Company of the Cat

The Dark Origins of Tourneys & Trials of Seven | ASoIaF Theory

9.7K views · 2w ago · 39:57

Guest: ASoIaF Theory

Sources ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood. Social Media & Podcast Podcast Feed Credits for thumbnails Screenshot from HBO's A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms Art by Knights Battle by Alexander Deruchenko

Topics: When War is a Game · Martial Games as Religious, Social & Ceremonial Events. · The Most Useless Religion? · Old Andals & Sacrifices · Tourneys as a form of Sacrifice · Trials of Seven

Did Bran Bring Coldhands Back? | ASoIaF Theory

10K views · 7mo ago · 53:55

Guest: ASoIaF Theory

No, Coldhands is not Dunk for the love of God! That said, what's the deal, though? Chapters Sources ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood. Social Media & Podcast Podcast Feed

Topics: Who is Coldhands? · Does his Identity really matter? · Coldhands: Beric of the North · Did Bran resurrect Coldhands? · Set up for Jon’s resurrection?

About GRRM's Hollywood Reporter Interview

4.1K views · 9mo ago · 29:18

Well... here we go again. George did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, fans lost their minds (who would have thought), and somehow it’s 2019 all over again. This isn’t a recap of the interview; it’s about the reactions, the fandom, and why none of this is new.

Topics: He Didn’t Say Anything New · I Get Wanting the Books, But... · GRRM Isn’t Perfect, But... · We’re Arguing About Different Stories · Everything Circles Back to the Bane of My Existence

Euron Greyjoy is not a Fraud | ASoIaF Theory & Analysis

17K views · 10mo ago · 52:16

Director's Cut about Euron, his travels to Asshai and Valyria & the Azor Ahai Prophecy Make sure to watch these if you haven't Chapters Sources ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood.

Topics: Euron & Bloodraven · What's the deal with Euron? · Euron’s God Complex & the Azor Ahai Prophecy · Euron’s Travels · The Anti-Christ of ASoIaF · Euron, Stannis, Bloodstone & the Horns

Is 'A Song of Ice & Fire' Low Fantasy?

6.2K views · 1y ago · 15:45

Is A Song of Ice and Fire Low Fantasy? And honestly... what even is low fantasy? This video is a bit of a rant and a bit of a genre deep dive. Sources: On Screen Clips HBO’s Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore Music Skyline Vibes by Aylex Moonlit Mangroves by Filo Starquez Passing Time by Filo Starquez

Topics: Lads, Gals, and Non-Binary Pals, I Am Confused · The Low Fantasy Conundrum · “Tone” ≠ “Genre” · Is ASOIAF Actually Low Fantasy? · Does It Really Matter?

Stannis Baratheon: The Inevitable Fall of a Tragic Hero | ASoIaF Analysis & Theory

19K views · 1y ago · 2:12:39

Guest: Stannis Baratheon

Yapping about Stannis Baratheon for 136 minutes straight Chapters Sources A Song of Ice and Fire book series HBO’s Game of Thrones & Histories & Lore The World of Ice and Fire Hogue, Chelsea. “Tragic Hero.” LitCharts. LitCharts LLC, 5 May 2017 Tragic Hero: Exploring One of Literature’s Archetypes in Classic and Modern Narratives Greek Tragic Heroes and Heroines, Popular Misunderstandings – Dr. Georgios Patios

Topics: A Portrait of Duty, Justice & Bitterness: A Mandatory Stannis Summary · A Childhood in the Shadow · The Advantage of Having No POV: Then why do we even like Stannis? · The Aristotelian Tragic Hero: Strength as a Path to Ruin · 🎵 He’s as cold as ice, he’s willing to sacrifice his love 🎵 · Game of Thrones & Stannis in the Fandom’s Collective Mind

Secrets of Braavos: Sacrifices to the Titan & the City's Invisible Walls | ASoIaF Theory

12K views · 1y ago · 48:32

Guest: ASoIaF Theory

Theory about Braavos & the Titan. Tinfoil hats on! Sources ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire. Social Media & Podcast Podcast Feed: [COTC Feed]( Music ThroneKing by Liborio Conti Mystical Sting 2 by Alexander Nakarada ( Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Topics: The Bastard Daughter of Valyria · The Secret City · A grey city in a green sea · The seeming nothingness of fog · Titan of Braavos: Wonders made by Men · The Wall of Braavos

Romanticism in A Song of Ice & Fire: The Fight Against Nihilism

42K views · 2y ago · 16:42

Nihilism, Grimdark, Romanticism, and Hopeful Endings (when & if) in A Song of Ice and Fire Note: This is not a safe space if you're a fan of HBO’s Game of Thrones adaptation. Sources A Song of Ice and Fire Book Series Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Peer-Reviewed Academic Resource) Interviews & GRRM’s Quotes on Screen Roberts, Adam (2014). Get Started in: Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy Bourke, Liz (April 17, 2015).

