What if Robert Baratheon DIDN’T Die

what if Robert Baratheon didn't die let's explore the depths of it in the video after his confrontation with Cersei in the godswood Ned is certain now more than ever that neither Joffrey nor his siblings are truly Robert's children yet he knows the evidence he has is circumstantial at best and would never definitively prove anything there is only renley who Ned suspects has his Ambitions and sir barriston seli but he is bound by his vows to the King's Guard he realizes that if he is to have a chance he will need more help taking a deep breath he orders Littlefinger to visit him in the tower of the hand although he has his doubts about the master of coin he cannot afford to lose him either my Lord hand to what do I owe this pleasure Lord Bish a find I am sure on men and I require your assistance paranoid are you Lord St do I have reason to be in this city certainly I can find you these men there are cell swords plenty looking for services after the recent tney I'm sure I can find a few trustworthy ones to give you enough time it's not just swords are need I require learned men those trained in healing advising and discretion a maesta he realizes that if pyel is cersei's creature he cannot be trusted for his treatment or any treatment for that matter he would need his maester in his household beyond that he would need to ensure that none of their messages are interrupted I'm saying that Robert is out in the Kingswood hunting a boar and I can provide you with more than a few mercenaries I can put a 100 swords in your hand and you can take the red keep when Robert gets back we can spin whatever tail we wish we can CL claim that they attempted to assassinate you I approached requesting help to ensure my safety not take part in some cool I will hear no more of this I ask for additional Guardsman in a maesta nothing more I trust you can see this done yes Lord hand little finger bows stiffly before leaving once he is gone Ned sinks back into his chair but doesn't allow himself to rest there is still more work to be done he takes up a quill in parchment and begins writing to Stannis telling him that he knows why he fled to Dragonstone and that he shares John Aaron's suspicions he urges Stannis to return to King's Landing to provide his support once the letter is completed Ned has his Guardsman send it instead of a raven until he has his maester he cannot trust pyel with any of his letters once he is gone Ned leans back and tries to get some rest for the next few days he tries to pretend as if nothing had happened until he receives a discreet message from Littlefinger who meets with him in one of the secret tunnels in the red keep Ned is surprised by these tunnels and Marvels at the sight these are just one of many tunnels that run across the castle and one of the only ones I know of knowledge like this makes it harder for a man to sleep it might fortunately for you I have a remedy that might help you sleep a bit easier from the Shadows nearly 20 men step forward all of them are Fierce and weathered dressed in well-worn male and bristling with weapons swords stks axes and Spears cell swords the last of them though is not a warrior instead a small man in Gray robes with several chains looping around his neck I called in more than one favor to get these men here I hope you use them wisely thank you Lord Bish this kindness won't be forgotten Ard immediately takes the maester and most of the sellswords into his service dressing them in his House's armor and adding them to his guard the other seven are scattered across the city Gates and tasked with monitoring them for any signs of the king however Ned suspects that Littlefinger has these men under his payroll and assigns one of his guards for each cell swword but as Ard continues his duties reports grow Grimmer and Grimmer he receives word first that a group of brigands have been raiding the riverlands and are rumored to be Gregor Clan although he sends baric dond Darian to deal with him part of him remains worried and wonders if this is a Prelude to a larger Invasion after catlin's capture of Tyrion it would be perfectly realistic to believe that Taiwan Lannister would retaliate part of him wishes to mobilize a larger response but until he has more proof of who these attackers are he cannot risk escalating the conflict meanwhile Cersei remains in the red keep and acts as if their conversation didn't happen it soon becomes clear that she will not follow his demands Ned must now plan how to deal with her beyond that there is also the safety of his family as he tries to find a way to get them out of King's Landing and back to the north these are the thoughts that keep him up at night until he hears a knock on his door a Guardsman appears and Bows his head apologies Lord star but one of the men you sent out has returned with a report sorry for the late hour my Lord but I thought you'd like to hear this right away I saw the king's party arriving in the mud gate indeed what did you see can't say who they were but but they all had a lordly look about them at least a dozen of them most of them grown men one big bastard though had a burnt face under his dog Helm he was riding alongside some golden-haired boy but there was a lit with them I couldn't see he was in it ard's eyes widen as a sense of forboding washes over him something terrible has happened and he can feel it in his gut quickly thanking the man