in Eastern Essos. I think they may play an important role. In the show, Dany went West to get to Westeros. I don't recall if Quaithe said it in the show or not but Dany is told that in order to go West, she must go East. There are some interesting parallels with both locations.

I love all the world building GRRM does.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus

originally posted by: JinMI
Maybe at least he's told the outline to a capable writer. Hopefully. Maybe.

Only thing I've heard was the envelope that D&D got when they became show runners that gave the entire outline.

Oh god, not them! Hahaha.

There are a couple of people GRRM might trust with it though. I can't recall their names, but they've been huge fans since the 90s. I guess he sometimes hits them up to make sure he isn't making some mistakes with things he has already written. Like changing the sex of a horse, or the color of someone's eyes.

originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
Oh god, not them! Hahaha.

Yeah, they got it all. Pretty soon many more people will know the actual outcome (unless Martin changes it in the novels) as they will begin filming season 8 shortly.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

I'm going to assume that the books have at least a slightly different ending the the shows. I'll still buy the damn things regardless, I've been reading them for over twenty years, no sense stopping now.

a reply to: WakeUpBeer

Great now I'm trapped in this guys you tube videos like when I see a Cat video.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Oh yeah, I knew they got some of the more important bullet points.

Certainly not all the meat though. I thought you might have been suggesting they could pick up the mantle and finish the books, if (when) Martin chokes on some of Hot Pies delicious buttered bread.

That would be a tragedy in my opinion. I think I've seen an interview where he was asked if he would let anyone finish it should he be unable to do so... unfortunately I can't recall that particular interview so not sure what his response was.

originally posted by: GAOTU789
I'm going to assume that the books have at least a slightly different ending the the shows. I'll still buy the damn things regardless, I've been reading them for over twenty years, no sense stopping now.

I'm leaning towards they pretty much have the same ending for the main characters since Martin likes to use his 'how many children did Scarlett O'Hara have?' analogy to defend the differences between the novels and TV series.

a reply to: zazzafrazz

Oh he has a ton of great ones. Enjoy!

(Also check out Preston Jacobs to feed the addiction)

Jacobs got so into it that he has started analyzing all of GRRM other work looking for similar themes and characters.

The rabbit hole goes deep...

originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
Oh yeah, I knew they got some of the more important bullet points.

Certainly not all the meat though. I thought you might have been suggesting they could pick up the mantle and finish the books, if (when) Martin chokes on some of Hot Pies delicious buttered bread.

From what I understand they have all the plot points in detail but I doubt they could actually novelize them since it's not their forte.

My cousin works for HBO but I cannot verify this with her since this is the only show she is not involved with since it is filmed over seas.

a reply to: WakeUpBeer

OMG this is so much better than the last 2 HBO seasons!!!!!!! I don't think I will come up for air for a while

a reply to: zazzafrazz

I know exactly how you feel.

a reply to: WakeUpBeer

It's a fun theory but Martin said Essos and Westeros don't connect:

5) Does Westeros connect to the eastern continent through the north?

No.

Cheesy Poof Speaks

Or he could be misdirecting.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

That's too bad. It is a fun theory.

Still interesting stuff to think about, the geography aside.

Nice find. That little Grumpkin...

Well that last episode gave me my new avatar

a reply to: Blue_Jay33

Valerian Steel Scorpion Bolts!

Pretty sure Jon dies at the end.

The bitter sweet ending.

The lord of light brought him back for a reason.

a reply to: zazzafrazz

The title for the season finale was just released, The Dragon and the Wolf and it clocks in at 120 minutes, close to a feature length film.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Now THAT is great to hear.