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A White Cloak Turned is Still White (2020)

January 1, 2021 | By History of Westeros

The rich parallels between Kingmaker Criston Cole and Kingbreaker Barristan Selmy! A look at both of their lives and roles in the Kingsguard and in the wars they fought. Both preferred swords over politics but were made Hand nonetheless. Does Cole’s arc predicts Selmy’s? Published March 26, 2020. Jeff/NotaCast: https://notacastasoiaf.podbean…


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Dive into the fascinating intertwined histories of Ser Criston Cole and Ser Barristan Selmy in this deep-dive episode! We explore the contrasting yet eerily similar paths of these two legendary Kingsguard knights, both masters of the sword thrust into the treacherous world of Westerosi politics. From their unwavering (though differently motivated) allegiances to House Targaryen and the Stormlands’ cultural impact on their lives, to their unexpected roles as Hand of the King, we unpack the rich parallels between the “Kingmaker” and the “Kingbreaker.” Discover whether Criston Cole’s trajectory foreshadows Barristan Selmy’s, and unpack the significance of their choices – did they ultimately serve the crown, or something else entirely? Join us as we explore their individual stories and the broader implications for the fate of Westeros.

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Barristan SelmyCriston Cole

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Allegiance: House ColeAllegiance: House Selmy Of Harvest HallAllegiance: House Targaryen Of King's Landingbarristan selmycriston coleCulture: StormlandsCulture: WesterosHandKingbreakerKingmakerkingsguardSwords

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