Does Robb Stark die twice?

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  • Does Robb Stark die twice at the Red Wedding? How are the Stark children connected to their direwolves? How do wargs live second lives in their wolves?
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  • @AltShiftX
    @AltShiftX  5 лет назад +1082

    From GRRM's script for GOT S4E02: "Robb sits drenched in blood amidst the carnage of the Red Wedding, surrounded by the dead. His dead face slowly transforms into Grey Wind’s wolfish features."
    Source: www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/12/game-of-thrones-george-rr-martin-last-script-the-lion-and-the-rose

    • @derekfurst6233
      @derekfurst6233 5 лет назад +47

      About your idea that robb wargs into greywind and then wargs again into that westerling, I don't think so. Six skins said that he is pretty sure that once his main body dies and he wargs out, he'll lose his warging power.

    • @firesniperbullet2
      @firesniperbullet2 5 лет назад +234

      Robb got spawn camped

    • @pokerrayo
      @pokerrayo 5 лет назад +14

      Hey, do you have a video about the theory that Jaine Westerling is carrying Robb's baby?

    • @post-leftluddite
      @post-leftluddite 5 лет назад +18

      It's specifically stated in the world of Ice and Fire that Warg specifically and only refers to a skin changer that has a relationship with a wolf and is not just another generic term for any skin changer

    • @hydromoe1763
      @hydromoe1763 5 лет назад +23

      @@post-leftluddite no Warg is the general term for any skin walker. The Wildling with the Eagle was called a Warg repeatedly.

  • @parkerferguson1810
    @parkerferguson1810 5 лет назад +2529

    The idea of Rob looking at Arya through Grey Wind before he dies is fucking heart breaking, holy shit.

    • @revenge3265
      @revenge3265 Год назад +42

      I didn't think of that...

    • @Scarlattomachiatto
      @Scarlattomachiatto Год назад +68

      They even put it in the show, the eye connection Arya has with Greywind. It stings a bit more with that shot.

    • @joer3720
      @joer3720 Год назад +22

      Although in the show Grey Wind dies before Robb so it seems unlikely. But in the books it could well be the case.

    • @emmetwalker2995
      @emmetwalker2995 Год назад +9

      Thinking about it. Thinking about George RR Martin. It’s deffo what happened 😂😂😂

    • @pyramidion5911
      @pyramidion5911 Год назад +8

      @@joer3720 in the book Arya just hears greywind howling in the distance

  • @trevorp8124
    @trevorp8124 6 лет назад +9685

    "Direwolves are like wolves, but bigger"
    Hard-hitting analysis, this channel

    • @Lynch2507
      @Lynch2507 6 лет назад +602

      White walkers are like zombies but magic.

    • @AltShiftX
      @AltShiftX  6 лет назад +1842

      The Iron Throne is like a throne, but iron

    • @packguar6617
      @packguar6617 6 лет назад +429

      Direwolves are like wolves, but direr.

    • @akrybion
      @akrybion 6 лет назад +122

      Trevor P Game oft Thrones is like the Emoji Movie, but different.

    • @merrittanimation7721
      @merrittanimation7721 6 лет назад +133

      Joffery is the best character except not at all

  • @spewter
    @spewter 6 лет назад +4434

    When Grey Wind dies, his last words is Hot Pie, and his soul passes into the chubby baker.

    • @NikolaiKuznetsov97
      @NikolaiKuznetsov97 5 лет назад +163

      Bubble Blower if hot pie is chubby then what in the seven hells is fat

    • @gronigham2651
      @gronigham2651 5 лет назад +103

      @@mr.rabbit5334 FAT? FAT IS IT?

    • @theotherotter
      @theotherotter 5 лет назад +53

      @@gronigham2651 in europe yes, in murika is ultra skinny

    • @TrueCarthaginian
      @TrueCarthaginian 5 лет назад +10

      @@theotherotter
      Anti-American trash.

    • @driesbuytaert3788
      @driesbuytaert3788 5 лет назад +26

      @@TrueCarthaginian its true tho

  • @bheronz
    @bheronz 5 лет назад +3008

    The Starks are so vulnerable to dying that Robb managed to die twice?

    • @Jrdn357
      @Jrdn357 4 года назад +38

      I have one thing to say to put this theory to rest....
      Greywind dies BEFORE Robb, fools!!!!! How exactly is his soul supposed to transfer to Greywind's body if the creature had already died?!?!?!

    • @gabrielemblem605
      @gabrielemblem605 4 года назад +209

      @@Jrdn357 Grey wind dies before Robb in the show not in the books

    • @Jrdn357
      @Jrdn357 4 года назад +2

      @@gabrielemblem605 Nope. Re-watch the scene, why don't you?
      ruclips.net/video/ZnxvUuSzbMI/видео.html
      See? Greywind dies first!

    • @UmarAli-tq8pl
      @UmarAli-tq8pl 4 года назад +156

      @@Jrdn357 Are you blind? Read his damn reply. "Grey wind dies before Robb in the show NOT IN THE BOOKS".

    • @Gabe-ff7yr
      @Gabe-ff7yr 4 года назад +88

      @@Jrdn357 we're all talking about books version here

  • @Liz-eg4sk
    @Liz-eg4sk 6 лет назад +3028

    "It does make Robb's death even sadder."
    COS YEAH I FUCKING NEEDED THAT DIDN'T I?!

    • @ivartheboneless7914
      @ivartheboneless7914 6 лет назад +22

      Elizabeth Tjalma hahahahahahahahah my thoughts exactly

    • @theanarchy4003
      @theanarchy4003 6 лет назад +3

      Elizabeth Tjalma Are you that soft? Damn

    • @Liz-eg4sk
      @Liz-eg4sk 6 лет назад +35

      I wouldn't expect Sandor Clegane to understand lmao
      Nah I'm not soft, I just care a bit too much loool

    • @ivartheboneless7914
      @ivartheboneless7914 6 лет назад +15

      Sandor Clegane I don't know if you're joking, but her comment was pretty funny. And if she is indeed serious, why does it matter?

