Aemon the Dragonknight

[@olixpatdo8181]

"The Kingsguard doesn't choose the King" Ser Criston Cole did not get that memo.

[@MacTac141]

He was never a true king so Robert is correct on this one

[@tarunyadav3567]

@@MacTac141 who wasn't a true king?

[@ThommyofThenn]

A folly, as he learned to his sorrow

[@ThommyofThenn]

​@@tarunyadav3567I'm forced to assume they mean Aegon but the wording is such that it sounds like they meant Cole himself was king.

[@thalmoragent9344]

The Kingmaker

[@ranabirmitra]

@InDeepGeek the 3 people who have done the animations and artwork for this video, DESERVE huuuuuge praise for their work.. absolutely brilliant video and a beautifully written script too 😊

[@avonbarksdale2506]

AZIZ with History of Westeros is an amazing writer. Always learning new things about ASOIAF

[@Stevandoren1003]

He thanks them in the description.

[@mita232]

I will not take the slander of Bobby B, just because he was a fat womanising alcoholic, doesn't make him as bad as Aegon IV

[@andreaswhyattandresen6488]

Not as bad, but a clear parallel

[@grantnewton4230]

1000% if we are ranking all the kings Robert is probably somewhere in the middle Aegon the IV is bottom if not dead last.

[@andrewsowl8696]

Not really his fault… he just wants to fight someone. He knew he wasn’t a politician. He was born for war. He knew that. He would have been good as just the lord of storms end but as king.. no

[@leachlaneboys8328]

I think it’s more about Robert as a king and not him as a moral person

[@XJ0461C]

Being fat and womanising has little to do with it. Robert was not a good king and even he knew it. His one redeeming trait was his friendship with Ned.

[@MiaDeCristofaro]

I love all the Aemons we know. I sometimes hope it was Jon's intended name too.

[@SombraCheeks]

Aemon Snow sounds cool

[@hellohellohello517]

I hope it will be in the books, considering young Griff

[@jackmcfarlane7173]

I think it's not unlikely Jon will take the name Aemon to honor Maester Aemon, whether it's what Lyanna named him or not

[@samclontsii3548]

“Dealt death to Dornishmen in the deep deserts…” Robert cooking!!!

[@nanabella007]

was just about to comment the same thing! 😬

[@thalmoragent9344]

*Aemon the Dragonknight.* The fact that he and Daeron the Young Dragon fought side by side in Dorne is a cool tidbit I feel many people don't really think about often. That must've been a helluva tag team Also.... man, he and Naerys really had a terrible life, if only Viserys II had taken more care to govern Aegon, or ask the Small Council to have Aemon as the next in line. Or better yet, cautioned Daeron the Young Dragon a bit more, and ensure he spent more time up in King's Landing. So much that went wrong which led to Aegon IV to become King, and Aemon to end up as a Kingsguard who died in defense of him

[@sissokothierno6641]

What books are these in ?

[@brodyestes2376]

@@sissokothierno6641 This is in Fire and Blood, Its basically a targaryen history book. A second one should come out eventually as well

[@samanthadrake_84]

The commentary on the Stark children's in-world view of Aemon is a great example of why Robert is the best. Look forward to every video.

[@andrewboorman84]

Aemon and Naerys often reminded me a little bit of Lancelot and Guinevere

[@mktf5582]

Duncan the Tall - Barristan Selmy - Bronn - Ancient Valyrian Warriors, please do episodes like this one on all of them.

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

He was (imo) one of the most important characters in the histories of Westeros. He was selfless in all things. Not a common quality amongst Targaryens. Keep up the great work.

[@royceflores23]

This was great. I’ve listened twice and each time it was good. One of your best.

[@rodgerbane3825]

Said in Bronn's voice " Did you ever wonder, what if the younger one were King"?

[@tomralfe5428]

Can’t believe you skipped the intro!! It’s a family tradition that we all gather round and recite it along with you - so disappointed that that was snatched from us. Now mum and dad are shouting at each other again.

[@jeffcordova9633]

Lord Robert !!! I hope the gods have been Kind to you !!! Aemon the Dragon Knight, the dude spent I can’t recall how long in the cage out in Dorne… and STILL had Strength to save his brother who was collapsing as he freed Aemon.. Not only that but when he fought for The honor of Naerys … He was Dragon in his own class

[@lawrencereid2767]

First ranger!!!!

