As everyone readied for the Night King's (Vladimír Furdík) attack in Episode 2 of HBO's Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright) had a very interesting conversation. As a result of this, the fan theory involving Jaime as the mythical Azor Ahai is being seriously considered once more. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, there is a theory that suggests that Jaime is Azor Ahai, also known as the "Prince Who Was Promised." Azor Ahai is a person who is supposed to have been raised by the Lord of Light should Westeros ever come under a serious threat. And, what bigger threat is there than the Night King's Dead Army? In Episode 2 of Game of Thrones Season 8, Bran and Jaime were discussing their previous meeting back in Season 1 when Jaime pushed Bran out of a tower window and broke his back. As previously reported by Inverse, Bran initially referred to Jaime as an old friend in the Season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones. This comment already had fans speculating at whether or not Jaime could be Azor Ahai. A Redditor discussed this theory and even suggested that the translation of the Prince Who Was Promised could be incorrect. "Valyrian words for gold and hand are aeksion and ondos," the Redditor said. "Valyrian words for lord and light are aeksio and onos. Will the true savior be the 'Gold Hand?'" HBO | Helen Sloan Then, in Episode 2, during a conversation with Bran and Jaime, Jaime asks Bran why he didn't tell anyone that Jaime was responsible for his fall. "You wouldn't be able to help us in this fight if I let them murder you first," Bran responds. Bran appears to be suggesting that Jaime is important in the upcoming battle at Winterfell in next week's episode of Game of Thrones. As yet, it is unclear how he will help, only that he will be fighting under Brienne's (Gwendoline Christie) instruction during Episode 3. All along, Jaime's importance has been overlooked as people assume the Azor Ahai prophecy is talking about either Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) or Jon Snow (Kit Harington). However, it would certainly make an interesting twist if Jaime was the Prince Who Was Promised rather than two of the people who are currently battling it out for the iron throne. As per usual though, viewers will just have to wait a little longer to find out how important Jaime is regarding the battle at Winterfell in Episode 3 of Game of Thrones. Season 8 of Game of Thrones returns to HBO with Episode 3 on Sunday, April 28, at 9 p.m. ET.<doc-sep>All anyone cares about this week (well, month really – until the series ends) are Game Of Thrones theories. There are so, so many of them with plenty having a strong foundation in both the show’s history and the George R.R Martin book series. One of the theories that has fallen to the wayside of late is the Azor Ahai prophecy actually being fulfilled, and how that’ll happen. Now, an idea has resurfaced involving Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow‘s new romance. If this all comes to pass – well, holy shit. Gizmodo has written a lengthy piece covering a really spicy theory. To backtrack, the Azor Ahai prophecy is believed by people who follow the Lord of Light. It’s the theory that a legendary hero from back in the day will be reborn. It’s the story of a legendary hero in Essos who rose up to fight the darkness using a flaming sword named Lightbringer, which Azor created, on the third attempt, by sacrificing his beloved (which possibly turned her into a White Walker). So this old hero rose up to fight the darkness using a fire sword, that was created because he sacrificed someone he loved. This will come into play later, so don’t forget. People mused for a long time that Azor Ahai was Jon Snow, because he died and rose again (as Ahai). Then there’s swirling rumours it’s Daenerys, or even Arya Stark since she killed the Night King. But the theory Gizmodo are really into – and the one I feel has the most legs here – is that it’s Jon… but Daenerys will be a key player in how it all comes about. Basically – remember how Daenerys had that wild vision at the House of Undying in season 2? She saw Khal Drogo and her deceased baby in a freezing landscape, and the Red Keep destroyed while snow fell upon it. We originally took this to mean that Daenerys was seeing the threat of the Night King and his undead army, promising doom if she ignored it. That’s true, but there’s another way of seeing it: The visions were tempting Daenerys with everything she wanted, including life after death for the people she truly cares about. And it was covered in ice. Basically, Gizmodo are theorising that after Cersei is defeated the final episodes will be more about the future of Westeros. The natural progression