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** A similar case with Barristan Selmy as he killed Aerys and became known as a Kingslayer by some. Even though he was protecting Elia and Aerys did not deserve his loyalty, Barristan had broken his oath to his king, leading to this trope.

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** A similar case with Barristan Selmy as he killed kills Aerys to save Elia from him and became becomes known as a Kingslayer by some.Kingslayer. Even though he was protecting Elia and Aerys did not deserve his loyalty, Barristan had broken his oath to his king, leading to this trope.



* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: Barristan Selmy is the one who kills Mad King Aerys in this continuity, in order to save Rhaegar's family.

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* DiesDifferentlyInAdaptation: Barristan Selmy is the one who kills Mad King Aerys in this continuity, in order to save Rhaegar's family.



** Jaime Lannister dies getting Elia and her children to safety, leading to Tywin anointing Tyrion his heir instead. Also, Joffrey, Tommen and Myrcella are not born.

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** Jaime Lannister dies getting Elia and her children to safety, leading to Tywin anointing Tyrion as his heir instead. Also, heir. As a result, Joffrey, Tommen Tommen, and Myrcella are not born.



** The different circumstances at the Tower of Joy see Arthur Dayne survive. Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent still die but not at the hands of Ned and his men.

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** The different circumstances at the Tower of Joy see has Ser Arthur Dayne survive.surviving. Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent still die but not at the hands of Ned and his men.



** The Greyjoy Rebellion still happens and Theon is still taken as a political hostage after the Iron Islands are defeated.

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** The Greyjoy Rebellion still happens and Theon is still taken as a political hostage after the Iron Islands are defeated.defeated, although he is sent to the Westerlands rather than the North.
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* BrokenPedestal: Rhaegar becomes this to his wife and daughter due to his affair with Lyanna. While he did leave Jaime to protect them and seemingly gotten Varys to provide an escape route, he still left them in danger and Elia was almost killed by Aerys. His son Aegon and his younger sister Daenerys don't have this attitude as they were too young to remember any of it.

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* BrokenPedestal: Rhaegar becomes this to his wife and daughter due to his affair with Lyanna. While he did leave Jaime to protect them and seemingly gotten got Varys to provide an escape route, he still left them in danger and Elia was almost killed by Aerys. His son Aegon and his younger sister Daenerys don't have this attitude as they were too young to remember any of it.



** Barriston Selmy kills Aerys II to save Elia, leading him to become the Kingslayer rather than Jaime. This has an effect on his reputation and his character.
** The different circumstances at the Tower of Joy sees Arthur Dayne survive. Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent still die but not at the hands of Ned and his men.

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** Barriston Selmy kills Aerys II to save Elia, leading him to become the Kingslayer rather than Jaime. This has an effect on affects his reputation and his character.
character as the story goes on.
** The different circumstances at the Tower of Joy sees see Arthur Dayne survive. Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent still die but not at the hands of Ned and his men.



** Jon being Rhaegar and Lyanna's son becomes widespread knowledge when he and Ned returned to King's Landing, leading to a bit of a scandal over the king having a bastard. To quell discontent and keep Jon safe, Rhaegar legitimizes him and raises him in the Red Keep until he is fostered by Ned in Winterfell, seemingly as part of an agreement with the latter.

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** Jon being Rhaegar and Lyanna's son becomes widespread knowledge when he and Ned returned return to King's Landing, Landing from the Tower of Joy, leading to a bit of a minor scandal over the king having a bastard. To quell discontent and keep Jon safe, Rhaegar legitimizes him and raises him in the Red Keep until he is fostered by Ned in Winterfell, seemingly as part of an agreement with the latter.



** Overall, the political situation in Westeros is different under Rhaegar's rule. In fact, it seems to be more unstable than under Robert's rule in canon. Several Houses do not trust him due to how he turned a Rebellion into a coup against his father. It is due to this that Viserys, Aegon, and Jon are fostered in Casterly Rock, Highgarden, and Winterfell respectively so he can gain loyalty and reconciliation with their respective Great Houses.
* GoingNative: After the TimeSkip, Jon has clearly embraced the ways and culture of the Starks, after fostering in the North.

