You know, now that I think on it more, your theory that Daemon Blackfyre was the brother Bloodraven admired makes a lot of sense. Yes, it could be Daeron (I share Dunk’s frustration about how they’re so similarly named), but with Bittersteel being the “brother I hated” and Shiera Seastar being the “woman I loved,” it makes narrative sense that Daemon — the remaining Great Bastard — be the “brother I loved.” It also fits GRRM’s taste for tragedy.

Agreed. When in doubt, go for “the human heart at war with itself.” If Bloodraven loved Daeron and hated Daemon, then there’s no conflict. If he loved Daemon and killed him anyway for the good of the realm, conflict. 

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