Is it ever explained why LLLL calls himself ′First Sword′ of Bravos? Are all warriors given that noscript or did he come first in a tournament or something?
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If Kingsguard are usually already noted knights when joining, and serve for life, isn’t it inevitable you’ll wind up with a bunch of old men as your bodyguards?
Ser Barristan Selmy is surprised and insulted to be asked to retire as a Kingsguard, and the implication is no Kingsguard retires — they serve for life. And you don’t add new ones until one dies.
But most kings have long reigns, and given most of the time the Kingsguard stay with the king and the king isn’t being attacked so the Kingsguard aren’t getting killed in action… it seems like after a few decades, you’d have old men protecting you.
I could see if the Kingsguard was largely ceremonial, but it seems like they are expected to fight.
Do kings send their elder Kingsguard out on missions just to get rid of them?
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Ser Barristan Selmy is surprised and insulted to be asked to retire as a Kingsguard, and the implication is no Kingsguard retires — they serve for life. And you don’t add new ones until one dies.
But most kings have long reigns, and given most of the time the Kingsguard stay with the king and the king isn’t being attacked so the Kingsguard aren’t getting killed in action… it seems like after a few decades, you’d have old men protecting you.
I could see if the Kingsguard was largely ceremonial, but it seems like they are expected to fight.
Do kings send their elder Kingsguard out on missions just to get rid of them?
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If that 'Tarly boy', presumably Sam's Uncle or second cousin, had been successful. Would Stannis have taken over the Stormlands forces or would they have bent the knee?
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For the Book Readers - Name your favorite(or least favorite) castings on the show
My Favorite Casting Choices:
* Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister - Charles perfectly captures the righteous arrogance of Tywin. Sprinkling in just the right amount of smugness mixed with regality.
* David Bradley as Walder Frey - This is probably my pick for all around perfect casting. When reading through the chapters related to Walder(Catelyn's mostly, I believe) it's impossible not to read Walder's lines in David Bradley's voice. He absolutely nailed it.
* Aidan Gillen as Peter Baelish - He pulled off that crooked half-smile so damn well.
I think that they really struck gold with the cast across the board. My biggest complaint really would be the ages of some of the characters. I know that it's probably difficult to find child actors for stuff like this(or in the case of Daenerys, you don't want to make it creepy and weird.) But sometimes the age or physical appearance of a character is a huge part of who they are.
For example, Richard Madden turned in a terrific performance as Robb Stark. But a big part of who Robb Stark is in the books is that he is a "boy." A literal child. So when he outwits Tywin Lannister, it adds an extra layer of embarrassment. However, Richard Madden was in his mid 20's while playing Robb and, you do kind of lose that whole "Young Wolf" angle a bit.
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My Favorite Casting Choices:
* Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister - Charles perfectly captures the righteous arrogance of Tywin. Sprinkling in just the right amount of smugness mixed with regality.
* David Bradley as Walder Frey - This is probably my pick for all around perfect casting. When reading through the chapters related to Walder(Catelyn's mostly, I believe) it's impossible not to read Walder's lines in David Bradley's voice. He absolutely nailed it.
* Aidan Gillen as Peter Baelish - He pulled off that crooked half-smile so damn well.
I think that they really struck gold with the cast across the board. My biggest complaint really would be the ages of some of the characters. I know that it's probably difficult to find child actors for stuff like this(or in the case of Daenerys, you don't want to make it creepy and weird.) But sometimes the age or physical appearance of a character is a huge part of who they are.
For example, Richard Madden turned in a terrific performance as Robb Stark. But a big part of who Robb Stark is in the books is that he is a "boy." A literal child. So when he outwits Tywin Lannister, it adds an extra layer of embarrassment. However, Richard Madden was in his mid 20's while playing Robb and, you do kind of lose that whole "Young Wolf" angle a bit.
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Youre in a trial by combat. For 5 Rounds. which 5 people would you choose to defeat gregor clegane
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Performances that you thought didn't get the recognition they deserved?
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If Daemon Targaryen were brought into the Game of Thrones era, what level of warrior would he be?
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I always thought he knows and giving her chance to do something fishy and he catches her.
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Could any armed warrior in the Seven Kingdoms realistically beat an unarmed Wun Wun in a 1v1?
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