They certainly made Aerion a POS - I was afraid that they would soften him by not being pretty looking as described in the novella.
Why would the soldiers take orders from Egg over Aerion?
My theory is that the soldiers are not kingguard - so maybe they’re assigned to the branch family in Summerfall, and really under Maekar’s control… and prob. Maekar would not approve of Aerion’s BS…
I felt Dunk’s betrayal look after the big reveal.
Also the music during Egg’s reveal was badass.
Finally, I really like how they’re low-key framing this show as both a sequel to HotD and prequel to Game of Thrones. For us those who know the books and the lore, it’s obvious - but for show-only readers it must be a treat.
Ira Parker seems like the most genuine fan of the source material out of the showrunners… so far.
By the way, I think that with the Super Bowl next Sunday, the next episode could be up early, maybe Friday ?
Spoilers
The Prophecy
“All who know you will rejoice in your dying” - That’s a bit harsh, but I guess trying to bring back the dragons using fire (and possibly blood) sacrifice will paint you as a villain. That and reforms favoring the common folk.
Also, the fortune teller could be considered a nod the the Ghost of High Heart. Although to be honest, I would had preferred a cryptic prophecy a-la Patchface, vs someone (randomly) showing up and laying it out like in the episode.
Summerhall
Summerhall. The word was fraught with doom.
My Headcannon is that Egg was going to succeed in bringing back Dragons… until Dunk got in the way.
Why would the soldiers take orders from Egg over Aerion?
I think you’re right that they’re not Kingsguard, their outfits were different and I think you’re right that they’re following Maekar’s orders. I just think that finding Egg/Aegon trumps whatever other orders are going on, even if by accident. Imagine returning to Maekar and saying, “We found Aegon, he ran off, Aerion wanted us to kill some random dude.” They’re not going to risk that.
I guess being the Lord of Summerhall comes with its perks, then. Perhaps Kingsgurds are only dispatched for the main line of the Iron Throne and the branching lines don’t get access that often? Makes sense to me if Markar and his sons are traveling with Baelor/Valar.
I agree with your take on the soldiers not risking that. My theory is that, by seniority, they should obey Aerion over Egg, but Aerion is such an PITA that they wait for a tie breaker from someone who has even more seniority: Maekar or Baelor.
they should obey Aerion over Egg, but Aerion is such an PITA that they wait for a tie breaker from someone who has even more seniority: Maekar or Baelor.
That’s how I interpreted it while watching. The guards were given orders they disagreed with so when they saw an opportunity to disobey they took it.
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Thinking about it more that doesn’t track with what was portrayed. The guards didn’t need much convincing to get ready to curbstomb Dunk. Aerion merely mentioned knocking his teeth out and they’re already forcing Dunk’s face to the stage.
Maybe Egg mentioning his father is what did the trick?
We also only have seven Kingsguard total. We saw two last episode and I think we saw them when the riot broke out? But I expect they mostly stick with the heir, Baelor. Aerion is currently… 4th(?) in line, so not nothing, but not top priority.
Ira Parker seems like the most genuine fan of the source material out of the showrunners… so far.
By the way, I think that with the Super Bowl next Sunday, the next episode could be up early, maybe Friday ?
Spoilers
The Prophecy
“All who know you will rejoice in your dying” - That’s a bit harsh, but I guess trying to bring back the dragons using fire (and possibly blood) sacrifice will paint you as a villain. That and reforms favoring the common folk.
Also, the fortune teller could be considered a nod the the Ghost of High Heart. Although to be honest, I would had preferred a cryptic prophecy a-la Patchface, vs someone (randomly) showing up and laying it out like in the episode.
Summerhall
Summerhall. The word was fraught with doom.
My Headcannon is that Egg was going to succeed in bringing back Dragons… until Dunk got in the way.
I think you’re right that they’re not Kingsguard, their outfits were different and I think you’re right that they’re following Maekar’s orders. I just think that finding Egg/Aegon trumps whatever other orders are going on, even if by accident. Imagine returning to Maekar and saying, “We found Aegon, he ran off, Aerion wanted us to kill some random dude.” They’re not going to risk that.
I guess being the Lord of Summerhall comes with its perks, then. Perhaps Kingsgurds are only dispatched for the main line of the Iron Throne and the branching lines don’t get access that often? Makes sense to me if Markar and his sons are traveling with Baelor/Valar.
I agree with your take on the soldiers not risking that. My theory is that, by seniority, they should obey Aerion over Egg, but Aerion is such an PITA that they wait for a tie breaker from someone who has even more seniority: Maekar or Baelor.
That’s how I interpreted it while watching. The guards were given orders they disagreed with so when they saw an opportunity to disobey they took it.
Tap for spoiler
Thinking about it more that doesn’t track with what was portrayed. The guards didn’t need much convincing to get ready to curbstomb Dunk. Aerion merely mentioned knocking his teeth out and they’re already forcing Dunk’s face to the stage.
Maybe Egg mentioning his father is what did the trick?
We also only have seven Kingsguard total. We saw two last episode and I think we saw them when the riot broke out? But I expect they mostly stick with the heir, Baelor. Aerion is currently… 4th(?) in line, so not nothing, but not top priority.
The line of succession at this point would be
And then anyone else, including women of house Targaryen.
So… a lot of 💩 had to happen for Aerion to have a chance. It really puts into perspective Egg’s Moniker “The Unlikely”
Confirmed.
Looks like someone can see the future. Winds of Winter when?
Yeah… I’m not going anywhere near that