here that is expected is that Jon and Daenerys marry. But… Jon’s Aegon Targaryen. And Dany is not into the fact this guy is the true king of the Seven Kingdoms. Will she concede and allow Jon to rule, or are things going to go to shit. It’s possible that we could see Daenerys turn against Jon, only to have most of Westeros throw their support and armies behind him, instead of her. Most of her armies were decimated at Winterfell, she doesn’t have nearly enough support in Westeros to rebuild, and Jon has earned the respect of one of her dragons. Daenerys would likely lose that fight. Here’s where the Azor Ahai prophecy comes into play. If Dany is defeated in war against Jon and his supporters, she’ll be sentenced to die for treason – as is the Westeros way. If this is how the finale goes, it would also play really nicely into Season 1 Episode 1, where Ned had to behead a traitor in front of his kids. Luckily for Jon, he’s recently been given a gift. The reforged sword of Ned Stark. It could be crafted with Oathkeeper and Widow’s Wail, if Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister return the swords (or if they die)—or Longclaw could be included, to substitute one of them. That would make it the third iteration of this sword. And remember: Its name is Ice. This bit confused me a little so let me recap for you – way back, Ned’s sword was melted down and reforged into two swords. So this would be those swords coming together to be turned back into Ned’s sword – the name of which was Ice. This could totally happen – Brienne was fighting for the North, Jaime is totally in a place where he could switch allegiances after fighting alongside these folks in the battle against the dead… Face-to-face with the woman he loves, Jon finds he cannot behead Daenerys. Instead, he stabs her through the heart. The sword emerges from her chest coated in flames, as Jon brings back Lightbringer through sacrificing his true love. But the magic of the Valyrian steel, combined with Daenerys’ internal fire, has a side effect. It doesn’t just kill her, it transforms her into something else, something…Other. The prophecy of Azor Ahai has been fulfilled, with Lightbringer arriving to stop the darkness, but it has also created the very problem it was designed to save the world from. Look, it’s a stretch because it’s so so detailed – can we even predict all of these occurrences? And they kind of all have to happen the way the theory plays out. That being said, it certainly ties well with GRRM’s world and original storyline, as well as what’s been happening in the last couple of seasons. Dany is clearly loved by Jon, and there is definitely going to be some tension about the leadership of Westeros now he’s Aegon. Still, Jon having to kill Dany? And stabbing her in the heart because lopping her head off is too much? Seems a bit… much. Whatever the case I love this theory and all I really care about is reading wild theories about what might happen, because the fantastic thing is we JUST. DON’T. KNOW.<doc-sep>Things are getting pretty dire for the humans of Westeros, and it’s about time a hero swooped in to save the day. As such, it feels like we’ve reached the point in Game of Thrones Season 8 where we’ll finally get confirmation on which character will become Azor Ahai and defeat the White Walkers for good. On the show, there has been no mention of Azor Ahai. Instead, references to the “Prince That Was Promised” have been made by characters like Melisandre, referring to a reborn Azor Ahai who will defeat the White Walkers, save Westeros from the Long Night, and make Death itself bend the knee, thus conquering it and bringing an eternal summer back to the land. 👉 Subscribe for free to Multiverse and get Game of Thrones coverage delivered to your inbox the night the episode airs. There are many theories about who the Prince That Was Promised might actually be, but the more we think about it, we’re starting to think that Daenerys Targaryen fits the bill. What Does It Take to Be the Prince That Was Promised? So, what are the requirements to be the Prince That Was Promised? They must be born around or amidst the elements of salt and smoke. They must also have been born after a long summer when the stars bleed and darkness gathers. They must be able to awaken dragons. They must be a descendant of Aerys II and Rhaella Targaryen. Rhaegar Targaryen has said that the Prince That Was Promised will be “the song of ice and fire.” In High Valyrian, “prince” is a gender neutral word, so the next Azor Ahai doesn’t necessarily have to be a man. Read even more about the Azor Ahai legend here. So, why is Daenerys one of the primary candidates to assume the Azor Ahai mantle? She Was Born Under the Right Conditions Daenerys returns to Dragonstone