What If Tyrion Became King? #gameofthrones #fantasy #whatif
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Game of Thrones is roughly based on the storylines of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R. R. Martin, set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos. The series follows several simultaneous plotlines. The first story arc follows a war of succession among competing claimants for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, with other noble families fighting for independence from the throne. The second concerns the actions of the exiled scion to reclaim the throne; the third chronicles the threat of the impending winter, as well as the legendary creatures and fierce peoples of the North.
00:00In the world of Game of Thrones, we all know that power is a very important aspect of the show, and this can make some characters more likeable than others.
00:15Sometimes there are even characters who become so powerful that they end up becoming kings or queens.
00:22One such character was Tyrion Lannister, who would go on to become king after Daenerys Targaryen's death.
00:32So today, let's look at how Tyrion Lannister became the king of the Seven Kingdoms in Game of Thrones.
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00:56We meet Tyrion Lannister in the first episode of Game of Thrones as a somewhat comedic relief character.
01:05He is introduced to us as a dwarf with a huge thirst for knowledge and a huge distaste for his father's choices.
01:14We learn that Tyrion is actually an outcast within his own family, as his father Tywin never really approved of him being born due to him being a dwarf.
01:29This leads Tyrion to find solace in books instead of his family.
01:34But what makes Tyrion truly unique is not just his appearance, but also his mind.
01:41Throughout the course of the series, we see that he is one of the most intelligent characters in the entire series,
01:51which helps him get out of tough situations many times.
01:56His intelligence is something that catches the attention of Varys,
02:02who later on reveals to Tyrion that he has been playing the Game of Thrones since the day he was born.
02:10After several seasons of plotting against each other,
02:15Tyrion finally snaps and murders his father Tywin,
02:20after he had found out that his sister Cersei had poisoned his wife Shae and their unborn child.
02:28After killing his father, he flees King's Landing and runs into exile.
02:34Here he meets up with Daenerys Targaryen and her two dragons,
02:40and it's here where we see that Tyrion starts to see the error of his ways and becomes a better person.
02:48While serving Daenerys, Tyrion eventually redeems himself in the eyes of the people of Westeros
02:56and becomes Hand of the Queen.
03:00Unfortunately, before he could use his newfound power,
03:05Daenerys would go on to burn King's Landing to the ground.
03:09As the people suffered under her rule,
03:13Tyrion attempted to convince her to stop, but she wouldn't listen.
03:18This would lead Tyrion to betray her and put her in the dungeons beneath the Red Keep.
03:25When Jon Snow found her there, he killed her, thus ending Daenerys's reign.
03:33With Daenerys dead, the lords and ladies of Westeros would gather in the throne room of the Red Keep
03:40to decide who should be the next ruler.
03:44At first, it seemed like Sansa Stark was going to take the crown,
03:50but Tyrion Lannister would end up winning them over with a very powerful speech.
03:57In the end, the lords and ladies agreed that Tyrion Lannister would be the new king of the Seven Kingdoms.
04:06With his rise to power, this means that he would need to move into the appropriately sized Iron Throne,
04:14and we must say that no one was more deserving than Tyrion.
04:19Now, when discussing a character like Tyrion, we have to talk about his intelligence.
04:27Tyrion is easily one of the smartest characters in all of Game of Thrones,
04:33and it's his intelligence that allows him to outwit many of his opponents.
04:40Even though Tyrion wasn't the strongest or the biggest,
04:44he was definitely one of the most powerful characters in the series.
04:50And his intelligence helped him to gain this power.
04:55There were a few instances in the show where Tyrion showcased his brilliance.
05:01One example of this is when he single-handedly won a trial by combat against his brother-in-law, Oberyn Martell.
05:13In the trial, Tyrion outsmarted Oberyn by making him break the rules and attack him directly.
05:21This ended the trial and saved Tyrion from having to face certain death.
05:27Another example of Tyrion's intelligence can be seen when he convinced Varys to spy for him.
05:34When Tyrion learned that Varys had been spying on him,
05:39he threatened to expose him unless he agreed to gather intelligence on Cersei for him.
05:46By using his cunning, Tyrion was able to turn the tables on Varys and use him to his advantage.
05:53Another reason why Tyrion was able to become king was because of his ability to win people over.
06:03Tyrion was very good at making people like him, even those who didn't like him at first.
06:10For example, when Tyrion met Ellaria Sand, who had a personal vendetta against him,
06:17he was able to win her over by showing her that he wasn't like his father.
06:24Similarly, when Tyrion met Yara Greyjoy, who was initially hostile towards him,
06:32he won her over by offering her an alliance against Euron Greyjoy.
06:37It was this ability to win people over that allowed Tyrion to build a strong base of support in King S Landing,
06:47which ultimately led to him becoming king.
06:51Next, let's discuss Tyrion's ability to navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
06:59The realm of Westeros is full of scheming and backstabbing,
07:05but Tyrion was able to navigate it successfully thanks to his knowledge of history.
07:11He understood the importance of alliances and knew how to play the game of thrones.
07:18For example, when Tyrion was appointed Hand of the King,
07:24he used his position to forge alliances with the Tyrells and the Marit.
07:30These alliances proved to be invaluable later when he needed to raise an army to fight against the Lannisters.
07:40Additionally, Tyrion's knowledge of Westerosi history helped him to anticipate the moves of his enemies.
07:48Which allowed him to stay one step ahead of them.
07:53For instance, he was able to predict Cersei's plan to destroy King's Landing,
08:00which allowed him to escape and flee to Espat.
08:03It was this understanding of the political landscape that enabled Tyrion to outmaneuver his opponents
08:12and ultimately emerge victorious.
08:15While Tyrion was indeed smart and capable,
08:20it would be wrong to say that he didn't also receive a lot of help from others.
08:27For example, it was Varys who provided him with the resources and information he needed
08:34to navigate the political landscape of King Eslanding.
08:39Without Varys's help, Tyrion may not have been able to secure the loyalty of the small council
08:47or raise an army to fight against the Lannisters.
08:52Additionally, it was Bronn who helped Tyrion to escape from King's Landing and flee to Essos.
09:00Bronn's assistance was crucial as it allowed Tyrion to evade Cersei's wrath and regroup with Daenerys.
09:08Finally, it was Daenerys who appointed Tyrion as her hand, trusting him to govern the Seven Kingdoms in her place.
09:19Without Daenerys's trust and support, Tyrion would not have been in a position to become king.
09:26Therefore, while Tyrion was indeed smart and capable,
09:32he should also be given credit for his ability to form strong alliances
09:37and leverage the strengths of others to achieve his goals.
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