for his report Ard has his guards and maester assembled he sends some guards ahead to the red keep Gates while he hobbles after them by the time he Don his clothes and hobbles down the steps one of the guards runs back and informs him that it is indeed the Royal party and they are making their way to the magger hold fast Ard orders the maester with him as they wait until the party disappears into the keep before joining them although surprised to see the hand awake at this hour no one is in a position to stop him as he enters the king's chamber Robert Baratheon breathes heavily on his bed the sheets are stained with blood that seeped through his bandages each movement even just breathing sends another wave of Agony across his body when Ned lifts his sheets he can see just how badly the boar gored him the blow went deep and they will need to act fast the maester quick gets to work starting to clean the wound while handing him milk of the poppy to dull the pain despite that Robert manages to smile Ned you look like a worried mother you know this isn't the first time I've bled and you look like a fool who decided to wrestle a bar my Meister is here to Tender you your wounds are more serious than you realize Robert grunts but allows the man to work footsteps echo in the hall and Cersei sweeps into the room her eyes narrowing as she spots Ard in the Stark maester tending to her husband pyel shuffles in behind her his hands folded Lord hand it's late I trust you can explain why you're here especially with your maester king Robert's wounds needed tending my maester was closest I shall take over lord Stark with all due respect the grand maester must tend to the royal family the king requires a more practiced hand my maester has already started his work stopping now could make matters worse Lord Stark I don't believe it's your place to decide who treats the king my Lord you need your strength the Bor nearly took your life think of the Kingdom the children please let pel take over enough a lot of you Starks men stays pel you can advise them but don't hover over me like a damned vulture the board didn't kill me woman Ned will see I live to drink another day cersei's eyes flash with frustration but she holds her tongue her gaze flicking toward pyel who frowns but nods stiffly the queen soon departs leaving them alone the Stark maester continues his work applying a fresh pus to the wound and Whispering quiet reassurances to Robert whose grunts of pain soften slightly Ard keeps a steady hand on Robert's shoulder his face tense as his friend's palar grows seeing the situation ease Ned takes his leave but continues to visit Robert every day when not busy with his duties he gives regular reports on the happenings around the Seven Kingdoms and inquires about Robert's health for a while it seems as if the king's days are numbered as his face remains Ashen and he can barely stand with even small movements being painful Ned stays by his side offering silent prayers to the old gods knowing that the fate of the realm depends on Robert's survival but soon things begin to look up as the maer's consistent care begins to improve Robert's condition he eventually can sit up and there's less pain in his face one day Ned even enters to the sound of Robert laughing as he flirts with a servant girl serving him wine it seems the king's recovering well thank the gods for that Meister of yours and his soft touch now if only he were a woman it's good to have you back Robert the realm needs you I need you you would have ruled just fine without me I wasn't talking about as a king I someone needs to remind you how to laugh Ned truth be told sometimes I forget myself the Iron Throne is a great responsibility they never taught us that in the war I used to think fighting was the hardest part but sitting on that damned chair every day listening to every fishmonger complain and lordling asking for something it's enough to drive a man insane sometimes I lose myself to that Throne when that ball ran me through I felt more alive than I did in 15 years on that thing Robert you were right about that targarian girl Ned killing her would have been a mistake spread the word whoever tries to take her head will lose his that should scare off the assassins and if it were your own children Robert would the decision be any different what are you talking about Ned hesitates but his gaze is steady Cersei and Jamie the children aren't yours Robert there's a moment of stunned silence as Robert stares at Ned disbelief and anger flickering across his face but Ned takes a deep breath and recounts everything John Aron's death his own investigation and cersei's confession in the godswood with a roar he throws his goblet against the wall shattering it he sits up but ends up grimacing however he refuses to lean back but just as quickly the anger disappears replaced by anguish how could this happen how long have I been blind you did the best you could damn it Ned I didn't bring you here to have another flatterer you allowed it to thrive I did my best to warn you as did John Aaron and your brother stalis damn you Stark damn you in your honesty I thrive in Fester sometimes I think n should have let tyan L to take the throne just gave him what he wanted a miserable notion Robert the realm would suffer more than you can imagine under Lister rule so what then Ned what solution do you have we can't let the Lannister remain unchecked arrest Cersei