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Varys’ Riddle Aug 19, 2015

From where does the state get its power? In Game of Thrones, Varys asks such a question to Tyrion Lannister: Varys: “Power is a curious thing, my lord. Are you fond of riddles?” Tyrion: “Why? Am I about to hear one?” Varys: “Three great men sit in a room, a king, a priest and the rich man. Between them stands a common sellsword. Each great man bids the sellsword kill the other two. Who lives? Who dies?” Tyrion: “Depends on the sellsword” Varys: “Does it? He has neither the crown, nor gold, nor favor with the gods” Tyrion: “He’s has...