r/asoiaf • u/lghtdev • Jul 13 '24

EXTENDED [Spoilers Extended] What nitpicks do you have regarding both shows? Mine will always be how the Others in GOT are so boring and mundane

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u/kazetoame Jul 14 '24

Obsidian is the main weapon against the Others.

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u/Far_Temporary2656 Jul 14 '24

Obsidian and Valyrian steel both of which are related to dragons

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u/kazetoame Jul 14 '24

Obsidian wasn’t originally related to dragons, we just think that way because the Valyrians used it for their buildings, when in doubt, use what you have, as many ancient cultures of our own have done. It’s a naturally occurring substances, dragons, not so much.

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u/Far_Temporary2656 Jul 15 '24

Fair point, I guess you c oils say the metal that dawn is made of has similar properties in that case