on 'Game of Thrones' HBO. One of the key components of the prophecy about Azor Ahai’s rebirth is that the Prince That Was Promised (the alternate name for Azor Ahai most commonly used in the show) would be “born amidst salt and smoke.” The conditions Daenerys was born under match this perfectly, as the Targaryen home of Dragonstone sits on volcanic land (smoke) and is located on an island surrounded by the sea (salt). Other salt and smoke imagery tied to her birth can be found in the funeral of her mother, who died in childbirth, and was burned on a funeral pyre (smoke). It’s possible that the tears of the people who mourned her loss, including Daenerys’ family, would be another salt element. Also, Daenerys is only in her 20s, and with winter finally arriving in Westeros, it means she was born at the end of a long summer. She is also clearly a descendant of Aerys II and Rhaella, which ticks off another requirement to be the Prince That Was Promised. She Has Awoken Dragons (Just Not From Stone) Azor Ahai isn’t the only one who has given life to dragons; Daenerys ticks that box pretty easily, too. One of the earliest indicators of Daenerys’ true potential was her ability to awaken her dragons — Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion — from their eggs. It was initially believed that the eggs, a wedding gift to Daenerys, were dormant and that the dragons would never emerge. As such, they were placed on Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre and burned alongside his body. Daenerys entered the fire, seemingly unburnt and unaffected. The next morning, it was discovered that for the first time in decades, Daenerys had helped birth dragons. She’s Already Comfortable Leading an Army Azor Ahai led the First Men and the Children of the Forest into battle against the first wave of White Walkers. Although it’s not an explicitly stated aspect of the prophecy, one would imagine that the Prince That Was Promised would need to feel comfortable leading an integrated army of various races, all coming together to combat one seemingly unconquerable enemy. This, dear friends, is Daenerys to a T. In Season 8, Daenerys is leading a massive army comprised of Dothraki, Unsullied, and Westerosi men and women. In previous seasons, we saw her lead two-thirds of this army across Essos, conquering cities like Meereen and Astapor. Daenerys was a born leader and has no problem going into battle alongside her soldiers — just like Azor Ahai. About That Whole Forging a Sword Thing… Daenerys sits on the Throne at Dragonstone. HBO. A key component of the Azor Ahai reborn prophecy is that the person meant to be his second coming will pull Lightbringer out of a fire and wield the burning sword (much like Beric Dondarrion’s flaming sword). It’s also believed, although not explicitly stated, that the Prince That Was Promised will forge the new version of Azor Ahai’s sword, Lightbringer, and will have to go through the same painful trial-and-error process of testing its strength. The one noticeable flaw in the whole “Daenerys is the Prince That Was Promised” argument is that Daenerys has never been much of a blacksmith; that’s all Gendry. Add to this the fact that Daenerys’ weapon of choice has never been a sword (it’s always been her dragons) and confidence in the theory begins to waver. In the legend, the first time Azor Ahai makes the sword, he spends 30 days and 30 nights crafting it and goes to temper the steel in water, but the sword shatters. The second time around, he spends 50 days and 50 nights forging the sword and drives it through the heart of a lion, but once again, the steel shatters. Finally, Azor Ahai spends 100 days and 100 nights creating the sword but realizes the only way to test its strength is to drive it through the heart of his beloved wife, Nissa Nissa. Upon doing so, Nissa Nissa’s soul becomes bound to the sword and it is set on fire. Although she has never forged an actual sword, the image of shattered or broken metal is particularly relevant to Daenerys.<doc-sep>According to a fan theory on Reddit, Jamie Lannister may have to plunge his sword into the heart of a special loved one to become Azor Ahai during the Battle of Winterfell. Read below to know more about the believable GOT fan theory. If there is one character on Game of Thrones, whose character development has been stupendous throughout the eight seasons, it's Jamie Lannister (played by Nikolaj Coster Waldau). From being the ruthless Kingslayer in love with his sister to travelling to Winterfell to fight for the living alongside his trusted aide, Ser Brienne of Tarth, Jamie went from being the most hated to the most loved, in time. During the Battle of Winterfell, which takes place in season 8 episode 3 of GOT, Jamie may