Corvo the Crow Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We know Robb is not much of a thinker so he wouldn't have thought about it but let's assume he did; What did he plan to do with the Westerling family after he wins the war? Their lands aren't part of his kingdom, they have betrayed their overlord and unlike Stannis, Tywin isn't the "Forgiven but not forgotten" type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Northman Reborn Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hope to win the war and then negotiate a settlement from a position of strength, I guess. But yes, the plot required him to do dumb things. So sometimes there aren't good answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvo the Crow Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Free Northman Reborn said: Hope to win the war and then negotiate a settlement from a position of strength, I guess. But yes, the plot required him to do dumb things. So sometimes there aren't good answers. Tywin wouldn't honor that deal though and Westerlings have no power to defend themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Northman Reborn Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Tywin wouldn't honor that deal though and Westerlings have no power to defend themselves. That assumes Tywin survives a war won by the Starks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis-something-Rose Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: We know Robb is not much of a thinker so he wouldn't have thought about it but let's assume he did; What did he plan to do with the Westerling family after he wins the war? Their lands aren't part of his kingdom, they have betrayed their overlord and unlike Stannis, Tywin isn't the "Forgiven but not forgotten" type. I think part of winning the war is having Tywin's head on a spike. Nothing is won so long as he's still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Veldt Roarer Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 First, Robb didn't plan. There was no plan, there was a knee-jerk reaction of a teenager in love. Second, the North is big, he could easily find a new place for them somewhere, not unlike his great^n-grandpa did for the Manderlys. After the current problems have been dealt with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Mac Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Widow's Watch said: I think part of winning the war is having Tywin's head on a spike. Nothing is won so long as he's still alive. 1 hour ago, Free Northman Reborn said: That assumes Tywin survives a war won by the Starks. Can't really see Tywin's successor willing to allow a House that turned traitor to remain in their lands. The Westerlings were already on their last legs, they'd get zero support from the other Westerland lords if not outright hostility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: let's assume he did; Why? The westerlings and specifically Jeyne are a huge mistake that he would never have gotten himself into if he had any wisdom. But he didn't and that was a huge plot in storm. So let's not assume anything without speaking to the author because it is just blathering about something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvo the Crow Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 14 hours ago, Free Northman Reborn said: That assumes Tywin survives a war won by the Starks. 14 hours ago, Widow's Watch said: I think part of winning the war is having Tywin's head on a spike. Nothing is won so long as he's still alive. Did Robb intend to kill Tywin though? I mean off the field. And Even if Tywin dies there's the dutiful Kevan, mad Cersei and possibly many other Lannisters who wouldn't look favorably to having the Westerlings sit a few days ride from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis-something-Rose Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Did Robb intend to kill Tywin though? I mean off the field. And Even if Tywin dies there's the dutiful Kevan, mad Cersei and possibly many other Lannisters who wouldn't look favorably to having the Westerlings sit a few days ride from them. But Robb's plan in the west was to drawn Tywin to him, which almost worked had Edmure not opposed him at the Fords. And King's Landing would have fallen to Stannis, and he would have done away with Cersei and the children. Once Stannis takes King's Landing, I imagine the Reach would have fallen in line and supported him. I don't think the Lannisters would have remained in charge of the west. I don't think the other Houses would have had the choice but to fall in line, especially if the Lannisters are wiped out. I'm more curious to know how Sybell Westerling/Rolph Spicer were communicating with Tywin and scheming with him that no one even had a clue what they were up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormking902 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 If Robb won the war he would be king of the North and Trident and lord Westerlings grandchildren would be princes, would who ever is in charge of the West after Robb won seek vegence against a power that just defeated them? The Westerlings would honestly be granted more lands due to Robb being the winner and all and rewarding his father in law, Robb would agree to peace if the Westerlings are granted more lands including a few gold mines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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