    • @theanarchy4003
      @theanarchy4003 6 лет назад +1

      Game of Shows That is anything but funny my man and for someone to take a show that kind of serious makes me scratch my brain

  • @francesboy2
    @francesboy2 6 лет назад +4243

    "Direwolves are like wolves, but bigger" I was hoping you'd take the South Park route and say "Direwolves are like wolves, except they're dire."

  • @wolfie6075
    @wolfie6075 3 года назад +595

    I think Arya's eye contact with the wolf actually makes his death less sad, he gets to see even if just for a moment that all is not lost, his family is still out there alive and still has a fighting chance.

    • @Karaetify
      @Karaetify 3 года назад

      Idk, seeing her there may also make him assume that she will be found and killed as well

    • @Adam-nm6to
      @Adam-nm6to Год назад +16

      Except in the show the wolf dies before rob does

    • @kurasai6009
      @kurasai6009 Месяц назад +3

      @@Adam-nm6to the show doesn't matter

  • @makerstudios5456
    @makerstudios5456 6 лет назад +802

    If I knew my last words were going to be “Shaggy Dog” I’d put a gun in my own mouth due to shame.

    • @Auzzie015
      @Auzzie015 4 года назад +140

      The jokes about Shaggydog and the genuine comedic disgust people have for Rickon naming his wolf that makes me laugh every time.

    • @francescapatti2934
      @francescapatti2934 3 года назад +145

      Sansa: names wolf Lady because she wants her wolf to be gentle and graceful like a lady
      Arya: names her wolf Nymeria after the great warrior princess.
      Rob: calls Wolf Grey wind because he's fast and he's gray (I think)
      Jon: Ghost because he has a white wolf, who is very quiet and kind of mysterious
      Bran: calls Wolf Summer, because of the hope for summer after the long night? Or something
      Rickon: HAHA SHAGGYDOG
      his siblings:....
      Ned:....
      The unicorns on Skagos:...
      SHAGGYDOG: bruh...

    • @Mrktn4
      @Mrktn4 3 года назад +3

      Why does everyone hates Rickon

    • @Mrktn4
      @Mrktn4 3 года назад +8

      Why does everyone hate Rickon?

    • @elloraparis9483
      @elloraparis9483 3 года назад +50

      @@francescapatti2934 he's 6 give the kid a break

  • @Cleptrio
    @Cleptrio 6 лет назад +414

    I just love the fact that this Stark supporter, in his last moments in the middle of a battle for the life of him and his friends, decides to free the direwolf and let him get into the fight. It just shows the level of respect that the soldiers had for this mystical creature.

    • @Hedgeknight420
      @Hedgeknight420 3 месяца назад +3

      If they covered it head to toe in heavy boiled leather or some half plate armor and gave it dragon glass claws and fang attachments it could kill more white walkers than any soldier

  • @shrimpm4445
    @shrimpm4445 6 лет назад +1262

    "I would like to put myself into a wolf.... WAIT"
    -Kit Harington

    • @ABDULRAFAY-yf1dx
      @ABDULRAFAY-yf1dx 5 лет назад +8

      May I ask for a link kind sir?

    • @alyssafoster4765
      @alyssafoster4765 4 года назад +11

      ABDUL RAFAY ruclips.net/video/vRm5mvt_qD4/видео.html

    • @RW77777777
      @RW77777777 2 года назад

      have you seen Rose Leslie's smile??

  • @ashleyofnaath
    @ashleyofnaath 6 лет назад +1143

    My takeaway from the books is that Rickon and Shaddydog probably bonded the quickest, and Rickon started warging Shaggy immediately, though not consciously. Which is why Shaggy is so possessive of Rickon and why Rickon acted out. He didn't understand what was happening. People put his behavior off on having a lot of change at a young age; but nobody thought to look for the gift in someone so young. Off topic; apologies.

    • @ashleyofnaath
      @ashleyofnaath 6 лет назад +67

      Laverne Blaszczyk I doubt that'll happen in the books.

    • @palikaloz
      @palikaloz 6 лет назад +182

      Rickon will reconquer Winterfell, leading a horde of cannibal madmen riding on unicorns

    • @palikaloz
      @palikaloz 6 лет назад +34

      LagiNaLangAko23 to be fair, the unicorns are most likely to be goats...:/

    • @hairlessoyster3689
      @hairlessoyster3689 6 лет назад +19

      Ashley of Naath never apologize for a good tangent!!

    • @iamahomosapien1680
      @iamahomosapien1680 6 лет назад +1

      Laverne Blaszczyk Lol

  • @markokrstic3562
    @markokrstic3562 5 лет назад +172

    Just the fact Robb's final words were his direwolf's name, exactly like Jon's, is suspicious. I think this happened.

  • @MrGeorgeFlorcus
    @MrGeorgeFlorcus 3 года назад +189

    I cried when Lady died in the book. She was such a good girl :( She may not have been as cool and badass as the other direwolves, but she was a good pup, she didn't deserve what happened to her.

    • @intpleb4206
      @intpleb4206 Год назад +20

      Everyone with a heart cried.

  • @thekingof300
    @thekingof300 6 лет назад +463

    The show doesn't really show how Rob distances himself from his direwolf and his ancestry. With that taken into account, his death seems a lot less random. In literature the death of a character often comes after the symbolic death of his identity. For example, Ned's whole identity revolves around his honor, yet it's only once he gives up his honor that he's killed.

    • @thekingof300
      @thekingof300 6 лет назад +29

      What do you mean? His identity is that of a northerner fighting for north. By keeping his direwolf in a pen and doing the other things this guy mentioned (idk the specifics, but i trust Alt Shift X wouldn't just lie), he's giving up being a northerner in order to win.
      That's a betrayal of one's identity (atleast in fiction).
      As for the afterlife thing. No?Idk? If it is, it plays exactly 0 role in the story and i dont see how it's related to this at all.

