It's a strong testament to Barristan Selmy's renown that when he was dismissed from Joffrey Baratheon's Kingsgaurd, Renly and Stannis left a position open in their respective Kingsguards for Ser Barristan. King Renly finally gave the position to Brienne of Tarth.
@@ssrunner in the books when Tyrion confronts Cersi he scolds her for dismissing Barrison noting that Barriston brings honor to whatever side his fights for but I definitely agree it was because of his competence
@@mikecastro122it was both competence and the fact the man is simply legendary in gallantry and honor. To the people, hes basically the best knight even if it may not necessarily be true
Knowing all his achievements, I understand why the actor who played him in the show was pissed about his premature death. I guess they foreshadowed how they would kill great characters just for shock value and subverting expectations.OR probably D&D forgot who Ser Barristan was.
Barristan's sudden death was the first time I was genuinely *angry* at the show for something in a "that really sucks, shit job" way rather than a "oh no, you can't kill them!" way. Foreshadowing indeed.
"Even still i could cut through the 5 of you like carving a cake." *tosses his sword to ground* "Here, boy take it and melt it down with the rest" Quiting like a fucking boss.
John Evans Yeah but in many ways he was a coward d that valued his honor more then doing big what was. Still finding out that he would have killed a child murdered gives me a new sense of respect for the man.
Except when he stood by and watched Ned be arrested after being named Regent. He even said, "But those Are The Kings Words." Indicating he recognized Robert's orders must be obeyed in that matter.
Barristan has always been a favorite, and the more I learn about him, the more I love and respect him. Of all the swords in all the kingdoms, I would choose Barristan Selmy as mine.
@@johnassimakopoulos8954 The one Robert was referring to in the "war stories" was some Tarly boy but Rhaegar did meet his fate in a similar way. Robert literally smashed his breastplate which eventually broke Rhaegar's Ribs and died. It is said that he desperately tried to utter the word "Lyanna" before he died. Gosh, I'd give anything to witness Robert's prime days!
I never hyped up like others about Dany ,Jon and Arya. Instead i liked Hound , Brienne , Jaimie ,House Mormont ,House Tyrell .. a man who won duels more than any man alive at this point , Ser Barristan.
He seems so cool, but hes one of those characters that put their honour and their oaths before peoples lives. In my opinion, Jamie is the most honourable kingsguard, because he did the right thing even when it was hard.
Nah. Jaimie was a piece of shit. No hero. While he did take matters into his own hands, for the better, he did father children with his own sister. He did attempt to murder Bran. He did kill his own kin to escape to Cersei. Jaimie was many things, but honourable? Lol no. Not by a long shot.
Barristan Selmy is one of the ULTRA RARE characters in this world who has served and fought in the service of 3 to 4 different Kings, and their Regimes. He is also one of the few people in ASOIAF who is personally responsible for changing the world, and ending feuds that lasted generations. I mean, imagine how different Westeros would be if he never rescued The Mad King from Duskendale and Raegar became king in 277 AC. There most likely would have never been a Civil War since Raegar being a King would most likely have "Rights" over choosing whom he wants to marry, and IF Lyanna was even betrothed to Robert at this time, it would have been called off......right? Also with him personally ending the last Blackfire Rebellion on the Stepstones was a HUGE win for him. If Maelys Blackfire would have escaped, he could have just visited a brothel in Lys, and knocked up half of the dam "Pleasure House", resulting in who knows how many more bastards and future "Kings" trying to stake their claim.
Tywin thought it was beyond stupid that Barristan was dismissed from jofferys kingsguard, that was funny as fuck when he called that out in front of his daughter
Tywin should've been like "Hey Aerys your son will never marry my daughter" and Aerys be all "Ha jokes on you Tywin son you will marry Cersei" and Tywin be all "Ahhh foiled again by King Aerys"
I think he was as selfish and hypocritical as most of the important people in King's Landing. He betrayed his King as much as Jamie did by joining the usurper, instead of following the remaining Targeryan family. Only when he was removed from the King's guard, when his comfortable delousing life ended, did he find the strength to go East.
