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HIGHGARDEN
Highgarden is a castle which serves as the seat of House Tyrell, the regional capital of the Reach, and the heart of chivalry in the Seven Kingdoms. It lies on the Mander where the ocean road meets the roseroad, making it an important crossroads.
Highgarden is located on a broad verdant hill overlooking the Mander. The castle is surrounded by three rings of white stone whose crenellated curtain walls increase in height. Between the outer and middle walls is a famous briar labyrinth which serves to entertain as well as slow invaders. The oldest towers, squat and square, date from the Age of Heroes. Newer towers are tall and slender, round fortifications dating from after the coming of the Andals.
The castle sept, which has rows of stained-glass windows honoring Garth Greenhand and the Seven, is matched only by the Great Sept of Baelor and the Starry Sept. The castle’s godswood contains three weirwoods known as the Three Singers. The palatial keep is decorated with statues and colonnades. Also within Highgarden’s walls are groves, fountains, and courtyards. The castle’s structures are covered in ivy, grapes, and climbing roses.
Highgarden is filled with flowers, singers, pipers, fiddlers and harpers. The stables have a fine selection of horseflesh, and there are pleasure boats to sail along the Mander. There are fields of golden roses that stretch as far as the eye can see. Fruits grown nearby include melons, peaches, and fireplums.
This image will be featured on my upcoming map of THE REACH.
A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) Novel Series Revision
Dear mr. George Raymond Richard Martin, I think you really need to do revision to your ASOIAF (A Song of Ice and Fire) novel series. Like.. several parts in your series need to be revised/A.K.A re-writing. PLEASE, a lot of ASOIAF enthusiasts feel the same feeling just like me‼️❗️😭🥹🥺
I'm highly, highly, and highly SUGGESTING‼️❗️. But of course I know, as the AUTHOR, I know the decision is up to YOU SIR. I will not forcing, I'm just highly SUGGESTING as an enthusiast of ASOIAF.
Thank you!! With all respect❗️😊
Also, additional thing that I add here:
This is my chat message with ChatGPT (AI) about house stark animal sigil. The answer from ChatGPT I got:
The answer from ChatGPT I got:
"Absolutely, I understand now. You're envisioning a scenario where House Stark, while retaining the direwolf as their official sigil, also has giant mystical birds as pets or companions. These birds would serve as a non-official symbol and have their own special significance within the Stark lore. Here’s how this concept could play out:
Giant Mystical Birds as Pets for House Stark
*1. *Role and Significance
Companionship: These giant birds could serve as loyal companions to the Stark family, much like the direwolves are. They could have a close bond with the Starks, symbolizing trust and deep connection with nature.
Mystical Attributes: The birds might possess unique abilities or attributes, such as enhanced senses or the ability to perform certain magical feats. This could align with the ancient and mystical aspects of the North.
Symbolic Value: While not the official sigil, the birds could be a non-official symbol representing the Starks’ connection to the mystical elements of their land and their bond with nature.
*2. *Potential Characteristics
Appearance: The giant mystical birds could have striking features, such as large wings, iridescent feathers, or eyes that seem to glow with an inner light. They might be designed to reflect the harsh beauty of the North.
Behavior: They could have behaviors that reflect their mystical nature, such as soaring over the icy landscapes of the North, acting as watchful guardians, or being able to sense changes in the environment.
Abilities: The birds could have unique powers, such as sensing danger from afar, communicating telepathically, or even providing visions or warnings of impending events.
*3. *Integration into Stark Lore
Cultural Significance: These birds could be deeply embedded in the cultural practices and stories of House Stark. They might appear in Stark family traditions, folklore, and even in the teachings of the Old Gods.
Personal Companions: Individual members of House Stark could have their own giant bird companions, each with a special bond to its respective Stark. For instance, Sansa might have a bird that is particularly attuned to her emotions and decisions.
Guardians of Winterfell: The birds might be seen as protectors of Winterfell and the Stark lands, playing a role in the defense of the castle or in scouting the surrounding areas.
*4. *Visual and Narrative Impact
Imagery: Artwork, tapestries, and stories could feature these giant birds alongside the direwolves, highlighting their importance in Stark life and culture.
Symbolic Representation: While the direwolf remains the official sigil, the giant birds could be used in informal or ceremonial contexts, reflecting their special status within the Stark family.
Conclusion
In this scenario, while the direwolf remains the official sigil of House Stark, the giant mystical birds become an important non-official symbol, enhancing the family’s lore and adding depth to their connection with the mystical and natural world of the North. This concept provides an additional layer of richness to the Stark family’s heritage and their relationship with their environment."