    • @fitbullaussie9002
      @fitbullaussie9002 6 лет назад +63

      The point is the symbol of restraining his wolf - which is his psychic awareness having its eyes shut to danger. Same thing happens to Jon, he has Ghost put in confinement and Jon is knifed to death. But these are symbols of the psyche being asleep or closed off/ignored. It's the mythology of the sleeping psyche that is in danger, but will awaken to grow from the naive sleep walking boy/child - to the aware awake man. Usually this occurs via a monumental catastrophe. Hell think of snow white and all the animals trying to warn her...

    • @icepop213
      @icepop213 4 года назад +34

      @@dshack5690 When he confessed to conspiring against the crown I would guess?

    • @sawyermcwilly764
      @sawyermcwilly764 Год назад +1

      @@fitbullaussie9002 can you recommend any books relating to the sleeping psyche stuff you are talking about? It’s interesting

    • @leemarshall348
      @leemarshall348 Год назад

      @@sawyermcwilly764agreed

  • @BryceChillis
    @BryceChillis 6 лет назад +1085

    i need the show to stop killing direwolves

    • @BryceChillis
      @BryceChillis 6 лет назад +10

      exactly! that doesn't bode well for sansa =[

    • @wafflingmean4477
      @wafflingmean4477 5 лет назад +140

      In the books they were all so cool and unique besides Lady:
      - Grey Wind - Easily the scariest of them all. Robb even said he should never have brought him into battle because he'd killed too many men to fear them now. He just rampaged across battlefields as this unstoppable icon of fear for Robb's enemies, and also through warging allowed Robb to scout out trails to make his marches quicker than the Lannisters predicted.
      - Ghost - Fights undead, has been warged into by Bloodraven at least once, maybe three times. He might have met Coldhands, he fought with Jon against Wildlings and Qhorin Halfhand beyond the Wall, kept Jon alive in the Wildling camp by scaring the living shit out of anyone who tried to threaten him, and was Jon's inspiration for deciding to refuse Stannis' offer of becoming Jon Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, and keep his oath to the Night's Watch.
      - Lady - Died because Joffrey, Cersei and Robert were fuckwits.
      - Nymeria - Leads a wolf pack like 200 strong, pulls Catelyn Stark's corpse from the river therefore being essential to the creation of Lady Stoneheart. Wargs into Arya constantly from across the whole damn Narrow Sea, and indirectly helps Arya see again as Arya tapping into warging abilities constantly helped her learn to warg into a cat at will when she was blind.
      - Summer - Bran's introduction to skinchanging and his powers as a Greenseer. Also fights undead. Manages to beat up Varamyr Sixskins and create his own wolf pack with another warg as a subordinate.
      - Shaggy Dog - The most vicious of them all and seemingly allowed Rickon to be the first to warg, becoming an integral part of Rickon's identity and childhood.
      And in the show the remaining four are being killed off or sidelined for CGI budget.

    • @sheylishka.
      @sheylishka. 5 лет назад +21

      @@wafflingmean4477 Really? Wow! Good to know. I'm a fan of the show, and everytime a wolf dies it hurts my heart. Once the GoT show ends, I will definitely read the books.

    • @wafflingmean4477
      @wafflingmean4477 5 лет назад +15

      @@sheylishka. I really wish I read them beforehand but I found the books through the show. Trust me, they're amazing. If you want an idea of the increased scale of events, a battle in show with two parties involved could have 10 parties involved in the books. Seriously there's a battle coming up (one that's been in show already) that I've actually counted how many different groups are at play, many with their own armies, and the count was about 10.
      Also, when you're done, watch every fan theory on youtube and you will blow your mind.

    • @quantumquinoa
      @quantumquinoa 5 лет назад

      chill mccool AGREED 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @claretravels783
    @claretravels783 5 лет назад +160

    "The Red Wedding was one of the most tragic events in book or TV history - here, let's explore how it could be even more tragic." Thanks!

  • @samgilley3160
    @samgilley3160 6 лет назад +411

    At least we know he went out fighting.
    "...Starks direwolf killed four of our wolfhounds and tore the kennelmaster's arm off, even after we filled him with quarells..."
    (Merret Frey, asos epilogue)

    • @makouras
      @makouras 6 лет назад +13

      You're completely missing the point of the story, then. The essence of the plot is that war, fighting, killing, they are all futile. Renouncing violence completely is the answer.

    • @kyekimler
      @kyekimler 6 лет назад +16

      I mean, his body was never found. It's definitely possible he managed to live, perhaps we'll see him show up to Nymeria while Arya is warging, or the Brotherhood will find him. Probably not however.

    • @kanta4549
      @kanta4549 2 года назад +11

      @@kyekimler Nah grey winds head is sowed on robbs body, he dead dead.

    • @kyekimler
      @kyekimler 2 года назад +3

      @@kanta4549 This comment was a while ago but I believe I was replying to a comment which is now long deleted, I was referring to Raynald Westerling, not Robb.

    • @quicksilvertongue3248
      @quicksilvertongue3248 3 месяца назад

      Merret was confessing to Stoneheart, so perhaps zombie Catelyn knows now that her firstborn is also undead. Them and Uncle Benjen the Drizzt of White Walker's might have a neat little Addams Family reunion in book 7, assuming we successfully resurrect GRRM after he writes himself into a grave getting book 6 done a mere five years from now.

  • @highlandoutsider8148
    @highlandoutsider8148 6 лет назад +508

    I lost sleep after reading the sewn head part, was just so freakin brutal, both phyisically and emotionally horrific.

    • @fitbullaussie9002
      @fitbullaussie9002 6 лет назад +95

      absolutely felt the same - it's the ultimate desecration

    • @bearcubdaycare
      @bearcubdaycare 6 лет назад +74

      Highland Outsider It's partly about people reveling so enthusiastically in the inhumanity of what they've done.

    • @gregmcgregginton574
      @gregmcgregginton574 5 лет назад +15

      I actually don't like it. I get they wanted something shocking on screen, but it was just unnecessary

    • @oldslowcoach
      @oldslowcoach 5 лет назад +1

      @@gregmcgregginton574 smh

    • @gregmcgregginton574
      @gregmcgregginton574 5 лет назад +6

      @@wrath_of_thrawn2163 I realize it isn't unrealistic and it's what the storymaker chose for the story. still don't like it and still think it's unecessary lol

  • @ivartheboneless7914
    @ivartheboneless7914 6 лет назад +2049

    You didn't highlight the fact that Grey wind died *before* Robb did in the show, but in the books it was the other way around. I'm just saying that so people who only watch the show don't get confused. Anyway, a great video as always! This has never crossed my mind.

