The Hague, Netherlands - Over 1,500 die-hard fans of Game of Thrones actress Carice van Houten flocked to The Hague on Saturday dressed as characters from the show. The group intended to demonstrate their support for their queen, dubbed Melisandre from the famous series. However, they inadvertently ended up joining the Extinction Rebellion protest against fossil fuel subsidies, shutting down a major motorway in the city. Dutch police arrested 1,579 attendees, and it was decided that the leaders would face "trial by combat" before the local authorities. Melisandre herself, Carice van Houten, led her legion of cosplay enthusiasts into battle against climate change, as the Red Priestess took up arms (and banners) against environmental degradation. The confluence of red robes, elaborate dragon costumes, and a large faux Iron Throne made it the most visually stunning climate protest in the history of Westeros or the Netherlands. "Lift every voice and raise your banners!" shouted van Houten, as she stood triumphantly atop a familiar pile of prop snow. "For the night is dark and full of terrors – but my beloved sidekicks, together, we must rid the earth of climate indifference!" Bystanders were amazed by the scale and enthusiasm of the environmentalist-cum-fantasy uprising. "It was incredible! One moment we were watching Carice van Houten worshipping the Lord of Light, and the next moment she was calling for change in fossil fuel policy!" said one eyewitness, who also noted their disappointment that Jon Snow had not turned up. The Dutch police were initially baffled by the massive turnout of costumed protesters but were soon briefed on the situation. "We had to maintain order and ensure that our city is safe for its inhabitants. Honestly, the biggest challenge was telling the legitimate protesters apart from the Targaryens, Lannisters, and Wildlings!" said one officer. As police descended into the crowds, they were met with chants of "The Climate Watchers send their regards!" and "A fossil fuel subsidy is coming!" The protesters were eventually disbanded after being doused by water cannons, which proved somewhat unhelpful to the White Walkers among them. Though it remains to be seen whether this event will herald a new age of inter-universe climate activism, it is clear that Carice van Houten's epic crossover episode has thoroughly redefined the concept of a royal procession. As she boldly declared during the protest: "For the realm, we shall overcome!"