AsΒ βThe Northβs Independenceβ is currently being heavily discussed and debated, I just want to make the following clearβ¦.
- Robbβs campaign wasnβt someΒ βcute teenage rebellionβ. Northerners fought and died for it because it was something worth fighting for. He wasnβt motivated by war stories and glory, but the actual pain of losing his father, siblings and of the North being under tyrannical rule.Β
- Extending your empire to include a region / country that doesnβt want you isnβtΒ βpeaceβ. Itβs imperalism.Β
- The Stark history isnβt all roses and sunshine. But theyβre one of the very few families in the whole series who have improved from a moral standpoint. Meaning: Sansa, Arya, Jon and Bran are undisputable heroes, even if their ancestors may not have been.
- The Targaryens, however from Aegon The Conquerer right to Daenerys have displayed acts of cruelty.
- The North are under no obligation to support or to accept Targ rule. They want to be independent. That should be respected.Β
- Tyrion is no friend to The North. I love him, but cβmon.Β
- Robbβs campaign was justified, and The Northβs campaign in season seven will also be justified.Β
- The North are fierce, yes but due to the Whitewalker threat they are on the insecure side. So it being used as a political ploy by Cersei and Daenerys is rather frustrating and sad.Β
- Pretty much: The North just want to be safe and independent. There are sympathetic factions in The South- the Vale, for instance (with some wanting to support Robb in the books). Itβs more to do with Targaryen, Lannister and Greyjoy. They want power and control.
To sum up this dot-point rant, Northern Independence I will always support.Β