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Originally Posted by Bodeanicus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

He isn't trying to put Daenerys Targaryen on the throne. He's trying to put Aegon Targaryen on the throne. Varys "know things he shouldn't know" because he's The Master of Whisperers. He's the spymaster. That's what he does. There's nothing magic about it. And I don't recall him knowing anything about the connection between dragons and magic. If you know the passage, tell me what book, and what page.

I think you're looking for an excuse to make Varys a wizard or sorcerer because you want him to be. He's not. He's done nothing overtly magical in the books, like Daenerys, Melissandre, Jaqen Haqar (Faceless Man,) The Others, The Three Eyed Crow, Mirri Maz Duur, or Euron Crow's Eye (Greyjoy.) He's just a very good actor and spy with many, many contacts and resources. Nothing more.

He's so subtle that he has you convinced, doesn't he? He knows things he shouldn't know. Ned knew he was Master of Whisperers when he said that. And you're wholly throwing out the whole sorcerer conversation with Illyrio. I think you're ignoring important evidence! Even the pyromancers have been exclaiming about the improved state of magic. As you say, it's Varys's job to know things. To put this one past him, yet ascribe him an equal-to-magical ability to ferret out other secrets, is inconsistent.