SO, WHAT I MEAN IS, NOT ONLY THE GIANT BIRDS, BUT NORMAL SIZED BIRDS TOO!! A.K.A THE BIRDS IN GENERAL BECOME THE PETS FOR THE STARKS!
House Stark has birds (giant birds and normal sized birds) + direwolves and regular wolves as their pets‼️. The birds as the animals who also symbolize the house A.K.A non-official symbol for House Stark meanwhile the sigil (official symbol) for the starks still direwolf.
Here is the Visualization from ChatGPT (AI) about this:
A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) Novel Series Revision
Dear mr. George Raymond Richard Martin, I think you really need to do revision to your ASOIAF (A Song of Ice and Fire) novel series. Like.. several parts in your series need to be revised/A.K.A re-writing. PLEASE, a lot of ASOIAF enthusiasts feel the same feeling just like me‼️❗️😭🥹🥺
I'm highly, highly, and highly SUGGESTING‼️❗️. But of course I know, as the AUTHOR, I know the decision is up to YOU SIR. I will not forcing, I'm just highly SUGGESTING as an enthusiast of ASOIAF.
Thank you!! With all respect❗️😊
I FOUND THIS ON REDDIT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH
*The pics belong to me
A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) Novel Series Revision
Dear mr. George Raymond Richard Martin, I think you really need to do revision to your ASOIAF (A Song of Ice and Fire) novel series. Like.. several parts in your series need to be revised/A.K.A re-writing. PLEASE, a lot of ASOIAF enthusiasts feel the same feeling just like me‼️❗️😭🥹🥺
I'm highly, highly, and highly SUGGESTING‼️❗️. But of course I know, as the AUTHOR, I know the decision is up to YOU SIR. I will not forcing, I'm just highly SUGGESTING as an enthusiast of ASOIAF.
Thank you!! With all respect❗️😊
With GRRM's post being uploaded and then deleted (most likely because of some NDA issues) I wanted to throw my two cents into the ring. Nope, no one asked for my opinion.
A) I liked S2, but I have never read any of the books so I have no basis of comparison.
B) Just because I liked it does not mean I didn't have MANY problems with the storylines/characters (one issue being that they suddenly reduced Rhaenyra and Alicent's roles to people who could do no wrong which made no sense given S1).
C) GRRM had every right to express his disappointment with how the writers are treating his characters and his story and the post was well articulated.
D) HBO's statement was shocking tbh, I didn't think they would actually comment and it was probably not a good idea to either.
Happy Birthday Grandpa!!
guys there's a happy george photo with rainbows and stuff captioned something like hbd germ but i couldn't find it :( send me if you have it
Today was actually amazing for me because of this. He ate and no one will ever convince me he’s in the wrong (cause how y’all ruin two adaptions of his work back to back💀)
TBH we all kinda collectively think Latino soap operas are the only ones serving the authentic Latino drama but let's be honest here
What the fuck hotd even is if not the family fighting over their late granpa's house?
Speculation time my beloveds!!
What do you believe George has in mind for The Winds of Winter, more specifically what will be different to change it up from the show? I'll go first:
In true penultimate episode fashion, the Winds of Winter will be where everything goes horribly wrong for our heroes, bringing about the narrative Darkest Hour:
Jon is resurrected as a wight, maybe even a super wight Night King with the kiss of a (PLOT TWIST!) female Other, to lay waste to the Night's Watch and weaken if further to the invasion of winter
Bran loses himself entirely as an individual, Bloodraven taking control for nefarious purposes as the chief intelligence of the Old God's hive mind
Arya will be torn between her desire for home and the relative safety of the House of Black and White, getting herself grievously wounded and ill after her disastrous fight to escape Braavos because her heart won't truly be in it.
Davos will come within an *inch* of getting Rickon home from Skagos, only to watch the boy painfully die in his arms
In a fit of desperation, Melisandre will burn Shireen as a sacrifice, and they lose anyways
Stannis will live just long enough to hear that all he did and said was utterly worthless, and will die an equally worthless death
Lady Stoneheart and the Brotherhood are gonna kill *somebody* who doesn't truly deserve it with Jaime watching
House Tyrell will perish by wildfire in the Great Sept of Baelor, destroying a huge portion of Westeros's order all for the sake of Cersei's mad and petty ambitions and vengeance
Tyrion's wretched demon luck will carry him all the way on the Golden Company's back to lay waste to the Seven Kingdoms on a check those empty mines can't cash, and will somehow escape cackling all the while as he finds some court to hide in while the whole continent goes up in flames
Only Sansa will escape relatively unscathed, working her way into the hearts and loyalty of the Vale houses with or without Littlefinger's help, and she will lead the charge to retake her home in A Dream of Spring
Yes, I know I am very very evil. Give me your counterpoints on what *you* think will happen.