How Sarnor's Fall Explains the Dothraki & the Azor Ahai Prophecy | ASoIaF Theory & Lore

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  • @CompanyOfTheCat
    @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +25

    Like all of my videos, there are captions!

    • @iwark
      @iwark 11 місяців тому +2

      I do like all of your videos, though not specifically because of the captions.

  • @eldritch0golem698
    @eldritch0golem698 11 місяців тому +43

    Hearing how the andals and the first men (and meybe the iron born) got into westeross and started to try to conquer all, knowing how the Targaryen tried to unite westeros through conquest and now hearing about the dothraki and the stallion that mounts the world uniting on his kalasar I'm starting to believe that many of not all prophetic dreams say something "must unite all" or "everything must become one under a single leader" and the ones hearing the prophecy just interpret it as:
    I'm destined to rule all completely missing the point of uniting as a single front vs the others.

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +11

      Sad but true

    • @persephone342
      @persephone342 5 місяців тому

      I think the prophecy is a trogan horse. What real prophet wants to be chosen? None!
      I have visions and am psychic. People covet me “gift”. I don’t flash it as a trick for others either. They don’t find out till they need to. It’s not a gift. It’s a curse. If God told me that I was going to lead the world, I would beg him to spare me. I’m dead serious.
      I’m a natural born leader and led men during war. I’m a woman. They chose me to lead them. I’m a master strategist and can calculate calculus in my mind, and see multiple approaches and coordinate them like a conductor.
      That’s all great, but the failures are mine (death of my men), along with the successes. You live with it and it changes you. I’ve witnessed many that thought a mere woman was unqualified to lead an elite team, let alone command an entire battalion. I also lead an elite female team of assassins. We took out an entire enemy strong hold.
      Nobody is looking for a woman in a burka. The same trick used on us, sending women and children to soldiers, worked for us too. I had a perfect success rate, but I did things I can never forget. So, anyone seeking glory like this is a psychopath. I’ve met many in my lifetime.
      The prophecy is the union of the people, it’s not about one person that lead them all. It’s multiple leaders coming together to unite the people and rally them to work together and trust each other. One person alone cannot do it all.

  • @NotAnotherAccount735
    @NotAnotherAccount735 11 місяців тому +28

    I love that you make me notice stuff I hadn't before. The Spider vs Serpent is indeed very common and idk why I hadn't noted it before, especially when there is a character named THE SPIDER.

    • @mahmoudahmedshalabi
      @mahmoudahmedshalabi 11 місяців тому +3

      I just came to the same realisation 🤔 One could also include the idea of the Others "riding on packs of pale spiders, as big as hounds" as more symbolic/visual references to this idea. George loves the bold symbolism of light and dark, good and evil, but also creates ambiguity between the two with characters and visual connotations dotted throughout the story.

    • @telenkevichpolina3759
      @telenkevichpolina3759 10 місяців тому +1

      I wonder if we will see something of spy battle between Varys and Sand Snakes. It seems that they have a common goal in undermining Lannisters but it is just too good to be. More likely that Arianne marries Faegon but Spider kills several of her favorite cousins.

  • @OfAshesPhoenix
    @OfAshesPhoenix 10 місяців тому +12

    I love how you're able to pick up these details and seemlessly fit them into a broader theory and lore; a skill not many theorists in this fandom have. Looking forward to the rest of AA videos, my next upload will be about AA as well. >:)

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  10 місяців тому +6

      The Azor Ahai conversation in the fandom is crazy, like...nuts

    • @OfAshesPhoenix
      @OfAshesPhoenix 10 місяців тому +4

      @@CompanyOfTheCatyeah, I dedicated a whole segment to how fans are willfully ignorant as to who is AA. i love ranting and hating what can I say

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  10 місяців тому +5

      @@OfAshesPhoenix Waking up every morning and choosing chaos😂

  • @mahmoudahmedshalabi
    @mahmoudahmedshalabi 11 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for making this video! It's full of theories and ideas which are so often overlooked. In fact, it's a real shame that the Sarnoni history is so often ignored, especially when one considers the most similarity related to the name of the "Prince Who Was Promised" is undoubtedly Azor Ahai and Huzhor Amai.

  • @treckerdirector7
    @treckerdirector7 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for the "Magic Sperm". Means a lot.
    Another great video too, btw.