Topics: The Misinterpretation of Ramsay Bolton’s Quote · Understanding Nihilism vs. Romanticism · Grimdark: Show vs. Books · Romanticism in A Song of Ice and Fire · Struggles and Ideals · Bittersweet & Hopeful Ending

Chaos in Meereen: The Harpy’s Plot & the False Ghiscari Legacy | ASOIAF Analysis

15K views · 2y ago · 47:01

Guest: ASOIAF Analysis

Who is the Harpy and Why it Matters | ASoIaF Theory & Analysis Sources A Song of Ice and Fire book series The World of Ice and Fire A Laboratory of Politics Part VI Social Media & Podcast Podcast Feed Art Credits Thumbnail: Green Grace by Sasha Gladysh, Meereen by lvlorf3us All art credited on screen Clips from HBO's Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore

Topics: Meereen in A Dance with Dragons · The Sons of the Harpy & the Slaver Elite · The Poisoned Locusts: Skahaz vs Hizdahr · Galazza Galare: The Harpy · The Illusion of Peace & Culture

Azor Ahai was Not Evil: Analysing the Prophecy in A Song of Ice & Fire | Part 1

7.7K views · 2y ago · 25:42

"Evil Azor Ahai" ASoIaF Theory Analysis Sorry for the weird sound; I'm not on my usual setup. Sources ASoIaF book series Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon (HBO TV series) The World of Ice and Fire Dunk & Egg Novels Fire & Blood

Topics: The Real Role of Azor Ahai: Unifier · Azor Ahai Was Not Evil, Those Who Tried to Be Were!

Volcanoes & Magic: From Valyrian Sorcery to Winterfell's Walls | ASoIaF Theory

8.9K views · 2y ago · 42:37

Guest: ASoIaF Theory

Volcanoes & Fire magic in ASOIAF 00:00 Intro 01:24 Volcanoes in RL Mythology & in ASoIaF 03:31 Volcanoes & Past Magical Civilizations 19:16 Valyrian Magic & Speton Barth’s Theory 28:13 Dragonbinder 33:03 Hardhome & Skagos 36:46 Winterfell's Hot Springs 41:31 Outro

How Songs Are the Strongest Magic in ASoIaF

5.7K views · 2y ago · 31:52

Horns, Healing Songs & Singing Spells Explained (For some reason, sound issues occurred in Chapter 4 after the export.) 00:00 Intro 01:47 Music & Magic in Real-Life Mythologies and Cultures 3:47 Music & Nihilism: A Song for Lya 8:08 How Sounds symbolize Life & Death 15:12 Sounds and Magic: Food of the Soul. 23:38 Magical Horns & Hammers of Apocalypse 28:14 Songs as a literary tool 30:37 Songs: Narration, Magic & Harmony

The Complicated Writing of Tyrion Lannister: Targaryen or Not? | ASoIaF Theory Analysis

6.3K views · 2y ago · 19:49

Guest: ASoIaF Theory Analysis

Tyrion Lannister has white hair, coincidence? A pageant video, on why both Tyrion Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister could work. Chapters Sources ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire Social Media & Podcast Podcast Feed: [COTC Feed](

Topics: Tyrion Targaryen Theory · Tywin’s relationship with Tyrion: Why both roads work · Relationship with Jon and Daenerys · Conclusions

The Narrative Importance of Greyscale in the Burning of King's Landing | ASoIaF Analysis & Theory

15K views · 2y ago · 55:28

Analysis and deep dive into the theory of Jon Connington and Cersei Lannister burning King's Landing in the Winds of Winter. Sources ASoIaF book series, The Never Ending Story, GoT: Histories and Lore & GoT HBO TV series.

Topics: JonCon in ADWD & TWOW · This is JonCon’s story & NOT Young Griff’s · Why Jon got Greyscale and Tyrion didn’t · The meaning of stone and greyscale · A War of Ice (Griff) & Fire (Cersei) · Battle of the Bells: The burning of a vicious circle

The Rhoynar: Water Magic, Wars with Valyria & the Greyscale Curse | ASoIaF Analysis

12K views · 2y ago · 50:42

Guest: ASoIaF Analysis

Analysis & Theory about the culture, magic, and mythology, of the Rhoynar, the Wars with Valyria, and GREYSCALE! Sources ASoIaF book series, GoT: Histories and Lore & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire.

Topics: The Ancient Rhoynar & their Cities · Religion and Magic · Rhoynish Wars & the Valyrian Roads · Spice Wars · The Sorrows & Garin’s Curse · The Shrouded Lord