I Think They Know Exactly What They’re Doing. They Know Martin’s Endgame Plans More Than We Do. Sure

books i read in 2021: “evelina” by frances burney ★★★★☆

“I revere you. I esteem and admire you above all human beings. You are the friend to whom my soul is attached as to its better half. You are the most amiable, the most perfect of women. And you are dearer to me than language has the power of telling.”

Oh no! 

finding out that the woman I was just telling about frances burney’s mastectomy and how awful and traumatic it must’ve been for her is actually currently in treatment for breast cancer

After half-an-hour the Duke came forth and was accompanied to the Queen’s Chamber, where were also the Princess Mary and many attendants.The Queen (Catherine Parr) danced first with her brother very gracefully; and then the Princess Mary, the Princess of Scotland (Margaret Douglas) danced with other gentlemen and many other ladies also danced. A Venetian of the King’s household danced some gallards with extraordinary agility. After dancing had lasted several hours the Queen returned to her chamber, first causing one of the noblemen who spoke Spanish to offer some presents to the Duke, who kissed her hand. He would have likewise kissed the Princess Mary’s hand, but she offered her lips; and so he saluted her and all the other ladies. The King is said to be a man of great authority and beauty. The Queen has a lively and pleasing appearance and is praised as a virtuous woman. Describes her dress and that of the Princess Mary, who has a pleasing countenance and person and who knows how to conceal her acquirements. She is adored throughout the kingdom.

The Duke of Nagera’s Visit to England, 17th February 1544   (via queenmarytudor)

When it turns out that spending 8 seasons sitting in a chair was just foreshadowing for a lifetime of sitting in another chair.

Inquisitor Glokta from The First Law trilogy.

I am somehow proud of this design <3

March 1

In 1562, 23 Huguenots were killed in the Massacre of Vassy, which kicked off the French Wars of Religion.  Between two and four million people got to find out if their particular beliefs were correct before the dust settled 36 years later.  That represented between 12.5 to 25 percent of the entire population of France at the time.  To put that in perspective with the current population of the US, a similar war would result in between 40 and 80 million deaths.

So keep this sort of thing in mind when you hear about people wanting to establish national religions anywhere.  That shit never ends well.

First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love. From poetry or romance, young people usually form their early ideas of love before they have actually felt the passion; and the image they have in their own minds of the beau ideal is cast upon the first object they afterward behold. This, if I may be allowed the expression is Cupid’s Fata Morgana. Deluded mortals are in ecstasy whilst the illusion lasts, and in despair when it vanishes.

Maria Edgeworth, Belinda (via oldtreasurechest)

WE NEED SEASON 2

A disabled character who still has more personality than Bran Stark. Oz for the win. 

(Joking aside, Augustus is an interesting character, especially since his being disabled is just one part of his character, not his defining feature.)

Today’s disabled character of the day is Augustus Hill from Oz, who is a wheelchair user

If I didn’t know better, I’d say this was King Evan Peters. These two actors do look pretty similar. 

All hail His Grace, Aegon, Second of his Name, King of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON | 1.09 The Green Council