Game of Thrones TV Thread **HBO-Purists ONLY**

[wufwugy]

Oh lord the last thing I want is Tyrion Targaryen.

The power of the Faith Militant looks silly on the surface since it's not illustrated that well, but if you extrapolate it can make sense. Mace Tyrell could easily lead a small force to slaughter every last one of them, but would lose his children at the same time. The Lannisters are likely so unpopular that their legitimacy hangs by a thread. Killing the Faith Militant would likely create a serious revolt among the people. While it will probably come to this, it can also be a reason for hesitation.

[oskar]

Oh lord the last thing I want is Tyrion Targaryen.

The power of the Faith Militant looks silly on the surface since it's not illustrated that well, but if you extrapolate it can make sense. Mace Tyrell could easily lead a small force to slaughter every last one of them, but would lose his children at the same time. The Lannisters are likely so unpopular that their legitimacy hangs by a thread. Killing the Faith Militant would likely create a serious revolt among the people. While it will probably come to this, it can also be a reason for hesitation.

When they took over the city last season I was just assuming that there was a buildup that just wasn't shown because there's already too many story lines going on at the same time. I immediately thought of the Dan Carlin podcast Prophets of Doom about the occupation of Münster by the anababtists in the 1500's. Which is a real life example of a Marilyn Manson type sect taking control over a whole city. From that perspective I had no problem with it.

Over 4h, but worth it imo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x79MW1gWtJ8