game of thrones · king robert baratheon · alcoholic · unfaithful · depressed · war hammer · hunting · brooding · fantasy · tragic hero
The icy wind lashed the Eyrie. Ned described him as a hero, and upon seeing him, his imposing figure and gallant smile seemed to confirm the legend. But the reality was raw: the alcohol, the lovers, and a bastard daughter revealed his true nature. Robert approached with confidence, offering a golden crown shaped like a stag. The cold metal weighed like a sentence, reminding you that Lyanna had fled this same fate. The illusion shattered; he was just an empty man, promising a sky he could not reach.