have to do the unthinkable to truly complete his character arc. There have been many theories floating on the web of how Jamie Lannister might become Azor Ahai, the Prince Who Was Promised. However, to do so, Jaime will have to plunge his sword into the heart of his beloved which happens to be Cersei Lannister. However, Cersei is currently cooped up in King's Landing so the second option would be Ser Brienne of Tarth, a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. While it's still unsure if Jaime's feelings for Brienne are platonic or romantic, there is definitely love existing between the two. It was evident in season 8 episode 2 of Game of Thrones when Jaime knighted Brienne. This fan theory has been suggested by a Reddit user who conspired, "I think there is a perfect way for the show to reveal this in the next episode. During the battle of Winterfell, Brienne the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, having her story arc complete (and because she smiled), will die and come back as a Wight. Jaime will be devastated, but he'll fight and defeat zombie-Brienne. When he pulls his sword from her chest, the sword will become Lightbringer." "This will establish that Jaime is THE hero, and also that he truly loved Brienne. A perfect way to establish Jaime's role and feelings towards Brienne," the fan theory continued. What do you have to say about this believable GOT fan theory? Let us know your views in the comments section below. Credits :Reddit Read More<doc-sep>
Jaime Lannister has long been rumoured to be the Azor Ahai, a legendary figure in Game of Thrones canon, and on Monday’s episode of the hit HBO fantasy series, he might finally reveal his true nature. A fan theory on Reddit provides several compelling reasons why episode three will be the one in which Jaime is finally revealed to be the Azor Ahai. According to Game of Thrones lore, the Azor Ahai ‘was a legendary hero who wielded a burning sword called Lightbringer’. A prophecy, however, says that ‘Azor Ahai come again’. This has been invoked by Melisandre as well. Here’s the prophecy, according to George RR Martin’s source novels, “There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world. In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.” However, a cruel twist dictates that the Azor Ahai must slay his ‘beloved’ by plunging a sword through their heart for the prophecy to take effect. The most obvious candidate for who Jaime’s beloved is, is his sister Cersei. But since Cersei is thousands of miles away in King’s Landing (and also because Jaime seems to have finally come to his senses about his feelings for her), his ‘beloved’ must be someone else. Everyone seems to think it’s the newly knighted Brienne of Tarth. Their bond was strengthened in episode two, when Jaime knighted Brienne in an emotional scene. In episode two, Brienne offered testimony in defence of Jaime, as Denaerys was contemplating what to do with him. “Ser Jaime is an honourable man,” she said, which was enough to convince Sansa Stark to believe that he was on their side. In addition to this build up, a newly released still from the third episode suggests that Jaime and Brienne will fight alongside each other in the Battle of Winterfell. Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth in a still from episode three of Game of Thrones’ final season. Redditor u/TheJucyOne theorises that during the battle, “Brienne will die, and will come back to life as a White Walker. Jaime will use his Valyrian steel sword to kill zombie Brienne. As soon as he does this, Jaime’s sword becomes enveloped in flames, revealing him to be Azor Ahai. Jaime/Azor Ahai kills the Night King and defeats the White Walker army, forever.” The theory also says that Jaime will emerge as the true hero of the show, killing the Night King in battle. The theorist bases this idea on three points: A, “Way back in the early seasons, Joffery is looking through the book of accomplishments of the Kingsguard and mentions how Jaime’s page is empty. What better way to fill a page (or the whole book) than by saving humanity?” B, “It will complete his redemption character arc, make him a hero, and give a totally new meaning to the name ‘Kingslayer’”. C, “Bran is really interested in Jaime. He doesn’t show any emotion or care when he is reunited with his family members...but is willing to wait outside for hours upon hours for his ‘old friend’ Jaime to arrive. Think this is because he knows that Jaime is critical in winning the battle.” The third episode of Game of Thrones’ final season will be aired in India on Monday morning on Hotstar, and will be telecast on Star World and Star World HD every Tuesday at 10 pm. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10:ht-tv_listing-desktop