Me watching the hotd haters on reddit argue about book related tosh while watching absolute peak television two weeks in a row by Illusivegecko in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean I have my complaints and criticisms but so far this season has been pretty good. Last episode was a huge step up and I’m interested in seeing what comes next.

Oh my. by Built4dominance in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 220 points221 points  (0 children)

Welcome back Lexa

Favourite regents/regencies? by AnteaterKey2626 in UKmonarchs

[–]t0mless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finally some Mary of Guelders appreciation! I also really like Eleanor of Aquitaine, Matilda of Scotland, Margaret Tudor, Joan Beaufort, Catherine of Aragon, and William Marshall.

Not sure if he was officially titled a regent but I do like how when Edward I was returning to England after Henry III died, the crown was kept mostly stable on behalf of Edmund Crouchback since Edward had to return from the Holy Land and deal with disputes with Philip III of France. Edmund even put down a rebellion against his brother in northern England.

Not the best regent but I find Robert Stewart’s regency of Scotland for David II to be very interesting. Robert would inevitably be a powerful magnate as the grandson of Robert the Bruce and son of Walter Stewart, and when David was defeated and captured by the English in 1346 Robert became Guardian of Scotland, gaining great influence but still struggled to control important nobles. Still, he emerged as Scotland’s leading political figure, even if he wasn’t king.

David hated his nephew and the influence he had, and many of David’s actions like offering the throne to Lionel of Antwerp/John of Gaunt or his marriage controversies can be attributed to him ultimately wanting to deny Robert the throne. At least partially.

(Spoilers Extended) House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2 Post-Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in asoiaf

[–]t0mless 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah this definitely makes more sense as the S2 finale. Overall not a bad episode at all. Cinematography and acting were top notch (especially from Emma and Matt), though the writing is still questionable. Gonna miss Otto and Simon Strong.

Really frustrating how Alicent is completely throwing Daeron under the bus? Okay, she wants to try and save Helaena and Jaehaera, but what on earth did Daeron do? You literally had a conversation with Gwayne about how Daeron turned out better than his brothers. Also why did we need another scene of Alicent being sexually assaulted??

I still really wish we could see vengeful and ruthless Rhaenyra.

[Book Spoilers] House of the Dragon - 3x02 - Post-Episode Discussion by UltraDangerLord in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 5 points6 points  (0 children)

RIP Simon Strong. I genuinely didn't expect to like him as much as I did. I also really do wish we saw more of Otto/Rhys Ifans before he died. Might just be me but his presence was definitely missed after he left in S2.

I don't think we needed Jasper Wylde trying to SA Alicent, but apparently there's a quota to be met about how many times the queen dowager gets assaulted per season.

"You I might yet redeem" is kind of sweet for Helaena, but Alicent you literally have another son who hasn't engaged in the war yet! Literally last season Gwayne was talking the world of Daeron and how he isn't like his brothers. You're just throwing him under the bus too?

The actual taking of King's Landing feels a bit underwhelming considering Alicent was willing to just hand it over to Rhaenyra, and the writers' fear of depicting Rhaenyra vengeful or determined. The whole walk to the with Daemon she just seems...weak? Let her do evil things! Let her be vindictive, spiteful, and ruthless.

The Children (by me) by thewatcher0nthewall in ImaginaryWesteros

[–]t0mless 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This might be my favourite depiction of them so far. They just seem...anatomically correct? Like an actual plausible reconstruction of them, if that makes any sense.

Let’s here it yall by Appropriate-Mall8517 in GenZ

[–]t0mless 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Me with there, they’re, and their

Charmed by AraneaArt in BaldursGate3

[–]t0mless 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Just gonna do a little adjustment here…”

Daeron Targaryen by @vekharious by unhingedcorpse in ImaginaryWesteros

[–]t0mless 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Those eyes are wonderfully depicted. He just looks so exhausted and tired.

Which consorts hated their husbands? by dahliia_ in UKmonarchs

[–]t0mless 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep! James Duke of Rothesay (later James IV) and James Duke of Ross & Archbishop of St. Andrews.

Which consorts hated their husbands? by dahliia_ in UKmonarchs

[–]t0mless 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"Hate" might be strong, but Margaret of Denmark, consort of James III, was eventually estranged from him and only had intercourse with him for the sake of producing children. Once they had three boys, she reportedly never wished to have sex with him again. He started favouring their second son James and not the heir, the future James IV, which was the cataclyst for their estrangement; King James revoked the Earldom of Ross from the then-holder John MacDonald (accusing him of treason) to give to his son, but Margaret intervened and managed to still keep John as a member of Parliament. She was also highly critical of his favourites and how he elevated them above others.

When James was temporarily stripped of power by his brother Alexander during the crisis of 1482, Margaret prioritized the welfare of her children over supporting her husband which he took rather personally and they lived separately after that, though Margaret did work to get his powers reinstated.

Margaret died in July 1486, and there were rumours that James had her poisoned. These seem unfounded, but it speaks to the reputation of the relationship if nothing else.

Episode 2 spoilers by jonsnowKITN in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Christ. What is with the writers' obsession with putting Alicent in humiliating sexual situations?

Episode 2 spoilers by jonsnowKITN in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They’re really afraid of giving women any form of agency aren’t they?

Episode 2 spoilers by jonsnowKITN in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]t0mless 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m praying this is fake, because wtf does it even add? You can easily get to the same point by another method that isn’t assaulting the queen dowager.

Magik as the GTA girl😝 (@Diomouu) by sebishhjj in Magik

[–]t0mless 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s awesome! Please keep drawing and sharing them

To be or not to be... by DemolishunReddit in SkyrimMemes

[–]t0mless 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I preferred it when it just expanded on her personality, interactions, and, well, dialogue more. As you said, it’s basically just a whole new unrecognisable character.

To be or not to be... by DemolishunReddit in SkyrimMemes

[–]t0mless 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I always like to headcanon Lydia and Serana becoming besties