Daenerys Targaryen is one of the primary protagonists inGame of Thrones, but her story inThe Winds of Wintercould end up differing quite a bit from the show. Theending of HBO’sGame of Thronesinfamously saw Daenerys turn from one of the show’s most beloved characters to a menacing mass murderer in the penultimate episode, with many book-reading fans drawing the conclusion that events would turn out differently in George R.R. Martin’s novels. Or, at least, arrive there differently.
Readers have been waiting forThe Winds of Winter, the sixth volume of Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firebook series, for over a decade now. It’s left plenty of time to speculate and develop outlandish, tinfoil-hat theories connecting practically every character to the Iron Throne, Azor Ahai prophecy, or the murder of another character. There are some theories that are rather smart,using info fromA Dance with Dragonsand previous novels, along with Martin’s writing patterns, to suggest possibilities for the next book.
5Daenerys Will Marry Euron Greyjoy
Dany & Euron Could Have A Deadly Fling
Euron Greyjoy wanted to marry Daenerys inGame of Thrones, at least until Theon and Yara beat him to Meereen and swore fealty to her. The books could turn out quite differently, and Daenerys will want a powerful ally in Westeros. Euron has already sent his brother, Victarion, to meet with Dany on his behalf, andhe possesses a horn that he believes can control dragons.
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This theory doesn’t suggest that Daenerys and Euron will fall in love, but rather, he could be the latest in a line of men to try to use her for her name and inherent power.Euron somehow forcing Daenerys into marriage and/or managing to steal one of her dragons could both be pivotal momentsthat could lead to her descending into madness. Euron is a compelling X-factor in the final two books, but he’s likely not an end-game Iron Throne candidate, so it wouldn’t be shocking for Daenerys to defeat him after a complicated relationship inWinds.
Aegon’s Support In Westeros Could Drive Her Mad
Another marriage or rival candidate who’s often paired with Daenerys in predictions is Aegon Targaryen, also known as Young Griff.With Young Griff beating Dany to Westeros and arguably having a better claim to the Iron Throne than her, readers have often assumed that he’d be a source of her madness. Of course, Daenerys went mad in the show, but having her reach that point due to a rivalry with Aegon could be more compelling, especially if he managed to win over the people of the Seven Kingdoms before she did.
This could pan out similarly to howGame of Thronesused Dany’s envy for Jon Snow in season 8.
3Daenerys Will Make One Last Stop In Braavos
There’s A Lot To Learn In Braavos
Everyone wants Daenerys to get to Westeros, and she will, but it would make sense for her to make one last stop along the way. Conquering Braavos is highly unlikely, but there are a few practical and narrative reasons to stop there despite it being out of the way. First,the Iron Bank of Braavos would be a faction to have on her side, particularly with three dragons to support her invasion.
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From a narrative perspective,Daenerys' backstoryincludes childhood years spent in Braavos, though there’s some evidence to suggest she didn’t actually live there, meaning her arrival could offer clarification on elements of her past. Second,Tyrion’s first wife, Tysha, is believed to live in Braavos, and he spent most ofA Dance with Dragonslonging to find her somewhere in the world. After so many years, this would be a fascinating reunion.
2Daenerys Will Be Azor Ahai
Daenerys Could Still Be The Prophesied Hero
While someGame of Thronesfans believe that Daenerys Targaryen wasAzor Ahai, the TV show never provides a concrete answer regarding the book series' most famous prophecy. While it may be too hopeful to believe that Daenerys will be a prophesied savior,the possibility of her defending the Seven Kingdoms against the White Walker isn’t mutually exclusive to her ending the series as an evil tyrant. In terms of what readers know about the prophecy, there’s practically no one who fits the bill better.
1Drogon Is The Stallion Who Mounts The World
Drogon Could Fulfill One Of The Series' Oldest Prophecies
This theory was partially fulfilled inGame of Thrones, with Dany uniting the Dothraki and leading them over to Westeros. However, the show never properlyties this back to her time with Khal Drogo, the prophecy, and the dosh khaleen believing her son to be the Stallion Who Mounts the World. The original prophecy was made regarding Rhaego, but it’s highly possible that it actually refers to Drogon or even Daenerys herself.
The Dothraki won’t bow to a woman without force, but they will follow her once Drogon has killed their leaders.
Daenerys endingA Dance with Dragonson the Dothraki Sea puts her in the prime position to unite the Dothraki like she did inGame of Thrones, but the books should offer more regarding what this actually means. Daenerys will have to fight to win over the khalasar, and Drogon will be her primary ally. The Dothraki won’t bow to a woman without force, but they will follow her once Drogon has killed their leaders.
