GarthKITN Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I know neither has the largest available force in the realm, but the prospect of seeing them clash is really cool to me. The angle I find most interesting is that for the entire series Roose Bolton has been one of the most ruthless and brutal characters in the books. So many of the cleaner good guys can't really match Roose in that regard. But with Stannis, it's a different feeling. I honestly believe that at his core, Stannis Baratheon is a good man. He's deeply flawed, but for the most part I believe him to be just and fair. I have no doubt whatsoever though, that when it comes down to it, Stannis would have absolutely zero mercy for an enemy. That set up to his fight with Roose makes things pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hulboy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yes I'm looking forward to Stannis taking out Roose .id love too see stannis let Roose fight in a trial by combat an Stannis tell Roose to prepare to die you will be facing your King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Sharya Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm looking forward to hearing the conversation between them as Stannis has Roose brought in by his guards, kind of like what he did with the Karstarks. They both have a ruthless wit about them so the conversation would be intense, but Stannis has got to be the one in control, and I want him to verbally knock Roose down a few steps before sending him away to await his execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkaggCannibal Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Yes I look forward to seeing Stannis crush Roose completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Whore Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Stannis seems to have changed a lot in ADWD. He's more humorous and has a darker turn to him...I think if there is such a conversation it would be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Mac Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I look forward to it and dread it at the same time. Roose and Stannis are two of my favorite, and two of the most entertaining characters in the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ravens Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I lack the crystal ball that you folks are consulting. Maybe Roose would win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady of Dragonstone Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 This is the foremost battle I am excited for in TWOW. I agree with you, GarthKITN about Stannis's sense of absolute justice giving him the upper hand, as he has a sincere and concrete motive for going after Bolton. I can foresee Roose coming up with a scheme to win but still being defeated by Stannis's sheer willpower. The tension caused by the dissention of Bolten and the other lords isn't to be forgotten, either. I think if Stannis doesn't finish his forces off, the other Northern lords will help to do their duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhaven Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 He might turn the tables on us. What if Roose bent the knee? Stannis may accept him or may accept him and punish him at the same time. But then Roose is in the camp...what then? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~DarkHorse~ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 No, I don't want Roose being killed by a man who benefits from Robb's death (and wanted it). Again, the Starks (and loyal Northerners) miss out on their revenge. However, interaction between the pair would be interesting...just not ending in Stannis killing Roose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolves Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I want them to kill each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryagonnakill#2 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 He might turn the tables on us. What if Roose bent the knee? Stannis may accept him or may accept him and punish him at the same time. But then Roose is in the camp...what then? :) If Roose bent the knee then he would die on his knee, that would be the only change. Stannis is just going to accept someone who violated guest rights? I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfTheDirewolves Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I lack the crystal ball that you folks are consulting. Maybe Roose would win. The Northmen are gonna get their chance here, take out Roose and Ramsay, and boom, they'll be inside the castle walls with their soldiers. Remember, The North does not Forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb2518 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Oh yes. It's one of the things I'm looking forward to most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Monkey Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Damn it, you guys just jinxed it all. Now the prologue of the book will definitely be Roose cutting off Stannis's head with Lightbringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gneisenau Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I would lofe to read Roose killing Stannis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleFinger Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I can't wait. We have two of the most ruthless and unforgiving characters in a massive tumultuous situation with a crazy amount of twists and turns (pink letter), Theon, the ice and Mance. It should be great. Also it will be interesting to see if Manderley survives being turned into ham by Hosteen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrhen Blackwood Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 This is my most anticipated moment in TWOW besides the reveal of Jon's fate. The dialogue would be so intense, filled with dry wit. The battle could go either way but Roose lacks the sheer will and determination that Stannis has, so I think that favors Stan. I'm so pumped for this scene because these are two amazing characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthKITN Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 No, I don't want Roose being killed by a man who benefits from Robb's death (and wanted it). Again, the Starks (and loyal Northerners) miss out on their revenge. However, interaction between the pair would be interesting...just not ending in Stannis killing Roose. The only truly satisfying end to Roose Bolton or Walder Frey for me is Jon taking Robb's revenge (I don't get anything positive out of Arya getting darker and darker). As that is very much in question right now with Jon getting stabbed, it appears somewhat unlikely (although his call to arms of the Night's Watch is one of my favorite moments in the series). With that in mind, I think the character interaction between them would be incredible. If Roose or Ramsey fall in that, I'm more than happy seeing Robb's killer die. Even if it is Stannis (ideally, I'd love to see Stannis get Ramsey, and Jon to ultimately finish Roose). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsc Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 He might turn the tables on us. What if Roose bent the knee? Stannis may accept him or may accept him and punish him at the same time. Stannis could never accept Roose into his camp without losing his entire Northern support base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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