Thursday, 31 January 2019

ASoS 57: Daenerys 774

Dany is now trying to free the slaves of a third city, Meereen. They're certainly trying to rile her up: by crucifying children. Nice. Westeros seems a land of peace, tranquility and civility by comparison to these eastern city-states. Meereen is a tougher nut to crack, though, with big strong walls. So far there is no battle, just a pissing and shitting contest.

Dany goes for an evening stroll and is attacked by Mero, the Titan's bastard, who has been following them for some time. She's saved by Arstan, who turns out to be Ser Barristan Selmy, last seen being kicked out of the Kingsguard by Joffrey. There must be an interesting story about how he came to get into the service of Ilyrio and find Dany. But it's no coincidence: he sought her out having decided that maybe the Targaryens were better kings after all. Selmy tells Dany that Ser Jorah Mormont has been selling her secrets to Varys.

Dany sends them both away in disgust. But now she seems a little short on advisers. I'm a bit worried she is going to turn to the charming Daario.