Varys, nicknamed “The Spider” is the most mysterious figure in Game of Thrones. His story, which is always in the shadow of power in Westeros, makes him the most influential and mysterious character in the book A Song of Ice and Fire and the television series Game of Thrones.
Due to his figure and actions, many fans are wondering what Varys’ goals and ambitions really are. As someone who often plays on both feet, Varys’ goals and ambitions are very difficult to predict. So fans have created many theories trying to explain who and what was Varys’ big target.
- Varys is a loyal Targaryen supporter
Last weekend (27/10) Thrones ID created a thread (thread) about Varys’ goals and ambitions. The thread says that in the Game of Thrones TV series, Varys’ goal is very clear, namely “Targaryen Restoration.” His actions throughout several seasons of Game of Thrones were clearly aimed at preparing Viserys and Daenerys as rulers of Westeros.
Even though Varys was pardoned by King Robert Baratheon and became one of the king’s advisors, Varys secretly thought that Robert Baratheon was not the ideal king for Westeros. Therefore, Varys planned a conspiracy with his friend Illyrio Mopatis to restore the glory of the Targaryens as rulers of Westeros for centuries.
In his various actions, Varys avoided the Stark-Lannister conflict in Season 1 so that Khal Drogo first had Daenerys’ child and wanted to cross the Narrow Sea, and then attack Westeros.
Varys also influenced King Joffrey to dismiss Ser Barristan Selmy on charges of failing to protect King Robert, which was actually aimed at getting Ser Barristan to support Daenerys.
Varys is also the one who saves Tyrion and brings him to Meereen to support Daenerys.
- Varys is of Targaryen descent
Looking at the clear evidence of Varys’ loyalty to Targaryen, is it possible that Varys is a Targaryen descendant? This loyalty may not come for free, but is it a consequence of Varys’ blood relationship?
Ever since he was recruited by King Aerys II, Varys has been a loyal supporter of the “Mad King”. When Prince Rhaegar (Daenerys and Viserys’ older brother…Jon Snow’s father) had a major fighting event in Westeros or the Tourney in Harenhaal, Varys warned the Mad King that Rhaegar was conspiring to overthrow the king.
Varys also warned the Mad King not to open the gates of King’s Landing to Tywin Lannister’s troops, which turned out to be later proven that the Lannister troops were causing chaos in King’s Landing or what was known as “the Sack of King’s Landing.”
Is Varys actually related to King Aerys II?
Was Varys actually a Targaryen so he shaved his head bald so he wouldn’t be seen as having silver hair like a Targaryen?
- Varys Has Royal Blood
It is said that when Varys was still a slave in Essos, Varys was bought at a high price by a wizard from Myr. Varys was then used as ritual material by the wizard. Blood was taken, parts of his body were burned, and his genitals were mutilated. It was during this ritual that Varys allegedly heard a sound from the fire that would change his life forever.
Why would an orphaned slave like Varys be bought at such a high price by a wizard? Wouldn’t a wizard like Melissandre only be able to use the blood of royal descendants to perform magical rituals?
Does Varys secretly have a king’s blood, so the wizard from Myr knows about it?
- Varys is Blackfyre
This theory comes from a reference to the book A Song of Ice and Fire. Not from the Game of Thrones TV Series.
Varys was not a Targaryen supporter, but a supporter or even a descendant of House Blackfyre.
House Blackfyre is a clan founded by bastards (illegitimate children) of Targaryen descent. This house was first founded by Daemon Blackfyre I – the illegitimate son of King Aegon IV Targaryen. Daemon led several rebellions against the Targaryen rulers, until he was exiled to Essos.
Varys in the ASOIAF book, openly supports “The Young Griff” who he calls Prince Rhaegar’s baby boy who he rescued from the Sack of King’s Landing. However, many people question this statement and suspect that The Young Griff is actually a descendant of House Blackfyre.
So why do Varys and Mopatis protect Viserys and Daenerys? The real goal is to destabilize Westeros – to make them war against each other – so that House Blackfyre can take advantage of the war.
- Varys is a Merman (Merman)
Whaaaat
Is it true that Varys was a mermaid? OK, this theory is a bit strange. But first we read the reasons and arguments below.
In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, there are fantasy creatures such as dragons, giant humans, zombies, white-walkers, children of the forest, etc. Among these fantasy creatures, many also come from the ocean. The ancestors of House Greyjoy, for example, admitted that they often encountered giant octopuses in the ocean. There are also merpeople (merlings) that the people on the Iron Island believe in – they are even believed to be one of the gods of the sea.
Then why is Varys called a descendant of a mermaid?
In the ASOIAF book, when Arya was practicing chasing cats in the Red Keep, one part of the Palace, she overheard two people secretly discussing the Lannister-Stark conflict and efforts to bring back the Targaryens . The two people are Varys and Mopatis.
Strangely, when Arya checked where the two people had come from, they came from a dead room where there was only a well and a drain. Where did Varys and Mopatis come from? Could it be that they both came out of the water like mermaids?
Another story involves a conversation between Tyrion and Varys. Tyrion jokes that if Varys lies then he will order the troops to throw Varys into the sea.
Do you know what Varys’ answer was?
“I am not afraid. In fact, you might be surprised when that happens…”
Which theory about Varys is the most believable?
