In honor of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, IGN is taking a look back at some of the iconic characters who’ve fallen along the way, and the lasting impact they had on the story. These heroes and villains may not have made it to the end of the road, but their lives weren’t in vain – they stand as a fitting reminder that when you play the game of thrones, you win, or you die.
Syrio Forel only appeared in three episodes of Game of Thrones: Season 1, but his pivotal role is still being talked about years later — in fact, theories about the fate of his character are alive and well, even as the show enters its final season. Arya Stark’s “dancing master” helped set the stage for what would become one of Game of Thrones’ most iconic arcs, seeing Arya follow in the footsteps of her Braavosi mentor to become not just a master swordswoman, but someone who frequently says “not today” to the God of Death.
Source: IGN.com When I Died on Game of Thrones: Why This Vague Death Scene Works So Well