    • @Neseine
      @Neseine 6 лет назад +15

      Game of Shows thank you i was confused before reading your comment.

    • @ivartheboneless7914
      @ivartheboneless7914 6 лет назад +2

      Neseine B I'm glad I could help.

    • @Tubbs_1971
      @Tubbs_1971 6 лет назад +68

      Game of Shows i think in the show Robb dies before grey wind. The slaughter didn’t start until the rains of castamere played and Robb lasted like 2 minutes after that. If the wolf died first in the show it was still has to be after robb was killed.

    • @ivartheboneless7914
      @ivartheboneless7914 6 лет назад +86

      Tubbs 1971 I've watched the Red wedding like at least 50 times over. First, Talisa is stabbed in the gut, then Robb is shot with crossbows, and finally Catelyn gets shot by a crossbow in the back. In the next scene, Arya sees Grey wind being pierced by multiple crossbows of some Frey soldiers. He dies, and the Hound stops Arya from going to her mother and brother. That is when Talisa dies, Robb gets stabbed by Roose, and Catelyn gets her throat cut.
      And btw, your last sentence kinda doesn't make any sense.

    • @thaneofwinrun7750
      @thaneofwinrun7750 6 лет назад +26

      Actually if we want to get technical in the books we have no idea if grey wind is dead or not. It is an off screen death, so we just hear stories about it, and the stories have inconsistencies. There are stories about northmen turning into wolves and raging through the camp. Even the quotes presented in this video for greywinds death don't completely agree with each other. Grey wind may very well be dead but we have to be really careful with off screen deaths we only hear differing stories about. If we were taking every story at face value then Sansa turned into a half bat half wolf and flew away from the red keep. Stories can easily be bullshit, so there is some possibility that grey wind fucked a bunch of people up and ran away, maybe to join nymeria who is in that area. We just don't know.

  • @MaxMustermann-go8xf
    @MaxMustermann-go8xf 6 лет назад +465

    It would seem like Martin to have a good character die more than one gruesome death...

    • @deg1studios
      @deg1studios 4 года назад +1

      @LagiNaLangAko23 meh. he dies for real eventually. Vargo Hoat's death is probably worse. The Mountain too. Oberyn. Ralf Kenning. Dornella Hornwood. etc.

  • @SasukeUchiha5DX
    @SasukeUchiha5DX 6 лет назад +2549

    He does die twice. Once in the show and once in the books. :)

  • @irinahornung8657
    @irinahornung8657 4 года назад +46

    Jon season one: You Starks are hard to kill!
    Ned:
    Caitlyn:
    Rickon (in the show):
    Robb: Are you sure about that

  • @mikeymegamega
    @mikeymegamega 6 лет назад +240

    ...The moment I started watching this I realised where it was heading and felt really sad!

  • @joeschmoe3665
    @joeschmoe3665 Год назад +38

    I really like that George didn't give the wolves heroic cool sounding names but instead Rickon names his "shaggydog" like a four year old probably would

    • @yeomane
      @yeomane Месяц назад

      Shaggydog is a literary term for a pointless plot device.

  • @The80sWolf_
    @The80sWolf_ 6 лет назад +1384

    NED WARGED INTO ARYA

    • @joeyzmigrodski3671
      @joeyzmigrodski3671 6 лет назад +66

      OMG YOURE SO RIGHT

    • @joeyzmigrodski3671
      @joeyzmigrodski3671 6 лет назад +56

      MUCH SMART

    • @Martinpvhs12
      @Martinpvhs12 6 лет назад +232

      Nah ned warged into those damn birds

    • @TheProtagonizer
      @TheProtagonizer 6 лет назад +19

      My Nigga lol

    • @rickyhunt4075
      @rickyhunt4075 6 лет назад +59

      My Nigga not sure if youre joking or not. But Ned was not a warg at all. He did not warg into birds or anything else. It was the direwolves that awakened the starks children ability to warg Ned did not have one obviously. George also said that while Sansa was a Warg she lost all her warging ability when Lady died.

  • @maxb2021
    @maxb2021 6 лет назад +632

    Robb is one of the only Starks other than Arya that commands my respect, he is pragmatic like Tywin but he is merciful also, a rare combination in Westeros. A shame he made the classic Stark mistake and didn't pick his company better

    • @skwisgaarskwigelf331
      @skwisgaarskwigelf331 6 лет назад +41

      Oooooh... Did I just found a Stark fanboy? Oh, so salty... Now you're gonna deny me that he was dumb enough to not listen to his advisors, his mother and even his direwolf? You deny that marrying the damn Jeyne Westerling (whose house is sworn to house Lannister) was stupid as fuck? How about him dropping one of his lords' head from his shoulders when he could've just inprison him until the war was over? There are other things that I can't recall, but I think I just made my point clear.
      He wasn't technically retarded. But he was a immature lad. And he, because he was a kid AND a king, should have listened, instead of thinking with his dick.

