Sage-Tips

Who did Stannis Baratheon cursed with leeches?

Stannis is conflicted about burning his nephew but uses Edric’s blood collected by three leeches to curse the rival kings: Balon Greyjoy, Joffrey Baratheon, and Robb Stark.

What names did stannis throw in the fire?

Stannis burned three leeches on a fire, speaking the names of the usurpers Joffrey Lannister/Baratheon, Robb Stark, and Balon Greyjoy.

What do the leeches mean in Game of Thrones?

blood magic
The leech ritual was a blood magic, performed by King Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre in order to destroy Stannis’s enemies.

Who did stannis wish dead?

At Melisandre’s direction, Stannis throws the leeches into the flames and as they burn, recites the names of three people he wants dead: “The usurper Robb Stark, the usurper Balon Greyjoy, the usurper Joffrey Baratheon.” Melisandre advises Stannis to sacrifice Gendry.

What does melisandre do to gendry?

Melisandre starts to seduce Gendry, who has never been around a naked woman before and is easily overwhelmed, but she’s actually just trying to get his blood moving. As soon as she does, she ties him up and puts leeches on him to collect his blood for a dark ritual.

Why did stannis throw leeches into the fire?

The whole leach burning thing is a way for her to show of the power of her God and her value to Stannis. She views the deaths of them and then tell gets Stannis to burn the leeches then when they die she can go “See I told you I had power, you should trust me!” It’s a way for her to get infulence nothing more.

Does the blood magic save Khal?

A Game of Thrones Mirri sacrifices Drogo’s stallion and, unbeknownst to Daenerys, her son Rhaego to save the live of the dying Khal Drogo. The spell, however, only restores Drogo’s body, leaving him in a catatonic state.

Why did melisandre put leeches on gendry?

Who is Gendry’s father in Game of Thrones?

Robert Baratheon
Gendry/Father

Why is Melisandre helping Stannis?

Melisandre gained his trust, converted his wife Selyse Florent to the faith of the Lord of Light, and became one of his closest advisors. It was with the understanding that Stannis was a savior that Melisandre used her magical skills to help him kill his younger brother and rival for the Iron Throne, Renly Baratheon.

Why does Joffrey embarrass Arya and Daenerys at the wedding?

Joffrey goes out of his way to embarrass them both at the ceremony. Arya assumed Sandor Clegane was taking her to King’s Landing and is surprised when tells her where they’re going. The Yunkai have hired an army to protect them and Daenerys tries to convince their leaders to come to her side.

Why does Stannis Baratheon need Davos as his chief of staff?

Stannis offers to free Davos if he promises to never harm Melisandre. That’s an easy promise, especially since killing her may be impossible. Davos does not promise, however, to speak out against her murderous ideas. That’s why he’s a good chief-of-staff and why Stannis needs him around.

What does Dany say to the second sons?

The Second Sons argue they must uphold their contract to the city of Yunkai. “Ride with me and you’ll never need another contract,” Dany counters. “A fortnight ago I had no army. A year ago I had no dragons.” She gives them a couple days to make up their minds and some wine to help think it over.

What happens at Tyrion’s wedding to Sansa?

The time for Tyrion’s wedding to Sansa has arrived. His resolve to not go through with wedding has evaporated and he now accepts its inevitability. He explains to Sansa why he feels he has to go through with it and she too is prepared to do her duty. Joffrey goes out of his way to embarrass them both at the ceremony.