Lord Addam Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If you or your favorite character sat on the throne, what would your contemporary (in the present) ideal Kingsguard be?There have been threads similar to this, but I haven't seen one with now living and able knights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Warhammer Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Balon SwannBronnBrienneBlackfishGarlan TyrellSandor CleganeJamie Lannister(with two hands) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealbando Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Barristran SelmyJaime LannisterLoras TyrellBronnSandor CleganeJorah MormontBalon Swann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harald Hard-Ruler Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Balon SwannBronnBrienneBlackfishGarlan TyrellSandor CleganeJamie Lannister-----------------------------------Both Bronn and Garlan are married. Bronn would definitely not be willing to join the KG when he just managed to gain a title and lands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Baratheon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ( If he hadn´t been fuckin maimed, JAIME)Balon Swann ( battlehardened, honorable, badass mofo )Garlan Tyrell ( Loras himself admits that Garlan is the better swordsman, and also seems a decent guy)Victarion ( EPIC GUY!!!!! )Areo Hotah ( dull guy, but seemingly unstoppable with his axe)Blackfish ( Jaime looked up to him....that says a lot about his fighting skills, and honorable and all besides)Brienne ( seems one of Westeros` best swords, plus she is loyal as fuck)Lyn Corbray ( seems quite a serious mofo with a sword, plus his is a valyrian) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Warhammer Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Balon SwannBronnBrienneBlackfishGarlan TyrellSandor CleganeJamie Lannister-----------------------------------Both Bronn and Garlan are married. Bronn would definitely not be willing to join the KG when he just managed to gain a title and lands...It would be my dream team out of the living candidates I'm not writing the books here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Baratheon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ( nobody here seems to take into account that in a swordfight, Jaime couldn´t even beat Wyman Manderly anymore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harald Hard-Ruler Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It would be my dream team out of the living candidates I'm not writing the books hereBut technically they couldn't be candidates...well anyway if it's your dream team it's your dream team I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the Road Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Lord Commander: Ser Barristan SelmySer Jaime LannisterAreo HotahSer Balon SwannSer Jorah MormontSer Brynden TullySandor Clegane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLover Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 With Jaime missing a hand, Sandor lame, and Loras possibly on his deathbed, this is going to be tough. Brienne of TarthBalon Swann Brynden Tully Bronn (assuming he dissolves his marriage to Lollys) Areo Hotah Asha Greyjoy Mance Rayder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezzer Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ser Patchface - Lord CommanderSer HodorSer Moon BoySer ShitmouthSer Hot PieSer Osmund KettleblackSer Jaime Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Wolfwalker Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 BrienneJaqenBronnThe GreatjonAreoLorasPenny(Epic just for riding to battle on a dog.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheswamp Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 BarristanAreo HotahYohn RoyceBronnVictarionRobert StrongManceOthers with potential: Wun Wun :) , Jaqen H'ghar, Brienne, Thoros, Balon, Strongboar, Garlan, Daemon Sand, Lyn Corbray, Darkstar, Harras Harlaw, Andrik the Unsmilling, Jorah, Lothor Brune, Richard Horpe, Black Walder, Addam Marbrand, Khal Jhaqo, Blackfish, Archibald Yronwood, etc... (I think I got most of the top fighters.)I don't know what sort of fighting shape GreatJon, Sandor, Syrio, Loras, Strong Belwas, or Goldhand are in, so I left them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 BrienneBarristan SelmyBrynden Tully 'The Blackfish'Balon SwannLoras Tyrell (if he is alive and his fighting skills are unimpaired)Sandor Clegane (if he is alive)Jorah MormontI was very tempted to include Jaime despite the loss of his sword hand. He is a survivor and is using his brain more, now that he can nolonger depend on his superior swordsmanship. He finds ways to outwit adversaries now since he can no longer overpower them. If Lorasor Sandor were unable to serve, Jaime would replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athanasius Pernath Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Commander: Jaime (one-hand)SandorBrienneMance BronnRobert StrongAreo Hotah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojzelote Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Brienne of TarthGarlan TyrellLoras Tyrellthe GreatjonDaemon SandBronze Yohn RoyceBarristan SelmyDoes UnGregor count as "living"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dragon King Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The most important attribute of a Kingsguard is loyalty, not martial skill. What good would it do to have the most skilled swordsman in the realm if he's going to stab you in the back?That said I pick:Barristan SelmyJamie Lannister (One-Handed version)Jorah MormontBrienne of Tarth Sandor CleganeArya Stark (no one would see it coming, and she could change her appearence at will)Weg Wun the Giant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Flowers Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I think that anyone who has turned on their masters before would would not be my choice for a King's Guard. That would rule out Ser Jaime (although he seems to have found his honor again, maybe), Sandor Clegane (he may need to save me from fire), Jorah Mormont (even though he seems to have switched back), Mance Rayder, etc. One would also do well to avoid those who seem motivated to much by self interest, like Bronn, Jorah (even if you don't think he betrayed Daenerys), Asha Greyjoy, Lyn Corbray etc. Also, I think that loyalty and devotion to service are of paramount importance to the office of King's Guard, even more so than martial skill. Balon Swann and Barristan Selmy have both served with distinction (although Selmy chose to serve his King's conqueror after doing all he could to protect him). Jon Snow would likely be a good choice, after his youthfull struggles with the vow as would many older men of the watch, like Denys Mallister or Jeor Mormont. Brienne of Tarth and Brynden Tully have both shown both willingness to serve and loyalty in addition to their skill at arms. And of course, there are dozens, even hundreds of perfectly suitable or even exceptional canidates that we've not been introduced to quite yet and may never be. The most important consideration is not to pick even one person who is disloyal by inclination, self serving or unwilling to live a life of servitude. Considering the position and responsibiliies that these people have placed upon them, Character is far more important a consideration than is talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Song of Tyrion's member Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Jojen - Lord Commander Ser PounceSamwellMormont's ravenPatchface corn, corn, corn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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