ASOIAF Theories: Patchface | The Fool of Storm's End

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Just sharing my ideas one of my favorite book series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin. This video may contain spoilers for those of you who are not up to date with the series. That goes for the HBO show and the books.
I'm just speculating and guessing on some ideas that I have on how future events will transpire in the series. Keep in mind however, I know nothing.
Credits:
Concept Art by Craig Mullins - bonexpose.com
The triarchs ride everywhere on elephants by Marc Fishman - awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/...
Slave markings of Volantis. Artist: Douglas Wheatley
Patchface by Sanriko - patchface.tumblr.com
Shipwreck - Horace Vernet
Shipwreck - Aivazovsky Ivan - www.wikiart.org
Ted nasmith a song of ice and fire storms end - westeroscraft.wikia.com
HENNING LUDVIGSEN
Patchface - by Amok, El Trono de Hierro es conocido por cortar a los hombres adultos en tiras. - juegodetronos.1foro.com
Melisandre & Maester Cressen. Art by Gino Whitehall #melisandre - tagsecond.com
Maester Cressen by mcf - www.pinterest.com
Patchface by Bokuchan -
Kimberly Pope Dragonstone Concept Art VIII
Quaithe, the Priestess of Asshai - by ScrumpleBerry
Melisandre by - by AniaMitura
Melisandre of Asshai by dejan-delic - dejan-delic.deviantart.com
Melisandre and the Shadow Assassin by Jerry Liu
Ours Is The Fury: Adorable House Baratheon Family Portrait by lubyelfears
Stannis Baratheon by Joshua Cairos -
The deep ones by Sarmati - sarmati.deviantart.com
The priests of the Blind God among the mazes of Lorath, as depicted by Jordi Gonzales Escamilla
When the Deep Ones wake by taisteng - taisteng.deviantart.com
Shireen Baratheon Game of thrones. by YvyB13 - yvyb13.deviantart.com
Melisandre by LudvikSKP - ludvikskp.deviantart.com
Iron Born - www.tsumea.com
What is dead may never die, by Tommy Arnold.
Moon and Sea. Artist: George Dmitriev - amolife.com
Patchface by BustADraw - www.deviantart.com
Shireen Baratheon by GiuliaBellanti -
Iron Islands by eternalyoung - eternalyoung.deviantart.com
Deep Ones by Nick Derington
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[@martyessil4788]

Shireen is a desendant of the Storm King who stole a princess from the sea. Makes sense that the sea would take revenge by doing the same. Good theory!

[@Robert-ov1wi]

But it is a legend. It did not really happen.

[@emecevedo]

@@Robert-ov1wi sometimes legends are usually misinterpretations of real events. What if many thousands years ago, the ancestor of the Baratheon lineage actually kidnapped or killed a princess of the deep ones. What if Storm’s End was built not as a defiance to the gods, but as a fortress to keep at bay the sea people who tried to rescue her or as a simbol of the surface people dominance over the sea.

[@ShadeStormXD]

@@emecevedo with the lvl of supernatural stuff that would fit 100%

[@chrissyofoldstones3210]

That Patchface impersonation sent shivers down my spine

[@jaegerjacques2070]

I've always read patchface with cicero's voice from skyrim

[@panthazt29]

+Rodrigo Nunes that's exactly who he reminds me of

[@jessyflower420]

Christina Bacon me too!

[@azarishere6442]

Jaegerjacques me too

[@bubbamike4743]

Jaegerjacques me too

[@lennysmileyface]

Unda da sea! Darlin' it's better Down where it's wetter Take it from me

[@eleanorofaquitaine6441]

Da da da da dun da da dunnn

[@PlanetZoidstar]

I know! I know! Oh ho hooooo!!

[@jeffreyaguilar8028]

Under da seeeea! (In creepy voice now) men marry fishes... they do they do they dooooooo

[@JayNDez22]

...Unda da sea, we off da hook!

[@QuinnsIdeas]

I swear to god the rhyme at the end was unintentional.