  • @Clear224-77
    @Clear224-77 11 місяців тому +3

    COMPANY OF THE CAT SPEAKS AND I LISTEN

  • @drunkengrumkin1315
    @drunkengrumkin1315 10 місяців тому +4

    Even in the Rhoynar myths there is a reference to a war between a Crab king and a Turtle god. In this case the turtle would represent the reptilian side, while the crab would represent the spider because of its legs.
    So in the present day, if Dany's dragons obviously represent the reptile, who will reinterpret the role of the spider? Maybe Euron because of the Kraken symbol, or maybe the Iron Throne because of its sharp-armed shape? I am inclined to believe that it will be the weirwoods.
    Saludos.

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  10 місяців тому +1

      I think it's the others and the spiders because the Weirwoods' roots are described as net, yes, but they are also described as snakes. They are red and white, I think they are the middle ground.
      I also LOVE the Rhoynish myth so much. The fact that they sang together to end the conflict is just 🤌🏻🤌🏻

  • @TheDeathlyPrince
    @TheDeathlyPrince 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your work here. It always makes me realize that there is so much about Planetos that I don't know.

  • @billberndtson
    @billberndtson 11 місяців тому +9

    I knew psychically that you'd uploaded. "1 second ago" it said. 🙂 It's not the most advantageous superpower but, I'll take it.

  • @rodrickhatton8636
    @rodrickhatton8636 11 місяців тому +36

    So Valyria had a partnership with Sarnor...(Strokes beard)...my new headcanon is that dark skinned Valyrians like we see in House of the Dragon are the admixtures of Sanori Nobility and Valyrians

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +21

      Easily. Actually considering that the Velaryons were not even dragonlords, just Valyrians, 100% people were getting married to people from all over the place

    • @Cheezycats
      @Cheezycats 11 місяців тому

      I'm pretty sure they were just cast as black to pander to the woke mob

    • @KaiHung-wv3ul
      @KaiHung-wv3ul 11 місяців тому +1

      """"Partnership"""""

    • @yurinabesima
      @yurinabesima 11 місяців тому +18

      While we don't have a physicial description of the Sarnori, considering their neighbours and cultural inspirations I higly doubt they would have black skin, probably more of a copper skin and/or middle eastern-like appearance.
      Its way more likely that the Velaryons got their phenotype by marring with Summer Islanders since they are known as the best shipbuilders and navigators of the world, which would be extremely helpful for a seafaring family.

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +6

      @@yurinabesima The Velaryons definitely are closest to summer islanders, but having non-blonde, non-dragonlords, because of intermarriage, Valyrians makes sense. Even in the rest of the free cities, the archons have Valyrian blood.
      From the info, we get the Sarnori to me sound like quite tall, since they are called tall men, dothraki/rhoynar people

  • @PanchoVilla50-o2f
    @PanchoVilla50-o2f 6 місяців тому

    You have a lovely voice, thank you for all the content!

  • @void.sawyer
    @void.sawyer 11 місяців тому

    how much you love this universe is really apparent and appreciated. Thank you.

  • @aegorbittersteel2154
    @aegorbittersteel2154 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the great video i heard this before but you have so much more.

  • @fayperce
    @fayperce 11 місяців тому +8

    Grrm: And he decided to become a king
    Cat: ✨Prophecy✨
    Jokes aside, loved the video and I am waiting for the Rhollor ones!

