Tyrion Hand of the King Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I was wondering what people's opinions of Daemon Backfyre were. It is easy to see him as a bad guy. Afterall, he lead a rebellion against the crown and his own brothers. However, after reading that he had his men tend to Gwayne Corbray's wounds after defeating him in a duel, I wondered if he was a more chivalrous man than I had originally thought. I know there isn't a ton of information on him, but what opinions do you guys have on Daemon Blackfyre as a PERSON? (I understand he was an extraordinary warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anath Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Having his men tending to Gwayne Corbray doesn't overweigh the death of at least 99999 other people in this battle alone. Plus, hadn't he already blinded Corbray in the duel before he spared his life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kienn Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Black or Red, a dragon is a dragon... and dragons are scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew the Raider King! Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My feelings mirror Aemon Targaryen's POV. "Love is the Death of Duty". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis Eats No Peaches Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Selfish, yet gallant, prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmarshal Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 A true knight till the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Muradin the Small Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 We dont have really that much information on him....however, since he was able to gain the support of half the nobility of Westeros I guess he did something right. We see that he was somewhat honourable yet the fact is that he fought against the legitimate king to crown himself king...so at the moment he seems a very grey character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennedy the Keen Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I was wondering what people's opinions of Daemon Backfyre were. It is easy to see him as a bad guy. Afterall, he lead a rebellion against the crown and his own brothers. However, after reading that he had his men tend to Gwayne Corbray's wounds after defeating him in a duel, I wondered if he was a more chivalrous man than I had originally thought. I know there isn't a ton of information on him, but what opinions do you guys have on Daemon Blackfyre as a PERSON? (I understand he was an extraordinary warrior) What book is he in? I just finished the hedge knight and am finishing tPatQ today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Caesar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 "Robb Reyne, Gareth the Grey, Ser Aubrey Ambrose, Lord Gordon Peake, Black Byrne Flowers, Redfish, Fireball... Bittersteel! I ask you , has there ever been such a noble company, such a roll of hero's?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Winters Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wouldn't like him if I knew him, but I'd respect him on the battlefield since he's a great warrior and can be chivalrous, like he was with Ser Gwayne Corbray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assjfjgjsgjljljglgjfjsduar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Uppity meathead. He could have been virtually anything in Daeron's government: Kingsguard commander, master of ships, even Hand. Daeron was not the sort to hold Daemon's status or parentage against him. He treated Bloodraven very well. Put another way, nothing about Daeron makes me think it was worth thousands of men dying for him to be king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterJack Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Since he lost, you can be sure his history was recorded on a more "vilaineous" way. He declared Daeron to be a bastard of a kingsguard and his father gaves him the Targ sword. To me this is Stannis history but with the addition of Robert loving him more than Joffrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Good question. I like him, but he was responsible for a terrible war. If he really did believe that Daeron was a bastard, I would have a more favorable opinion on him. I blame Aegon IV more than Daemon for the war though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anath Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Uppity meathead. He could have been virtually anything in Daeron's government: Kingsguard commander, master of ships, even Hand. Daeron was not the sort to hold Daemon's status or parentage against him. He treated Bloodraven very well. Could he, really? Bloodraven had merits. So did the others Daeron elevated that we know of - Baelor, Maekar, possibly Elaena Targaryen (if we take it that Daeron was the king she was the real Master of Coin for). In other words, they all worked. Daemon strikes me more like someone who was expecting to have the world handed to him on a golden plate because he was charming, he could give first class stabs with his sword and oh, because he had a fancy blade. All we can say is that under Daeron, he had a chance to achieve much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmarshal Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Could he, really? Bloodraven had merits. So did the others Daeron elevated that we know of - Baelor, Maekar, possibly Elaena Targaryen (if we take it that Daeron was the king she was the real Master of Coin for). In other words, they all worked. Daemon strikes me more like someone who was expecting to have the world handed to him on a golden plate because he was charming, he could give first class stabs with his sword and oh, because he had a fancy blade. All we can say is that under Daeron, he had a chance to achieve much. Say what you will of Daemon but he was a master at arms in his fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagon Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anath Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Say what you will of Daemon but he was a master at arms in his fashion. So was Gregor Clegane. Not saying much. Daeron most certainly would not make him Lord Commander. It's Daemon's ability to make use of his talents for something other than himself that I'm discussing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARYa_Nym Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't understand him being over upset over Daeron marrying his sister off when he was married already and had children. He's not obligated to have her. It seems very entitled to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagon Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 So was Gregor Clegane. Not saying much. Daeron most certainly would not make him Lord Commander. It's Daemon's ability to make use of his talents for something other than himself that I'm discussing. Yea, I can totally see Gregor stopping a fight and letting his maester tend to his opponents' wounds. Terrible analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion Hand of the King Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 What book is he in? I just finished the hedge knight and am finishing tPatQ today? In the second Dunk and Egg novella "The Sworn Sword" he is discussed, but it is quite brief. That is the book in which his duel with Gwayne Corbray is recounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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