Monday, 23 November 2015

game of thrones - How did Varys become a Eunuch?

I haven't watched all of the TV series, but as far as the books, yes it is discussed. It is in his wiki entry:




During their stay in Myr, a man offered a large sum of money for Varys, an offer his master found too tempting to refuse. The man gave Varys a potion that made him powerless to move or speak, but did nothing to dull his senses as his manhood was cut off at the stem, then burnt in a brazier in a Blood Magic ritual. Varys claims to have held a hatred for all things magical ever since.




He is telling this to Tyrion when they discuss the manner in which Lord Stannis has gained certain victories.



In the TV show, Varys tells Tyrion the same story in episode 4 of season 3, And Now His Watch Is Ended, after Tyrion asks him who arranged




the attempt on Tyrion’s life during the Battle of the Blackwater.


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