Death of the Ice Dragon

Published August 31, 2017 · Updated July 6, 2022

Hey Guys,

I love the podcast, it really gets me through the drive to work!

I have a theory regarding the “Ice” dragon and his eventual downfall that will bring the land of the living together and cement alliances in the war to come.

We know that Dragon Glass and Valyrian Steel can kill White Walkers. It’d have to be a pretty awkward situation that leads a Dragon Glass dagger to killing the dragon so I think it’s safe to rule that out.

That leaves us with Valyrian Steel. It’s been mentioned before that only a few of the best blacksmiths in Kings Landing can re-forge Valyrian Steel and I feel like it’s been said that Gendry is a pretty great blacksmith. Is it possible he learned how to reforge Valyrian Steel while blacksmithing in Flea Bottom?

Several of the characters all carry Valyrian Steel swords that they covet or were handed down from the Great Houses of Westeros. My theory is that, in a time of desperation, they will sacrifice their swords and reforge them into a bolt for the Scorpion.

The Night’s King wouldn’t see it coming, he has no reason to think a normal steel bolt would hurt his dragon, and this would force our main characters to sacrifice something they love for the betterment of all. Not to mention it also sets up a situation where Jon/Dany have the blacksmith and Cersei has the Scorpion. They each possess something the other needs to get through the war.

It also sets the stage for a great buddy-cop, freeze frame high five ending! Obviously, that last part ain’t happening.

Thanks for all the great insight and entertainment!
-Mat H

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