Game Of Thrones Season 8: 10 Huge Questions 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms' Leaves Behind

8. Is Melisandre Going To Return?

Game Of Thrones Trailer Melisandre
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In amongst Gendry and Arya getting in amongst it, there's a mention of The Red Woman. While it's important for their history, it's also a reminder that, well, Melisandre exists, and promised that she would return to die in Westeros.

There's been little mention of Melisandre since her departure, and it's never been explicitly confirmed exactly what she's up to. The prevalent theory, though, is that she's gone to Volantis to gather recruits for the battle in the form of the Fiery Hand, a group of 1,000 warriors who protect the Red Temple in Volantis. If that is the case, then is she going to arrive in the midst of battle as a deux ex Melisandre? And if it's not the case, then just what is she up to?

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