u/Astin_Madiri

I asked most of my friends this, and they all say it was his tenacity and refusal to give up after he was burned by Vhagar. I disagree, because as much as that was admirable, I don't think it would have been possible without Larys.

I'm genuinely not trying to start a team debate with this. I really just want to hear from as many sides as possible.

That said, pleeeeease let's not make this a "TG vs TB" thing.

I feel like many of the people that hate Rhaeneyra are just determined to do so for no reason at all, and I don't get it. What do you guys think?

I'm asking because of the ideological differences between the two institutions.

The Citadel relies on reason and logic, while the Faith preaches things of a divine nature.

Doesn't that create a sort of science vs religion clash?

(I'm genuinely curious about this, so I will appreciate any feedback you guys might have- if I got anything wrong, or if there's something I'm not understanding please let me know)

Many people say that she was made heir to spite Daemon, but I disagree, because if that was the case, he would've chosen Aegon after he was born.

Knowing his election over Rhaenys would cause a precedent, he must not have expected his daughters' ascension would be as smooth as his was and potentially at least DISRUPT the course of the realm, why did he make such a controversial decision?

Don't get me wrong, I personally despise this character, but isn't that the point?

If they were going for a crazed, unstable fascist, ( which I assume they were) I think they may have actually succeeded.

The way he presented a sense of cool whilst being completely unhinged, the way he asserted control over everyone around him, and the way he veiwed himself and the Hightowers and disliked Targaereans, was genuinely engaging. But that's just my opinion. Perhaps

I would need to hear more varied points of veiw.

What do you guys think?

BTW, I'm talking about the show version of him, not the book version.

Also, I'm not comparing his character to the book version.

I'm asking about the character we saw on-screen

The funny thing about her bond with her children is that she never particularly desired a family when she was young.

Her children seemed to not only have changed her paradign, but ( in my opinion) contributed to making her

less reckless than she would've been without them.

As compared to people like Alicent, (who would willingly poison her own son,) I imagine Rhaeneyra would've surrendered early if one of her children were put at risk or taken hostage by the greens.

I was particularly touched by how she deigned to protect Rhaena even after realizing she was Sheepstealer's rider.

(I'm talking about the title of Hand of the King)

Was it conforming to normal standards, or was it nonexistent altogether?

Did he see them more as tools?

And if it did, would it have progressed to this point?

Or would it have ended abruptly?

The friendship did seem genuine, but could he have convinced Alicent to befriend her to get closer to the crown, or did their friendship naturally develop?

I'm asking because she was manipulated by Otto into marrying him in the first place.

Personally, I think it was the latter, but everyone I ask seems to disagree

Would she be seen as a peacemaker, or as another "Queen who never was"?

Or would she still go along with the plot to put her son on the throne?

Was there some bias involved on their part?

Also, would she have made a better Queen than Viserys?

Or is all betrayal the same?

As always I'm asking from a neutral standpoint.