[@TsukiDeluxe]

spitting that fire thooo

[@jamakika]

But I'm not a rapper

[@joshpwnsnoobs]

love it

[@juckoosaurus]

your channel is great man i looked up asoif theories and came across your channel some very interesting vids keep up the great work

[@joyfulf33]

Really interesting theory. It's made even more interesting when you factor in the fact that during the Age of Heroes, King Durran Godsgrief, the first storm king, married Elenei the daughter of the god of the sea and goddess of the wind. The Baratheons said to be descended from the Durrandons through their female line. So maybe the Drowned God (AKA God of the Sea?) needed Patches to bring him one of his own female descendants?

[@Braigwen]

Funny how some people can't tell the difference between the show and the books. The show's already gone way off the rails into fanfic territory.

[@derekwalter4238]

duh. the only people who don't notice are people who never read the books in the first place lol

[@dragatus]

That's true, but the burning of Shireen came from Martin, not D&D. In the "inside the episode" video HBO released they say how horrified they were when they first learned about it."

[@emmashipe9804]

So is every adaptation that doesn't completely follow the original material considered fan-fiction to you?

[@Crosshill]

since i read the books so long ago, it is getting hard to tell the difference between what happened in the shows and what happened in the books. its like some sort of mangled dreamlike mesh of stuff

[@georgesimmonett6012]

Up until season 6, the show was an adaptation - it took material from a source and adapted it for another medium, making omissions, new inclusions, and changes where necessary (or where they believed to be necessary). Now though, the show is not adapting anything. Unless you consider GRRM's 'broad strokes' a source to be adapted. So if it isn't an adaptation, what is it? ... It's two guys making shit up, using characters from a book that was written by someone else. Yes, it is still the official HBO adaptation, but what I just described is basically the definition of fan fiction.

[@joeym5793]

You didn't even mention all of the events he predicted, like the Red Wedding. I feel like that's the scariest part of him.

[@Braigwen]

"Clever bird, clever man, clever, clever fool!" It's also an insult. Patch Face is telling the Maester that his intellect is on par with the bird. lol

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

The bird is smarter than other birds - it's established that when this happens Bloodraven is usually involved - if you take into account what Patchface says afterwards "The shadows come..." it certainly seems like he's being very forthcoming with the bird. One magical puppet to another, in regards to R'hllor's arrival to Dragonstone.

[@dustingaethje1332]

The line may also be taken to mean that Patches thinks himself smarter than both the man and the bird. The both get one clever, he gets two.

[@tidalgardens]

Patchface is like Pennywise. We all float down here.

[@XDTVreloadet]

Tidal Gardens don‘t forget that Patchface is a jester, a clown himself. The Character of Patchface was probably loosely inspired by Pennywise.

[@samizdatbroadcasts7654]

And a pile of Lovecraftian association's on top of that. Never mind anything by Stephen King or HP Lovecraft. Once you are done with the Song of Ice and Fire, you are sleeping with the lights on and the closet door closed. If you're sleeping at all. All we need now is for Junji Ito to do a manga of it.

[@Crick1952]

Patchface always creeped me the duck out. btw, Varys is a merman

[@emmashipe9804]

it would be hilarious if on the show they just revealed that out of nowhere and never mentioned it again. I suppose it sounds more funny in my head though.

[@dazgodbold]

They won't reveal it straight away, they'll sneak in a few glimpses of his gills or something a week or two prior.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

no varys is a woman..check out my vid

[@ajwestgate3066]

maybe in the books but not the show because we can see his feet in the show

[@BrewxBru]

Quack

[@ash1rose]

Seriously you're videos give me chills. The music, the dark topic, and it's all on point. Patchface IS super creepy. There's something off about him. I know I know...

[@ash1rose]

Also to add, it's wouldn't be the first time Martin has shown conflict between men and creatures from the sea. In "Guardians" from Tuf Voyaging, it's the main plot point.

[@PoloBoyMal]

oh oh oh

[@Howhardisittofindausernamebruh]

Oh, oh, oh

[@slytherinlannister942]

If you know notice the first time Shireen appears on screen, she sings these same words: "And the birds have scales And the fish take wing I know I know oh oh oh."

[@toneriggz]

Patchface Creepypasta. Awesome.