[@jeffcordova9633]

​@@lawrencereid2767lord commander!!! The ale 🍺🍺🍺is in me

[@AndrewK23777]

Great vid IDG & HoW. Aemon the Dragonknight certainly one of my and many other people's favorite Targaryens ; readers and in-universe characters alike. Refreshing blend of attributes - honorable , noble, brave , dutiful , chivalrous , incredible warrior and does not come across egotistical or arrogant. To me Aemon is basically the antithesis of his brother Aegon IV / the Unworthy. Anything is possible until given clarity but i personally do not think Aemon and Naerys had this accused affair ; both being quite virtuous , pious and dutiful i just don't think either would fully go there despite the desire & temptation. Coupled with that I obviously do not believe Aemon is Daeron II's father. Personally i think that Aegon IV being such a philanderer and a cruel , petty , corrupt person who was not widely liked or admired. To me he resented what Aemon and Daeron II represented - widely loved & respected, honorable , noble ,competent and moral people ; so that AT4 took it upon himself to try and slander them by imo spreading the false parentage claims. Aemon and Daeron were basically everything that Aegon was not. And as the vid mentioned even so Aemon did not hesitate giving his life saving his brother AT4 , despite the slander and strained relationship. If memory serves even after such an act of valor and the love and respect the masses had for Aemon , AT4 did not properly venerate or mourn Aemon after his death. To me just further clarity that Aegon IV would spread such false rumors given his resentment and agenda against Aemon and Daeron II. Certainly fits AT4's character. Aemon certainly a great Targ in many of our opinions, refreshingly different to a great many of the rest. And given his honor , selflessness and dutiful side def many parallels to Jon ; which likely gives rise to theories that Aemon is actually Jon's given name at birth , though tbd.

[@olixpatdo8181]

Aegon the Unworthy had Aemon the Dragon Knight to lead his Kingsquard, Aerys the Mad King had a pretty good Kingsguard as well,,, Seems like the bad kings always had the great Kingsguard

[@Ray_D_Tutto]

Aegon V had Dunk.

[@EarnestTargenfyre]

One of the greatest of all time! 🔥

[@bagladysendtheferalspinner3761]

You forgot that Jon says in a game with Rob, I am Amon the dragon knight. Jon is Amon's parallel. Many people theorize that Jon's actual name is Amon.

[@globesurfer122]

Aemon

[@tcw_6609]

Brother the real spelling is literally in the title of the video

[@carastone3473]

*Aemon

[@bagladysendtheferalspinner3761]

@@tcw_6609 Please forgive an old dyslexic who wasn't wearing her glasses.

[@TheCashoable]

A nice theory I haven't heard before! 👍

[@Knight860]

Knowing GRRM, when/if Fire and Blood Part II comes out, he will drop more hints that Aemon is Daeron's biological father.

[@evanphillips570]

I bet we’ll get blood and fire before winds of winter🤣

[@Knight860]

@@evanphillips570 At this rate, probably neither.

[@BrotherHood-xh9sg]

He is really obsessed with incest, so I wouldn't be surprised if he ruins a great character for his fetishes.

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

He's hero a warrior and possibly a Villain for baby Bittersteel. Oh and mayhaps a father.

[@ladystoneheart69]

Your dad is aegon for certain pal

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

@bryndenrivers398 Thank you😊 Also booooooo tree monster

[@ThommyofThenn]

Aye Bittersteel, well met, my lord.

[@ladystoneheart69]

@@aegorbittersteel2154 boooo cringe blackfyres

[@aegorbittersteel2154]

@ThommyofThenn good to see you again hope you are doing Fantastic

[@lyarrastark6254]

Aemon the Dragonknight, the greatest knight of all.

[@edwinshaku1204]

(Cough) Ser Arthur Dayne (Cough)

[@bintangyudha4777]

​​@@edwinshaku1204nah its stated greatest kg is dragon knight and ryam redwyne

[@jamesashbrook3545]

See Duncan the tall

[@edwinshaku1204]

@@jamesashbrook3545 is he even a knight?🤣🤣

[@bintangyudha4777]

@@edwinshaku1204 by time he became lord commander of white obviously egg make him a knight

[@blvd6969]

I wanna see the epic sparring match between Lord Cregan Stark and Prince Aemon

[@mattdavid716]

The abridged intro? Robert you spoil us

[@megamanx466]

That 3-headed dragon helmet looks like it'd be heavy up front. 😅

[@Enbionic_Titan]

That's why they ddnt use real dragons...

