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Why did the ser Hugh refuse to speak to Jory Cassel, even so Jory was Captain of the Hand Guard, and how the fuck did he get into his head that Eddard would personally come to him for asking question? Eddard was of much higher position and was of much higher nobility, where as Hugh was just some random nobody(probably from a minor family), who just recently became a knight. Even if Jory did not have a decree from Eddard, it politically stupid to refuse someone with higher authority

Mainly because Ser Hugh forgot himself as a knight. If he were a true knight, he would give everybody a chance to speak with him. As for the Jory thing, it is surprising because a minor knight expecting that the Hand of the King and Warden of the North would come to his whistle is just so naive that it is beyond belief.

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How could a Queen in Westeros start a King's Landing social season? What could be made to convince the nobility and gentry to move for a couple of months to king's Landing a year?

I don't really see Westeros as having a social season but if it did, I think the Queen would begin it after Maiden's Day, with perhaps a ball of the maiden daughters of the nobles along with a tournament or two. In AGoT, nobles flock to KL for the Hand's Tourney so the lure of a good time and a chance to show off would lure in a chunk of nobles.

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If after the Dragons were gone, by accident, a Velaryon daughter managed to hatch a dragon what would happen? Besides her being married to either the King or the crown prince? Would there be political problems that it is a Velaryon who hatched it?

Possibly. I mean consider dragons as if having a nuclear warhead when everyone is carrying knives. It's a threat, it would turn some families against the Velaryons, this could be seen as defiance and I would not be surprised if the Crown didn't move first and snatch/kill the dragon as a hatchling

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If between the Greyjoy Rebellion and the death of Jon Arryn, Robert found out Jon Snow was Lyanna and Rhaegar's son what would happen? Would Robert called for both Ned and Jon's head? Would the North rebel against that and support Ned? Would they declare independence since they were going to war anyway put Jon on the Iron Throne?

I think Robert would be mad but more a of private mad. I doubt he would declare war on Ned but I see him requesting that Jon be gotten rid of, either shipped to Essos or the Wall. Robert hated Rhaegar but he loved Ned more. As long as Jon's parentage was a secret, I think Robert would let him live on account of Ned.

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If the Manderly's had a boy of a suitable age, probably Wylis and Leona having a son, and the boy and Sansa have been fond friends and consistent pen-pals of each other for 2 ish years pre-canon, how likely is it that a betrothal between the two would be considered?

Considered, yes but made? Probably not. Not so much on Ned's side of things but Cat is very ambitious, I mean look at how she handled the idea of Joffrey. She would at least want a High Lord for Sansa.

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Are there any glimpses of etiquette or social interaction you wanted to see more of, or see expanded on?

I wanted more ladies in waiting.

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I have a question about the concept about "honor killing". In asoiaf we have the case if Victarion (unnamed) wife and as modern readers we are of course (and righfully so) horrified about what he did.... But is it really shocking in Westeros.

In medieval times, men did have the right to kill their wives for adultery (and the man she commited it with).

In Westeros, Megette is beaten do death by her husband after Aegon IV grows bored with her and we have nowhere stated that he was punished for it.

Margaery trail of course is also called up to question. But her supposed adultery (and Cersei) is made worse because it is treason as well.

But could Lord Arryn kill Lysa if she was found in bed with Littlefinger. I guess Littlefinger would be killed and Lysa sent to the Silent Sisters (because of her high status and to make so that Jon Arryn can be seen in a better light).

All this to say, what do you think is the laws concerning adultery?

I think it would be shocking but I would say most cultures in Westeros find a way to justify it even when they are revolted, such as an adulterous wife. I do think there's a difference in whether the victim is high or or not, Megette and Victarion's wife are both common born and are victims of honour killings, Lysa is highborn and even if she was 'in the wrong', killing a highborn lady, a Tully, at that would cause trouble so yes, a divorce and the Silent Sisters would be an acceptable punishment. In the case of Margaery and Cersei, it's a case of treason too which would entail an execution.

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Good day, Your Grace. I bring to you a question because I seem to have created an OC by accident.