@@MrBell-iq3sm That's what life is. Isn't it? Robert won the crown by right of conquest and Ser Barristan owes his title to him now. Also, you can't blame him for going to join Dany. Joffrey is a bastard. If Joffrey can't respect Ser Barristan's vows, why should Ser Barristan honour his command.
@@Papaty25 I don't judge him for staying with Robert (we as the audience know what Joffrey is, but not Selmy otherwise he would have left before Joffrey dismissed him). I judge him for how he views Jaime and himself.
@@Papaty25 This isn't about the wildfire plot. He switched sides like Jaime. He chose comfort over a duty he was aware of, the duty to protect the remaining embers of the Targerian family. From an outsider's view, did not turn on the King before the war was lost, so his betrayal had no impact on the Rebellion. The fact that Jaime didn't tell anyone makes little sense to be honest. This is one of the many plot holes of the series, because Jaime's character was very different in the original draft. Him setting on the Iron Throne made more sense then.
With the way Barristan stood by while Aerys committed his atrocities because it was his 'duty', I wonder if Jofferey didn't get rid of him, would Barristan have just stood by again as Jofferey beat Sansa? Would his conscience have caught up to him? He didn't do anything before with Rhaella, and duty prevailed over honor and justice under Aerys' reign, so why not under Jofferey's?.......
that's the issue with honour. its not doing the right thing its following a very strict code of rules. case and point Jamie has no hounour yet he is a better person. yet now selmy has no vows and picks his master so we shall see
Point of interest: In books -Danny just set up Drogo's pyre. She asked for pledges of her blood riders and Jurah. She promised Jorah "she would give him a sword the world has never seen; made of dragonfire and valerian steel". Do you have any comment? Would love to hear your thoughts.
05:39 “and this begun the fifth, and so far final, Blackfyre rebellion” I like your wording here especially as there’s still so much mystery with a certain character who recently landed in Westeros during A Dance with Dragons!
I love Barristan Selmy! His regret towards not being a better knight against prince Rhaegar is kind of sad. I dont think he should be regretting this. He should regret that he saved Aerys in the first place! But as a white cloak, his honour would be put into question if he at least didnt try to save his king. Such tragedy.
There are some who say she faked her death and is now living in the Neck as the wife of Howland Reed (and take the name of Jyanna Reed) and is the mother of Meera and Jojen!
So Ser Barristan Selmy would have broken his vows and become a king slayer if he had seen King Robert smile at the corpses of children? Interesting, considering his opinion of Jamie Lannister on breaking his oaths.
@@drs4983 Ah, very true. I can't remember this video or context; are we saying Ser Barristan would be in the same room as Robert when this occurs? And what do you think the outcome would be in this scenario? Aren't they technically invaders and Ser Barristan would be defending the keep anyway? Or was there a surrender by this point?
Seldom does Selmy need sea salt (specifically) from the sea shore, that she sells on Salami , Semolina, Salmonella (or the side salad with celery or spinach...….asparagus ? sossagus ? )
Ser Barristan's story is really sad. He lived the life of a heroic knight, the embodiment of the ideals in songs that're so rarely reflected in truth, and despite all of his heroics and great deeds, he looks back with shame. His reward for being Barristan the Bold was regret, for not having bested Raegar. He blamed himself for the rebellion (and probably for Raegar's dead childen, by extension) and for Ashara Dayne's death for "not being good enough" despite being one of the greatest knights who ever lived.
Your videos and most importantly Narration is simply perfect. I really genuinely appreciate all you do. Thanks so much for the amazing content. Best on TH-cam!
Turncoat, Traitor, took the easy path his whole life Less honour than Lefty Lannister Should have took the Black after surviving the Trident (Ser Alister Thorne was forced to) Turned a Blindeye to Jaime & Cersei's Twincest Bastards (or choose not to see) Should have tried to rescue Ned Stark from the Black cells (had time to fill out the white book) OR Fought for Rob OR held his Oath to Robert Baratheon - Head of House Baratheon- and Serve Stannis as the True Heir Goes to serve Danny instead - his oath to the Targs ended the day he was Pardoned and knelt to and Joined Robert's Kingsguard, If not, could have gone to Danny and Viserys when they were children and helped Ser Willem Darry protect them - but there wasn't a nice white cloak and a comfy bed doing that then.
