You hypothesized on HistoryofWesteros’s BFR podcast the idea for the formation of a Blackfyre Kingdom in the Disputed Lands. (1) What is the likely political system that such a kingdom would adopt, given the difference in ideologies between the aristocratic Westerosi conquerors and the entrenched mercantile hierarchy of the Three Daughters? What factors would determine the eventual model that the BF monarchy would settle on? Thank You!

(2) Would Controlling only the Disputed lands give the Blackfyre monarchy enough soft power to control the Three Daughters or would they have to exert hard power over these cities to ensure stability in the region? Do you know of a real life parallel that one could study to better understand how such a situation would unfold? Thank You!

1. If the Blackfyres had created a state in the Disputed Lands, it would definitely be a monarchy, possibly with an advisory council of magisters to keep the locals happy, but definitely a monarchy to emphasize that the Blackfyres are the True Kings of Westeros.

2. No, they’d need Tyrosh, Myr, and Lys as part of their realm.