re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

I think it would be GRRMish for Stannis to be forced to recognize and pay for his folly. His folly being that believed himself to be more than a younger brother to a king. Oh he says that he doesn't want the crown but its like my parents always told me "I hear what you say but I believe what you do".

Stannis has fought to hard and too long. He has risked to much for a crown he doesn't want. He burned his gods, he shunned his wife in the belief that he was more than just a man. He was an honorable who dishonored himself while believing he was doing what is right.

Ned dishonored himself by admitting to treason because he thought he was protecting his family..... He died

Robb dishonored himself while attempting to salvage the honor of the woman he loved...... He died

They both died in a moment where they could recognize their folly. They were great men who led great lives until they did one thing to tarnish their armor of pride and honor and they lived just long enough to realize it...... Did they regret it? No, but they still died for it.

Stannis bought into Mel's belief that he was more than a man. That he was above the gods and he did this under the pretense that he was defending his brother's legacy....... And he will die in a very similar way.


There is no heroes death waiting for Stannis.