Poll: Which Westerosi House do you Swear Fealty To?

[Ravinoff]

I gotta go with Stark, even if they do tend to get killed a lot. Ned's a pretty cool guy, and historically the Starks have basically been the only reason the north isn't fucked. Plus, I'm getting a real Professor X vibe off Bran, whatever he's up to is gonna be big. And anyways, I already live in the frozen north, Winterfell wouldn't be too much of an adjustment.

 

[ccggenius12]

I'd swear fealty to the one true king of Westeros, Stannis Baratheon! He has the best claim, Dany may feel she has rights to it, but just as her ancestor Aegon the conquerer, Robert Baratheon became king by right of conquest, and a bastard of incest sits the upon the iron throne. Making their claim by birth right illegitimate, Stannis is the rightful heir!

I'd argue there are a ton of kids in King's Landing with a more legitimate claim. Bet you can't throw a rock without hitting someone Robert did the horizontal mambo with. I think Gendry's the only one whose been named thus far, but still, King Bob got around.

Personally, I'd side with Greyjoy because I think they have the coolest schtick. I don't think they're likely to lay claim to the throne, but the Ironborn are badass. Being drowned is a rite of passage for crap's sake. "That which is dead can never die, but comes back, harder and stronger than before." They're basically magic viking jedi.

 

[Ieyke]

Ned was the most badass guy in the whole show.
Arya's the Avenging Stark. Clearly Tony's ancestor.
I vote Stark no matter what.

That said, I find it hard not to vote Tyrell.
Granny Tyrell is amazing, and the younger Lady Tyrell isn't far behind - plus she's Natalie Fucking Dormer.

After that, House Martell and House Tyrion/Jaime* are tied.

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*The rest of the Lannisters can go bathe in fire.

 

[mrdeclandeadly]

I'd argue there are a ton of kids in King's Landing with a more legitimate claim. Bet you can't throw a rock without hitting someone Robert did the horizontal mambo with. I think Gendry's the only one whose been named thus far, but still, King Bob got around.

Bastards wouldn't have any claim to the throne unless the king legitimises them like Aegon IV did.

 

[Darth Rosenberg]

That said, I find it hard not to vote Tyrell.
Granny Tyrell is amazing, and the younger Lady Tyrell isn't far behind - plus she's Natalie Fucking Dormer.

Book spurning, TV watching peasant, here, and those scenes are some of my favourites, so fucks yeah, #istandwithganondorftyrell.

 

[FirstNameLastName]

I'd have to say Tyrell. While Stark and Baratheon seem cool, Tryrell seems to be winning at the moment. Although, Dorne hates Tyrell, and Dorne seems to be on the rise with ...

Spoiler: Fuck off if you don't want ADWD plotpoints spoiled

Aegon Targaryen back in Westeros, or at least, someone who claims to be Aegon Targaryen.

So maybe Dorne would be a safer choice in the future.

 

[JohnnyDelRay]

Tyrell for me. Since there's the more direct path to the Throne, but that depends on how far away Dany is from arriving with her dragon army.

I don't know who the hell would go for Lannister or Arryn, since as of now:

Spoiler

Lannister's just got Jaime and his sister, who the people hate, and the big man himself got crossbow'd and the one who did the deed practically banished himself.

Arryn pretty much has no one left, unless you want to start a House Baelish-Stark or something.

Stannis is worrisome, sure he may have the guts and the only living heir and the dirty tricks up his sleeve to get there, but how long will the influence from his crimson corrupt lover last...unless he drops her like a hot potato after (excuse pun) I wouldn't want him anywhere near the throne.

Would be awesome to see Martell's get in on the action, though I think their chapter is over and they live way too damn far away anyways.

 

[Ihateregistering1]

I can't believe more people haven't joined Greyjoy. The Ironborn are basically Vikings combined with Pirates, and they worship an underwater God. I'm really hard pressed to think of something that is much cooler than that.

 

[norashepard]

Martell is in Dorne which sounds like paradise honestly, but Tyrell looks like it's going to have the most powerful folks, so I'm going to have to go... Greyjoy. Asha and Theon are my 100% faves in the books. (Yes, THAT Theon.) Plus, they worship a fucking sea monster. How could I choose anything else?

