If the Nights Watch is so ancient, respected and based in tradition (at least in holding true to vows, since it was a common way to get rid of political rivals), how come in the main series so many think they can just disregard it? Robb with his will and Jon, Stannis with almost all his interactions with the Watch, Tywin backing Janos for LC, etc.? And even the former two disregard it even though Robb is northern and Stannis big on law and tradition

stevenattewell Uncategorized August 10, 2017 1 Minute

Because it’s been in decline for hundreds if not thousands of years.

But wrt to Robb, there is legal precedent for his will. The Night’s Watch has released men from their vows in the past.

Stannis respects NW’s traditions to a point – hence his actions around the election – but he puts defense vs. the Great Other first.

Tywin doesn’t care.

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Published August 10, 2017