King Baelor The Blessed | House Of The Dragon History and Lore Analysis Explained
120K views · Oct 1, 2023 · Entertainment
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@c.w.simpsonproductions1230 · 2 years ago
Based on all the evidence, I don't think Baelor was one of the "crazy" Targaryens. At least not at first. I think his father likely played a big role in his pacifist nature, which probably led to his turn to religion. But, he definitely went off the deep end after the viper pit. All that venom combined with the intense physical strain likely caused mental damage.
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@kevinneutzling8267 · 2 years ago
I think Baelor was definitely mad but had the drive and temperament to make some positive choices in his early reign. Without him Dorne may have remained an enemy, and Daeron II naming his heir after him shows his legacy isn’t completely unappreciated.
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@samalvey8168 · 2 years ago
It's a good thing he died when he did, in my opinion. Eventually he would have provoked the North in some manner, as the last bastion of the Old Gods, and it would have led to war. The Starks and their bannermen (aside from the Manderlys) hold to the Old Gods with firm fervour and to try and forcibly convert them would be disastrous.
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@Mark-uh3un · 1 year ago
Barelor is such a fascinating character, George truly outdid himself with that one
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@mysteryjunkie9808 · 2 years ago
I agree with Jamie Lannister if Baelor had just slept with Daena the Realm would’ve been better off
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@jessjess23brooks89 · 2 years ago
I forgot he fasted and starved himself to death 😅. An odd, pious king, but far from the worst. Just not a great family man, for sure. I bet Rhaegar cursed him daily for burning all those important Targaryen texts lol
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@gabrielsarti310 · 2 years ago
Do we all agree that Elaena is underrated? She is such an awesome and interesting character
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@kentuckyfriedchicken7359 · 2 years ago
In my opinion, Baelor is one of the worst kings alongside the Mad King and and Aenys. Guy really burnt very much needed books and knowledge that characters in the main series may need. Bro held the Targaryens back no wonder the faith and maesters loved this dude, he was doing their job for them. At least he built the great sept so the faith is now in Kings Landing allowing the Hightowers to have some grand re-awakening
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@bbtfan7957 · 1 year ago (edited)
When it became obvious that Baelor would father no heirs and the Iron Throne would pas to his line, the first thing Viserys should have done was arrange for his deprave degenerate son to have an unfortunate accident. Think of how much grief that would have spared the realm.
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@lawv804 · 11 months ago
Baelor really shows how something many would consider a good trait can turn really bad.
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@BESTINTHEWORLD0007 · 1 year ago (edited)
The blackfyre rebellions would probably never have existed without Baelor, and Daemon Blackfyre without Baelor would be inconceivable.
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@Grimzilla32 · 7 months ago
Baelor definitely wasn't a Mad Targaryen, but he is an atheist's idea of what a religious man with power is. Fanaticism and Madness are two different things
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