[@Jorlem25]

Aren't the Baratheons supposedly descended from the Storm God, who is the enemy of the Drowned God? If so, then taking Shireen might be for more than the King's blood in her veins.

[@dimakapeev3156]

They have have Durrandon(Orys married the last storm queen) blood and the founder of the Durrandons, Durran godsgrief, married the daughter of the sea god and the wind goddess. Storm and Sea.

[@GamesWithBrainz]

in my head i imagine patchface sounding like mark hamill as the joker

[@jaegerjacques2070]

Skyrim's cicero

[@FudGnut]

I imagine Patchface sounding like Shaco from League of Legends

[@jaegerjacques2070]

iirc cicero and shaco share the voice actor

[@FudGnut]

Nope, different voice actors

[@michaelolivares6914]

He defiantly should've been casted as Patch Face and I really wish he was in the show

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

reading the comments it seems people dont get that the show is so far gone from the books its unreturnable...please people separate the two ..i think thats what quinn is getting at

[@akashaphinehas3722]

you are absolutely correct sir. as much research and picking apart not only George's books but his inspirations the show has painted me I often I find myself taking notes it's really hard to separate the two sometimes I know the struggle but you're correct it takes a lot of discipline

[@mjmulenga3]

@@akashaphinehas3722 it's easy for me to separate the two. I just never watched the show.

[@joeydirt69]

Solid content. Patchface has always been so perplexing to me. I'm excited to see what's up with that little dude.

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

So, there's a point in Cressen's POVs that reminded me so much of a dialogue between Varys and Littlefinger - not any one in particular but just one they might have, not aligned in goals but sharing idle information in which they both be interested. It's when the white raven reaches Dragonstone and begins to talk in the presence of Patchface. Pathface says "Clever bird, Clever man, Clever Clever Fool" - I interpret this as Pathface saying that he knows the bird is 'clever' because its strings are pulled by a 'man' - Bloodraven, naturally, he says 'clever clever fool' to let the bird (bloodraven) know that he too is a puppet of sorts. Then, afterwards, Patchface says "The shadows have come to dance my lord, dance my lord, dance my lord. The shadows have come to stay my lord, stay my lord, stay my lord." - He says this out loud but I believe it was meant for the bird, for blood raven. Informing him that R'hllor has found sanctuary on Dragonstone. Intrigue among the Gods? I have no further theory, this just stood out to me.

[@iateabagelonce]

Every now and then I come back to this video just for the creepy vibes. Well done!

[@savagerampage25]

I thought I was the only one!!! 😂

[@Uranium_Diet]

Man, I gave Patchface a much nicer and friendlier voice so I was super creeped out by your dark interpretation of his ramblings.

[@moonmeadow]

Me too XD currently reading the books again so I apologize for the late reply haha

[@quinnconnelly7245]

Legitimately the scariest/creepiest video I've ever seen on this site.

[@Meta33]

What if... What if Shireen is not a Baratheon? What if, in Selyse's desperation to give Stannis an heir after so many stillbirths, she made a deal with the deep ones(or Patchface)? What if that isn't even greyscale she has, but is transforming, JUST LIKE in Lovecraft?

[@raswartz]

You mean, as if LIttlefinger's lie about Selys sleeping with Patchface was actually true?

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Holy shit.

[@joeycash9739]

Meta33 "You must be a fool to lay with Selyse Florent".......That's a little finger quote.....bruh you I think you could be right😦😦😦

[@VictoriaTraducciones]

she has the Baratheon look, black hair and blue eyes, which she could only have gotten from Stannis, she's even said to have his square/large (can't remember the exact word) jaw, the only thing she seems to have gotten from Selyse are the big ears of the Florents, the rest of her screams Baratheon

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

You sir, got muito respect

[@joeschmoe3665]

George has clearly mentioned that there is homages to Lovecraft in ASOIAF and after reading "The Shadow over Innsmouth" recently where this theme is central - People in a cult sacrificing people to breed with fish creatures, I do believe that there really is something sinister about Patchface, both his references to shadows and the fact that Melisandre openly states that she senses darkness about him. Very interesting if George ever develops this further but I don't believe there is enough room in the last two books of the series. Coastal habitations and island settlements would have myths and stories about mermaids and people under the sea just like cultures in our own history but the ones closest in symbols and religion seems to be the Iron Islands but also the Manderlys that have mermans and tridents as their emblems. I don't think Patchface will steal Shireen down to the sea but the reference to there actually existing a race down in the deeps is fascinating.

