Criston Cole The Kingmaker Life And History | HBO House Of The Dragon History & Lore

"The best and the worst. And a few who were a bit of both. Like Ser Criston Cole the Kingmaker." Jaime Lannister

“Treason…is only a word. When two princes fight for a chair where only one may sit, great lords and common men alike must choose. And when the battle’s done, the victors will be hailed as loyal men and true, whilst those who were defeated will be known forevermore as rebels and traitors. That was my fate.”

Dear Cole. Up yours ! - Love, The River Lords

Apparently, Jamie in the books had made a comment on Ser Criston; "Ser Criston Cole, the best and the worst of the Kingsguard". For better or worse, a Cole had never been granted such high honors, and he was very capable with a sword, defeating many of the famed knights of his time. Not the best Hand, much like Jaehaerys had learned with his own Lord Commander Redwyne, who was a good Jouster but not an astute politician. Which is fine, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. Had Aemond listened to Cole's warnings and strategy, mayhaps they may not have lost nearly as much as they did, and may or may not have survived the war as well. That said, for better or worse, whether viewed by the Greens or the Blacks, I believe his loyalty to his faction was admirable. He never once thought to swap sides, and staunchly stood for Aegon's rights as his Monarch. He was killed dishonorably however. Only more needless death in this devastating Westerosi Civil War Be it all for good or ill, he shall forever be remembered as: Ser Criston Cole, the Kingmaker

"The worst …The worst were those who played the game of thrones." - Ser Barristan Selmy talking about the Kingsguard in A Dance with Dragons

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House cole never had anyone rise so higher for good and bad.

Gotta respect the rise. He made some poor decisions, but he is the Kingmaker to Aegon II the Golden.

The Ballad of Brave Ser Criston: 🎶Ser Criston bravely rode alone. To protect the king they would dethrone. The Rainbow banner flown on high, he showed the wisdom of the crone! Treason! The coward's arrows flew and then struck home. Treachery! With his final act how bright he shone. Betrayal! How will these traitors ever atone?🎶

Ser Criston Cole is a violent brute but is also capable of charming and devoted. A True Knight! Insulting a Knight's liege-lord is a bad idea.

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Rooks rest will be insane lol

For my brothers who are always looking to be first to take the black to avoid the kings Justice or those looking to serve the nights watch out of honor and duty I leave one of you to the first to take the black…. I didn’t even know he made an epic speech when he crowned Aegon The II, I just thought what he said on the show was all he said. As I said on other video I look forward to seeing how they handle the beloved Butchers Ball… Your contributions have been truly outstanding my lord, the length of the aegon iii video couldn’t have been easy to make. Your videos make YT even better!! For this my lord I send high praise!!! Here here!!!

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Well, many bad things can be said about him, but he is a master of the sword who defeated Daemon in a fair tournament and he is a kind lover who master the tongue in medieval times 😂😂😂

Best swordsman of his era clearly. At the end he challenged them to fight him four v one and they refused. Cole would of won. But but cristen is an incel hehehehehe the kids

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