I will leave his familial origins out (unless relevant, in which case please do tell me so that I can follow up with the required information), but the boy is second-in-line to inherit the head of the house position. The current line of succession, if I am correct, goes as thus: grandfather (current lord of [???]) →⁠ father (heir) → OC (heir's heir) →⁠ uncle → sisters. The OC has sort of a “free spirit” vibe, though he is good at negotiations and bringing merchants allies to his House's city (since they hold a port city), he does have an independent streak and likes hanging out with mercenaries and dresses/expresses himself in a roughly “Bohemian” manner for lack of a better word, and could be taken to be “effeminate”. He is not very keen on adhering to a “lordly” presentation of the self. He likes sailing around and traveling for his shenanigans and his travels do yield benefits for his home and House.

Still, though, would that OC be viewed as strange or unconventional? How would such a character be viewed in Westeros in general?

He would be but if he can wield a sword, command his men and do his duty, he's likely to escape open disrespect though he may still face some criticism and judgement.

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I was just reading text about medieval women in law, and I found something interesting. Women in the Kingdom of Kent were literally property to the point that if a the husband and the family didn't come up with a "good peice" she was returned to the family and a women didn't give her husband children in a period of 3 years (I think it was 3) could also be "given back" to her family. When a women was raped, it was the family (or husband) who was compensated.

Do you think that any of those laws are present in Westeros? Or were at some point, either by andal or first men code?

It does remind of some Andal laws, especially the compensation and I would see a high born family seeking compensation if their daughter was attacked or a new bride proven unable to give the lord children.

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GRRM shows up on your doorstep, he says he's tapping out and the series is all yours now, then he vanishes into the mists. How do you finish Winds of Winter and Dream of Spring?

Theon gets new teeth, Asha gets a gay awakening, Ser Pounce wins the Iron Throne.

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Considering this from Westeros.org

Vows said at swordpoint are not held to be valid, and in theory, a person cannot be declared to be married if they refuse to say the vows. However, there can still be issues of consent even if vows are spoken willingly

If a lady was forced to say the vows (in a situation like Sansa) but if she wrote a letter saying she was being forced to do it, and she had witnesses and sent it with them to the High Septon, could the marriage be considered false?

It could but only if there was proof of the threat that made her say the vows. Such as the Lyanna and Rhaegar situation, were he was seen to take her into his custody by force. Sansa marrying Tyrion is more of a known thing than a proven thing, since it can be skewed - Sansa is overheard many times saying she's loyal and denouncing her family. While its probably known that Sansa isn't willing, there is little reason to question it.

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How would the lack of a lady in Riverrun affect the Castle/lands. Like if Edmure wed before the books what would this lady find needed to be done? And what duties?

The lady would be involved in the running of the household. She would have their finger on the pulse of the house, and expected to be on top of all the goings on within the household, such as knowing the expenses, the stock of supplies and the welfare of the servants. She would basically work as the manager of the actual home, with the servants communicating with them or the steward. She will also be heavily involved with the poor of the region, heading charities. She would also act as an ambassador of mercy, preaching mercy and forgiveness on behalf of criminals to their spouse who would be judging their case.

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How would you expand the administrative roles in Winterfell? Like bailiffs.and other staff members? I always found strange how Ned is supposed to be the judge and administrator of such a large land. Especially since House Stark own desmere has to be more than just Winterfell.

Pretty much this.

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@steadykingzombie I'm aware of that as is the asker most likely. I was asked which kingdom reminded me of Ireland - a place where I'm from. And the West of Ireland reminds me of the Iron Islands.

what kingdom reminds you of Ireland?

The Iron Islands definitely remind me of the West of Ireland.

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How would the Bolton storyline differ if Domeric Bolton was instead a girl?

Would she still be fostered and have a good education? What would Roose atitude be towards her?

Not much different, an only daughter would be the equivalent of having no heir which is the Bolton storyline. I think Ramsay vs Demelza Bolton (that's her name now :) x) would be very interesting. She would likely stay at the Dreadfort, I see Lord Bolton being a girl dad.

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which is your favourite book of the series?

A Clash of Kings.

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While i have to admit the Greyjoys are hillarious over the top. The Starks are over the top badasses, which course leads to their detrimental mental health? I imagine in a Show where the resumes of All the members of the great houses are compared, people would gape at the unuasal amount acomplishments and challenges survived from all the Stark Kids, that is not commen with even normal adults.

I want Keeping Up With the Greyjoys.