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** Overall, the political situation in Westeros is different under Rhaegar's rule. In fact, it seems to be more unstable than under Robert's rule in canon. Several Houses do not trust him due to how he turned a Rebellion into a coup against his father. It is due to this that Rhaegar sent Viserys, Aegon, and Jon are to be fostered in Casterly Rock, Highgarden, and Winterfell respectively so he can gain loyalty and reconciliation with their respective Great Houses.
* GoingNative: After the TimeSkip, Jon has clearly embraced the ways and culture of the Starks, after fostering in the North.



** The Greyjoy Rebellion still happens with them being defeated and Theon is still taken as a political hostage.
** The Stark children still get the exact same direwolves as pets after the execution of a Night's Watch deserter who saw the Others.
** Jon Arryn becomes Hand of the King and still dies fifteen years after the war.

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** The Greyjoy Rebellion still happens with them being defeated and Theon is still taken as a political hostage.
hostage after the Iron Islands are defeated.
** The Stark children still get the exact same direwolves as pets after the execution of a Night's Watch deserter who saw the Others.
** Jon Arryn becomes the Hand of the King and still dies fifteen years after the war.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler:Aerys dies by being burned to death by greenfire, just like his victims.]]

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* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler:Aerys dies by being burned to death by in greenfire, just like the same death that he subjected to many of his victims.]]

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* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler:Aerys dies by being burned to death by greenfire, just like his victims.]]



* MythologyGag: In Chapter 7, Tyrion Lannister used a chain to trap the Ironborn fleet in Lannisport so they could not escape while the Lannister forces counterattacked, mirroring the plan he used during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in canon.

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* MythologyGag: In Chapter 7, Tyrion Lannister used a chain to trap the Ironborn fleet in Lannisport so they could not escape while the Lannister forces counterattacked, mirroring the plan he used against Stannis during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in canon.Bay.
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* BrokenPedestal: Rhaegar becomes this to his wife and daughter due to his affair with Lyanna. While he did leave Jaime to protect them and seemingly gotten Varys to provide an escape route, he still left them in danger and Elia was almost killed by Aerys. His son Aegon and Daenerys don't have this attitude as they were too young to remember any of this.

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* BrokenPedestal: Rhaegar becomes this to his wife and daughter due to his affair with Lyanna. While he did leave Jaime to protect them and seemingly gotten Varys to provide an escape route, he still left them in danger and Elia was almost killed by Aerys. His son Aegon and his younger sister Daenerys don't have this attitude as they were too young to remember any of this.it.
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* MythologyGag: In Chapter 7, Tyrion Lannister used a chain to trap the Ironborn fleet in Lannisport so they could not escape while the Lannister forces counterattacked, mirroring the plan he used during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in Canon.

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* MythologyGag: In Chapter 7, Tyrion Lannister used a chain to trap the Ironborn fleet in Lannisport so they could not escape while the Lannister forces counterattacked, mirroring the plan he used during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in Canon.canon.

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* ForWantOfANail: The divergence is that rather than crossing the Trident, Rhaegar decided to hunker down and wait for Robert's forces to attack. This led to a parley where Ned Stark ended his support of Robert following a letter given to him from Lyanna and a duel between Rhaegar and Robert which ended in the latter's death. This would have several repercussions.

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* ForWantOfANail: The divergence is that rather than crossing the Trident, Rhaegar decided to hunker down and wait for Robert's forces to attack. This led to a parley where Ned Stark ended his support of Robert following a letter given to him from Lyanna by Rhaegar and a duel between Rhaegar and Robert which ended in with the latter's death. This would have several repercussions.



** Jon being Rhaegar and Lyanna's son is made widespread knowledge when he and Ned returned to King's Landing, leading to a bit of a scandal in Westeros court. To quell discontent and keep Jon safe, Rhaegar legitimizes him and has him stay in the Red Keep with Elia and his other children until he is fostered by Ned in Winterfell after the Greyjoy Rebellion, seemingly as part of an agreement with Ned.
** Aegon is the Crown Prince of Westeros since he was not killed in the Sack of King's Landing.
** Following Robert's death, several Stormlords attempted to rebel against Rhaegar but were defeated. Stannis and several other rebel lords were sent to the Wall, bolstering its numbers with more personnel and soldiers. Stannis becomes Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and seemingly leads a more competent force than the sorry state it was in canon.
** Rather than serving in the Night's Watch, Benjen Stark lives in King's Landing as a guest of Rhaegar and becomes a member of the Kingsguard.

