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Is it possible that the biggest plot twist of King Aegon III's early reign was orchestrated by a loyal Green? Here is the ultimate theory on exactly how and why Lord Tyland Lannister—not Unwin Peake—hired a Faceless Man to assassinate Queen Jaehaera Targaryen.

The Post-Mortem Killing

Jaehaera’s tragic plunge from Maegor’s Holdfast is often blamed on Unwin Peake. However, a closer look at the timing of events in Fire and Blood shows the assassination occurred after Lord Tyland Lannister died. Considering Faceless Men take contracts that can be fulfilled long after the initial transaction, it is highly probable Tyland paid for the hit before his death, knowing the realm’s fragile peace would fracture.

The Motive: Johanna Westerling's Ambitions

Why would a staunch Green supporter kill the last royal member of his own faction? The answer lies in the Lannister and Westerling alliance. Lady Johanna Lannister (née Westerling) and her father, Roland Westerling, held immense influence. With Jaehaera gone, the throne was open. The grand theory is that Tyland, acting on behalf of the Westerlings, had Jaehaera eliminated to make way for Aegon III to marry into the Lannister family, securing unparalleled power for the West.

The Ultimate Ironic Betrayal

There is no greater irony in all of Westeros than a devoted Green loyalist engineering the end of the Green line. Tyland Lannister spent the Dance of the Dragons enduring torture and mutilation to keep Aegon II on the throne. By arranging Jaehaera's murder, he made the ultimate sacrifice for his house's legacy, intentionally striking down the last symbol of the cause he bled for.

Think about it. There's still no convincing explanation for why such a major character like Septon Eustace is completely absent from House of the Dragon.

What if they didn't cut him? What if he simply evolved into Ryan Condal himself rewriting history in real time and blessing us with premium-grade green fan fiction?

The real Septon Eustace wasn't in the show because he was behind the script all along.

Coincidence? I think not.

Hello everyone. I’ve been doing a deep dive into the underlying psychological triggers for Cersei Lannister's descent into absolute madness and the total destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor. We all know Cersei is a megalomaniac, but where did she get the specific, world-shattering idea that mass extinction could elevate a mortal to divinity?

I propose the answer lies in her alliance with Euron Greyjoy. Euron didn’t just offer Cersei a fleet—he offered her a theology.

Euron's "Apotheosis" Plan

In the books, Euron’s ultimate ambition isn't just to rule Westeros; it is to ascend to godhood. He explicitly speaks of remaking the world and how a god can only be born from graves and charnel pits. He plans to use blood magic and apocalyptic destruction (the "Eldritch Apocalypse" theory) to wipe the slate clean and ascend. When Euron and Cersei align, it is highly likely Euron does not just talk about military strategy; he talks about true power.

The Influence of the "Crow's Eye"

Think about Euron’s mindset: he forces holy men to drink "shade of the evening" and sees himself sitting on a bloody Iron Throne with gods impaled at its feet. Euron believes he is the storm and that destroying the current order by eliminating mankind allows him to ascend as a deity. During their early meetings, Euron likely boasted of this grand philosophy to Cersei, pitching it as the only way true royalty can transcend mortality.

Cersei's Fatal Misinterpretation

Cersei is arrogant and pathologically desperate to maintain control. When Euron explains his philosophy to her—that the only way to become a god is to end the current world and bathe in the resulting catastrophic destruction—Cersei's twisted mind absorbs the concept literally.

However, lacking Euron’s magical capabilities, Cersei interprets "charnel pits" and "mass destruction" strictly within her own immediate reach: King's Landing. By blowing up the Great Sept and the surrounding city with wildfire, she is wiping out her perceived enemies in one massive stroke. In her deluded state, she believes that committing a catastrophic, god-like act of destruction will cement her as a divine, untouchable being.

Cersei didn't come up with the wildfire plot on her own; she was simply executing a warped, dumbed-down version of Euron's apocalyptic theology.

What do you all think? Did Euron plant the seed of mass destruction in Cersei's head, or did she stumble upon her god-complex entirely on her own? Let me know in the comments!

We talk a lot about the "morally gray" landscape of Westeros, and how George R.R. Martin loves to deconstruct the traditional hero. But I've been doing a deep dive into the story, and I'm genuinely confused about something and want to open a discussion.

Why do so many readers and viewers view Jon Snow as a dark, morally gray character, while Robb Stark is typically seen as a purely honorable, tragic hero whose only real mistake was falling in love?

If we look at their actual choices, Jon seems to be guided purely by protecting the realms of men, yet his actions (like "turning his cloak," executing Janos Slynt, or dealing with the Wildlings) get him labeled as morally gray.

Meanwhile, Robb makes heavy political miscalculations that have massive, devastating consequences—breaking his marriage pact for Jeyne Westerling , executing Lord Karstark which lost him half his army, and trusting Theon, all while following conventional feudal honor.

If both were trying to do the right thing, why does Jon get the "morally gray" tag, while Robb is usually looked at as a straight-up classical hero?

Does Jon make darker choices for a brighter future, or is it simply a matter of perception? Let’s debate!

Is the reason that The reason no one rebelled against Tywin Lannister in the Westerlands is not just because of fear It's because Tywin is turning the various houses against each other

She climbed there middle of the night and I searched everywhere in house only to find her there when I sat on bed 😭