George R.R. Martin has expressed his desire to write a story centered on Braavos, the influential city featured in the Game of Thrones universe, once he completes The Winds of Winter. Despite HBO scrapping the previous Braavos spin-off, Martin is eager to revisit the idea. He revealed that Braavos was inspired by European locations like Amsterdam, and he hopes to draft a narrative similar to his previous works, Fire and Blood and Tales of Dunk and Egg. This news follows the ongoing delays around the release of The Winds of Winter, which continues to raise skepticism among fans regarding its future.

Will the Braavos story be published after The Winds of Winter?

Yes, George R.R. Martin has indicated that he intends to write the Braavos story after finishing The Winds of Winter, although no timeline has been established for either project.

Braavos plays a pivotal role in the Game of Thrones saga as the home of the Iron Bank and the Faceless Men. Characters like Jaqen H'ghar have made significant impacts during the series, underscoring the city's importance. Martin's exploration of this location could provide deeper insights into the lore and themes of his works, especially after the successful adaptation of his novels into the HBO series.