Totally agreed this is what Martin is been trying to imply is that Honourable man like Barristan, can sometimes do dishonorable acts. Honor is just kinda dangerous ideas to keep.
thank you for this amazing breakdown of an amazing character that the TV series did no justice to. I could relate to him not being able to sleep well later in life. I had gotten out of the Army in 2010 and around 2015-2016 I noticed stuff that I put down deep and tried not to think about would disturb my sleep. PTSD.
Gods Barristan is a FUCKING BADASS. Imagine this man and Brynden Tully on your Kingsguard. You wouldn't need any other members because those two could beat back an army by themselves
why would selmy resent jaime? selmy is aware of all of aerys' "transgressions" to the point of regretting having rescued him. jaime saved everybody from being engulfed in wildfire by slaying the king. selmy, of all people, should appreciate what jaime did.
He is based on the greatest night that this world has ever seen William Marshall. It makes sense William Marshall served many Kings. He was in the temple, our order all the way till the 70s and could still be people half his age in his 70s the most feared and well respected night in all the land of England and it’s very similar
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the way the show killed off Sir Barristan is total BS. I mean he bragged that he could cut down all the other Kingsguard, and they were all afraid of him. He is widely considered of the best swordsman alive in Westeros. But he gets slaughtered in some back alley by the stupid Son's of the Harpy who aren't even great warriors. This is worse than the discrepancy between the descriptions of the Unsullied fighting prowess in the books and how easy they are killed on the show.
The only thing that I liked about his show death is that he went out fighting the way he wanted to. He said in both the books and show;" I am a knight. I shall die a knight."
Ashara's stillborn child was the result of her dalliance with Brandon Stark at the tourney of harrenhal. The grief of losing her child, her brother and the unrequited love of Ned Stark led to her throwing herself from starfall.
For me he is not that bright knight at all. He has put his own honor and reputation before protecting the people of westeros. He saved the mad king and later did nothing to stop him while people were burned before his eyes. He is the classic "i just followed orderes" guy we hate when its about nazi germany. And he hates Jaime for doing the thing, he wasn't brave enough to do. When you are one of the best warriors in the kingdom, there is nothing brave in going to fight sb. He took the easy way his whole life. Thats why i love GRRM - there is nearly no one in his books without guilt or bad traits.
Right then in there I am so surprised that Tywin would ever allow Jamie to join the kings guard forsaking his name sake and legacy. In Tywin’s mind it was probably all temporary and another part of his long term game of actually ruling and calling the shots regardless of who is king.
This was great! I wish you’d add a Part 3! I know the rest is covered in the books and show, but after since his story already has a conclusion, his post White Cloak days in Essos would make it complete. Once the show and books are over, the complete histories would make a great record. Rawrist rules!!
11:40 W-T-F yo... One of the rare moments when GOT world building kinda fails... BIG TIME. Tywin would NEVER make that mistake. I cannot envision Charles Dance portraying that moment. "Hey, I have a better king right here but for some unknown reason, I'ma hold off on this..." Like NEVER... Was he wasted for the entire seige???
I don't like Selmy. He judged Jamie for killing Aerys, but when he had the opportunity to follow and protect the children of the King he swore allegiance to, he rather decided to join the new King, the usurper. He chose comfort in King's Landing, but still considers himself better than Jamie.
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It's a strong testament to Barristan Selmy's renown that when he was dismissed from Joffrey Baratheon's Kingsgaurd, Renly and Stannis left a position open in their respective Kingsguards for Ser Barristan. King Renly finally gave the position to Brienne of Tarth.
tbf, that's also a political move. Being backed by Robert's Lord Commander would be a huge boost for either brother's legitimacy
@@minnumseerrund there's no reason to believe it wasn't both a political move, and a matter of respect.