[@megamanx466]

@@Enbionic_Titan 😆

[@hairypotter7532]

Love the intro. Keep up the good work

[@SomePeopleCallMeMorris-p6p]

Fascinating video Robert 😀

[@steveberry4583]

Thank you Robert!

[@blackbeardtx371]

The whole Dorne story would make a great mini series!

[@MalanAmah]

Hi Robert, Off course we know the rest of the intro! Good one 😂

[@blueseagull416]

Love the vids, keep up the great work. would be great to see a karstark vid for those who haven't read the books

[@avonbarksdale2506]

Sounds like an entertaining future season of House of the Dragon if they go the anthology route. Make it happen

[@Riftrender]

Yeah well in real English history there are too many Henries and Edwards, and somehow despite quite a few Edmunds an Edmund never made it to the throne post-Anglo Saxon era.

[@Levacque]

I found that strange as well. It's one of those royal names, like Arthur, that always seem to be inches from the throne without ever reaching it. Also, the best/worst thing about English history isn't just the number of Henries, Richards, and Edwards, but the fact that several parents would remarry and then have another son with the same name as sons from their first marriage.

[@emilrobyn4216]

"Aemon's brother Aegon preceded him by about half a year"....this left my quite confused, as it should be biologically impossible for their mother to give birth twice in 6 months. or am I missing something?

[@chrissiek8706]

He was premie? Or is this weird counting of years?

[@TheToxicScott]

Probably misspoke. He later said Aegon was not yet 2 when he smacked him with his egg. 2:00

[@robertsmiley2207]

The Dragon 🐉 Knight ⚔️ is one of my favorite Targaryens

[@sirsplintfastthepungent1373]

Targaryens: "because dragons." The Shepherd: "are you sure about that?"

[@Ex-OTIC]

Hi Robert, please can you re-upload the Robert, Rhagar and Lyanna playlist. Kind Regards, A fan.

[@Levacque]

He's re-doing that whole video series with updated graphics and voice recording, so it'll only be better when we do get it back!

[@mosidiancorpus5899]

Great video love the detail of the history do you have /are you planning a video exploring the history of Maester Aemon I find that story of how he became a maester very interesting

[@ConnerMacKenzie]

Would love a show covering the reign of Aegon IV

[@ryanandutan2814]

Jon Snow's real name in the books.

[@oathunderelo4723]

I'm pretty sure Jon and Robb played as Aemon and Daeron when they were kids. The young dragon and wolf dying admist their conquest. While the Aemon's continue on gurading the realm through the kingsguard and nights watch.

[@ItsmeInternetStranger]

Robert I have to ask: do you do any sort of post processing to your audio like equalization or do you just record and post? Because your voice so smooth I at times wonder if it's wholly natural.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

Its entirely possible narys and aemon did have a romantic relationship but aemon wasn't daerons father it's likely she kept drinking moon tea to prevent having kids and that could possibly be the reason why she was so sickly and weak as it's known to make you ill after all ,all other members of her family ware healthy so why was she so weak ? .

[@apacalypsagon3758]

Yeah you gotta wonder about his success rate if 4 kings died on his watch.

[@Enbionic_Titan]

Matter of perspective lol

[@honeywine3166]

I love your animations in this video

[@andredornelles8014]

I wonder if everyone in George’s family are also called George. By the amount of Aegons he used in the books he must be George the 8th by now

[@lumbomukuka7948]

He is daeron the 2nds father.

[@felixdawson8497]

Good to be here :)

[@Bannermann]

One thing I am incredibly interested in, is, what happened to Alys Rivers and Aemond one Eyes son, for lack of knoledge id say he probably slipped, hit his head on a rock and died at Harrenhal, since he does not appear anywhere else in any story.

[@nl-oc9ew]

Top notch.

[@Nemenon]

Perhaps this could add to the theory that Jons real name is Aemon, a man who commits to his duty over his desires.

