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* ForWantOfANail: [[ForWantOfANail/TheWhiteWolfOfWesteros Now has its own page]].
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** As the changes to the story in the north aren't too drastic overall, Jon Snow's storyline is only seen in small flashes in Book 2, with only deviations observed.
*** This also means that Ygritte is a much smaller character so far in the story.
*** This also means that Ygritte is a much smaller character so far in the story.
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** Part of Drake's work is expanding what Slaver's Bay is like to build on the idea that not everything was as clear cut as it being a pure slavery colony. As such, he dives into the intricacies of merchant families who also have vested interests in things changing.
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** Tywin shows up at the tourney of the Hand due to hearing of Geralt's exploits and decides to see the Witcher for himself.
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* AdaptationalNiceGuy: He's still a sadistic RoyalBrat through and through, but Joffrey has several moments that humanize him.
** After his mauling by Nymeria, while he still gives a false testimonial that paints the dire wolf as the aggressor, he gives an honest testimonial about Geralt saving him. Also, when Cersei demands that Sansa's dire wolf lady be killed as compensation, Joffrey gives Sansa an apologetic look after trying and failing to appeal for mercy.
** When Ned Stark publicly accuses Cersei of murdering Robert during Joffrey's crowning, Joffrey was noticeably shocked and conflicted by Ned's accusation. Unfortunately, Cersei's influence causes him to double down.
** After his mauling by Nymeria, while he still gives a false testimonial that paints the dire wolf as the aggressor, he gives an honest testimonial about Geralt saving him. Also, when Cersei demands that Sansa's dire wolf lady be killed as compensation, Joffrey gives Sansa an apologetic look after trying and failing to appeal for mercy.
** When Ned Stark publicly accuses Cersei of murdering Robert during Joffrey's crowning, Joffrey was noticeably shocked and conflicted by Ned's accusation. Unfortunately, Cersei's influence causes him to double down.
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* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Geralt's loyalty to the Starks, despite his Witcher's code, is partially motivated by how they treated him like he were part of the family.
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* DefrostingIceQueen: Catelyn is quickly suspicious of Geralt, a sentiment that is passed down to Sansa to some extent. They eventually warm up to him after he's proven himself time and time again.
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* ManipulativeBastard: Euron, par for the course. He quickly ingratiates himself with the Lannisters despite being their enemy just a few decades ago during the Greyjoy Rebellion by delivering them lavish gifts, [[spoiler:including the long-lost Lannister Valyrian Steel sword Brightroar]] to the point that even the normally cautious Tywin took the bait hook, line, and sinker.
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* NotHelpingYourCase: Although Geralt's investigation reveals that the Lannisters had nothing to do with Jon Arryn's death, Cersei's paranoid behavior only gives Geralt more cause to be suspicious of the family, culminating in her trying to send assassins after Robert. Tywin even calls her out on this.
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* MoralityKitchenSink: Well, this is an ambiguous world of Planetos after all. Everyone has a reason for what they do. Not all of them are good reasons, not all of them are good means. But the introduction of Geralt and Ciri is forcing many to reconsider what it means to act good while carrying out their plans.
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** Nominally, Thoros and Melisandre are followers of the same faith. However, Thoros for his part mistrusts Mel's intentions as she's risen so high in status that he wonders if her prophecies and advice are for R'hllor's glory or her own.
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* AwesomeByAnalysis: Varys quickly deduces that Geralt relies on hand gestures to cast his signs after seeing him in action, as well as questioning other witnesses like Sandor and Pycelle.
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** Robert Baratheon is poisoned [[spoiler:supplied by Littlefinger]].
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** Robert Baratheon is poisoned [[spoiler:supplied [[spoiler: by Littlefinger]].
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* MedievalStasis: [[spoiler:Gaunter O'Dimm]] brings this up for discussion with Geralt, commenting how despite thousands of years of history, nothing seemed to progress. [[spoiler:O'Dimm]] theorizes its due to the countless wars, supernatural elements deliberately inhibiting any possible development, or simply because HumansAreMorons. [[spoiler:After the comet, however, Planetos seems to be breaking out of this stasis with the introduction of cannons to the Lannister army, and the reawaking of magic across the world.]]