    • @maxb2021
      @maxb2021 6 лет назад +130

      lol the guy who calls people retarded and can't handle being called retarded, writes a full paragraph about Robb's immaturity.
      talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

    • @skwisgaarskwigelf331
      @skwisgaarskwigelf331 6 лет назад +13

      +Max Bassianini I haven't called anyone retarded. I said some FICTIONAL CHARACTER from a book was retarded. Check your facts. Besides, you and Zach took it personally and even insulted me because I stated MY OPINION. Furthermore, I presented the reasons to support my opinion, so I don't think I deserve the way you are treating me.
      +Zach Kabia I understand the things Robb must had endured, the pressure and the difficulties. And his cause was a good one; save his father (though later on avenge him), save his sisters, etc. But no one is gonna think about the many thousands of deaths that the stupid Game of Thrones the Lords play is causing? One of Martin's intentions to show us is that war is for the sake of a few highborns, but in the end it only causes suffer and tragedy to everyone, especially the common people. This has even said by Alt Shift X a few times in his videos. All this Game of Thrones thing is pointless (though entertaining for us readers). What is important is to be united for saving Westeros against the imminent threat that is looming above all of them.
      I'd like to make another point... Robb should have gone North again to save his own land, IMO. He won every battle but he lost the war, even before he died. I'm currently re-reading the books for the 3rd time, and I'm juuust in that chapter in ASOS when Hoster passes away and Lothar and Walder Rivers are in Riverrun to treat with Robb. Catelyn (I don't recall if that was the chapter or the previous one) presents Robb the option of surrender. What does Robb say? No chance. It's his stupid pride, among many other mistakes that made him lose the war (and his head). Every one makes mistakes (even the damn Tywin with his hatred towards Tyrion), but if you make mistakes constantly and you don't act like a king should (for instance, keep your vows), then you're doomed. Because yeah, why Robb's bannermen should keep loyalty to Robb when he doesn't keep his words?

    • @wafflingmean4477
      @wafflingmean4477 5 лет назад +50

      They really do have a habit of it don't they?
      - Ned Stark trusted Peter Baelish too much, who then led him into a trap which ultimately led to his death.
      - Robb Stark trusted Roose Bolton too much, giving him too much control over his army, which Roose used to get a third or so of Robb's army killed deliberately, and use his distance from Robb to discretely hand over Jamie to Tywin and organise the Red Wedding with Tywin and Walder Frey.
      - Robb also trusted the Westerlings too much. For anyone who doesn't know in the books Robb married a girl called Jeyne Westerling. Talisa never existed in the books. The girl cared for him after he received a grievous wound, and cared for him emotionally after he got word his little brothers were dead. When he had sex with her he believed the only honourable thing to do was marry her. The Westerlings plotted to betray Robb from the start, as he had conquered the castle (which was how they met), as Jeyne's mother kept spiking her drinks with Moon Tea to prevent Jeyne from getting pregnant so Robb wouldn't have an heir (Jeyne only found out after Robb's death) and the rest of the Westerlings flipped sides the moment Robb died. One seemed to even be plotting to betray Robb long term as Grey Wind kept on having to be held back from killing him even when Robb clearly didn't want him to.
      - Jon Snow did not realise how much he had escalated the situation in Castle Black, trusting that while his men might turn on the Wildlings he was bringing south of the wall, they wouldn't turn on him. He also sent all of his allies away from Castle Black. He sent Sam to Oldtown, he sent Aemon with him (to prevent Stannis from burning him), and he sent all the rest of his friends besides Doloros Ed who would have died for him to other castles, as them being too casual with him was undermining his authority in front of other brothers of the Night's Watch. He should have kept them close.

    • @TrueCarthaginian
      @TrueCarthaginian 5 лет назад +28

      @Samuel Bradley
      He was right, though. Robb made lots of stupid mistakes. He was a talented battlefield commander and usually a decent man, but that's all.
      Breaking his oath to Walder was neither pragmatic nor merciful.
      Turning his back on Grey Wind was neither pragmatic nor merciful.
      Trusting Roose Bolton was neither pragmatic nor merciful.
      Executing Karstark was neither pragmatic nor merciful.
      These were all foolish decisions that cost thousands of men their lives and nearly destroyed house Stark, along with several other Northern houses. I am a Stark fanboy, and Robb was a fool.

  • @Aytierrez
    @Aytierrez 6 лет назад +169

    Me pre-video: "What kind of stupid, ridiculous, far-fetched theory is Alt Shift X trying to get away with this time?"
    Me post-video "Holy shit...it all makes perfect sense....."
    Every. Single. Time.
    Great video!

    • @Gardstyle35
      @Gardstyle35 6 лет назад +1

      why did you thought its far fetched?

  • @ajiramarija
    @ajiramarija 6 лет назад +521

    I just love your voice. It's so soft and makes these videos even more interesting to watch and listen.

    • @catathielemann3239
      @catathielemann3239 6 лет назад +12

      maria, go listen to Alt Schwift X and Alt Shift ZZZ. You'll fall in love

    • @rikkeholmberg
      @rikkeholmberg 6 лет назад +7

      Why did I know you would have answered this comment, Cata? Yes Maria. Check out his other channels too :)

    • @catathielemann3239
      @catathielemann3239 6 лет назад +7

      Because... voice crush virus?

    • @valleU
      @valleU 6 лет назад +2

      Bloody hell, thanks!

    • @catathielemann3239
      @catathielemann3239 6 лет назад +1

      You're very welcome :)

  • @AltShiftX
    @AltShiftX  6 лет назад +1498

    Also, a Westworld video is coming - soon!

    • @nikhilaryal
      @nikhilaryal 6 лет назад +21

      Alt Shift X plz plz plz make a vid on ending theory.
      Your works are just magnificient.

    • @AcidicChaosLP
      @AcidicChaosLP 6 лет назад +23

      This is like, the best news i heard all day.

    • @Bastrdblume
      @Bastrdblume 6 лет назад +5

      omg yes yes yes

    •  6 лет назад +4

      THANK YOU! It's the best series I've ever watched.

    • @swagbanterlol181
      @swagbanterlol181 6 лет назад

      Can you make another game of thrones vid

  • @rallis3937
    @rallis3937 6 лет назад +757

    The only channel i have clicked the bell icon on.

  • @sweetgotsweeter2116
    @sweetgotsweeter2116 5 лет назад +21

    This is literally the cruelest video I ever watched. How could you make the Red Wedding MORE tragic 😭😭

  • @mmg0067
    @mmg0067 6 лет назад +722

    Please make a video on how Robb could've won the war, covering all the mistakes he's made and saying what he should've done instead.

