{"id":29747,"date":"2026-08-06T11:12:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=29747"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:12:46","slug":"varyss-riddle-officially-releases-august-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=29747","title":{"rendered":"Varys\u2019s Riddle Officially Releases August 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of iconic and beloved characters from HBO&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/game-of-thrones-franchise\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Game of Thrones<\/strong><\/em><\/a> television series, but arguably one of the best-written and best-acted in the show comes from none other than Conleth Hill&#8217;s portrayal of Lord Varys, the true <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/game-thrones-varys-vs-qyburn-better-master-whisperers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Whisperers<\/a>. While <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/game-thrones-varys-death-disappointing-littlefinger\/\" target=\"_blank\">Varys&#8217;s eventual demise<\/a> was one of the most disappointing plot points in <em>Game of Thrones<\/em> history, he unquestionably took part in the most pivotal moments across the series, quietly pulling the strings behind the scenes across multiple claims to the Iron Throne.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>From secretly supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/game-of-thrones-places-fans-want-visit-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Daenerys across the Narrow Sea<\/a> to conspiring with Illyrio Mopatis and manipulating the Small Council, Lord Varys consistently worked from the shadows to shape the future of the realm. He aided Tyrion&#8217;s escape after Joffrey&#8217;s murder, helped orchestrate political alliances, and ultimately turned against Daenerys when he believed <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/game-of-thrones-mad-king-play-jon-snow-aegon-retcon-winds-of-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jon Snow would be the better ruler<\/a>, remaining committed to what he believed served the realm best.<\/p>\n<p>While fans may be holding on to hope that Varys faces a different fate in George R.R. Martin&#8217;s <em>A Song of Ice and Fire<\/em> novels when (or if) they eventually come out, the Master of Whisperers officially returns on August 14 with the launch of <em>Game of Thrones:<\/em> <em>Varys&#8217;s Riddle<\/em> (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotconquest.com\/news\/2026\/07\/31\/august-preview-history-and-visions-2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">GoT Conquest<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"413\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varys coughing in Game of Thrones season 8\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/game-of-thrones-varys-coughing.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Varys coughing in Game of Thrones season 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Varys&#8217;s Riddle<\/em> is an upcoming &#8220;Total Power&#8221; Power-Up Event running from August 14 to August 16 for the long-running <em>Game of Thrones<\/em> mobile strategy game, <em>GoT: Conquest<\/em>. <em>Varys&#8217;s Riddle<\/em> is one of <em>Game of Thrones: Conquest<\/em>&#8216;s recurring Power-Up Events, this time centered on increasing a player&#8217;s Total Power rating. <em>Varys&#8217;s Riddle<\/em> occurs somewhat regularly as part of the game&#8217;s rolling monthly Power-Up Event schedule, offering players unique rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by WB Games, <em>Game of Thrones: Conquest<\/em> is a free-to-play mobile strategy MMO that tasks players with expanding their keeps, training armies, researching technologies, collecting heroes, and competing for control of Westeros through PvE and PvP events. Power-Up Events encourage progression in specific areas, with themed challenges focused on Dragons, Buildings, Research, Heroes, Expeditions, or Total Power.<\/p>\n<div class=\"valnet-gallery images-count-3 \">\n<div id=\"article-gallery-1-1611151666\" data-gallery-thumbnail-id=\"gallery-thumbnails-1-1611151666\" data-gallery-id=\"main-carousel-1-1611151666\" data-article-gallery=\"article-gallery-modal-1-1611151666\" data-gallery-lightbox=\"gallery-modal-1-1611151666\" data-gallery-thumbnail-img-class=\"gallery-thumbnails-1-1611151666-img\" data-gallery-type=\"image_masonry\" class=\"article__gallery image-masonry  masonry-images-3\">\n<div class=\"w-gallery-carousel-fullscreen\">\n<section id=\"main-expanable-carousel-1-1611151666\" class=\"splide splide-gallery\"><button class=\"lightbox__exit-btn icon i-close\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"txt\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"splide__track lightbox__swipper\">\n<ul class=\"splide__list swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"splide__slide gallery-main-img image-landscape\">\n<div class=\"body-img responsive-img\"><img width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varys and Daenerys sitting together in Game of Thrones\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Varys-and-Daenerys-in-Game-of-Thrones.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Varys-and-Daenerys-in-Game-of-Thrones.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain;\"\/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"splide__slide gallery-main-img image-landscape\">\n<div class=\"body-img responsive-img\">\n<figure><img width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varys and Petyr Baelish arresting Ned Stark in Game of Thrones\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/untitled-2024-05-17t220827-603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/untitled-2024-05-17t220827-603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain;\"\/><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Varys and Petyr Baelish arresting Ned Stark in Game of Thrones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"splide__slide gallery-main-img image-landscape\">\n<div class=\"body-img responsive-img\">\n<figure><img width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Varys and Littlefinger talking in front of the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/main-photo-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/main-photo-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=contain&amp;w=1400&amp;h=700&amp;dpr=2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain;\"\/><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Varys Littlefinger Game of Thrones Deleted Scene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"expanded-gallery-thumbnails-1-1611151666\" class=\"splide gallery-thumbnails-expanded\" aria-label=\"The carousel with thumbnails. 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Both games come highly recommended among fans, and are available to play on iOS and Android now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic medium \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"3dd6-4322-98c517dafaae\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column medium\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"xQWnOz0MXO\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/game-of-thrones-franchise-poster.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                                                                   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