Ser Cold Fingers #41 Posted November 12, 2014 To whom would I bend the knee? Easy...whoever does not have any weddings planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Potsmoke #42 Posted June 9, 2015 Stannis all the way. Just, hardened commander, funny as shit even if the people around him do not laugh. Best king by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not the besteros #44 Posted June 10, 2015 in strict numbers the "Baratheon"-Lannister-Tyrell Alliance is objectively the safest bet.The riches of the West, the resources of the Reach, the Redwyne fleet, pretty compelling stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRevNath #45 Posted July 12, 2015 The North Remembers The King In the North and so do I.But as Devils Advocate shouldn't taking the blak always be an option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poltergust3000 #46 Posted July 12, 2015 Robb Stark for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Onion Knight #47 Posted July 13, 2015 The King that Cared, Stannis Baratheon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleMissTyrell #48 Posted July 19, 2015 The one true king of Westeros Stannis Baratheon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthbarracuda #49 Posted July 23, 2015 I wouldn't bend the knee to anyone. Although I enjoy the books and characters, it's plainly obvious that Martin's feudal-monarchist society is lead by corrupt, immoral, and sometimes incompetent people. Robb would have been the best candidate for my pledge, but he was too idyllic and trustworthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyrocks6969 #50 Posted July 24, 2015 Stanley Baratheon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonStark's bastard #51 Posted July 31, 2015 Robb Stark If something happens to Robb then Stannis. If my life is in danger, bend the knee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSwoleOne #52 Posted August 4, 2015 Tough decision. I want to say Stannis but Dany has the dragons :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daeron Waters #53 Posted August 5, 2015 I would have to say, either Robb Stark or Daenerys "Dany" Targaryen. Either one of them seems to be the best choice for a ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonStark's bastard #54 Posted August 20, 2015 In my heart, I would want to go with Robb. But I would go with what ever keeps me and my family safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ser Lepus #55 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Assuming that you've just started to read A Storm of Swords, that you're in the context of the events going on and that the clash of kings has unfolded, As a knight, hedgeknight, sellsword, or outlaws, Who would you bend the knee to? A) Joffrey Baratheon, righful king of the Seven kingdom. B ) Stannis Baratheon, rightful king since Joffrey is an incest, eldest brother after Robert Baratheon. C: Robb Stark, The King In The North. D) Deanerys Targaryen, last of the heir to the Targaryen and rightful Queen of the Seven kingdoms. E) Balon Greyjoy, King of The Iron Island And The North. F) Mance Ryder, King Beyond The Wall (though the free folks do not bend the knee..) G) Beric Dondarion, I would sooner join the Brotherhood Without Banners.Most people have to follow the lead of their direct liege, so they don't really have an option to choose, and those who dare to resist their lieges tend to be harshly puhished. On the other hand, those who follow their lieges and are defeated tend to escape with a slap on the writst from the winners, if they bend the knee quickly.Taking that into account, the sensible thing to do is to follow your direct liege.It seems that there were some lucky lords who were in a position in which they could avoid sending their troops to support anybody and got away with it. If I could,I would indeed do that.Now,if I were a wandering knight without lands or titles or bonds...-I would never follow Balon Greyjoy (screw those murpillapists!).-I'm sorry for the Freefolk, but I don't want the northen women to be kidnapped and raped, so Mance Rayder has to fall.-Joffrey was a psycho, so nope.-Stannis had potential, but he had killed his brother with black magic, burned people as sacrifice, was influenced by a sinister woman who was either an evil con artist with magical powers or a crazy fanatic, and last but not least, the way he treated his loyal maester Cressen, the man who raised his as if he were his own son, the only person who truly loved Stannis, repelled me. I don't want to serve a man who treates his followers that way once they cease to be useful.-I don't like the idea of an mentally unstable inbred family controlling a continent with weapons of mass destruction, so goodbye, Daenerys.-Beric was nice, but he could never end the war or make peace.So I guess it has to be Robb Stark, despite his huge fumbles. Edited August 20, 2015 by Ser Lepus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben H'gahr #56 Posted August 27, 2015 Stannis Baratheon, the one true king of Westeros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CryptofCthulhu #57 Posted January 27, 2016 Stannis or Beric. And if those guys kicked the bucket I'd take my chances with Deanerys being successful with her conquest. Have to look out for #1, regardless of who you bend a knee to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robb_Warged #58 Posted January 27, 2016 The King in The North Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fattest Leech #59 Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) The King in the North (as long as the last name does not rhyme with Zolton). Never a Targaeryen Edited January 28, 2016 by The Fattest Leech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fattest Leech #60 Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the double. I can't get my editor to behave! Edited January 28, 2016 by The Fattest Leech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