@@ssrunner in the books when Tyrion confronts Cersi he scolds her for dismissing Barrison noting that Barriston brings honor to whatever side his fights for but I definitely agree it was because of his competence
@@mikecastro122it was both competence and the fact the man is simply legendary in gallantry and honor. To the people, hes basically the best knight even if it may not necessarily be true
Knowing all his achievements, I understand why the actor who played him in the show was pissed about his premature death.
I guess they foreshadowed how they would kill great characters just for shock value and subverting expectations.OR probably D&D forgot who Ser Barristan was.
I didn’t care about his death in the show cuz he’s still alive and well in the books.
When he died in the show my response was “....meh”
Gaunter O'Dimm ser barristans death was a disgrace to the charcater by the writers. Ser Barristan deserved the death he’d hoped for
@@JK-jj8fs Agreed!
Barristan's sudden death was the first time I was genuinely *angry* at the show for something in a "that really sucks, shit job" way rather than a "oh no, you can't kill them!" way. Foreshadowing indeed.
@@LegendInThaMakin he dies at the battle of Meereen. It has been leaked
Barristan Selmy and Arthur Dane need a prequel body cop show! Make it happen!!!
with thoros od myr as sidekick
Maybe this time we can actually see Gerald Hightower
I would love too see Barristan save the king from Duskendale.
Thats what I want !
Arthur Dayne didn’t even do much. The life of baristan and jaime is so much more interesting.
“I could still carve the 5 of you up like a cake”
Bah, I think I misquoted him in a previous reply. Still, I LOVE that line.
@@therealdannymullen Everyone got it a little wrong.
Even now i could cut through the five of you like carving a cake,
HERE BOY, Melt it down and add it to the others
Winner of tourneys. Slayer of dark knights. Savior of damsels. Rescuer of kings and queen. Barristan is a true fairyale's white knight.
TheFiresloth Sir William Marshal
In the fighting pits of Meereen he stood against a freaking dragon. Don't get anymore pure knight than Barristan.
Died at the hands of amateurs paid to attack a blondie girl
@@tagim6422 i mean, he was outnumbered and an old man
He died to a pack of dogs that would kill a lion.
"Even still i could cut through the 5 of you like carving a cake." *tosses his sword to ground* "Here, boy take it and melt it down with the rest"
Quiting like a fucking boss.
RESPECT
Melt it down and add it to the others..
The man. The legend. The BOLD.
The baddest, the boldest, the raddest, the oldest. Barriston the one-man garrison.
❤️ Showing Sir Barristan the love he deserves! This man kept his honor to the end.
He is my favorite character. Love that guy!
Gabby LeBlanc he ain't dead yet. (We'll in the book)
John Evans Yeah but in many ways he was a coward d that valued his honor more then doing big what was. Still finding out that he would have killed a child murdered gives me a new sense of respect for the man.
He's still alive in the books.
Except when he stood by and watched Ned be arrested after being named Regent. He even said, "But those Are The Kings Words." Indicating he recognized Robert's orders must be obeyed in that matter.
Imagine having this life then die to a few masked bois
I mean, dude was old, and took about 15 of them with him - not a bad way for a man to go.
I ALWAYS hated how the did "the greatest swordsman". I mean, I guess it's better than being bested in a solo fight.
he died a "naked knight it seems" ...if only he had his armor........
Seriously, how could this guy die to a bunch of nimrods handed a sword and hired by rich guys?
He took down 15+ and he was over 50 years old. Come on now
Barristan has always been a favorite, and the more I learn about him, the more I love and respect him. Of all the swords in all the kingdoms, I would choose Barristan Selmy as mine.
Robert didn't cut down Rhaegar, he smashed him
Smashed all the gems and rubies from Rhaegars Chest plate.
By the Gods, I was strong then.
Oliver McLeod probably shattered ever rib he had they don’t tell ya how they all shit themselves 😂😂 Yk rheagar dropped a bad dookie
@@williamcecil7173 Wasn't Rhaegar it was a Tarly boy at The Battle Of Summerhall
@@johnassimakopoulos8954 The one Robert was referring to in the "war stories" was some Tarly boy but Rhaegar did meet his fate in a similar way. Robert literally smashed his breastplate which eventually broke Rhaegar's Ribs and died. It is said that he desperately tried to utter the word "Lyanna" before he died. Gosh, I'd give anything to witness Robert's prime days!