    • @Mateo12485
      @Mateo12485 6 лет назад +64

      He couldn't have won the war. Even if he kept the karstark men, got walder frey's men, and took casterly rock. We now know the rock is useless. They would've took it and lost the war anyways from a lack of resources. If they attacked kings landing straight away, they would've lost like stannis. The only way they would've had a chance is with the greyjoys, but that wasn't in rob's control. Baelon would've had to agree, which he'd never do.

    • @xstoofpeer
      @xstoofpeer 6 лет назад +149

      MMG 006 He should have kept Jaime as prisoner, not break his promise to the freys, told Edmure about his battle plans, and shouldnt have executed karstark

    • @xstoofpeer
      @xstoofpeer 6 лет назад +82

      Mateo12485 That is not true, kings landing was in a very weak state and they would be attacked by two sides. Stannis had a much smaller force and almost won if not for the tyrells coming and the wildfire trick

    • @Xob_Driesestig
      @Xob_Driesestig 6 лет назад +89

      If he had just married the Frey's like he was supposed to he would have the support of the frey's and he would have been able to keep the riverlands. If he didn't send theon to the ironborn, he could have had their support, they could have raided the lannisters, so he could focus on tywins forces. If he had reached out to Stannis, I'm sure they could have crushed the lannisters together. If he had treated with the Tyrells after king Renly's death, they could have defeated the Lannisters. I'm sure he could have made some secret deal with the Martells or the Royce's he could have gained the support of the Dornish and part of the Vale. Any one of these options could have resulted in a successful campaign, but unfortunately he didn't

    • @Ben.Pickett3
      @Ben.Pickett3 6 лет назад +29

      xbob Driesestig i think stannis was off the cards since he was so stubborn and would refuse to cooperate unless robb bent the knee

  • @liamimbriolo6066
    @liamimbriolo6066 6 лет назад +139

    Dude, I enjoy your work but seriously. The red wedding was tragic enough. Now we get to hear it was even more tragic with twice as much emotion and pain?
    Mah Hart. Mah Sol.

  • @oberstul1941
    @oberstul1941 6 лет назад +14

    I swear to God, the Red Wedding was the most soul crushing thing I ever read. It made me physically ill and left me kinda depressed for a while. And for fuck's sake, somebody already had spoiled it for me before I even read it.

  • @kevin-iq1bi
    @kevin-iq1bi 4 года назад +11

    The image of Grey wind on robs body and the freys mocking him screaming king of the north makes me feel so uncomfortable and disturbed

  • @Raktasdelespacio
    @Raktasdelespacio 6 лет назад +42

    “For he who lives more lives than one
    More deaths than one must die.”
    Oscar Wilde

  • @theseance4271
    @theseance4271 6 лет назад +12

    I think about the event of his death so daily. Robb is truely one of my favorite literary characters due to how well he exemplifies the tragic folk hero.

  • @Cybermat47
    @Cybermat47 6 лет назад +15

    Catelyn becomes a zombie in the books?!
    I... I need to read the books...

  • @electromika
    @electromika 6 лет назад +48

    Talisa ain't got nothing on Jeyne

  • @meyedraven6039
    @meyedraven6039 6 лет назад +6

    the red wedding made me cry so much.... thank you, now you just made it even more sad.

  • @Fbnkstr
    @Fbnkstr 6 лет назад +52

    Another great explanation, thank you!

  • @Tsho101
    @Tsho101 6 лет назад +2

    I love this channel. I consider myself a dedicated and knowledgeable Ice and Fire fan, but these videos always show me something new.

  • @mattv2099
    @mattv2099 5 лет назад +31

    i hope GRRM finishes this damn series. then sits down for a Q&A. that's about all he has time for.

  • @Mgnony
    @Mgnony 5 лет назад +35

    I'll say it again, the most underrated character is Rickon Stark.

    • @lemonaidek1206
      @lemonaidek1206 4 года назад +1

      How is he underrated

    • @Mgnony
      @Mgnony 4 года назад +13

      @@lemonaidek1206 Honestly, I don't remember what I meant by this comment or how it's related to the content.
      My guess is that I was being sarcastic given the fact that Rickon had little to no role to play in the show.

  • @amchannel8087
    @amchannel8087 5 лет назад +19

    Title:Rob stark dies twice
    Me:...wut

  • @patreilly3184
    @patreilly3184 6 лет назад +1

    yo props to you for literally everything you do and everything youve ever done. its all amazing and sooooooo well produced. im jealous.

  • @paulkuch420
    @paulkuch420 6 лет назад

    New Alt Shift vid!! Amazing way to start a Saturday!

  • @pmmeyourdadjokes9811
    @pmmeyourdadjokes9811 6 лет назад +10

    I'd love to see a longer analysis on some important wolf dreams explained , like you did with Dany and the temple of undying

  • @Gareth885
    @Gareth885 6 лет назад +47

    AltShiftx returning like the winds of winter

  • @justourgameplay3690
    @justourgameplay3690 6 лет назад +2

    Just finished watching it!!!! Amazing work dude!!!!

  • @eirikco
    @eirikco 6 лет назад +9

    Excellent work! ♥️

  • @treesarecool12345678
    @treesarecool12345678 6 лет назад +10

    I’m sure in Varamyr’s prologue we learn that after a skinchanger dies and moves into his second life, they then lose the ability to skinchange again.

  • @Omiku-chan
    @Omiku-chan 5 лет назад +9

    OMG... this also makes a parallel between Robb's death and his father's, both seeing Arya at the end... that could mean so many things... it makes me think of so many theories!

  • @blake117
    @blake117 6 лет назад

    Literally love every video you post, thank you for all your research!

  • @KugelKatzenFisch
    @KugelKatzenFisch 6 лет назад +1

    it's soo good to hear your voice again!

  • @moff181
    @moff181 6 лет назад +50

    Going full Preston at the end there

  • @brad5794
    @brad5794 6 лет назад +195

    Robb is a great character study. Looking back he wanted to do good, and although you felt really bad for him when he dies....deep down you know it was truly justified, which makes all of his previous actions hold so much weight

    • @FAMuzZle
      @FAMuzZle 6 лет назад +41

      Just curious, but what makes you think that his death is justified?

