Viewers of HBO's "Game of Thrones" already recognize Euron Greyjoy as the wisest, manliest and most virtuous of the Ironborn. Recently arriving back from exile to seize the Salt Throne from Balon, his corrupt brother, everyone is now wondering what he will accomplish next. He wants to build a thousand ships and become King of Westeros. Can he do it? Here are ten reasons why this will definitely happen.
1. The Iron Islands are the most strategically important part of Westeros.
The man who holds the Iron Islands practically holds Westeros. Why else would King Robert have expended so much effort to crush the Greyjoy Rebellion? Clearly the Iron Islands are the most important of the Seven Kingdoms.
2. The Drowned God is the one true God.
Obviously the other gods of Westeros are false. The Lord of Light heavily failed Stannis, and the light of the Seven didn't do too much for the High Sparrow. Euron is truly wise to devote his piety to the Drowned God instead.
3. Euron will successfully marry Daenerys Targaryen.
It is true that Daenerys has recently made a pact with Theon and Yara. Yet undoubtedly once she meets Euron, she will be utterly seduced by his big fleet. This twist was basically given away when Dany callously left Dario Neharis, her longtime lover, back in Mereen so that she could make a strategic marriage in Westeros.
4. The people are behind Euron.
Look how the Ironborn cheer when they hear that Euron killed their King to usurp him. They are sick and tired of losers like Balon who lead from behind. Everyone knows that Euron will make the Iron Islands great again.
5. Euron is a master strategist.
Sir Arthur Raleigh once wrote that "whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself." While there are many intelligent and crafty people in Westeros, none are quite as bold as Euron Greyjoy. He has clearly read Sir Raleigh's mind because Euron understands that he must not drive Westeros away from the Iron Islands, but bring the two closer. In a time of economic distress, Euron is the only ruler making the investments necessary for both short term military victory and long term success. It would not surprise me if the Iron Islands were to look more like Qarth by the end of his steady rule.
6. Euron knows the secrets of old Valyria.
Euron traveled the world during his period of exile. In the books he not only finds a suit of Valyrian steel armor, but also a horn that can control dragons. Other rulers sit idly in their throne rooms, but Euron is an explorer, always pushing the boundary of human knowledge and understanding. His understanding of Old Valyria basically gives him the birthright of a Targaryan. "The dragon has three heads" or so the prophecy goes. Daenerys, Jon Snow, and... you guessed it, Euron Greyjoy.
7. Euron is a f*cking savage.
He not only has the guts to murder his close relatives in cold blood, but he also actually makes a habit of cutting his own sailor's tongues out. No wonder his ship is called "the Silence!" He burned the entire Lannister fleet to the ground during the Greyjoy rebellion because he could. Euron probably orchestrated the Red Wedding too. Don't mess with this guy.
8. Westeros is ripe for the taking.
The Lannisters are overstretched, the North is depleted, the Riverlands are burning and the Stormlands are leaderless. Yet the Iron Islands are on the rise. Clearly once Euron's fleet is built, there will be no one powerful enough to stop him from taking his rightful place on top the Iron Throne.
9. Euron is allied with the White Walkers.
While this shocking twist hasn't been revealed yet, there is a lot of implicit evidence for it. We know that Euron traveled the known world and made many friends in foreign places. Is it really a coincidence that the Night King began his attack on the enemies of the Greyjoys, just as Euron returned to murder his family? Seems a little convenient...
10. Euron will seduce Jon Snow.
The directors' decision to make Jon Snow gay was socially progressive and laudable. Yet they wouldn't have done it unless Jon were going to enter a homosexual relationship at some point. Euron is the best candidate. He's rich, powerful, and deeply blue eyed (which recall the stormy sea). Davos and Tormund aren't bad, but I think we all know who is eventually going to win Jon's heart.
Euron is the manly, chauvinistic leader that Westeros deserves. He will undoubtedly be king by the end of the 8th season.
