Editing error at 25:51 Skip to 26:32 to avoid House of the Dragon spoilers Sorry about that (I moved a few sections around late in the editing process and simply forgot to go back and fix the spoiler warning)

@Adrian-D-Rivera

3 ай бұрын

In the part of the Battle of Ice, you incorrectly state the “Night Lamp Theory” is of using the light of the actual watchtower to lure the Freys into the frozen lake. In actuality, what the Sistermen do is create fake lights that look like the actual lighthouses in the distance on the rocks of their island home, to lure ships to crashing into said rocks, thus taking their loot. What is Stannis’ real plan is, as indicated in Cantuse’s post and the Sistermen’s usual acts, is the usage of the Weirwood tree on the larger lake. This would be burned and from a distance, look like the village’s watchtower. This would lead the opposing army (Freys) onto that large frozen lake, to then be destroyed by the use of catapults built by the wood of the trees and the stones of the tower, sending the enemy army into a cold watery grave. The rest is spot on from what I can tell and I appreciate the video, but I want to clarify the Night Lamp theory in your analysis as it was incorrectly stated. TLDR: The Weirwood Tree will be the false light watchtower, tricking the enemy army into crossing the frozen lake only to sink into it by Stannis’ catapults.

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

@@Adrian-D-Rivera Good clarification, and I should have made this more clear. I do not want to misrepresent his original theory. The original theory does suggest the weirwood tree and larger lake will be used instead of the watchtower. I personally think the theory still works in a much more simpler form: lighting a beacon atop the watchtower (perhaps "Lightbringer" itself, which can burn very brightly) which lures the Freys across the smaller lake. I also am unsure if the catapults will be necessary, given the repeated mentions of the ice already starting to break due to so many holes being carved into it. I think the weight of the Frey army will be enough to break the ice. I just didn't want to bore viewers by explaining both Cantuse's original, more-detailed theory versus the simplification I went with. So to be very clear to anyone else reading: the idea for the Night Lamp theory comes from Cantuse. Like all major theories, many variations and tweaks exist. He deserves full credit for the existence of the theory and his original work; I just opted for a simpler version for this video. I'd recommend reading Cantuse's theory directly since it can go into so much lengthier detail than the portion of this video I dedicated to the theory. Thanks again for pointing that out.

@Adrian-D-Rivera

3 ай бұрын

@@CrusaderChris​​⁠Totally get simplifying that, understood and clear. Thanks for replying, and thanks for not being upset, not my intention to be annoying, just want to be clear on the theory is all. It is also likely that it will be simpler as you have said, but we’ll have to wait until the Winds to come out to truly know.

@alfieingrouille1528

3 ай бұрын

​@CrusaderChris love your vids man keep up the good work 👍

@oswinhull4203

2 ай бұрын

I think the whole thing about Stannis saying you might hear I'm dead is that he and Melisandre have seen Jon's death in the flames. Stannis thinks it's him and Mel isn't sure if it's him or Jon. Somehow Stannis faking his death seems odd to me.

Melisandre believes herself to be as mortal as anyone else. She believes she has no magical powers of her own, and that it all comes from the Lord of Light.

@ThumbBandit04

3 ай бұрын

She believes correctly. She is akin to a wired computer that was upgraded to a battery operated robot that runs on a battery. It can do cool shit because of new limbs and sensors along with having mobility now, but without a higher being to put the battery in and recharge it, it can't do anything and will eventually die if it doesn't occasionally plug itself back in for a recharge. Also the creator can remotely lock or unlock the new mods at any time but you can unlock new features yourself manually if you stumble upon how to do it. Not perfect but... explaining magic isn't exactly a science.

@walygisnep

3 ай бұрын

No. Melisandre does believes she has “magical powers” insofar that she believes that she is able to correctly identify special and unique individuals, while nobody else seems to be able to.

@SaltoDaKid

3 ай бұрын

@@walygisnepMelisandre like Jesus even with all her power she said it’s her god that given her the powers

@6tiple6ix6afia

2 ай бұрын

@SaltoDaKid precisely, GRRM taking inspiration from lther fictional characters

@robbiewira5344

Ай бұрын

But we don’t know forsure if it’s sorcery or there really is a lord of light which is the great thing. It could very well be her own powers

The fact that, even 13 years after the last book was published it’s still possible to make hour-long theory videos, shows how great ASOIAF is!

