Which Game of Thrones character represents your state?
By Corey Smith
Photo Credit: HBO
26. Arizona — Missandei
Another of Daenerys’ closest and most trusted advisers, Missandei the former slave served as a translator for the Mother of Dragons. Missandei would be gifted to Daenerys by the masters of Astapor, and would her knowledge of Slaver’s Bay would prove invaluable in Dany’s quest to liberate the region. Of the fifty states in the union, Arizona would best suit the translator.
When first we met Missandei, and for much of her life thereafter, Missandei would live in the dry and desert climate of Astapor and Meereen. That climate is of course mirrored by most of Arizona. Even more, telling, are the 27 different Federally recognized Indian tribes that reside in Arizona. Consider most speak different dialects, and coupled with a large portion of the population that speaks Spanish, and you have a natural home for our translator Missandei.
Furthermore, two of the state’s official symbols are hallmarks of Missadei’s style preferences. Arizona’s state gemstone is turquoise, one of Missandei’s favorite colors as evidenced by the photo above. Missandei also has a penchant for unique neckwear, and Arizona is one of only two states with official neckwear. And the bolo tie sort of looks like something Missandei would wear. Sort of.