Why did varys visit Ned?

When Ned was imprisoned, Varys visited him and suggested that he confess to treason, to save his life. That was pretty much all that he could’ve done given his position. Although, the reasons for his help or suggestions were not because of any special affection for Ned, but for the stability of the realm.

Who is varys talking to in the dungeon?

She chases one into the dungeons under the castle, where she finds the great dragon skulls of the Targaryens in storage. She hears two men talking: Varys and Magister Illyrio Mopatis of Pentos. Varys says that events have been set in motion and the lion and the wolf will soon be at each other’s throats.

Who killed Ned Stark in the books?

Varys also runs to the King, who remains adamant in his decision. Lord Eddard is pushed to his knees by two Kingsguard, and Ser Ilyn puts on a black hood to conceal his face. He then swings Ice, the greatsword of House Stark itself, and behead Eddard.

Is varys a good man?

No, Varys is not a good person. But he is a magnificent character. The show makes him a better man than the books. In the show, his “little birds” don’t have their tongues cut out and there is no suggestion that they’ll be killed off when they don’t prove useful to him, while that is implied in the books.

Why did they betray Ned Stark?

Baelish betrays Stark because Eddard was going to go against his wishes to have Joffery be the successor. While as insane a plan as it seemed, it was Littlefinger’s best chance to retain what power he had as Head of Coin.

What is a magister in Game of Thrones?

Magister is a title used by merchant-lords in the Free Cities, many of which are ruled over by councils of magisters. The Free City of Pentos is nominally ruled by a prince, but it is the magisters who truly hold the power, as it is they who select the prince from the Great Families of the city.