Barriston selmy the original big boss
kept you waiting huh?
"Barristan, the mission is a failure, cut the power, right now!"
- Tywin Lannister, trying to stop Selmy from ruining the defiance of Duskendale.
Barristan has one hell of a Resume.
I never hyped up like others about Dany ,Jon and Arya. Instead i liked Hound , Brienne , Jaimie ,House Mormont ,House Tyrell .. a man who won duels more than any man alive at this point , Ser Barristan.
I HATED so many of the "not main character" deaths, like Ser Barristan, and Lord Commander Mormont.
Ashara must have truly been something, the effect she had on so many.
He seems so cool, but hes one of those characters that put their honour and their oaths before peoples lives. In my opinion, Jamie is the most honourable kingsguard, because he did the right thing even when it was hard.
Nah. Jaimie was a piece of shit. No hero. While he did take matters into his own hands, for the better, he did father children with his own sister. He did attempt to murder Bran. He did kill his own kin to escape to Cersei. Jaimie was many things, but honourable? Lol no. Not by a long shot.
Like when he pushed Bran?
According to Ned, he did the right thing when it was easy!
Ser Baristan the bold, the painter that only used the colour RED..
What battle was Jaime referring to when talking about that? When Jaime squired for him and was attacked
@@mitcho53 I don't know if it was at Summerhall or somewhere else.
@@mitcho53 Believe it was the Smiling Knight.
m ottesen jaime never squired for selmy, he squired for lord summer crakehall.
Anyway the battle you’re asking about is the Kingswood brotherhood.
Man, he was really hard on himself, guess that's why he was one of the best.
Without Tywin showing restraint at Duskendale, or Selmy being as good as he was, the events in GOT/ASOIAF may never have happened.
Barristan Selmy is one of the ULTRA RARE characters in this world who has served and fought in the service of 3 to 4 different Kings, and their Regimes. He is also one of the few people in ASOIAF who is personally responsible for changing the world, and ending feuds that lasted generations.
I mean, imagine how different Westeros would be if he never rescued The Mad King from Duskendale and Raegar became king in 277 AC. There most likely would have never been a Civil War since Raegar being a King would most likely have "Rights" over choosing whom he wants to marry, and IF Lyanna was even betrothed to Robert at this time, it would have been called off......right?
Also with him personally ending the last Blackfire Rebellion on the Stepstones was a HUGE win for him. If Maelys Blackfire would have escaped, he could have just visited a brothel in Lys, and knocked up half of the dam "Pleasure House", resulting in who knows how many more bastards and future "Kings" trying to stake their claim.
Tywin thought it was beyond stupid that Barristan was dismissed from jofferys kingsguard, that was funny as fuck when he called that out in front of his daughter
Tywin should've been like "Hey Aerys your son will never marry my daughter" and Aerys be all "Ha jokes on you Tywin son you will marry Cersei" and Tywin be all "Ahhh foiled again by King Aerys"
Honestly would've easily worked 💀
instead of prequels of the long night, they should do mini-series about characters like Barristan Selmy. This guy should be season 1.
Dude was last of the superheroes of his world....
I think he was as selfish and hypocritical as most of the important people in King's Landing.
He betrayed his King as much as Jamie did by joining the usurper, instead of following the remaining Targeryan family. Only when he was removed from the King's guard, when his comfortable delousing life ended, did he find the strength to go East.
@@MrBell-iq3sm That's what life is. Isn't it? Robert won the crown by right of conquest and Ser Barristan owes his title to him now. Also, you can't blame him for going to join Dany. Joffrey is a bastard. If Joffrey can't respect Ser Barristan's vows, why should Ser Barristan honour his command.
@@Papaty25 I don't judge him for staying with Robert (we as the audience know what Joffrey is, but not Selmy otherwise he would have left before Joffrey dismissed him). I judge him for how he views Jaime and himself.
