The pale pink light of dawn sparkled on branch and leaf and stone. Every blade of grass was carved from emerald, every drip of water turned to diamond. Flowers and mushrooms alike wore coats of glass. Even the mud puddles had a bright brown sheen. Through the shimmering greenery, the black tents of his brothers were encased in a fine glaze of ice. So there is magic beyond the Wall after all.
George R. R. MartinIf the day comes when you would find me again, give that coin to any man from Braavos, and say these words to him--valar morghulis.
George R. R. MartinBran thought about it. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?' 'That is the only time a man can be brave,' his father told him.
George R. R. MartinIf there are gods, why is the world so full of pain and injustice?' 'Because of men like you.
George R. R. MartinI donโt know what message to send to Bran. Help him Tyrion.โ โWhat help could I give him? I am no maester, to ease his pain. I have no spell to give him back his legs.โ โYou gave me help when I needed itโ Jon Snow said. โI gave you nothing,โ Tyrion said. โWords.โ โThen give your words to Bran too.
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