All signs pointed to a return of the prince that was promised. A great winter had begun its silent, freezing creep, and the land of Westeros was filled with petty squabble oblivious to the greater peril of the world. Using prayer and flame, the red priests of R’hllor, the Lord of Light, strove to make their mark and guide events in the direction their deity desired. The most active of R’hllor’s servants in A Song of Ice and Fire was Melisandre. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. Dubbed the red woman, or the red priestess, Melisandre sailed from Asshai to Dragonstone, where she became advisor to King Stannis Baratheon, who she believed to be Azor Ahai. Through her study of the flames and other mystical abilities, Melisandre grew to be a driving force behind many actions and reactions in the War of the Five Kings and beyond. She took an active approach to doing her Lord’s will, and thus shaped the world in the way she thought to be best. Though Melisandre’s most important part to play may be yet to come, she already proved her competence as a red priestess. So, who exactly is Melisandre, and why is she such an interesting character? Let’s explore…
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0:00 Introduction
1:26 Background
3:59 Red Rumors
4:30 One Faith to Another
6:44 Brotherly Crimes
8:07 Shadows Under the Storm
9:13 Greater Aspirations
9:44 Solace in Defeat
10:34 Infighting
11:27 King's Blood
13:19 Northern Peril
14:25 Occupation at the Wall
15:55 A New Kind of King
17:08 Waiting and Watching
17:24 Light and Snow
18:25 Rare Disobedience
19:12 Wildlings Go South
19:39 Stannis Departs the Wall
20:20 Melisandre Stays
20:54 A Disturbing Letter
21:39 Hidden Ally & Correct Visions
23:36 Fallen Snow
24:28 Analysis
28:38 Conclusion
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9 июл 2024