@@MrBell-iq3sm Ser Barristan wasn't in King's Landing at the time. He didn't know about the wildfire plot. You can't blame him.
@@Papaty25 This isn't about the wildfire plot. He switched sides like Jaime. He chose comfort over a duty he was aware of, the duty to protect the remaining embers of the Targerian family. From an outsider's view, did not turn on the King before the war was lost, so his betrayal had no impact on the Rebellion.
The fact that Jaime didn't tell anyone makes little sense to be honest. This is one of the many plot holes of the series, because Jaime's character was very different in the original draft. Him setting on the Iron Throne made more sense then.
With the way Barristan stood by while Aerys committed his atrocities because it was his 'duty', I wonder if Jofferey didn't get rid of him, would Barristan have just stood by again as Jofferey beat Sansa? Would his conscience have caught up to him? He didn't do anything before with Rhaella, and duty prevailed over honor and justice under Aerys' reign, so why not under Jofferey's?.......
that's the issue with honour. its not doing the right thing its following a very strict code of rules. case and point Jamie has no hounour yet he is a better person. yet now selmy has no vows and picks his master so we shall see
@Lil Sagna this aged well xd
If course he would, so "bold" that he stood aside and watched a woman beaten and raped, great knight, very fuckin honourable,
Duty, honor, family for Kingsguard
Fuck. That’s a good question
Tywin went mad after dismissing Selmy from the kingsguard by Cersei. She need to be spank
Point of interest: In books -Danny just set up Drogo's pyre. She asked for pledges of her blood riders and Jurah. She promised Jorah "she would give him a sword the world has never seen; made of dragonfire and valerian steel". Do you have any comment? Would love to hear your thoughts.
05:39 “and this begun the fifth, and so far final, Blackfyre rebellion”
I like your wording here especially as there’s still so much mystery with a certain character who recently landed in Westeros during A Dance with Dragons!
I thought Arthur dayne defeated the smiling knight? He told Arthur he wanted his sword and Arthur replied, "then you shall have it".
Loved it! Such a well written, conflicted character, and you did him justice. Another great video, as usual. 😃
The Vagician hmm
I love Barristan Selmy! His regret towards not being a better knight against prince Rhaegar is kind of sad. I dont think he should be regretting this. He should regret that he saved Aerys in the first place! But as a white cloak, his honour would be put into question if he at least didnt try to save his king. Such tragedy.
I really enjoyed the video! I like it better when you use your more conversational tone, rather than the news broadcaster cadence. Anyways good job!
There's no way Ashara is dead - GRR doesn't write "the body was never found" for nothing
There are some who say she faked her death and is now living in the Neck as the wife of Howland Reed (and take the name of Jyanna Reed) and is the mother of Meera and Jojen!
So Ser Barristan Selmy would have broken his vows and become a king slayer if he had seen King Robert smile at the corpses of children?
Interesting, considering his opinion of Jamie Lannister on breaking his oaths.
Robert wasn't his king yet
@@drs4983 Ah, very true. I can't remember this video or context; are we saying Ser Barristan would be in the same room as Robert when this occurs? And what do you think the outcome would be in this scenario?
Aren't they technically invaders and Ser Barristan would be defending the keep anyway? Or was there a surrender by this point?
Seldom does Selmy need sea salt (specifically) from the sea shore, that she sells on Salami , Semolina, Salmonella
(or the side salad with celery or spinach...….asparagus ? sossagus ? )
It is essentially Maryland. She be flipped inverted as a harlot lay, but there she be. All the colours of the flag for the state as well.
Ser Barristan's story is really sad. He lived the life of a heroic knight, the embodiment of the ideals in songs that're so rarely reflected in truth, and despite all of his heroics and great deeds, he looks back with shame. His reward for being Barristan the Bold was regret, for not having bested Raegar. He blamed himself for the rebellion (and probably for Raegar's dead childen, by extension) and for Ashara Dayne's death for "not being good enough" despite being one of the greatest knights who ever lived.
