there’s something so special about the only character in the main asoiaf series to take time to make a principled stand about the outcome of the dance of the dragons being Stannis Baratheon, who is the Rhaenyra of his own situation, but pulls really hard for Team Green because That’s The Rules.
goes to show that monarchical succession is the most unserious process ever because who is the rightful king is just completely made up and controlled by who is currently holding the capital and has convinced the most people that they’re legitimate because you only get called a usurper if you lose. Rhaenyra being known as a usurper by her own descendants who did usurp their cousins for the throne is fascinating. when the cyclical violent tragedy cycles…..














