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Stark Lineage – Catelyn’s Genetic Contribution

by Evolett February 26, 2016 8 Comments

Warging, skinchanging and greenseeing is in the blood, implying a heritable trait. Catelyn is the source of magical traits in Stark lineage, replenishing the bloodline.

Frozen Fire - Jon Snow
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Frozen Fire and the Genetic Significance of Blue Winter Roses

by Evolett February 24, 2016 10 Comments

Several theorists have published analyses dedicated to the symbolism of blue winter roses over the years. While I subscribe to many of them (great stuff), most deal with their significance in respect of Lyanna’s presumed relationship with Rhaegar and by extension, her child Jon. I do not recall reading a theory dealing with their significance […]

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The Pearl Inheritance 2 – The Fisher Queens

by Evolett February 12, 2016 10 Comments

The Fisher Queens are Daenerys’ maternal ancestors and their heritage lives on in a number of important characters of the current age. They were the first ‘pearls’, endowed with a magical ability to weave light into the fabric of life, conferring fertility on the land and longevity on the Emperors themselves. Further, they are the source of illusional magic including glamouring and possibly skinchanging.

The Pearl Inheritance - the pearl of great price in a song of ice and fire
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The Pearl Inheritance I – The Pearl of Great Price

by Evolett January 29, 2016 4 Comments

The intriguing symbolism of the pearl in a Song of Ice and Fire.

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The Elements and Magic – Water Magic

by Evolett November 8, 2015 5 Comments

A Study of the Elements and Magic Part Three – Water Magic It’s time for part three of The Elements and Magic series, which explains the different kinds of magical forces we encounter in the narrative. This time we take a look at water magic. Please read Part One to familiarize yourself with the theme […]

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The Elements and Magic – Fire Magic

by Evolett September 21, 2015 2 Comments

A Study of the Elements and Magic in ASOIAF Part Two – Fire Magic   Fire magic is the force behind healing, and is a component in prophetic dreaming and glamouring.  It is a spiritual purifying agent and plays a role in sexual magic. You’re about to embark on the second part of the series ‘The […]

Magic

The Elements and Magic – Earth Magic

by Evolett September 21, 2015 8 Comments

The Children of the Forest sing the songs of the earth. Is this related to earth magic in asoiaf and if so what are the features of this type of magic? Read about the magic of the weirwoods, how the songs of the earth are related to navigation, to dreaming and to the Hammer of the Waters.

Great Empire of the Dawn
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The Maiden, the Lion and the Weaver-Girl

by Evolett August 8, 2015 3 Comments

The Maiden, the Lion and the Weaver-Girl: Interpreting the Maiden-Made-of-Light, Lion-of-Night and the motif of weaving in George Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire. Cosmic magic at work!

Warging, Skinchanging Unravelled
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Warging and Skinchanging Unravelled

by Evolett June 26, 2015 12 Comments

Examining warging and skinchanging to arrive at a better understanding of how these powers work. Find out what Varamyr’s chapter tells us about the role of breaking taboos to acquire powers in asoiaf.

Genetics of Ice and Fire
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The Genetics of Ice and Fire

by Evolett June 7, 2015 11 Comments

The Genetics of Ice and Fire: Tracing the origins of Valyrian silver-gold hair and purple eyes to the Great Empire of the Dawn and the Fisher Queens of the Silver Sea.

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