Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hello everyone! Today I'm discussing the candidates who may become the next Grand Maester in The Winds of Winter.

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00:00 A Recent Vacancy
00:56 Conclave
01:59 Previous Incident
02:51 Logistics and Delays
03:44 The Closest Option
04:25 Doctor Frankenstein
05:22 Halfmaester
06:28 Who It Won't Be
07:39 Appendix Archmaesters
08:18 Your Pick
08:33 Outside Chances
09:39 Second Time's the Charm
10:14 Chaotic Arrival
11:00 Wildcard
11:58 Stealing an Identity
13:05 Looming Disaster
13:32 End State
14:03 Conclusions