  • @BeteBlanc
    @BeteBlanc 11 місяців тому +6

    I'm not disagreeing for the most part. Well described. My issue is that so many seem to want a single figure. "The prophecy is for (single person)." I'm not disagreeing that these apply to them, just that it's supposed to apply to one person.
    You could make a similar analysis for the Driftwood and the KBtW. The desire to unite Westeros for Aegon is also similar. My main issue is that most are expecting a single narrative. I'm not ruling out the possibility they will consolidate, but I don't want to assume it's the only option. There were 5 names for the hero of legend, we have the war of the 5 kings, and the five dwarves in the HotU. I think there are five people to whom this pattern in the story applies. So I don't think you're wrong about it applying to Dany, just about her narrative as one side of a single over arching one. Though I do concede there is a chance the story will seek to unite the 5.
    The difference is, five people will do a version of what Dany does. So trying to identify who main opponent will be is probably wrong. For example, as a Kraken that mounts the world, Euron good or bad will do something similar but as unique to him any other current or myth unifier. As will a unifier under the KBtW or North and Rivers. Stannis is basically making the Sarnori mistake, attempting to use the Wildlings the same way the Sarnori used the Dothraki.
    Will the 5 fight a hero battle royale? I don't know. However, I think how we predict the story will play out is being warped by the desire to force it into one good lead vs one bad lead.
    One aspect of the story I think gets ignored is the dynamic of a moderating force. The people of the bone mountains keep two things apart. The Marcher lords keep Dorne and the Reach apart (mostly). And the Wall does something similar. There must be something that on a theme level attempts to keep the spider and serpent apart. Something that sometimes breaks down and a massive conflict resuts. I think it's this aspect that's overlooked even in the history of the story.

  • @silverprincess2642
    @silverprincess2642 11 місяців тому +4

    It's obvious who Azor Ahai is.
    Hot Pie.

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +3

      I mean Balerion the Cat exists.
      The real King.
      Thanks for the tip❤️❤️

    • @KaiHung-wv3ul
      @KaiHung-wv3ul 11 місяців тому +2

      @@CompanyOfTheCat Well, clearly it's Ser Pounce.

    • @eric2500
      @eric2500 6 місяців тому

      @@KaiHung-wv3ul Of course it is! He's the son of the real king, the prince, and when he pounces, it will be the Pounce that was Promised!

  • @gingercatqueen4368
    @gingercatqueen4368 11 місяців тому +5

    I got the notification the day of! Yasssss 👏 🍿 😊

  • @lydp2573
    @lydp2573 11 місяців тому +3

    aawww yes, the spider vs serpent part 💚

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +2

      πρωτη φορα το ξανακους

    • @lydp2573
      @lydp2573 11 місяців тому

      @@CompanyOfTheCat naturally

  • @gerrys374
    @gerrys374 11 місяців тому +10

    So, I imagine Patrimony of Hyrkoon will also come right?

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +3

      *writing that down*

    • @KaiHung-wv3ul
      @KaiHung-wv3ul 11 місяців тому

      I feel like there's somehow even less information on them.

  • @LM-Whit-99
    @LM-Whit-99 11 місяців тому +8

    I was feeling really blu so this video was perfect timing. Thank you for consistently making great content. I hope you had a great weekend. Best wishes always. 🤍

    • @aegorbittersteel2154
      @aegorbittersteel2154 11 місяців тому +3

      Feel better

    • @billberndtson
      @billberndtson 11 місяців тому +3

      Keep in mind that you're a radiant being. 🙂 Not in a new-agey sense but rather that what we call "heat" the universe calls "light." You are making the universe more vibrant even when being treated badly and/or making mistakes. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +4

      Have a good evening/night and feel better.

    • @LM-Whit-99
      @LM-Whit-99 11 місяців тому +3

      @@CompanyOfTheCat thank you so much.

    • @LM-Whit-99
      @LM-Whit-99 11 місяців тому +3

      @@aegorbittersteel2154 thank you friend. I hope you had a great weekend also.

  • @nikharagrawal5808
    @nikharagrawal5808 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant Video!

  • @sinthoras1917
    @sinthoras1917 11 місяців тому

    good combination, I didn't think about this yet

  • @jessesturgeon5327
    @jessesturgeon5327 11 місяців тому +5

    Jinglebell is the stallion who mounts the world

  • @1FATBOY114
    @1FATBOY114 11 місяців тому +1

    I just found your channel a few weeks ago and just subscribed. I think The Bloodstone Emperor and The Nights King are the same story like Gilgamesh and Noah what are your thoughts on that?

  • @eric2500
    @eric2500 6 місяців тому

    I have the feeling that the Dothraki end of days myth is just that, things go through cycles of creation and destruction, the longest one is that of the world. Like Norse myth.
    "The Gods made this space and time, but Ragnarök will come eventually, meanwhile HEROES, and BRAVE DEEDS are so very cool amma rite??"!

  • @frederiquelorimier8286
    @frederiquelorimier8286 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you think Vaes Toloro (the dead city where Daenerys and her Khalasar find shelter) was once a Samorian city ?

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +7

      The ruins in the red waste are all Qaathi cities. All were destroyed minus Qarth.