[@mzfreddie]

I'm inclined to think that perhaps Aemon and Naerys are an antithesis to Jamie and Cersei. Perhaps he did father Daeron and then join the Kingsguard (or maybe he and Naerys were unsure and joined anyway as a way not to be tempted again). Granted Jamie was already a Kingsguard when he fathered Joffrey (and the rest) but that's what makes Aemon and Naerys the opposite of Jamie and Cersei. Aemon's oath prevented him from continuing/pursuing anything with Naerys. Jamie looked at his oath, waved at it as he went by, and carried on his merry way with Cersei.

[@martinmullender-taeter5163]

as to why the "young Starks" love the Dragonknight more than their own ancestors .... that has a TON to do with Cat .... there was no sept at Winterfell before either, she made so many changes, along with Ned of course, who is by the way, the least "Starky" of the starks .... most people, especially the show watchers seem to think that the Starks are super noble and honorfull and kind and whatever ... truth is that Ned and his kids are the exemption to the rule, the Starks as a whole/family/clan are brutal, the bloodiest of the bloodthirsty beasts in the North .... remember what the Greatjohn said when Robbs direwolf ripped off his fingers... "he is a true stark after all"

[@thechairman74]

I think it's very facile, and I'm pretty sure it's not Martin's intent, to say that this character is that era's Jon Snow, or Sansa or Tyrion or whoever. It's more to say that history tends to repeat itself and that characters probably try to emulate either intentionally or not someone they admired.

[@Luca.Bruschetta]

Just got on my break from getting abused by customers and IDG uploaded ❤

[@ejoviu4911]

Hmm I see some parallels b/w these lads and Aegon II/ Aemond One Eye

[@tonnehead777]

I'm always confused by Brans dreaming of becoming a knight, as I didn't think the North embraced that tradition, what with it being linked to the worship of the 7. Or am I missing something?

[@itaya8]

Like if you want to see Robert Rebellion Playlist back!!

[@SHARKVADERS]

I D G !!!!!

[@karlwikman3874]

Where are the 2 part videos on Roberts Rebellion and a bunch of other older videos?

[@MrTohawk]

Any chance you'll get into other series at some point? Cosmere? WoT? Gentleman Bastard? Kingkiller Chronicle?

[@matthewburdick4966]

"His older brother preceded him by half a year" Uhh... did they have different moms? lol Or maybe the younger brother was premature?

[@cb-7422]

I’m surprised there were never two Targ bros who got it on 😮😂

[@jordanram1278]

Bro..

[@KorriTimigan]

​@@jordanram1278you mean to tell me you never engaged in a discreet bit of buggery?

[@Admiralmeriweather]

That we know of

[@Admiralmeriweather]

“What are you doing, staep-braeo?”

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

You can say the same for targ girls to all of them are straight mostly.

[@SaltySweetCaroline1]

Where's your Robert's Rebellion playlist?! 😢

[@Enbionic_Titan]

Another Dornish Dub. Hail Sunspear

[@karinelemaire6402]

"!" Take back your words! Even if they could be a parallel.. it's a very small one. Robert is certainly not as bad as Aegon the fourth! *bonks*

[@AND-od5jt]

Not sure how much effort it would be -- but there's an "I" missing in the title...

[@aidenharper6013]

Wtf, wheres my goddamn intro? 😤😢

[@18pablo88]

Bobby b was a far better king and man ,than the unworthy

[@blursithflow9442]

Jesus too many aegon and viserys too confusing

[@Levacque]

You ever look at an IRL royal family tree? They each seem to choose four male names to use for hundreds of years in a row.

[@carastone3473]

Perhaps you lack the mental capacity to differentiate between them…😂

[@Blckrngr]

Or or or. Forty dragon riding families, right? Targaryens far from the most powerful. Their dragons were bred for war....so they have slave ancestry or royal ancestry? Like how were the forty families ranked? Based on wealth? Ancestry? How did they divide the wealth initially? Was their relative weak position in the forty families because they were of slave descent or because they were of noble descent (and other dragon riding families kept them in check?). I WANT MORE

[@Moosyfate]

There's no "i" in "team" or "dragonknght"

[@umarheadcutter7189]

You mean king Visery the 2

[@Stormborn1991]

The love triangle of Aegon-Naerys-Aemon reminds me of another one: Robert-Cersei-Jaime. There are too many similarities.

