Gneisenau Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Some people on this board suggest Aerys was not a legitamate King after he burned the Starks due to something something social contract (which nobody signed). Anyway if that is true then Jaime is not a Kingslayer because Aerys wasn't a King at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother of The Others Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Um, the nickname that sticks is the quick and fun one to say. 'Kingslayer' became popular as Jaime's label because it gets out of the mouth easier than, 'Killer of the guy who'd forfeited his social contract to rule and thusly cannot be called a king in the truest sense, nay, only a king in name, not in deed.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 He literally killed the king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsc Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Because he was still Jaime's king when he killed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themengsk176 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Monarchy is not a government of opinions. A king is no less a king just because you don't like him, unless of course you succeed in overthrowing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Time Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I wasn't aware he signed the Magna Carta. And even if he did, he would need to deposed legally, which he wasn't at the time of his demise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod The Impaler Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 "Kingslayer" is infinitely catchier than "sister-fucker". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faydra Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Monarchy is not a government of opinions. A king is no less a king just because you don't like him, unless of course you succeed in overthrowing him. :agree: This sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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