Game of Thrones [TV, not the book, no spoilers!] (48 Viewers)
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First , as I said a lot of times it is unjust , whilst the main characteristic of stannis is justice.
Second why , because he would still continue to fight . In case he doesn't kill shireen and melisandre tells him he can't win , he would still fight the white walkers considering it his duty to protect his kingdom . Obviously dying in the process if the death of shireen was the only way to win .
Second why , because he would still continue to fight . In case he doesn't kill shireen and melisandre tells him he can't win , he would still fight the white walkers considering it his duty to protect his kingdom . Obviously dying in the process if the death of shireen was the only way to win .
He'd probably die/lose his entire army against the Boltons already, after which the White Walkers rek the continent. It's not even about him wanting to fight or win, but that he can most likely only win with this sacrifice.
Also, your argument concerning Stannis' sense of justice is a good one, but justice is not the primary force driving Stannis. Remember, he was also up to (presumably) sacrificing Gendry, who was just as innocent. His main motive is simply that he believes to be Ahor Azai, the only one able to stop the complete destruction of Westeros by the White Walkers.
Also, your argument concerning Stannis' sense of justice is a good one, but justice is not the primary force driving Stannis. Remember, he was also up to (presumably) sacrificing Gendry, who was just as innocent. His main motive is simply that he believes to be Ahor Azai, the only one able to stop the complete destruction of Westeros by the White Walkers.
I don't think anyone is underestimating him. He seems like a real ruler caring about his realms instead of going for glory/his desires/revenge. Feels like another of the "good" guys. Oberyn was this kind of a badass but with honourable ways of living and Dorran seems like a smarter Oberyn minus fighting of course. Martells became my favourite house after Starks got rekt.
Imagine if Starks and Martells joined forces at the beginning of this war. Or Starks + Martells + Baratheons. This war would be over in a month.
Imagine if Starks and Martells joined forces at the beginning of this war. Or Starks + Martells + Baratheons. This war would be over in a month.
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