  • @eric2500
    @eric2500 11 місяців тому +1

    About the grass - nice horse feeding grass needs sunlight to grow...

    • @eric2500
      @eric2500 6 місяців тому +1

      according to Tyrek, who was after all, last seen a horse!

  • @WootZoot
    @WootZoot 10 місяців тому

    If someone wanted to share a theory with you, what would be the best way to get it to you? I'm a bit new to learning about ASoIaF deep-lore, and want to see if someone more well read can identify problems with an idea I have, or if its already been discussed by the community before.

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  10 місяців тому

      You can write it here if it is very long send it on my insta or email. Whatever you prefer.

  • @technomad9071
    @technomad9071 10 місяців тому

    cool!

  • @juliemarie612
    @juliemarie612 10 місяців тому

    Just here to feed the algorithm beast😅

  • @FlaviusBrocephus
    @FlaviusBrocephus 10 місяців тому

    Patchface is the Shrouded Lord.

  • @billychops1280
    @billychops1280 11 місяців тому +3

    I feel like I’m hearing a Greek accent through your English, reminds me of my father, not really relevant ik but yeah

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +4

      I mean I am very greek, sooo😂

    • @billychops1280
      @billychops1280 11 місяців тому +2

      @@CompanyOfTheCat ah so I was right lol that’s cool then

  • @capricornyearofthetiger
    @capricornyearofthetiger 11 місяців тому +1

    από που είσαι στην Ελλάδα?

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому +1

      Από το Λονδίνο της χώρας και το αφήνω εδώ😂

    • @capricornyearofthetiger
      @capricornyearofthetiger 11 місяців тому

      Είμαι από την Αμερική, καταλαβαίνω ελληνικά και έχω πάει Ελλάδα, όπως τα βίντεο. Νόμιζα ότι αναγνωρίζω μια ελληνική προφορά.
      @@CompanyOfTheCat

  • @void.sawyer
    @void.sawyer 11 місяців тому

    Huzhor Amai. Hmmm

    • @CompanyOfTheCat
      @CompanyOfTheCat  11 місяців тому

      I feel like I have heard this before

    • @KaiHung-wv3ul
      @KaiHung-wv3ul 11 місяців тому

      You think they are linguistically similar to the Asshaii, or only borrowed the name?

  • @tonyantony6110
    @tonyantony6110 11 місяців тому

    Κοίτα να δεις σύμπτωση, χτες σκεφτόμουν το ίδιο πράμα....

  • @Ilargizuri
    @Ilargizuri 11 місяців тому +2

    In General, I don't think that Rhollor or Azor are Evil in General, Evil is always in the Eye of the beholder. Someone like Daenerys who ends the Way of Life as it was in Slavers Bay, is the Evil Queen for most of the slavers, but the Messiah-Figure for the Slaves.
    But it is always about balance, the Dragons literally came from a place that was called the Land of Always Summer and neither a neverending Summer nor a neverending winter is good for the environment. All this Story is about is Balance and Danerys as Azor Ahai brings an unbalance towards Fire and Light, but what about the Night? When will people sleep? So yes she will be a Messiah-Saviour for many People and unite many People, but she is not the solution to all Problems, we all know how too much Sunlight and insufficient Rain will destroy Nature and create desolate Landscapes. So yes Daenerys is Azor Ahai, but she is not the perfect solution to the Problems this Story has. She is not good with Compromises, not good with managing a Country and trading with People, especially when the People need Food and Warmth during the upcoming Winter, she will struggle a lot.
    The solution to these problems is to build lasting relations with the People around you so that they will work together during Winter and after Winter. The Solution are the Starks, like Sansa and her Connections to the Southern Lords, especially the Vale and the Riverlands, Jon with his Connection to the Iron Bank, the Wildlings and Sam, Bran/Rikkon with his Position as new Lord of Winterfell and Arya with her Connections and understanding of the Small Folk and her Connections to Bravoos. The Stark fight when necessary and talk when needed. when different Factions work together they create something lasting something strong, which is a riddle to the People like the Targaryens/the Lannisters who rule through fear and that is the Riddle of the Sphinx, at least for me.

    • @eric2500
      @eric2500 6 місяців тому +1

      Good argument for Azor Ahai reborn being a combination or individuals and elemental energies.