@spencertherren6806

3 ай бұрын

The greatest fantasy literature ever written.

@derkavondangerkill7628

Ай бұрын

Gonna have to point out that's only because he hasn't released the final book and likely never will.

@San_Vito

28 күн бұрын

​@@spencertherren6806Can't be unless it's finished.

@joegarrison5911

16 күн бұрын

​@spencertherren6806 it definitely would be if he finished it. But he doesn't seem to understand that and would rather work on spin offs off nonsense like YiTi and dunk and egg

@Nunya_Argo79

14 күн бұрын

@@spencertherren6806 Ever written? I don't think so.

This is the first time I’ve heard the theory of the mutineers tampering or being involved with the pink letter. It really makes a lot of sense that they might try to make the letter more inflammatory in order to provoke Jon into doing something rash, giving them an opportunity to strike. Amazing video, keep up the good work!

@stevenhedge2850

2 ай бұрын

and it does make alot more sense that they might have sent it since that letter contains way too much information in it that ramsay wouldn't know...like how would he know about mance even if he caught him?

@nikhilkrishnakumar

22 күн бұрын

The mutineers theory is brilliant but I think it's Mance, Stannis and Theon who wrote the original. He forgot that Mance is the only name that's on the bloody letter. I'm not even sure if Theon may be led away by Mance the charmer and just sent it.

Underrated ASoIaF channel. Dude deserves more likes tbh

@Aprlrain9987

3 ай бұрын

Tbh I just followed cause I saw this comment I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise

@vCLOWNSHOESv

3 ай бұрын

Likes are a funny thing. If clicking like helps the channel who don't people just click like as soon as every video starts? You're getting free content somebody took the time to make so hitting the like button is the least you can do in exchange for the entertainment. I've been doing this for a couple years now and never forget because it's now automatic. I see videos with a million views but only a couple thousand likes and feel people should be clicking like as a sign of appreciation for the effort.

@d_randy

2 ай бұрын

@@vCLOWNSHOESv 💯

the Justin Massey section is extremely well thought out. No matter how much ASOIAF content I consume, there’s always stuff I forget about 😂😂 excellent vid!!!!!

@hsgame4088

3 ай бұрын

Samee. I didnt even kno abt the northern sellsword companies

@PineappleLiar

10 күн бұрын

It is clean as hell, and I love the emotional potential from Arya in seeing someone she once knew impersonating her. Like I’m not confident Arya won’t kill Jeyne, and maybe take her place, even. And there’s a tragic ouroboros that comes from Arya pretending to be ‘Arya’, having lost the ability to genuinely be herself somewhere along the way.

This channel is so underrated dude, its wild that this is even the case.

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@SoranotRoxas

3 ай бұрын

@CrusaderChris Been so glad I came across this channel 👍​

Crusader keeps delivering 🔥

This is your best video yet! Keep this format. Maybe be more work to do, but damn, it does pay off🔥

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@stephaniespain9849

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree

I still refuse to believe Stannis would willingly sacrifice his daughter, even to save the world from the white walkers. He already had this argument with Davos. A single life is worth the world, especially if its your beloved daughter!

@devinfleenor3188

20 күн бұрын

What if she volunteers because her Grayscale resurges dooming her and threatening others and when they burn her they give her a gallon of milk of the poppy before hand. Still very sad but if they just burn an innocent girl I think I might start rooting for the white walkers.

@jaimelannister1797

18 күн бұрын

He was willing to burn edric to be king. He’s not beyond child sacrifice. If he feels humanity is doomed, and genuinely believes he’s azor ahai, he’d be willing to do it

@ACinemafanatic

16 күн бұрын

The way it went down in the show was just bad and completely ruined stannis but I do see Val or Melisandre killing her in order to bring him back behind stannis back

@didncozosksma4466

8 күн бұрын

@@ACinemafanaticI second this theory, considering Stannis is at Winterfel, he would have to travel back.

@AesirUnlimited

6 күн бұрын

I disagree. Stannis values duty above all else, and the duty of a king is to protect his kingdom and subjects. If the death of his daughter is the price, he’d pay it. He killed his own brother because duty demanded it, his daughter wouldn’t be any different in his eyes. It’d be a hard choice, but for Stannis Baratheon duty comes above all else.

Legitimately an unbelievably high quality video. I can’t believe you have such a small subscriber count. This was an absolute joy to watch. Keep up the good work!