 

[Erttheking]

Tyrell or Dorne. Those seem to be the places where I'd be the least likey to die. Also marginally more progressive than the other houses.

 

[Recusant]

There's still two books to go, I don't think any house is a safe option in A Song of Ice and Fire.

Actually, there are still three books to go; the postscript of A Dance With Dragons makes it clear that it was actually the second half of the fourth book, split because it was getting too long. Whether Martin's dedication to seven will overpower his storytelling instinct (and thus, whether we'll actually get the whole story) remains to be seen, however.

Anyway, I'm surprised no one has taken the "abandon this feudal nonsense and flee to Braavos" option.

 

[Willinium]

Hm. Considering that i've yet to read more than 57 pages of the first book I must swear fealty to The Noble House of Forrester. Rodrik seems a good man. As did Ethan and the Gregor the good. I may have my problems with Duncan, but the house is filled with good people, and good lords. Iron from Ice!

 

[Azure23]

I can't believe more people haven't joined Greyjoy. The Ironborn are basically Vikings combined with Pirates, and they worship an underwater God. I'm really hard pressed to think of something that is much cooler than that.

I imagine it has something to do with them being almost completely unsympathetic. If they're not whining about how they should have more land despite being completely uninterested in maintaining it, they're probably raping a kidnapped woman. I mean I honestly don't know how their pillage based economy works. Even the Vikings historically colonized a lot of the land they took, probably because they realized that a steady and progressive agricultural society was easier than constantly fighting for resources. I mean sure they're great fighters and sailors. But the house itself is kinda shitty, their family head is an embittered old asshole and the iron isles are generally not a nice place to live. Certainly all reasons why I wouldn't want to be pledged to the house.

For all their worship of the old and deep ones they don't really have much to show for it. Definitely not when compared to say; the Martells or the Tyrells, two houses commonly held to have good values and reasonably moral actions, in addition to strong economies and powerful political positions.

 

[Ronald Nand]

I'd probably go with the Martell's, it seems like there not too involved with the politics of Westeros too much (only seen the show so I don't know if that's going to change), I get the protection of a house and I'm not getting too involved in the politics that will end up with me being horribly murdered.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

If push came to shove, I'd look at Dorne but I'd rather set up shop in a Free City like Tyrosh or Braavos than deal with the turmoil in the seven kingdoms. Seems like a safer bet right now.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

Anyway, I'm surprised no one has taken the "abandon this feudal nonsense and flee to Braavos" option.

...yo

 

[duwenbasden]

Stark, Arryn
-Why would I join the broken houses?

Baratheon
-Burn the witches!

Lannister
-I don't like to be in bed with the crazies.

Martell
-House Mattel with ALL the barbies!

Spoiler

The stupid faction. Is Quentyn the first major character in a book that exists solely to be killed?

Tyrell
-The who now? The house where the only relevant person is

Spoiler

The princess for little Lanny?

Tully

Spoiler

-This faction exists solely to ... make everyone mad? Davos and double-B thank you.

Greyjoy

Spoiler

-Sassy sailor and his fabulous enchanter.

Anyway, I'm surprised no one has taken the "abandon this feudal nonsense and flee to Braavos" option.

No thanks, loser queen too loser.

Spoiler

Her incompetence rivals Cersei

 

[wetfart]

I choose House Not Appearing on the List!

Dorne seems like the obvious choice. Untouched by the war and safe from all the trouble so far up north. However, I wouldn't be surprised if they jump into war and wind up falling like the other great houses.

Baratheon is stuck up north and spends too much time whining about wildlings to get anything done.

Stokeworth gets bonus points for having Bronn but other than that....

Yea, I think I'll throw my lot in with the Night's Watch instead.

 

[Ieyke]

Tyrell
-The who now? The house where the only relevant person is

Spoiler

The princess for little Lanny?

And her grandmother, the Queen Of Thorns.
They're the two characters in the entire series that seem to be the best at playing the Game Of Thrones. They're diabolically clever and brilliant. No one really suspects them, their kingdom is stable and wealthy and seemingly peaceful, they're gaining power, making allies, killing off major enemies....

So yes, the princess and her grandmother. Two of the most quietly badass characters in the whole show.

 

[Xeros]

I'm squarely with House Bolton. Our blades are sharp.