    • @peshmerge44
      @peshmerge44 6 лет назад +55

      Wowowow. Beware of Brad guys. Don't promise him anything you can't fullfill or he will stab you in your heart.

    • @The_Reductionist
      @The_Reductionist 6 лет назад +39

      stupid decisions as king. Killing karstark during a war, holding jamie and then losing him (should've foreseen his mother trying to free sisters) and of course, betraying freys. He was about as bad a king as kings get. He got all his people slaughtered, even joffrey didn't do that. In the end, intentions don't matter, results do.

    • @wangtoriojackson4315
      @wangtoriojackson4315 6 лет назад +79

      I wouldn't say his death was justified. I would say he had it coming. That's not really the same thing.

    • @May04bwu
      @May04bwu 6 лет назад +39

      He was inexperienced and did mistakes but didn't deserve to die for it like that. Karstark was an idiot and nobody would keep an ally like that. Not even Tywin.

  • @lydiaquinn2892
    @lydiaquinn2892 6 лет назад

    Wow ....that was so intense, so creative and never saw it coming. Very cool Shift!

  • @thisistherevolt
    @thisistherevolt 6 лет назад

    Always a smile on my face when I see a New Alt Shift X video. No matter gruesome and sad the subject matter. The Winds of Winter needs to come out soon so we get more videos from this excellent channel.

  • @rocknrolllives
    @rocknrolllives 6 лет назад +8

    Although I do think giving a character a dramatic death then reviving them diminishes the impact of the death (Unless it's vital to the story), having Robb Warg into Westerling and briefly return would be good. Although I''d prefer it to be only hinted at rather than stated our right.

  • @comandantethorn9929
    @comandantethorn9929 3 года назад +4

    its so deeply tragic the way that both Jon and Robb were betrayed and both's last words were the name of their wolves, it shows how even among all of their worries in their lifes, their respective wolf just had such a big connection with them that the last thing they thought of was them, maybe asking for help or maybe as a warning, it also goes to show the simmetries between Jon and Robb, they were clearly close ofcourse, Robb declared Jon his heir if he were to die, they were both betrayed, both following Neds footsteps to their death (even though Jon does comeback).

  • @djVOME
    @djVOME 6 лет назад

    Cheers to you, brother. That actually teared me up a bit.

  • @snehaprasad9079
    @snehaprasad9079 6 лет назад

    Man ! You're amazing. Your fan theories are the only one that has gravity 💖

  • @supercow5555
    @supercow5555 6 лет назад +8

    Hey, I Love your videos, Could you possibly do one covering the Blackfyre rebellions?

  • @gamerex9378
    @gamerex9378 6 лет назад +36

    Nah that's cool. Just break my heart. I wasn't using it anyways.

  • @ZockiZocki
    @ZockiZocki 6 лет назад

    your videos are awesome! it's always so much fun to watch them :)

  • @Ryyzaa
    @Ryyzaa 6 лет назад +2

    haven’t watched yet but thanks alt shift for all the hard work you put into your videos for us fans!! Thank you! ❤️

    • @AltShiftX
      @AltShiftX  6 лет назад +1

      Cheers mate, thanks for watching!

    • @Ryyzaa
      @Ryyzaa 6 лет назад

      No worries mate, just wondering... are you a pommie or an aussie

  • @Armageddon2077
    @Armageddon2077 6 лет назад +18

    I heard a theory that Ned Stark warged in to a bird when he died. That's why the first thing we hear after he dies is the flutter of wings and when Arya opens her eyes she she's a flock of birds flying away.

    • @mimir4965
      @mimir4965 6 лет назад +14

      No no no. Robert Baratheon warges into one of the pigeons along with Ned, and as Arya walks down the Kings Road the two pigeons morph their heads into the heads of the characters respectively. Robert says "THE HOOOOAR is pregnant" and they fly away with Arya towards the sunset.

  • @rushabhbhakta7181
    @rushabhbhakta7181 6 лет назад +425

    I upvote these videos while the ad is still playing.

    • @IAMSOUND99
      @IAMSOUND99 6 лет назад +6

      what a hero you are, look at you

    • @rushabhbhakta7181
      @rushabhbhakta7181 6 лет назад +13

      I’m a bloody champion of men.

    • @Gardstyle35
      @Gardstyle35 6 лет назад +1

      ad? What ad?

    • @Rachel_Tensions
      @Rachel_Tensions 6 лет назад +8

      BLNK BLNKRSN how are youtubers supposed to make moneyh if you have ads blocked?

    • @Gardstyle35
      @Gardstyle35 6 лет назад

      Daniyal you could pay sth instead of wasting time...

  • @pleb7612
    @pleb7612 6 лет назад

    Love your vids can wait for your input on next season

  • @Etrehumain123
    @Etrehumain123 6 лет назад

    6:06 You are astonishing for this exact moment, in each vidéos. You offer an amazing theory that blow your mind, and then you say "we can go further". And that's where your videos shine and are the best on youtube about GOT topic

  • @Champagne420
    @Champagne420 6 лет назад +7

    Amazing video

  • @daniorerio9694
    @daniorerio9694 6 лет назад +4

    I always loved your videos (and don't get me wrong: I also liked this one, but not as much as many of the others.), but within the last months, I often asked myself: Isn't there more interesting stuff to talk about? ASOIAF is full of mysteries, und I would love to see more videos like the one about Varys/the Blackfyre theory (my personal favourite), the Faceless Men/Euron or the Great Northern Conspiracy, about theories that could change our perspective on the whole story. I know about Aegon's conquest or Rhaegar Targaryen, so these videos didn't catch my attention like the more speculative ones used to do. There are so many topics you could cover without entering tinfoil territory - the Great Empire of the Dawn, the role of Ashara Dayne, Melisandre's origins, plans and her final fate, Marwyn the Mage, Patchface, the Deep Ones or the "great stone beast" from Dany's visions in the House of the Undying, ... -, and I would lave to see you tailking about them!