Thank you so much for devoting time to produce this lengthy piece of work for us to enjoy! Keep ‘em coming!

this is an amazing video, and yes you should post more in this style, its really entertaining

Didn’t Ned tell Jon as they said goodbye before Jon left for the wall that the next time they met, he would have some answers for him about his mother? If Jon learns the truth as he helps lay Ned’s bones to rest in the crypts, it would be just the kind of foreshadowing GRRM seems to like.

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Ned only says that to Jon in the HBO series, not in the books. It’s a nice line, though.

@l.mcmanus3983

3 ай бұрын

@@CrusaderChris oh dear good point. I am not immersed enough to remember all the differences. Did it seem like Ned ever intended to tell Jon about who his mother was? Or nothing was clearly indicated?

@Sisyphus-rq5ew

9 күн бұрын

@@l.mcmanus3983not really Ned was planning to settle the new gift and make Jon a lord there so I think his plan was just to let Jon live in obscurity in the north

Love the long format video, I definitely want more of these type

I know I'm late but an hour long video!! This is what I've been waiting for!! Keep up the great work!

I loved this!!! Can’t wait to dig into your catalog and see more of this later

Very well done! Lots of details I’d forgotten about and several I never connected. Thank you!!

Some brilliant works gone into this. Thanks.

This video is my favorite one of yours that I've seen so far. Good shit

Love these longform videos. Great analysis of the text

One of the best videos ives watched about all the moving pieces in the north going into The Winds of Winter. I would definitely enjoy a video similar to this about what's going on in the Crownlands and Dorne.

This was an excellent breakdown of the content. Loved it!

This is perfect ! You're concise, clear, it is visually pleasing and you have a nice voice for narration.

Yes Chris coming with the full hour video keep ot up!!

Channel is underrated af. Amazing sit through.

Loved the video, long and very well crafted.

What an incredibly high quality video, the pink letter brothers theory is fresh and honestly makes alot of sense. Keep it up :)

I really enjoy your videos! I hope your channel grows a lot more in the future, you deserve it!

Great video as always my man

I love these long form TWOW videos you’ve been making, and I especially love the Castle Black map you made. Just great stuff

Love the video bro! Keep them coming

Captivating content as always!

Looove the video. Probably the best one on the northern plot likes yet

I LOVE this style of content!

great review, thanks for the upload!

Crusader please continue this style of videos.

High quality ASoIaF content. Highly underrated channel. Thank you, sir.

Dude your videos have been one of the greatest blessings in my day to day recently. I mean I’ve always loved listening to anyone talk about the things that they’re passionate about, but I’m passionate about Westeros as you are and was just turned on to it in the last few months. I have been CHUGGING the shows and books, and it’s so sick to have your videos to retreat to so I can be sure I’m all set to fully enjoy these stories. You’re doing an incredible job man, seriously one of the best on KZread.

@CrusaderChris

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot

I don't have time to give all my thoughts right now, but I just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed this video, well done 👍🏼

Great work, this was a very enjoyable video.

Great video!! I don’t necessarily agree with every prediction but it’s so fun to hear everyone’s theories hope we get Winds soon to confirm what’s true soon

Excellent video, subscribing and excited for more stuff like this!

Very solid and thorough...great video ❤

I absolutely love your videos there incredibly interesting I’ve watched the aegon and rhanera video so much

Loved the video, hope u make more in the future

More of this pls i love longform lore to put on during the day

Great work with this video!

This was awesome Chris! I love your content its such high quality, I hope your channel continues to get more exposure.

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Very good stuff, well done 👏

bloody good stuff.. cheers mate 🍻

Your edits are so clean brother

awesome! been waiting on this vid

Dropping in to say, you did really well with this type of video. Would love to see another like it. Maybe one about the south next? Aegon’s Invasion, Cersei, the Faith, Euron, etc.

Barely halfway through, but I love this format and the predictions made here

You’re video was great! Thank you. I’ve subscribed

"George Martin said" - George Martin

WOW WOW WOW what a great video!!! thanks valonqar

This video was amazing! Please please do similar ones with other areas

Epic Channel and epic breakdown

Great video mate, really love your channel

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Epic video man

By all means, please keep up the nerdyness of this format, its probably very demanding but it looks worth the effort. Your research and presentation are spot on, and the map you are using really enhanced the appeal. Theres an obvious deficit of Australian accent but your role model must be proud of your work nevertheless

Keep up with these long and detailed theories

God I love maps.... As soon as I saw that map of the north in the very start, I subbed

So hyped for this

Love the content 🔥

What a video Good job ❤

Great job on this video

Loved the video!!

