Game Of Thrones: 5 Winners And 5 Losers In 'Mockingbird'
1. Princess Shireen
Queen Selyse visits the Lady Melisandre to gain her support against Stannis decision to bring Shireen with them when they leave. Where are they going? Well they dont exactly say, but wherever it is, its clearly not a place to bring a child, at least according to the childs own mother. Selyse assumes that Stannis decision is motivated by a fondness for his daughter, (Stannis, fondness? Really?), but she is troubled to learn that the reasons are more prophetic than that. Melisandre confirms that Shireen will be accompanying them when they sail, as the Lord of Light has demanded it in the fire. She encourages Selyse to look into the flames herself and see the truth.
Well, whatever needs the Lord of Light has for Stannis daughter, you can bet it isnt going to be in the best interests of the girl herself. Melisandre literally says to Selyse: See his truth for yourself, however harsh it is, however hard for us to understand. Clearly, this isnt going to be a fun vacation for the little princess. If past examples are of any indication, Gendry didnt exactly have a pleasant experience in the Red Gods service, and with Melisandres recent penchant for burning people alive in sacrifice to the Lord of Light, things do not bode well for young Shireen.
Did you know: Shireen Baratheon and Daenerys Targaryen are linked by more than the location Dragonstone? (Shireens current home and the place of Daenerys birth) They are also second cousins once removed. Stannis Baratheons grandmother on his fathers side was Rhaelle Targaryen, who was the aunt of Daenerys father, Aerys II (The Mad King). It is because of this Targaryen heritage that Robert Baratheon was able to make his claim for the Iron Throne.