Both in books and on television,Game of Thronesis one of the bloodiest fantasy stories ever told.
Well, would you believe that there is evenMOREdeath on TV than there is in the books?
Thats right, on HBO characters who have died still draw breath in George R.R.
Martins epic book series.
Grenn
Who can forget brave Grenns death in season four ofGame of Thrones?
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But in George R.R.
Martins books, Grenn is alive, still serving in the Nights Watch.
Pyp died fighting on the Wall side by side with Samwell Tarly.
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But we will be able to experience more Jojen when Martins next novel hits.
The death of Mago punctuated just how badass Drogo could be, particularly when challenged.
I mean, he pulled the dudes tongue of his throat!
Yet, in the books, Mago insults Khaleesi and lives to tell the tale.
When Drogo falls ill, Mago declares himself Khal and takes the women back that Daenerys spared from him.
However in the novels, the Council stands and remains in control after Dany leaves Qarth.
Remember, Xaro Xhoan Daxos was locked in an impenetrable vault for helping Pyat Pree steal Khaleesis dragons?
Despite his machinations, Xaro Xhoan Daxos never betrays Dany and so he still lives.
InA Dance With Dragons, it is revealed that Danys actions have disrupted Xaro Xhoan Daxos slave trade.
He offers her a fleet of ships provided she leaves for Westeros to finally take the Iron Throne.
Irri
Poor loyal Irri, killed when Pyat Pree stole Khaleesis dragons.
So what have we learned from this list?
Joyeuse, Walder Freys Wife
The most shocking moment of HBOsGame of Thronesunquestionably is the Red Wedding.
One of the victims of the TVs Red Wedding was Walder Freys wife, Joyeuse.
Barristan Selmy
What was I saying about the dangers of running with the TV version of Khaleesi?
In the books, Barristan Selmy is Daenerys most trusted advisor after the exile of Ser Jorah Mormont .
The old ser advises Khaleesi and even lends his sword to her cause on numerous occasions.
Man, Khaleesi really has to start giving workmans comp.
But Cersei proved that not to be the case.
Not so in the novels.
In the books, Loras is still alivebarely.
Loras was gravely injured in a violent Lannister siege of Dragonstone.
InA Dance with Dragons, it is revealed that Loras is horrifically injured but not dead yet.
It seems like Martin might have plans remaining for the Knight of Flowers.
And his pride cameth before the emerald-tinted fall.
The TV series basically morphs the book arcs of the literary Ellaria and one Arrianne Martell.
Arrianne swears vengeance against the Lannisters and plots in Dorne while Ellaria leads her Sand Snakes.
Ramsay Bolton
Who can ever forget the Battle of the Bastards?
In fact, the novels Bastard of Boltons tale diverges significantly from the sadist featured on the HBO series.
Bolton is still a major literary player and is ready to geld Westeros.
Its all possible because Ramsey Bolton has yet to become prose puppy chow.
Roose Bolton
We should also note that Roose is also still technically the Warden in the North.
And Lord Manderly has a scheme that could spell Rooses death.
However, he was still alive and notably, his sweet daughter Shireen was nowhere to be seen.
So theres time…
Shireen Baratheon
Oh, poor innocent Shireen!
But as according to the showrunners David Benioff and D.B.
Weiss, this poor babe has already been conscripted to the flames by George R.R.
Martin… who told them about this horribleness.
Which explains why, like Shireen, it hurts so much.
Youll never hear hold the door the same way again.
He just had a bad father who led him to ruin.
Littlefinger
And thus fell, Petyr Baelish, one of the major players of the Great Game.
Only Littlefinger knows that Sansa is actually disguised as a simple servant girl.
He is Sansas protector, but I think we all know that Littlefingers attentions are never pure of heart.
Whatever Littlefingers fate, he is still plotting and conniving with Sansa Stark as his favored game piece.
But he should always be wary because Arya Starks dagger is waiting should Littlefinger step out of line.
Until then, in Martins tale, the Game continues with Littlefinger still holding the dice.
Just not on HBO, alas.