she won't go quietly nor will Tywin take it lying down especially after what you told me in the M's Fort we'll have to act swiftly you'll need to be ready Robert if I'm to keep my Throne I'll have to fight for it but by the gods Ned I can't do it alone the next day the throne room is packed the tension thick as Ned's Stark strides through the hall his guards and cell swords flanking him the crowd murmurs in confusion and an anticipation wondering why they were called here by the hand near the Iron Throne Cersei sits proudly with Joffrey Seated on the throne their cold triumphant gazes fixed on Ned around them Lannister Guardsmen and King's guards stand ready with the gold cloaks lining the Hall giving Ned a grim sense of how outnumbered he is by decree of King Robert Baratheon I have been named Regent in the event of his death or incapacity ation until such that his Heir Stanis barathan can claim his rightful seat this was the king's will written by his own hand cersei's lips curl into a scornful Smile as she Rises to address him the king's will or the words planted in his mind by a northern maester while he lay on his deathbed poisoned by pain I witnessed to King's return Lord Stark and I can tell you he is in no state to make such a decision he was fevered babbling murmurs Ripple through the court as Cersei raises her hand her voice taking on a Steely Edge stand down lord Stark you were brought here as my husband's friend yet you conspire to steal his crown you disgrace him with this treachery the Lannisters do not suffer betrayals lightly her guards shift forward hands on their swords Ned's own guards ring around him prepared to fight to the death to protect their Master a tense silence follows everyone waiting for the next move the two sides inch closer together but before anyone can strike a booming voice Echoes through the hall enough stop this madness in the Name of the King all heads turned to see Robert himself striding through the hall leaning on his Warhammer but with fire in his eyes the murmurs of the courtier run in shock and confusion as he steps forward his presence cutting through the room like a blade Robert you would raise your swords against my hand against a man acting under my orders I am ashamed of having such men as my protectors and I am ashamed of myself for being so blind to see it but I see now now throw that steel down to those white cloaks won't be the only things you lose the King's Guard shift uncomfortably lowering their weapons their loyalty suddenly uncertain under their King's withering glare the Lannister Guardsmen and the gold cloaks do the same only the Hound remains with his sword ready and you dog will I need to chastise you long live the king he lets his sword drop to the ground as Robert advances onto the thr Throne glaring down at Joffrey you're on my seat boy Joffrey trembles and quickly scurries away allowing robbert to Lean Back Against The Iron Throne this is my shame I let myself grow weak and soft and this court has grown full of schemers and flatterers and as for you wife I've turned a blind eye for too long so barriston I know you is the best amongst the King's Guard poor crop they may be take her and the children into custody and you Joffrey I will see you disciplined yet with Cersei and the children removed Robert lowers himself onto the Iron Throne though pain flickers across his face he looks out over his court this court will know one thing from now on the Iron Throne belongs to the King Alone any who place their ambition above the Realms will face Justice the hall is silent each face a mixture of shock fear or relief as Robert settles back his fingers gripping the armrests of the iron throne for the first time in many years he truly looks like a king Standing Tall and proud he glances at Ned giving a brief nod when he returns as the last of the Lannisters are LED away it comes time to to address more pressing matters renley brings ill news as there is now open war in the riverlands with started his raids turned out to be just a Prelude to a fullscale Invasion with jaim leading a host to besiege riverrun and Tywin making his way up North to claim every Castle in town not all news is grim though as there are also reports of northmen gathering at the neck to face them but they cannot do it alone Robert decides to confront the Lannisters too Gathering an army from the crown lands and the stormlands and riding out to face them Ned meanwhile is ordered to hold King's Landing until Stannis arrives are you sure that's wise Your Grace Ned I may not have much skill in ruling but I know how to win a war don't worry I won't try anything foolish a few days after the king departs accompanied by a few handpicked Knights reports come in of a large Fleet approaching King's land ING with Stannis at their head Ned decides to meet Stannis face to face the sound of waves crashing against the hall fills the air as Ned strides up the gang plank to meet stennis on the deck of his Flagship the two men stand face to face so my brother reached all the way to the north for his hand instead of summoning his brother you would have been a fool to accept such an offer I know you fear for your life rightly so you were right stanard but Cersei and the children they're not Robert's blood stannis's face tightens though he tries to hide his satisfaction treason of the highest order then I know my brother couldn't have learned that one on his own and what