Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Did you catch the subtle detail about the Baratheon envoy at Tumbleton? In this video, we break down why Rhaenyra’s assassins had to douse themselves in "acrid stench" and black mud to pull off their disguise.

While Tumbleton is shown as dry and airy, these "Baratheons" arrived looking—and smelling—like they’d been through the worst of the Riverlands. We explore the timeline of their arrival and how they used the Hightowers' own prejudices against them.

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