Eccentric Game Of Thrones author George RR Martin, well-known for his willingness to slaughter practically any character in his novels, is now offering to kill-off one lucky fan – for $US20,000 (NZ$23,540)
Martin has launched a fund-raising campaign in aid of his two favourite charities. In exchange for a donation of $20,000, well-heeled aficionados will get the chance to have a character named after them in a future A Song of Ice and Fire novel. Regardless of the character’s social standing (lordling, knight, whore, peasant etc), Martin guarantees they will meet a “grisly death”.
The money will go towards the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and the Food Depot in New Mexico, two causes close to Martin’s heart.
And if a $20,000 death is a little rich, there is a range of other prizes up for grabs. A mere $4500 will get you a signed script of the first ever GoT episode; one of Martin’s trademark Greek sailor caps (pre-worn) will set you back $7500; while $15,000 buys breakfast with the master and the chance to quiz him about GoT minutiae.
In addition, everyone who forks out for the campaign will go into a draw for a day out with Martin.
“You and a friend will be flown out (from wherever you are in the world)