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** Arthur would become Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and loyally serve Rhaegar.
** Jon being Rhaegar and Lyanna's son is made becomes widespread knowledge when he and Ned returned to King's Landing, leading to a bit of a scandal in Westeros court. over the king having a bastard. To quell discontent and keep Jon safe, Rhaegar legitimizes him and has raises him stay in the Red Keep with Elia and his other children until he is fostered by Ned in Winterfell after the Greyjoy Rebellion, Winterfell, seemingly as part of an agreement with Ned.
the latter.
** Aegon is the Crown Prince of Westeros since he was not killed in the Sack of King's Landing.
Landing. [[spoiler:He eventually becomes king following Rhaegar's assassination.]]
** Following After Robert's death, several Stormlords attempted to rebel against Rhaegar but were defeated. Stannis and several other rebel lords were sent to the Wall, bolstering its numbers with more personnel and soldiers. Stannis becomes Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and seemingly leads a more competent force Night's Watch than the sorry state it was in canon.
canon. Also, Renly becomes Lord of Storm's End as Stannis is no longer around.
** Rather than serving in the Night's Watch, Benjen Stark lives in King's Landing as a guest of Rhaegar and becomes a member of the Kingsguard.Kingsguard after gaining a knighthood putting down the rebellion in the Stormlands.



* HorribleJudgeOfCharacter: Rhaenys appears to be convinced that Jon is up to no good.

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* HorribleJudgeOfCharacter: Rhaenys appears to be convinced that Jon is up to no good.good even though the latter has been nothing but loving and supportive of Aegon.



** Jon Arryn becomes Hand of the King, and still dies fifteen years after the war.

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** Jon Arryn becomes Hand of the King, King and still dies fifteen years after the war.war.
** Littlefinger is still involved in the Small Council.

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[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15528021/chapters/36045744 Dragons of Red, Dragons of White]] is an Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire AU fic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Nightdrake/pseuds/Nightdrake Nightdrake]] where Rhaegar became king after the death of his father. Jon, his youngest son, is sent to foster with his mother's family when he turns seven. Eventually, things begin to move...

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[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15528021/chapters/36045744 Dragons of Red, Dragons of White]] is an Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire AU fic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Nightdrake/pseuds/Nightdrake Nightdrake]] where Rhaegar became survives the Trident and becomes king after the death of his father. Jon, his youngest son, is sent to foster with his mother's family when he turns seven. Eventually, things begin to move...
move similarly and differently from canon.



* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Catelyn and Sansa are both much nicer and more affectionate to Jon, thanks to knowing about his parentage.

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* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Catelyn and Sansa are both much nicer and more affectionate to Jon, thanks to knowing about his parentage. parentage.



* BrokenPedestal: Rhaegar becomes this to his wife and daughter due to his affair with Lyanna. While he did leave Jaime to protect them and seemingly gotten Varys to provide an escape route, he still left them in danger and Elia was almost killed by Aerys. His son Aegon and Daenerys don't have this attitude as they were too young to remember any of this.
** A similar case with Barristan Selmy as he killed Aerys and became known as a Kingslayer by some. Even though he was protecting Elia and Aerys did not deserve his loyalty, Barristan had broken his oath to his king, leading to this trope.



** Jaime Lannister dies getting Ellia and her children out of the Red Keep, leading to Tywin anointing Tyrion his heir instead. Also, Joffrey, Tommen and Myrcella are not born.
** Barriston Selmy kills Aerys II saving Elia from him, leading him to become the Kingslayer rather than Jaime.