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* MedievalStasis: [[spoiler:Gaunter O'Dimm]] brings this up for discussion with Geralt, commenting how despite thousands of years of history, nothing seemed to progress. [[spoiler:O'Dimm]] theorizes its due to the countless wars, supernatural elements deliberately inhibiting any possible development, or simply because HumansAreMorons. [[spoiler:After the comet, however, Planetos seems to be breaking out of this stasis with the introduction of cannons to the Lannister army, and the reawaking reawakening of magic across the world.]]
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* {{Rewrite}}: In chapter 57, the original plan was that the boltons were secretly killing off stark guards in preparation for a coup while the main forces are down south. However, with some of the author's more trusted editors feeling doubtful that Roose would start moving so quickly with the campaign just starting, it was tweaked to just being the boltons bringing extra troops into the area. Which does mean that the story of the younger starks will be slowed down without that extra danger.
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* {{Rewrite}}: In chapter 57, the original plan was that the boltons Boltons were secretly killing off stark Stark guards in preparation for a coup while the main forces are down south. However, with some of the author's more trusted editors feeling doubtful that Roose would start moving so quickly with the campaign just starting, it was tweaked to just being the boltons Boltons bringing extra troops into the area. Which area, which does mean that the story of the younger starks Starks will be slowed down without that extra danger.
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* ShipTease: Jorah starts developing feelings for Ciri, though it's left ambiguous as to whether Ciri reciprocates those feelings. Dany meanwhile seems to be a ShipperOnDeck.
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* ShipTease: Jorah starts developing feelings for Ciri, though it's left ambiguous as to whether Ciri reciprocates those feelings. Dany meanwhile seems to be a ShipperOnDeck.ShipperOnDeck for the two of them.
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** Syrio also escapes his canonical death.
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** Syrio also escapes his canonical death.death, if he [[UncertainDoom did indeed die fighting Meryn Trant.]]
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* TogetherInDeath: [[spoiler:Loras succumbs to the wounds he sustained from fighting the Mountain, and hopes that he will reunite with Renly in the afterlife.]]
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* OutOfFocus: Since they weren't POVs for the first book, the Lannisters and Catelyn aren't really focused as much on in book 2 compared with Ciri, Geralt and some of the original characters.
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* OutOfFocus: Since they weren't POVs [=POVs=] for the first book, the Lannisters and Catelyn aren't really focused as much on in book 2 compared with Ciri, Geralt and some of the original characters.
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** Brynden's estimates on the Crone's damage of the Riverlands before Geralt reached them: Possibly half.
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* {{Rewrite}}: In chapter 57, the original plan was that the boltons were secretly killing off stark guards in preparation for a coup while the main forces are down south. However, with some of the author's more trusted editors feeling doubtful that Roose would start moving so quickly with the campaign just starting, it was tweaked to just being the boltons bringing extra troops into the area. Which does mean that the story of the younger starks will be slowed down without that extra danger.
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* EnemyMine: Given the restless way politics work in Westeros, this does keep happening. Though the way it happens isn't always as blatent.
** Euron is wanted by all the kingdoms. But he also made a foe out of Geralt and has his own ambitions for the wars to come. So, he submits himself to the Lannisters with a secret treaty to aid in their fights in exchange for a right of conquest during the conflicts.
** The Grims want nothing more than to tear down the structures of old Westeros. But so overwhelming is the threat of the Crones in the Riverlands, they find no choice but to ally with the North and House Tully to survive.
*** Likewise, after what happened to Eddard, the North would like nothing more than to take their revenge on all Lannisters. But, with the need for men and experience fighting the crones, [[spoiler: Kevan Lannister]] is optioned as a potential ally until they win.
