What if Mellisandre Revived Rhaegar Targaryen

What if Melisandre Revived Rhaegar Targaryen? Let’s explore the depths of it in the video. Deep within the bowels of Dragonstone, the Queen’s Men gather around the crypts. Once it housed the body of the Targaryen kings who had long passed, but since the fall of their dynasty, it had fallen into disuse. Yet, for the first time in many years, the crypts are filled with people once more. But this was what Melisandre insisted upon. After the disastrous defeat on the Blackwater Bay, Stannis’s forces are exhausted. Most of his men were slain or had gone over to the enemy. Those who remain are demoralized and look ready to leave their god and their king simply. Stannis: This plan of yours better work, my lady. If it fails, not only will I go down in history as the man who failed to defeat the Lannisters, but also the man who desecrated the grave of kings. Melisandre: Have some faith, your grace. This plan was set in motion long before your crowning. The Lord of Light has chosen his servants well, and this one had been one of his most trusted. He will make a keen ally in the wars to come. As she says that, a tomb opens and four men reach down to pull out a corpse. This one is badly decayed, with little flesh remaining. His once handsome features have withered away, leaving only an empty husk. But there is no mistaking who this is, not with that wound in his chest where Robert’s hammer had caved it in. Rhaegar Targaryen. Yet his body has seen better days. Melisandre orders it to be cleaned and laid out on a pyre as she begins to mumble prayers. Soon enough, the entire castle gathers to watch what is happening. Since their retreat, the men have had nothing to do, so many now gather to see what is going on. Even those who don't follow the Lord of Light are curious. Melisandre: Since time immemorial, the Great Other has watched us from the shadows, his icy claws grasping and threatening to take the life of our world. That is why the Lord of Light has sent his servants to guide us and ensure we do not forget what grants us life. And none of these servants is any greater than Rhaegar Targaryen. Now we call upon the Silver Prince once again and beg him for his guidance. A few men gasp, staring at the pyre in surprise as they realize just who sis in there. A few steps back and hiss at the idea of raising the dead in such a way, but none dare stop the flames as they begin to spark. It starts small at first, but spreads rapidly, circling the corpse and rising higher. Soon enough, no man can see what is happening as they rise too high for anyone to look through. They cough and swat smoke from their faces as the flames burn. Beneath it, the wood cracks and shudders. That is, until they see something moving beneath the flames. At first, they think that it is just a trick of the eyes until they see someone stepping forward. He emerges from the flames, skin as pale as porcelain and without a blemish on his body save for that hideous dent in his chest. He emerges from the pyre as if nothing had happened, looking around and then staring at his people, who all fall silent. The only sound coming from the courtyard is the crackling of wood and the flickers of the flames. As one, the people all get down on their knees. Even Stannis Baratheon, even Davos, who never believed in this magic. But all kneel before the dragon reborn. Melisandre: At last, my children. Bask in the glory of your fire prophet, the one who has witnessed the Lord of Light’s plans and who shall grant the one true king his crown. Later, the men are dispersed, and Rhaegar is given clothes. He now sits in the chamber of the painted table across from Stannis, whose eyes him wearily. He watches the prince as he sips his wine. He and Melisandre had already consulted and begun formulating a plan. Stannis: We fought against each other during the Rebellion. I was in Storm’s End. Rhaegar: Ahh, so you are Robert’s brother. How fares the king? Stannis: He’s dead. Rhaegar: Oh...apologies. Though I question why you did not bring him back instead? Stannis: Because he was a terrible king, though I question your competency as well, the Red Woman insists I trust you and hear what you have to say. Speaks of her Great Other and insists that you will know about it as well. #gameofthrones #gameofthroneswhatif #whatif #melisandre #rhaenyratargaryen