[@tidalgardens]

fantastic work. Your voiceover and editing are on point.

[@debrickashaw9387]

I have a theory. I believe patchface with his wit and cleverness made some sort of deal with the drowned king while he was dead. Almost like the seventh seal when he plays chess with death

[@uzimonkey]

Patchface was my favorite character from the books, and I'm sad he didn't make it into the show. He was just so goddamn creepy, it would have been great in the show.

[@MsALI201]

WTF is wrong with u man .. lol .. patchface out of all people is your favorite character

[@jamescthompson4972]

everyone is different eggman..or are you the walrus...you probly dont know what im talking about ...opinions are always contradictions lennin

[@anthonybandy8442]

+Leto Atreides 3hrs and no kookookchoo ... I'm sure he has no idea

[@MsALI201]

Leto Atreides you talking to me ??!

[@IwashereJay]

I believe some secrets and creatures Martin will always keep ambiguous. Maybe patchface will take Shireen and drown her but we won't get to see the deep ones. Or maybe Shireen gets burned as in the show, so patchface gets furious and goes back to the sea or kills himself very far off the sea (because he can't fulfill the deal anymore). For the reader it will then be equally possible that he made the deal with the deep ones or that he is just crazy. It's a great theory however. Music, topic and your portrayal make it a very nice little horror story. I always read patchfaces rhymes in a witty, silly way. Not so dark and hoarse as you did here^^

[@carolinadelaossa7383]

So in the books is possible that these mermaid dudes can be some kind of antagonists too? It's interesting how the books have more fantasy like content than the tv show.

[@johnrorschach1107]

*than the tv show.

[@carolinadelaossa7383]

thank you hehe oops, well I corrected it :D

[@Satekas]

Check Eldritch Apocalypse theory. It's possible.

[@Tordah90]

The books are moving into dark apocalyptic territory, no kidding. Im not talking just about the Others/White Walkers. Read the Aeron chapter that was released, its craaaazy shit.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

varys is a woman..check out my theory vid

[@paulusgaming6941]

Sorry mate this is freaking creepy

[@QuinnsIdeas]

+PaulusGaming it should be

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

You should be invading stalingrad not watching theories

[@arthurdryden3696]

@@miguelmontenegro3520 they are surrounded there, they have nowhere to go, so have to spend time somehow

[@TheCreator901]

I always thought Patchface to be innocent, before you know it, Weasel from Clash of Kings is a servant to the Black Goat of Qohor

[@BUMPER_DUMP]

This is the best Patchface analysis vid yet. Keep it coming man.

[@Medusawithglasses]

Man, amazing video as always I love your theories!!!Keep up the good work!

[@plxdj1]

So glad that your doing these videos again rather than lots of reviews. Really interesting theory! Keep up the great work!

[@aslafjasldfk]

Excellent job! I never thought of Patchface in this light. The way you read it changed everything! Great work! Seriously, you blew my mind!

[@da_ghoul9432]

This was very well done, editing on fleek!

[@mikevergara4772]

I always knew the series was dark, but I don't think I had a full understanding of the circumstances within the book until I watched your video on Arya Stark. Been watching your videod all morning! Love the work! Patchface has always creeped me out.

[@benjamingentile1660]

Dude, the way you read these and your writing, some majorly good poetic storytelling. You got a gift.

[@killerjoke2945]

Great choice of background music and narration tempo! mysterious, creepy, and devious... basically what Patchface makes me feel every time I think of the character...

[@crimsonbride]

honestly the best video you have made period. good images,voice control and research. it was all put together very well. cheers!!

[@Seka-xp1so]

I love how deep your analysis are! keep on doing such great stuff!