** Euron is wanted by all the kingdoms. But he also made a foe out of Geralt and has his own ambitions for the wars to come. So, he submits himself to the Lannisters with a secret treaty to aid in their fights in exchange for a right of conquest during the conflicts.
** The Grims want nothing more than to tear down the structures of old Westeros. But so overwhelming is the threat of the Crones in the Riverlands, they find no choice but to ally with the North and House Tully to survive.
*** Likewise, after what happened to Eddard, the North would like nothing more than to take their revenge on all Lannisters. But, with the need for men and experience fighting the crones, [[spoiler: Kevan Lannister]] is optioned as a potential ally until they win.
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* HeroicNeutral: Geralt attempts to use the Witcher's code of neutrality as a reason to not get involved in the politics of Westeros. However, Ned easily sees through this, pointing out that Geralt is too good of a man at heart to really stay neutral to any injustices. Ned is eventually proven right, as Geralt decides to break his neutrality by rescuing the Stark girls from the Lannisters and sides with Stannis in the War of the Five Kings.
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* HeroicNeutral: Geralt attempts to use the Witcher's code of neutrality as a reason to not get involved in the politics of Westeros. However, Ned easily sees through this, pointing out that Geralt is too good of a man at heart to really stay neutral to any injustices. Ned is eventually proven right, as Geralt decides to break his neutrality by rescuing the Stark girls from the Lannisters and sides with Stannis in the War of the Five Three Kings.
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* MedievalStasis: [[spoiler:Gaunter O'Dimm]] brings this up for discussion with Geralt, commenting how despite thousands of years of history, nothing seemed to progress. [[spoiler:O'Dimm]] theorizes its due to the countless wars, supernatural elements deliberately inhibiting any possible development, or simply because HumansAreMorons. [[spoiler:After the comet, however, Planetos seems to be breaking out of this stasis with the introduction of cannons to the Lannister army.]]
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* MedievalStasis: [[spoiler:Gaunter O'Dimm]] brings this up for discussion with Geralt, commenting how despite thousands of years of history, nothing seemed to progress. [[spoiler:O'Dimm]] theorizes its due to the countless wars, supernatural elements deliberately inhibiting any possible development, or simply because HumansAreMorons. [[spoiler:After the comet, however, Planetos seems to be breaking out of this stasis with the introduction of cannons to the Lannister army.army, and the reawaking of magic across the world.]]
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: By the end of chapter 7 of book 3, the entire outlook of Westeros has been shaken to its core. 4 Lord Paramounts have been killed in various ways. The Riverlands have been decimated to create [[spoiler: The Crone's Army. House Tully has lost their genetic prospects to continue ruling past the war]]. [[spoiler: Gunpowder Weaponry]] has been introduced to Medieval combat so to change the dynamics of war forever. A connection between a Child of the Forest and a Priest of R'hillor means that religion is about to undergo a major doctrinal shift. And meanwhile, Kai has taken over Quarth in a coup for "survival" reasons, meaning the far east is also about to greatly change.
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: By the end of chapter 7 9 of book 3, the entire outlook of Westeros Planetos has been shaken to its core. 4 Lord Paramounts 5 Lords Paramount have been killed in various ways. The Riverlands have been decimated to create [[spoiler: The Crone's Army. House Tully has lost their genetic prospects to continue ruling past the war]]. [[spoiler: Gunpowder Weaponry]] has been introduced to Medieval combat so to change the dynamics of war forever. A connection between a Child of the Forest and a Priest of R'hillor means that religion is about to undergo a major doctrinal shift. And meanwhile, Kai has taken over Quarth in a coup for "survival" reasons, meaning the far east is also about to greatly change.
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* VengeanceDenied: Sandor has this as a big hangup from the heroes. First Geralt crippled Gregor, denying him a chance to kill him in the melee. Then [[spoiler: Brienne]] beheaded Gregor in the heat of battle, taking that from him forever.
