Floki of the Ironborn Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I don't know if it's just me, but it's clear as day that Aegon IV poisoned Baelor, and then his father when the man proved healthier than he thought. Aegon had far fewer scruples and far more ambition than his dad, especially given that he'd impregnated his own cousin the year before. Plus, Baelor sided with Aegon's wife against him on at least one occasion when he sent Aegon on a diplomatic mission purely so he'd be away from her bed for a considerable amount of time. And given how petty and vindictive Aegon was, I totally believe that he'd remember that slight when putting poison in Baelor's food or drink. Add to it the fact that he was greedy, power-hungry, and probably had a bad relationship with Viserys, and given the brutal manner of his slow death, I'm convinced that he was a double kingslayer and kinslayer. I'm hoping that we'll get a clearer implication of his guilt in the "Fire and Blood" sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Steller Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I can definitely believe that Aegon killed his cousin and his father. Given how petty and cruel he was, he would have had a bunch of reasons to hate both, and these reasons would have justified their deaths to himself even without his own ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Sword Donor Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Baelor was in the middle of a fast. Sure he could have been poisoned but it's kinda hard to poison bread, considering you have to cook it. Water is easier but the description of Baelor's death doesn't really match up with or scream a specific type of poison. Viserys II could easily be something like Tears of Lys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Yozza Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Yeah tbh I think it'd almost fit more if Aegon IV nudged Baelor towards the idea of a fast (wouldn't be hard, and he was exactly the sort of idiot that would starve himself to death). Poison in that situation would have been hard, but may have been a backup plan if Baelor didn't starve himself by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaehaerys Tyrell Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Yeah I don’t think Baelor needed poisoning, he probably starved himself just fine. Murdering Viserys II isn’t an idea I’ve seriously considered before, but it could certainly fit with Aegon IV’s character and motivations. I wonder if he had anything to do with his mother once she’d returned to Lys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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