But with the inclusion of Young Griff – a supposed hidden Targaryen – he may switch sides to ensure he claims the throne once again.
A Song Of Ice And Fire expert BryndenBFish recently posited: “With all of the dangers posed to Barristan, this has led to the general idea that Barristan might end up dying at or immediately after the Battle of Fire.
“However, the alternative theory (the one I favour) is that Ser Barristan will survive the Battle of Fire, and then learning about Young Griff, he’ll turncloak on Daenerys Targaryen in favour of Aegon ‘VI’ Targaryen, the tRuEbOrN sOn of Rhaegar Targaryen.”
Winds of Winter is expected to be released in 2021.