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* VengeanceDenied: Sandor has this as a big hangup hang-up from the heroes. First Geralt crippled Gregor, denying him a chance to kill him in the melee. Then [[spoiler: Brienne]] beheaded Gregor in the heat of battle, taking that from him forever.
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* AdaptationalBadass: While the Mother of Dragons was always formidable as a force unto herself, Dany here is given one other important skill to hone: sword fighting. With Ciri challenging her retinue that in an emergency, she will always be her last line of defense.
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** When Geralt came to Westeros, he had no interest in getting involved in the land's politics. He was laser focused on trying to find Ciri, and while appreciative of the Starks's generosity, wasn't about to turn around and pledge himself to a cause. However, after seeing the pain the family went through having Bran hurt, and finding out from O'dimn that rescuing Ciri is outside his control, he decides to give himself more to his friends in this world, and with his expertise, begins to earn respect and honor from the realms for his honesty, honor and loyalty to those he cares for.
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** When Geralt came to Westeros, he had no interest in getting involved in the land's politics. He was laser focused on trying to find Ciri, and while appreciative of the Starks's generosity, wasn't about to turn around and pledge himself to a cause. However, after seeing the pain the family went through having Bran hurt, and finding out from O'dimn that rescuing Ciri is outside his control, he decides to give himself more to his friends in this world, and world. And with his expertise, begins to earn respect and honor from the realms for his honesty, honor and loyalty to those he cares for.
** Jorah and Ciri also find a valyrian steel blade in the City of Bones. A short sword which Daenerys names Sigligon. Which means Rebirth, symbolizing her rebirth.
* DarkSecret: Geralt does his best to keep his true origins close to the chest. Though some might be given that privilege with shows of trust, curiosity or threats, it's one of those things that he'd rather not be called mad for.
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* LastOfHisKind: With the Crones killing [[spoiler: Hoster and bringing Edmure]] to ruin, [[spoiler: Bryden is the last of the male line Tullys]] and the only current possible overall leader of [[spoiler: The Riverlands]] until the war ends.
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* LastOfHisKind: With the Crones killing [[spoiler: Hoster and bringing Edmure]] to ruin, [[spoiler: Bryden Brynden is the last of the male line Tullys]] and the only current possible overall leader of [[spoiler: The Riverlands]] until the war ends.
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** Ciri also thinks about Dany being crass enough to "unleash my dragons" on Quarth if Ciri hadn't been there for her, even though that was her method of negotiation in canon.
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** Shireen also gives Geralt some Ciri flashbacks, though he holds no illusions about the comparison since she lacks the more physical actions of Arya.
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* WhamLine: [[spoiler: Root's]] accusation to Thoros when he lights up his sword: "That is the power of Rlo! How did a human come to posses a blessing of one of the greatest old gods?"
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: By the end of chapter 7 of book 3, the entire outlook of Westeros has been shaken to its core. 3 Lord Paramounts have been killed in various ways. The Riverlands have been decimated to create [[spoiler: The Crone's Army. House Tully has lost their genetic prospects to continue ruling past the war]]. [[spoiler: Gunpowder Weaponry]] has been introduced to Medieval combat so to change the dynamics of war forever. A connection between a Child of the Forest and a Priest of R'hillor means that religion is about to undergo a major doctrinal shift. And meanwhile, Kai has taken over Quarth in a coup for "survival" reasons, meaning the far east is also about to greatly change.
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* NothingIsTheSameAnymore: By the end of chapter 7 of book 3, the entire outlook of Westeros has been shaken to its core. 3 4 Lord Paramounts have been killed in various ways. The Riverlands have been decimated to create [[spoiler: The Crone's Army. House Tully has lost their genetic prospects to continue ruling past the war]]. [[spoiler: Gunpowder Weaponry]] has been introduced to Medieval combat so to change the dynamics of war forever. A connection between a Child of the Forest and a Priest of R'hillor means that religion is about to undergo a major doctrinal shift. And meanwhile, Kai has taken over Quarth in a coup for "survival" reasons, meaning the far east is also about to greatly change.