Good job. Love your videos

Awesome video. A video like this on Mereen, Eastern Essos, The Reach, Dorne, and Thw Riverlands, and The Crownlands would be great.

Loved this need more while we wait another 5 years for WOW

Excellent video!

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things also I'm watching this great video from Dorne thanks for making this video now I know what starks next move could be which will help the martells for the struggle of being the top boy in the 7 kingdoms long reign house Martell. 😂😂😊👍

Amazing video!

Good stuff brother

Fantastic!

This was awesome. Would be great if you could do another video like this for the south of westeros as well

Excellent video

Impressive video!

Nahh this video goes hard!!

What a phenomenal video. I love how understated but completely logical and sensible thewe ideas are. While many of even my favourite and best theroists can oft get a bit sensational in their ideas, and miss out the importance of the minutiae of how one may go from A to B. You lay everything out really succinctly, in ways which don't deviate from what we expect of certain characters, where other theories do, even if likely correct, and seem very much so in the head and on the lines of the sort of steps George seems to take when writing and navigating stories. . . Organically. I wouldn't be surprised if this ended up being a massively accurate synopsis of what we're going to see in the North throughout the next book. Even though lots of questions seem so open ended and unanswerable, that's just cos we've had too much time to overcomplicate things and miss what is stating us in the face. So the way you formulate most of these ideas, even if many are ideas already circulating through the community, is very commendable and I really enjoyed it. A definite Sub from me and I hope you can build your notoriety 😁

Man, itd be fucking wild if you did one of these for the South. Id love to hear your thoughts on what Euron's plans could entail, as well as how you think JonCon and Aegon will approach their invasion moving forward. Terrific work mate ❤

This is a very good video. Well done.

@CrusaderChris

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very good video!

Best vid yet

Awesome video

I pray you'll tackle EVERY major plotline in the south 🙏🏾 Especially King's Landing 🙏🏾

A wonderful job

Top 3 asoiaf video and ive watched alot of em i have to admit

@tejmazwei

Ай бұрын

first video of yours ive seen btw subscribed instantly 🤣

@CrusaderChris

Ай бұрын

Very kind of you to say, thank you. It was a lot of work!

Wow. Thanks!

Loved this format and all the content you delivered. Would love to something like this again assuming we don’t run totally dry of content to overanalyze before TWoW releases 💀

Hope that jon snow will be magically revived somehow , but knowing that George likes to suprise us I highly doubt it

@robbiewira5344

Ай бұрын

He’s for sure 100% coming back, that’s one thing I see him keeping from the show is melisandre bringing him back

@devinfleenor3188

20 күн бұрын

@@robbiewira5344 "Jon is actually dead" and "Robert Strong is just a new guy" are the two biggest twists that could possibly happen.

@ACinemafanatic

16 күн бұрын

I have a feeling shireen might be a sacrifice to bring him back.

This video is absolutely brilliant, it really helps sum up every north plotline to help how twow can go. I do kinda hate that stannis will die/doom himself and will probably not see ados but honestly hearing all the theories on how he will win the war, i do want him to survive. If I didnt think that the wall will fall during the wars, i would back up the theory of stannis as the 1000th commander of night's watch. Alas, i do hope at the very least he has an honorable death, despite his decision to burn shireen.

I think Stannis is going to surprise us and defeat the Bolton's. Then it will be a matter of how they go about reinstating the Starks. Great video either way and it's very intriguing to see everything that is going on. I might have to go back and re-read the books myself, because it's been a while and who knows if we'll ever get the final 2 books.

I love your videos. Best Ice and Fire KZreadr next to Alt Shift X!

@CrusaderChris

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s very high praise

Wakes dragons from stone Shireen is the stone and Jon is the dragon Mind blown

@Aydan2108

3 ай бұрын

Jon is no dragon 💀, he is a lizard at most

I love videos like this but also hate them lol. They get me so hyped for a book that never coming out 😅

When people talk about Winds taking too long. I point to this, like the amount of plot points to tie up in one book alone is insane.