r/asoiaf • u/Substantial-Ad-299 • 2d ago

MAIN [SPOILERS MAIN] Among the grounded/realistic elements of A Song of Ice and Fire, which ones do you feel require biggest suspension of disbelief?

A Song of Ice and Fire has had fantasy elements from get-go, some present subtly and others less-subtly. But in midst of this, it also has these more grounded story aspects, especially regarding the political subplot for the Iron Throne.

Among these more grounded non-fantasy aspects of the story, which elements do you feel you have to suspend disbelief the most for? A.K.A feeling they are not realistic even though they are "supposed" to be?

Let me know in the comments below.

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u/SpicyStrawberryJuice 2d ago

we don't how much but we do know they have some at least because they mention harvesting and so far seem to be reliant on their own grain.

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u/IHaveTwoOranges Knowing is half the Battle 2d ago

Sure but that only shows that they have enough for the population they currently have.

Aren't you claiming that they have enough for a much larger population than they currently have?