This is before Rawrist figured out she could be a comedian and get a lot more hits while relaying GOT news
Your videos and most importantly Narration is simply perfect. I really genuinely appreciate all you do. Thanks so much for the amazing content. Best on TH-cam!
Thank you Rawrist! You're my favorite game of thrones/walking dead youtuber
Awww, thank you!!!
Turncoat, Traitor, took the easy path his whole life
Less honour than Lefty Lannister
Should have took the Black after surviving the Trident (Ser Alister Thorne was forced to)
Turned a Blindeye to Jaime & Cersei's Twincest Bastards (or choose not to see)
Should have tried to rescue Ned Stark from the Black cells (had time to fill out the white book) OR Fought for Rob
OR held his Oath to Robert Baratheon - Head of House Baratheon- and Serve Stannis as the True Heir
Goes to serve Danny instead - his oath to the Targs ended the day he was Pardoned and knelt to and Joined Robert's Kingsguard, If not, could have gone to Danny and Viserys when they were children and helped Ser Willem Darry protect them - but there wasn't a nice white cloak and a comfy bed doing that then.
Totally agreed this is what Martin is been trying to imply is that Honourable man like Barristan, can sometimes do dishonorable acts. Honor is just kinda dangerous ideas to keep.
Wow, some of the best Fighters come from Dorne! Sir Barristan Selmy, Sir Author Dayne, and Oberan Martell. What's in the water over there?
I misread youre name.i thought it said THEON haha.👍
@@kryoboy1966 lol I've gotten used to it being mispronounced as "Theon" all my life 😅
@@The_Paddle_Smith your a good man thoeun.thank you😉
@@kryoboy1966 😅 😣
Thoeun Kong House Selmy is from the Stormlands. Dornish Marches =/= Dorne.
thank you for this amazing breakdown of an amazing character that the TV series did no justice to. I could relate to him not being able to sleep well later in life. I had gotten out of the Army in 2010 and around 2015-2016 I noticed stuff that I put down deep and tried not to think about would disturb my sleep. PTSD.
Gods Barristan is a FUCKING BADASS. Imagine this man and Brynden Tully on your Kingsguard. You wouldn't need any other members because those two could beat back an army by themselves
I love how you described how he played spin the bottle with his cousins. That's funny to picture.
I wish he would have backed Ned a little more towards the end there
He also served Joffery for a short time.
Very well made video. Sucks that there's not more likes/views. Keep it going!
why would selmy resent jaime? selmy is aware of all of aerys' "transgressions" to the point of regretting having rescued him. jaime saved everybody from being engulfed in wildfire by slaying the king. selmy, of all people, should appreciate what jaime did.
Because he broke his Voss and like everyone else was unaware of the wildfire cache
Thanks for the history of one of my favourite characters in the entire series!
This video made him my favorite character ;-; I love the guy
I don't get how someone like Merin Trant made it into the Kings Guard.
Easily one of the most badass characters of the saga. Love this guy.
He is based on the greatest night that this world has ever seen William Marshall. It makes sense William Marshall served many Kings. He was in the temple, our order all the way till the 70s and could still be people half his age in his 70s the most feared and well respected night in all the land of England and it’s very similar
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the way the show killed off Sir Barristan is total BS. I mean he bragged that he could cut down all the other Kingsguard, and they were all afraid of him. He is widely considered of the best swordsman alive in Westeros. But he gets slaughtered in some back alley by the stupid Son's of the Harpy who aren't even great warriors.
This is worse than the discrepancy between the descriptions of the Unsullied fighting prowess in the books and how easy they are killed on the show.
The way they did Sir Barristan is my biggest problem with the show!
The only thing that I liked about his show death is that he went out fighting the way he wanted to. He said in both the books and show;" I am a knight. I shall die a knight."
He was also about 70....
Battistan is the best character from Game of Thrones change my mind
'Barristan' Selmy alright. Change my mind on the spelling and pronunciation?
Nana nana-nana Nana nana-nana Battistan! *Yeah!*
Barristan Selmy, not "Battiman" Selmy. you weirdo.
Who?? Lol
The Hound will always be my favorite
Your history vids are outstanding! Thank you for your excellent work, I'm watching all of these.