[@carlfrisen7705]

Brilliant video. There's definitely more to Patchface's riddles and songs than you'd think at first glance. Although I don't have any alternative idea, isn't it a little far fetched to assume that the deep ones want the iron throne? The feeling I get from that idea is as if you would had proposed that the children wanted the iron throne. It feels out of character.. Perhaps they just need Shireen's kingsblood?

[@KokettaKnowles]

your ideas are always intriguing and keeps me wanting to hear more.

[@iskander1080]

I just want to say your voice work was amazing. Gave me chills.

[@chasebusch7426]

I don't always like all of your theories, but I love the theories you have on white walkers, the Children, and the deep ones; hell, even just fringe lore from ASOIAF in general. I really look forward to your next videos on these!

[@colemarie9262]

I've been subbed since you just chatted into a camera in your room, and I was cool with that. But seriously, you're on a whole different level now! PLEASE keep making these- you're smart, well read, articulate, have a chill voice to listen to, good visuals, and best of all? You seem interested in the wierd dark corners on ASOIAF not many people cover. Great work, keep it up♡♡♡

[@ssoproni]

Finally S6 over and you're back with your theory vids!! Keep it up man!

[@ramonalejandrosuare]

Isn't there a tale from the Age of Heroes about how the the first Storm King Durran Godsgrief married the daughter of the Sea God, Elenei? This seems like Durran abducted a mermaid and sired children with her. According to the legend he waged war upon the Gods after they killed his family and guests and ultimately built Storm's End with Bran the Builder's help to provide a fortification against their powerful magics. If we are to believe the tale, then abducting Shereen Baratheon could be a way of the gods exacting a revenge.

[@FunnyGrrl78]

Your asoiaf videos are the only ones worth watching, please keep them coming

[@kingk9407]

I’m obsessed with listening to these ugh 😭❤️

[@iko5698]

One question: If patchface wants to take her under the sea, why does he not do so? I'm sure he'd have had the chance to do so in Dragonstone since it's a coastal castle. At least much easier than in Castle Black. Or even during the voyage. Or why would he even announce his intentions in the first place? Which indicates he truly lost his mind. But if the waterpeople wanted him as an ally, wouldn't it make more sense for him to keep his wits?

[@JoVicttor49]

iko great points

[@gcs7817]

She needs to have her first moon blood before he can take her. She might be sterile, barren or unable to conceive, but a moon blood would indicate that she is fertile and can thus be mated with a creature from the Deep.

[@bmabhilash01]

It is difficult to trust someone who is a fool, maybe that's why he is pretending to be a fool. So that he won't be noticed or be blamed when he kidnaps her

[@marcusanark2541]

@@gcs7817 Exactly.

[@magnuslinnetmadsen5856]

One of your best videos so far. You have an eye for details.

[@joeysantiago9022]

Just wanted to say you are incredible at these particular vids that u do. when reading etc... I enjoy them greatly and look forward to more. I just wanted to let u know it's very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@PBRStreetgang]

I really love your videos and your readings are spot-on. The sinister sound you voice Patchface with sounds just like what I imagine in my head when I read. Patchface is not aloof, but more nefarious then people think. I can't wait to find out his story (if it ever gets resolved :) Peace!

[@omega7black]

amazing editing and use of artwork. Please use this format again. your best yet!🙌

[@thusspokesarathustra3814]

I will admit, I love the show. But they completely neglected the Lovecraftian elements of the books which were some of my favorite things about the book series (most of the things dealing with the Drowned God like Patchface and how they butchered Euron Greyjoy’s character).

[@vickils9571]

OMG, this video was awesome. I haven't watched any of your vids for a while, but you have upped your game. Bravo, for you. GREAT Job. And the artwork was amazing.

[@oscar8394]

Lad, your videos have gotten so much better recently. Keep it up.

[@shanebisme]

awesome video. you have had some of the best theories and videos recently. keep it up. and thanks for the great work.

[@facetiousbadger]

I love how creepily awesome your narration is, but every time I you say 'under the sea' I immediately think of Sebastian singing.

[@zelllana]

Patchface scares me omg

[@DarkHighlander1993]

Finally a new Video!!! Missed you man! 😁

[@MultiCarrotman]

I found this kinda creepy

[@hueylongdong347]

Well it should be

[@NormandyEdits]

I love the creepy style of the video :)

[@kungfusnowbunny]

I'm loving your new series with you voice & the images. I enjoy looking at you too. ;) Your narration is very good.