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** Jaime Lannister dies getting Ellia Elia and her children out of the Red Keep, to safety, leading to Tywin anointing Tyrion his heir instead. Also, Joffrey, Tommen and Myrcella are not born.
** Barriston Selmy kills Aerys II saving Elia from him, to save Elia, leading him to become the Kingslayer rather than Jaime.Jaime. This has an effect on his reputation and his character.

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* DeathByAdaptation:
** Jaime Lannister dies helping Elia Martell and her children escape the Red Keep, holding off their pursuers until he was overwhelmed.
** Robert Baratheon dies to Rhaegar in the Duel of the Trident, ending his Rebellion.



* ForWantOfANail: The divergence is that rather than crossing the Trident, Rhaegar decided to hunker down and wait for Robert's forces to attack. This led to a parley where Ned Stark ended his support of Robert following a letter given to him from Lyanna and a duel between Rhaegar and Robert which ended in the latter's death. This would have several repercussions.
** Jaime Lannister dies getting Ellia and her children out of the Red Keep, leading to Tywin anointing Tyrion his heir instead. Also, Joffrey, Tommen and Myrcella are not born.
** Barriston Selmy kills Aerys II saving Elia from him, leading him to become the Kingslayer rather than Jaime.
** The different circumstances at the Tower of Joy sees Arthur Dayne survive. Gerold Hightower and Oswell Whent still die but not at the hands of Ned and his men.
** Jon being Rhaegar and Lyanna's son is made widespread knowledge when he and Ned returned to King's Landing, leading to a bit of a scandal in Westeros court. To quell discontent and keep Jon safe, Rhaegar legitimizes him and has him stay in the Red Keep with Elia and his other children until he is fostered by Ned in Winterfell after the Greyjoy Rebellion, seemingly as part of an agreement with Ned.
** Aegon is the Crown Prince of Westeros since he was not killed in the Sack of King's Landing.
** Following Robert's death, several Stormlords attempted to rebel against Rhaegar but were defeated. Stannis and several other rebel lords were sent to the Wall, bolstering its numbers with more personnel and soldiers. Stannis becomes Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and seemingly leads a more competent force than the sorry state it was in canon.
** Rather than serving in the Night's Watch, Benjen Stark lives in King's Landing as a guest of Rhaegar and becomes a member of the Kingsguard.
** Overall, the political situation in Westeros is different under Rhaegar's rule. In fact, it seems to be more unstable than under Robert's rule in canon. Several Houses do not trust him due to how he turned a Rebellion into a coup against his father. It is due to this that Viserys, Aegon, and Jon are fostered in Casterly Rock, Highgarden, and Winterfell respectively so he can gain loyalty and reconciliation with their respective Great Houses.



** Jon Arryn becomes Hand of the King, and still dies fifteen years after the war.

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** The Greyjoy Rebellion still happens with them being defeated and Theon is still taken as a political hostage.
** The Stark children still get the exact same direwolves as pets after the execution of a Night's Watch deserter who saw the Others.
** Jon Arryn becomes Hand of the King, and still dies fifteen years after the war. war.
** A king still makes the journey to Winterfell before going back to King's Landing.



* MythologyGag: In Chapter 7, Tyrion Lannister used a chain to trap the Ironborn fleet in Lannisport so they could not escape while the Lannister forces counterattacked, mirroring the plan he used during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in Canon.



* SparedByTheAdaptation: Rhaegar's entire family. Arthur Dayne, for that matter, doesn't die at the Tower of Joy.

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* SparedByTheAdaptation: Rhaegar's Rhaegar and his entire family. Arthur Dayne, for that matter, doesn't die at the Tower of Joy.
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[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15528021/chapters/36045744 Dragons of Red, Dragons Of White]] is an Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire AU fic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Nightdrake/pseuds/Nightdrake Nightdrake]] where Rhaegar became king after the death of his father. Jon, his youngest son, is sent to foster with his mother's family when he turns seven. Eventually, things begin to move...

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[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15528021/chapters/36045744 Dragons of Red, Dragons Of of White]] is an Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire AU fic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Nightdrake/pseuds/Nightdrake Nightdrake]] where Rhaegar became king after the death of his father. Jon, his youngest son, is sent to foster with his mother's family when he turns seven. Eventually, things begin to move...

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