This is exactly the kind of channel i was looking for . !!!! YES : )
His secret is very under theorized
Even better . Makes me crave TWOW all the more .
Ashara's stillborn child was the result of her dalliance with Brandon Stark at the tourney of harrenhal. The grief of losing her child, her brother and the unrequited love of Ned Stark led to her throwing herself from starfall.
Here Boy! Melt it down and add it to the rest!
Honestly, I would lose my shit too if I was kidnapped and held hostage for a year.
Seriously. This lady has it right.
Haley you are beautiful
And getting asshole neked doing thottianna dances wearing a clown suit while eating Mac and cheese sprinkled with pomegranate?
The fact Robert spared him makes him a better king than most say what you will about his drinking and cheating but Robert was honorable
Absolutely my favorite character...why!!! Did he have to die...
I love your history videos I can listen to you talk all day.
Wish I could have you do my audiobooks for me lol
It’s sad that Rhaegar died he would’ve been a good king
I think we can agree that this man was a solid G
I loved the video. Ser Barristan is the stuff of legends.
Hopefully GRRM will give Sir Barristan the arc he deserves. He was one of my favorites!
Just *maybe* if you didn't have siblings marry each other, you might end up with less madness in the gene pool. Maybe.
For me he is not that bright knight at all. He has put his own honor and reputation before protecting the people of westeros. He saved the mad king and later did nothing to stop him while people were burned before his eyes. He is the classic "i just followed orderes" guy we hate when its about nazi germany. And he hates Jaime for doing the thing, he wasn't brave enough to do. When you are one of the best warriors in the kingdom, there is nothing brave in going to fight sb. He took the easy way his whole life.
Thats why i love GRRM - there is nearly no one in his books without guilt or bad traits.
A tourney at 10?! Woah. Freaking legend.
He also won a tournament at 57! Back then, people didn't live very long, especially in his line of work.
How cool does a dragon pepper sound?
Sounds spicy af
Very nice job of narrating Ser Barristan's life.
Right then in there I am so surprised that Tywin would ever allow Jamie to join the kings guard forsaking his name sake and legacy. In Tywin’s mind it was probably all temporary and another part of his long term game of actually ruling and calling the shots regardless of who is king.
This was great! I wish you’d add a Part 3! I know the rest is covered in the books and show, but after since his story already has a conclusion, his post White Cloak days in Essos would make it complete. Once the show and books are over, the complete histories would make a great record. Rawrist rules!!
Broke: Barristan the Bold
Woke: Barristan the BOI
Great job rawrist! Please do a bunch of videos like this!
Great video on a cool character. I hated what they did to him in the show
Good thing Barristan didn't saw what Danny did
The one who knighted him was Aegon V, is that Egg?
It isn’t that hard to unhorse Ser Dunca the Tall
That's what I thought. See Duncan was better with a 🗡️
One of my favorite Characters in this Series
Very detailed, insightful. Good work
Barriston for King
I fucking love this man
Great video! Thank you so much!
But why was he kicked out of King's Landing so he went to find Danny in Essos?
It's cool that Tywin knighted Aerys.
Is this my new favorite channel?
Barristan the GOAT.
11:40 W-T-F yo... One of the rare moments when GOT world building kinda fails... BIG TIME. Tywin would NEVER make that mistake. I cannot envision Charles Dance portraying that moment. "Hey, I have a better king right here but for some unknown reason, I'ma hold off on this..." Like NEVER... Was he wasted for the entire seige???
It can't be complete if Baristan is still alive in the books. But still I love this video.
Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down??? Good summary of the Bold's life!!
Ser Barristan fathered Ser Pounce. :)
It's "Sir Pouts" which now your argument doesn't make sense
Sounds like we need a series called Barristan
I don't like Selmy.
He judged Jamie for killing Aerys, but when he had the opportunity to follow and protect the children of the King he swore allegiance to, he rather decided to join the new King, the usurper. He chose comfort in King's Landing, but still considers himself better than Jamie.
"But I know who knows"
*Me* : Martin please ;_;