How does Melisandre give birth to a shadow?

It is heavily implied by the shadowbinder Melisandre that the shadow assassin is created through an act of sexual intercourse, so they are also known by the fan-given nickname shadow babies.

What did the Red Witch give birth to?

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After the failed parley between Stannis and Renly, Melisandre is revealed to be pregnant. She gives birth to a Shadow in a cave close to Renly’s encampment while Davos watches in horror. The creature infiltrates Renly’s camp and kills him in front of Catelyn and Brienne.

What was the shadow that killed Renly?

Renly marches there, intending to kill his brother in battle, and turning down an offer to become Stannis’ heir. Before the battle he is assassinated by a shadow conjured by Melisandre, though it is unclear if Stannis is aware of this or not.

Who is Stannis Baratheon’s son?

He is the second son of Steffon Baratheon and Cassandra Estermont, as well as the brother of Robert – lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Renly – lord of Storm’s End….

How did Melisandre give birth to the shadow demon?

She convinces Stannis to impregnate her, giving birth to a shadow demon that kills Renly. She also births another demon that kills Storm’s End’s castellan, Ser Cortnay Penrose, when he refuses to yield Storm’s End.

How did Melisandre get pregnant in Game of Thrones?

Melisandre and Stannis Baratheon had sex, with Melisandre promising to give Stannis a son. After the failed parley between Stannis and Renly, Melisandre is revealed to be pregnant. She gives birth to a Shadow in a cave close to Renly’s encampment while Ser Davos Seaworth watches in horror.

What does Melisandre tell Davos in Shadow Assassin?

Melisandre visits Davos in his prison in Dragonstone. She tells him that shadows only live when given birth by light. She admits to him that Stannis’s fires now burn so low that she dare not draw off any more to make another son, as it might well kill him.

What was the effect of Melisandre’s sorcery on Stannis?

She disrobes and Davos watches in horror as the now-pregnant woman gives birth to a shadowy creature. As the shadow emerges Davos recognises the man who had cast it, Stannis. The shadow goes to slay Penrose, allowing Stannis to take Storm’s End. The effect of Melisandre’s sorcery on Stannis is significant.