do you intend to do now that the truth is known serve the rightful heir to the Iron Throne sove you stun us for a brief moment a flicker of surprise crosses St his face but he quickly hides it and Bows his head I expected no less from you Stark thank you Robert wouldn't have made this decision on his own he would have sooner named you Heir than me he's always had a soft spot for you he may be soft but he knows loyalty he knows Justice and Justice demands that you are his Heir so where is the king now where else in the front H what else did I expect he rides off to get all the glory while we remain here to do all the hard work all right then I suppose we should begin cleaning the house starting with the traitors meanwhile in the southern fields near riverrun Tywin Lannister is seated in his command tent discussing his next moves with his Bannerman just just as a scout bursts in my Lord the barathan banners have been sighted on the horizon 8,000 strong and bearing the crown stag he glances around the tent noting the subtle expressions of uncertainty on the faces of some of his bannermen it was one thing to go to war in the riverlands but to strike at the king's own troops that was treason so my good brother has come for his crown very well we will meet him with diplomacy order the men to make Camp here we will send an Envoy To The King The bannermen Exchange weary glances but are happy to hear they will not fight dispersing to relay the orders once the tent is nearly empty Tywin signals to Gregor Clan Amry Lurch and Vargo hot who remained behind you three gather a company of picked men I want no Lannister banners no sigils when night falls strike at the barathan forces kill as many as you can and send the rest scattering Gregor clain grins wickedly while Emory lch and Vargo hot exchange knowing looks there must be no chance of this treachery falling back to us take your best and bring me Robert's head Robert baratheon's forces are assembled in a loose formation preparing to break Camp sander Clan embarrassed in SEL me stand nearby weapons ready while Robert inspects his Warhammer testing its weight the calm morning air is shattered as shouts of warning Echoes across the camp taiwans picked men led by Gregor Gan Armory Loach and Vargo hot descend on the camp Gregor's waight allows him to smash through the feeble defenses throwing aside men with his great sword while behind him the mountains men and brave companions cut through tents and soldiers alike the barathan troops scrambled to form lines but the attackers strike fast and viciously Robert lets out a roar raising his Warhammer and charging toward The Fray to me rally to your king the barathan forces bolstered by Robert's presence and Baron's discipline begin to Rally they secure the king's tent and slowly begin to push forward expanding their area of control as the Lannister's men lose their momentum while they press forward Robert is in the front roaring and Swinging his hammer crushing anyone foolish enough to get in his path they come across Aries oakheart who cuts down Amory lch with a small group of men and rushes to join him more of tywin's forces begin to falter witnessing the king's wrath Gregor Caine seeing his men routing orders a retreat and rides out the same way he came Robert chases down the retreating men until they scatter into the woods once they are gone they turn to the Lannister Camp treason Tywin Lannister sent you lot to kill me lay down your arms I taste my hammer he catches sight of taiwan's many remaining bannermen lowering their weapons some dropping them all together in surrender the surrender spreads quickly as more Western Men cast down their weapons Robert's men take stock of the battlefield strewn with fallen soldiers from both sides the field is yours your grace what shall we do with the prisoners bind them they'll answer for their crimes in Tywin Tywin will be brought to me in Chains as the sun rises higher the field is littered with Lannister banners the loyal barathan men standing Victorious around their King the few remaining traitors kneel before him awaiting their fate for his crimes Tywin is executed along with Kevin Cersei and his leading bannermen Jaimie meanwhile is executed by Rob Stark under orders of Robert Baratheon cardly rock is placed under the stewardship of Stannis who is tasked with keeping the Western lands under control Tyrion disappeared after the battle and is rumored to have escaped with his clansmen to the mountain of the Moon the Hound is tasked with rooting them out after he's done chasing off and dealing with the mountain meanwhile Joffrey and his siblings are spared execution thanks to the intervention of Ned instead Joffrey is sent to the north as a hostage my Cella will remain in the King's Landing and tommen will accompany Stannis to the westerlands if they prove Pro to be loyal Servants of the crown they shall be granted Castle Rock renley meanwhile arranges a marriage alliance with the tyrells to keep them loyal with margerie marrying Robert and Garland marrying Sansa with his near brush with death Robert takes his duties far more seriously and with Ned as his hand the two guide the realm into a new period of prosperity that's our Theory Westeros is a land filled with exciting stories possibilities and we love exploring them if you want to accompany us on this journey across the Seven Kingdoms and Beyond then please like share and subscribe to our Channel