  • @dancea8707
    @dancea8707 6 лет назад

    I am very pleased you have upgraded your audio quality😁 I can really tell the difference between this video and s7ep7 review. An awesome video mate. Keep it up :))

  • @hobbiton-2933
    @hobbiton-2933 6 лет назад

    Another great vid! Thanks 👍🏻

  • @jamesosborn2719
    @jamesosborn2719 6 лет назад +4

    Fantastic video! I have been just a fan of the show but I intend to read the books soon. I have been hoping for a connection between the Starks & their wolves like in the movie ‘Dragonheart’ & this is adding to my beliefs!! A lot of people took issue with Arya surviving her wound in Bravvos but I feel that if she can connect with her wolf across the sea that implies a deep connection & maybe since her wolf is alive she is able to heal (with proper medical attention). We never see Sansa take a death blow after Lady’s death so can’t test it on her. The idea that Jon goes into Ghost is awesome & we see Ghost look up at Jon right before he “wakes up”. Summer’sdeath felt out of place & not sure if GRRM would have written that or not. Thanks!!!

  • @tobiasash9281
    @tobiasash9281 6 лет назад +16

    Ive always wondered about the scratches on lady stonehearts eyes. Do you think its possible that Robb also tried to warg her, instead of Raynald Westerling? It reminds me of Varamyr trying to warg the spear wife, with her clawing at her eyes.

    • @theseventh7
      @theseventh7 6 лет назад +7

      Tobias Ash Cat clawed her eyes because she saw Robb get killed

  • @ethankang3467
    @ethankang3467 6 лет назад

    Glad your back!

  • @silversurfer233
    @silversurfer233 6 лет назад +2

    Simply superbly brilliant..can't wait for the next season!

  • @theunundunly5368
    @theunundunly5368 6 лет назад +416

    *N A N I*

    • @leovigild_
      @leovigild_ 6 лет назад +83

      >Wargs into Grey Wind
      Frey Soldiers: Omae wa mou... shindeiru
      Grey Wind: Nani?!
      >Frey Soldiers crossbows make horrendous beeping noise and glow red before firing

    • @lucifer193
      @lucifer193 6 лет назад +8

      Euphoric Visigoth Right here, lads. This is the gold comment you're searching for...
      Goddamn, I laughed way too much at that reply

  • @blockyorbits2376
    @blockyorbits2376 6 лет назад +13

    I think if Robb would of actually warged a second time, he would of tried to save Arya and not have abandoned her.

    • @ananijedzankic
      @ananijedzankic 7 месяцев назад +1

      100 percent. no doubt in my mind

  • @mitchfrombrooklyn7317
    @mitchfrombrooklyn7317 6 лет назад

    This channel is the best. Keep it up!

  • @thebat8869
    @thebat8869 6 лет назад

    wohoo a new altshiftx video!! awesome

  • @chrisbaines5152
    @chrisbaines5152 6 лет назад +43

    "Next book" -Yeah I wish I had more confidence that said book was actually definitely coming.

    • @chrisbaines5152
      @chrisbaines5152 6 лет назад

      "Actually definitely" was necessary here bro. I don't want to say that I don't believe it is coming, I just wish I was sure, and I'm not.

    • @chrisbaines5152
      @chrisbaines5152 6 лет назад

      It's simply not safe to assume that we're actually getting another book IMO.

    • @danb6742
      @danb6742 6 лет назад

      It’s probably coming about in 2019 after S8

    • @chrisbaines5152
      @chrisbaines5152 6 лет назад +1

      Dan B I hope so, but GRRM's motivation to write is something I have serious doubts about.

    • @danb6742
      @danb6742 6 лет назад +1

      Chris Moore I think George still writes
      He’s was busy AF with the show
      And he’s working on 4 prequels

  • @tomfisher1242
    @tomfisher1242 4 года назад +3

    Love this, one note, the warg ability is in the body, and once you leave your body, you can only return to your body or die. As Varamyr could not leave his wild body after his mans body died.

  • @jamiespamister5711
    @jamiespamister5711 6 лет назад

    Good to hear from you again, man!

  • @BuzZoomZooz
    @BuzZoomZooz 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for your videos! They are always fun and informative!
    Can you please make a video about Young Griff and all the theories about him and him identity?
    Thank you!

  • @d3lt452
    @d3lt452 5 лет назад +8

    Game of thrones:
    Robb dies twice.

  • @kennithjones5907
    @kennithjones5907 Год назад +4

    Robb resisted Grey Wind, I think he knew he was a warg and was afraid of it. I do believe that he died twice, as you say.

  • @RuBen-ih6by
    @RuBen-ih6by 6 лет назад

    Whenever I notice a new Alt Shift X video is out I drop everything. Some things in life just cannot wait.

  • @daowec2
    @daowec2 6 лет назад

    Love your work bud

  • @stephanwackman5816
    @stephanwackman5816 Год назад +6

    Damn, imagine:
    The Winds of Winter
    Chapter I: Ghost

  • @francescapatti2934
    @francescapatti2934 3 года назад +8

    I love how in the books there are so many freaking zombies.
    Like we got ice zombies, fire zombies, nature zombies (like Coldhands), tree zombie/undead (Brynden), there's Lady Stoneheart who is also a fire zombie maybe?, then there Gregor whose a science zombie and there's the stonemen, who are... Like water magic zombies or whatever.
    Damn George RR. Loves his zombies. (he's actually nights King plot twist)

  • @KatrinaReads7
    @KatrinaReads7 6 лет назад

    WHY did you make this video! This is sooooo heartbreaking! i legit almost cried at this!

  • @SecretsoftheCitadel
    @SecretsoftheCitadel 6 лет назад

    Great analysis, thanks!

  • @ForestRaptor
    @ForestRaptor 6 лет назад +13

    By the old gods... have a happy weekend people XD

  • @pippinpaddlopskokopulis
    @pippinpaddlopskokopulis 5 лет назад +5

    Just a question:
    Did they beheaded Robb as well or did they just put the direwolves head over his?

  • @victrosia
    @victrosia 6 лет назад

    These videos make me so happy

  • @FaLLeNVM
    @FaLLeNVM 6 лет назад

    Oooh, it was so short :( nice work btw! Love your videos