Why is it not coming out until next November. The production value looks top notch and completed, and they usually don't have a full trailer like this for a movie a year out. I've never read any of the books, but this looks more interesting than the first series to me.

Since I wrote the essay, I’ve discovered additional evidence to support my theory. I’ll be making videos of other shows, movies and books as well, including Interview with the Vampire. & shows with deep lore that catches my fancy. Hope you can watch, subscribe & drop your thoughts over on YT. Thanks

I’m not posting the link as I want to YouTube algorithm to do its thing and let the video find its audience organically.

But if you search “Ash & Ink Lore” or “Dragons, Martians & the Truth Behind House Targaryen” on YouTube, the video will come up.

The first episode of Ash & Ink Lore’s “Martian Queen: Dany’s Alien Legacy” is now live. This episodic series is the video version of my Daenerys: Invader from Mars essay where I discuss the influence of The War of the Worlds on ASOIAF.

As some of you may remember, I’ve written essays about ASOIAF over the years…pretty long ones actually, that people don’t have the time to read as much as they did previously.
 
And so, I’ve decided to condense my old essays, and new ones and put them out in a video format.

True but how did they build them so fast…LOL.

Never thought of that but you’re right.

Ghost Jon might be killed as they go about getting revenge on those who killed Jon, and both end up going into the fire together with both returning. Remember the horse to represent Drogon’s steed was killed before it was put into the fire. Mels says she also keeps seen Patches in her fire.

If Jon’s birthing from stone is to match up with Dany’s birthing of her dragons, there must be three sacrifices. I’m thinking Shireen, Patchface who was left out of the show, and possibly Ghost. Will Mels sacrifice a living Ghost? I don’t think so.

Selyse is the true fanatic in the family and I can see her agreeing to burn Shireen with no problem.

Why would Stannis burn his daughter to bring back Jon. Mels convinced him that he’s Azor Ahai, but in his heart of hearts, I don’t think he really believes it. However, to suddenly hear that he’s not, but his daughter needs to burn to bring back the real deal is not something I see him agreeing to.

Also, if Shireen’s burning coincides with Jon’s resurrection, there is no way that Stannis can make it back in time for Jon’s burning, which I think happens within three days of his death to match up with Christ’s resurrection and so Jon can return with his memories and essence intact.

Fans assume that Stannis will be the one to burn her because that’s how it was on the show and D&D said it was one of the “oh shit” things that George told them would occur. However, I don’t think that they specifically said that Stannis would burn her, on that she would be burnt.

Remember that Stannis told Jason Mallister that he might hear rumors that he’s dead, and Melisandre has been unable to see him in her fires. I think that she will convince Selyse to burn Shireen to bring Stannis back, but as he’s not dead, Jon will be the beneficiary.

I don’t think that Shireen’s sacrifice is necessary for Jon’s resurrection or that Melisandre will burn her specifically to bring back Jon. However, I do think that she will be the unintended payment for his return…possibly Patchface as well, but definitely Shireen.

Thanks for reading Connor. I’m glad you enjoyed the read. You make some very interesting comments about stone and biblical associations. I especially like the one associating Jaime weirwood stump dream with Jacob’s dream of the ladder to heaven. Nice analogy.

Right back at you.