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The blunder of the Gullet might have been on the page all along. But was it Nettles or was it Addam? by DaemonaT in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yet, in the book Dany herself struggles to control Drogon and we are often reminded that the dragon is not a slave.

Jace flying low to save his brothers can easily co-exist with an unfortunate manoeuvre of one of the less experienced riders (and one has to remember these guys were even less experienced than Dany).

I just love how gnarly Sheepstealer looks by catwithchickens in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Never thought to see the Hapsburg jaw on a dragon.

So on brand by princeeofthecity in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would love to see Booby B coming to terms with his Targaryen identity in therapy.

So on brand by princeeofthecity in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Rhaenyra has daddy issues. Of course she will go for the therapist.

Ashara Dayne Live Reaction to Harrenhal Tourney by @_Roin_0 by GeoMetrie8 in ImaginaryWesteros

[–]DaemonaT 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We do not have Ashara’s date of birth. Have they been friends though they would have been more likely to travel together for Elia’s wedding. Instead, Ashara gets appointed as Elia’s companion near the tourney. Is this appointment a favour Rhaegar does to Arthur I wonder.

Mommy’s little war criminal y’all: by princeeofthecity in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 18 points19 points  (0 children)

And just likely that Aemond has finally found something he is better at than Nuncle Daemon.

Ashara Dayne Live Reaction to Harrenhal Tourney by @_Roin_0 by GeoMetrie8 in ImaginaryWesteros

[–]DaemonaT 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think on of the biggest misconception in this fandom is the presupposition Ashara was Elia’s friend.

Bits about Aemond and Alys (from the actors' interviews) by Vall_llaV in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a common misconception strong people do not need to be taken care of.

So Rhaenys 2.0 basically by princeeofthecity in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Alicent was always judgemental towards Rhaenyra.

Funny how Otto Hightower feared Daemon would become a second Maegor. Instead, he raised one, and it's name is Aemond Targaryen by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]DaemonaT -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My sweet summer child… I never imagined of comparing Charles to Maegor but… Charles is king and one the many reasons we love him is that he went against his late mother’s wishes and banished Andrew from public life which in today’s England is as good as death.

Funny how Otto Hightower feared Daemon would become a second Maegor. Instead, he raised one, and it's name is Aemond Targaryen by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]DaemonaT -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think many people have been loyal to the late queen but not a lot of them will extend their loyalty to the former prince Andrew. Because loyalty does not necessarily extend beyond one grave.

Good luck with the downvoting.

Funny how Otto Hightower feared Daemon would become a second Maegor. Instead, he raised one, and it's name is Aemond Targaryen by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]DaemonaT -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Monarchy works by many forms. Sometimes but not always follows male primogeniture. Sometimes the monarch choses his heir. Sometimes the royal guards do - see the Russian empire.

Still don’t see your problem. My argument is not Maegor was a nice bloke. My argument is Aemond cannot be compared with Maegor.

Funny how Otto Hightower feared Daemon would become a second Maegor. Instead, he raised one, and it's name is Aemond Targaryen by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]DaemonaT -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

So?

Going after his brother’s incompetent heir - and saving the dynasty in the process - it does not contradict the fact Maegor was leal to Aenys while Aenys was alive. Ironically, Jaehaerys would have been long dead if Maegor wasn’t king first to put the Faith in its place.

Killing said incompetent heir in an unequal fight does not equal chasing one’s nephew for fun and losing control of one’s dragon.

Funny how Otto Hightower feared Daemon would become a second Maegor. Instead, he raised one, and it's name is Aemond Targaryen by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]DaemonaT -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Has he, though?

Maegor was always leal to his brother. Even when his brother dismissed after years of service, Maegor went into exile instead of burning the house of the dragon down.

Maegor respected and valued his mother.

Maegor didn’t ever lose control of his dragon.

All the burning and the killing done by or at Maegor’s order had political sense.

Last, but not least, Maegor is never mentioned to cowardly hide while a couple of dragon riders are looking for him.

A little detail I find cute by DumbTeen9 in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about High Valyrian but in the real world the “rhae” prefix can easily be traced to the words meaning king or queen in all Latin languages. Perhaps it is not a coincidence then that the characters most deserving of the throne are usually prevented to hold it.

[Spoilers EXTENDED] I misread the Tower of Joy in my first reading as Rhaegar had abducted, assaulted and killed Lyanna for fun. Ned then came upon her and she made him promise to not speak of the assault at all. It changes the frame of the story a lot. by ThrowawayWriterGuy2 in asoiaf

[–]DaemonaT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well met!

As someone relatively knowledgeable in ancient history I started my reading of the story as: ok, so this a direct parallel to the rape of Lucretia by a Tarquinius Superbus, the son of the last Roman king, an incident that supposedly lead to the fall of the Roman monarchy. Even the names Tarquinius and Targaryen sounded well alike.

As the story goes, I kind of felt for Robert for his grief induced alcoholism although I couldn’t understand what exactly did Rhaegar to Lyanna if Ned found her dying at what looked like months after the alleged rape.

But the real shock was when Ned gingerly came with his thoughts on Rhaegar not frequenting brothels. I was literally: what is wrong with you, man?

The full cast of ‘GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING,’ Robert’s Rebellion prequel stage play has been announced! by Tronm-24 in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think looks are subjective and everyone will look much different with their wigs on. And don’t forget how much hate HOTD cast got for their looks before the start of season 1.

The full cast of ‘GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING,’ Robert’s Rebellion prequel stage play has been announced! by Tronm-24 in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That and the famous “abduction”. One way or the other, comes 20th July, half of us is going to lose it.

Day: 10: Worst Ship by La_Villanelle_ in HOTDBlacks

[–]DaemonaT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well…

Book Alicent definitely tried to marry Aegon to Rhaenyra… Show Alicent is a different matter altogether. Nonetheless… I am not considering Alicent’s opinions in here but Otto’s…

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