[@onyedikachukwumiracle]

Robert never loved Cersie but Lyanna

[@Stormborn1991]

@@onyedikachukwumiracle robert didnt love Cersei but wanted to have sex with her , like King Aegon with Queen Naerys

[@alex52043]

@@onyedikachukwumiracle He never loved Lyanna either. He loved the idea of Ned with tits.

[@Stormborn1991]

@@onyedikachukwumiracle yeah but lust for Cersei

[@cfatair9882]

Who else found the spelling mistake in the thumbnail?

[@johndavidflynn2369]

He should have killed his brother before he joined the Kingsguard, would have saved the realm a lot of harm what with all the Blackfyre Rebellions and such

[@dbfurrer]

Amn Drgnknght if you don't like vowels at all

[@RaynmanPlays]

"We might even see him on screen someday with his three-headed dragon helm. We can only hope." Oh, yeah. Really looking forward to more of GRRM's work being turned into absolute garbage.

[@sarahbowers7698]

Anyone else think that the Targaryen’s were lazy as hell with their naming?? Like total lack of creativity! Maybe that was GRRM’s intention but 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

[@awesomehpt8938]

Honestly the whole kingsguard being celibate is ridiculous. Why do bodyguards have to be celibate? You don’t see the US secret service or any kind of royal bodyguard unit in the Middle Ages being celibate. It’s a rule that probably most kingsguard break anyway. Between Aemon the dragon knight, Terrance Toyne, Jaime Lannister, Criston Cole and Meryn Trant it’s obvious that it doesn’t stop them from doing it.

[@Yildun98]

The faith of the Seven has some absurd customs and rules in general, sucks to be those nerds

[@Kubinda12345]

Having children means having divided loyalties. To whom should the bodyguard be loyal to; to the king or to his child? Celibacy is a good solution for that.

[@andrewb2156]

It's love or duty not both

[@ChapterGrim]

I feel like part of the issue is modern people, especially Americans with a relatively poor grasp of medieval [roughly European] history, struggle to grasp the power dynamics of marriage etc - particularly dynastic succession...

[@Levacque]

Yeah, it's almost as if this is a fictional story and adding the celibacy rule increases the opportunity for interesting plots and complicated relationships. It's almost as if the very first kingsguard we meet has an illegal sexual relationship that forms the inciting incident.

[@ThommyofThenn]

For me so far he's been someone I know is a big deal and has a big impact on history but there are some asoiaf characters I just haven't learned much about or retained much info about them. Another example would be Daemon T. Before I read FAB, he was just some dude who was kind of a jerk and probably mad. Pretty standard stuff for a Targaryen, so what. But when I read FAB I found I understood him and the commentary his character provides. He might be a poor example considering he's prominent in the somewhat popular HOTD tv show but hopefully it makes some sense. Maybe a better example would be someone like Aemon Brightflame. I know the infamous story of how he went nuts and drank wildfire, which I assume resulted in him catching fire and burning to death

[@nikmer1900]

Bro you HAVE to stop rolling the R’s… it sounds so stupid and there is no reason to do it, they aren’t supposed to be rolled… it seriously makes it hard to watch the videos

[@Jebbtube]

Anyone who puts duty over morality deserves no respect.

[@Souldoubtrocks]

Jaime and Cersei were not Targaryen.

[@diegop3435]

Virgin Aemon The Dragonknight: "YoU caNt ChOoSe yOur KiNg" (￣ﾊ￣) Chad Criston Cole The Kingmaker: "It appears you term is about to end.." ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@GravesRWFiA]

dude give it up! stop with this bs. it's never gonig to be answered. he's not going to finish the book he's been working on for over a decade. he's openly contremptuous of his reader-they are no longer fans, and he's not picking up new readers becasue no one wants to start a series that will never be finished. stop pretending his is a big deal. it's not the new tolkien, it's a lesson in how to f' up a franchise almost as badly as disney does,.

[@OldHoagie]

Love your vidéos but the ai art in this video was atrocious

[@CB-ke7eq]

You mean like old King Aegon, the Unskinny at 5:05? 😂

[@imbhulu]

@indeepgeek you always mention the wonderful history of westeros but I can't find the link in the description