[@bpeoples4043]

You did a great job on this. Loved the visuals-keep it up :)

[@laviniarzz]

Omg yesssssss I've been waiting for a Patchface video

[@nickkolos8421]

i love this video. good pace and creepy imagery

[@JoseHernandez-gv2oe]

Way better than your rantings from before. Keep this up

[@eyalruf]

Man what a fantastic video! well done my friend :)

[@anonymous_2223]

this vid is insane and creepy i love it! started reading the books a few months ago and the the prologue to clsh of kings has to be one of my favorites.. i pretty much just thought patchface was forsadowing what happens during the war of kings with his songs.. but i knew that little shit had to be up to something. thank you! cant wait to get to DWD

[@froff922]

This was very well put together. Nice choice in music!

[@clevelandbrown5709]

Really great video man! Stick with it!

[@itsanameisntit]

You're best video so far. Loved it!

[@MrRebelIious]

breh that was a really really good video man, great job on this

[@glittergirlart]

Great video as always!

[@azimuthclark462]

Another great video!!! Love your work , thank you

[@Scriptkitty-sd8dp]

Seriously you need to do an audiobook or something. The way you read Patchface was horrifyingly awesome. I got chills.

[@ileaween]

Patchface always gave me the creeps. Great video!

[@vishwapallav]

We need more of such ASOIAF Theories. They are amazing, and give amazing view of the books of JRRM.

[@nicmoreno6492]

You're getting REALLY good at this, bro.

[@toddbrown1660]

Awesome video man really well done 👍🏼

[@feral7523]

Wow imagine the shame in being a STORM Lord arriving at STORMS End in SHIPBREAKER Bay that wasn't prepared for a STORM?? Shame Shame Shame!!!

[@Rachelfishk33]

This is the best Patchface theory I’ve heard by far!

[@rytr0nious]

This is why I love you! I'm too simple minded to notice any of this stuff. It seems there are a lot of sub plots to the story that we have to decipher.

[@neriumsuitedher]

Mmm... Might be possible... I'd say that if they wanted Shireen it's because of the Storm's End. The Sea God's daughter, Bran the Builder and his pesky spells might be some kind of reason.

[@lalaland3329]

pretty cool how you link each picture used thats nice man :D

[@Wolcik3000]

Amaizballs!! I doubt that there is enought of the book left for this to come to fruition, however just a thought about another possible player in the game is awesome.

[@aluyulf]

Damn these artworks are amazing

[@armandojaleo4779]

I really love your vids.you are very good at it.

[@dr.lecter8818]

You really set me on edge with this video! Great work!! I love this because if Mallisandra (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was very afraid of Patchface, then it works in that she made Stannis sacrifice his daughter. That way she'd be able to rid Patchface of the opportunity to unravel his plans. Again, love your videos and keep up the great work!!

[@dr.lecter8818]

Then again, it could be different in the books from the show, I'm not entirely sure, just putting it out there!

[@alexstewart9747]

Watched this 3 years ago and watching again in April 2020. Keep healthy good people.

[@PeetaSnow]

Nice way of making a video, it was a joy to listen to your voice.

[@jgiledw]

This is Amazing Quinn!!

[@grantdoss5242]

this character has always intrigued me. can't wait for the books. you're on to something with the drowned god connection

[@wills.1978]

This video - and theory - is spot on!

[@michaelorozco6558]

phenominal video man really loved it

[@miguelricardovargas]

Beautiful, beautiful art!

[@marcusanark2541]

You have the best Patchface voice EVER!

[@tylerschrand1834]

the dancing shadows could be the Others, which were described as “white shadows” and Ser Raymar Royce said “Dance with me then”

[@EasternGateGuardian]

that reading of yours was well voice I must say! keep em coming :)

[@dors.sc1]

ive never found any other youtuber who talks about a song of ice and fire lore to be that fascinating

[@AhmedGhazwan]

Video after video, I think you're slowly nailing the perfect creepy vibe. And that's great.