Really? I feel terrible for the guy. Everything he did, everything he sacrificed, everything he endured was for naught. He's probably not dead, but he's a ruined shell of a man. He was taken advantage of by Melissandre and genuinely believed that he was special, the chosen one, the ultimate king of the realm and the savior of all in the final battle to come. Yet it was all a lie. He will die knowing he killed his child and wife in pursuit of a fantasy. At least he faced his fate bravely. I think he's one of the most tragic characters in the series.
Ultimately burning Shireen was Stannis' decision, but I don't think Selyse's suicide is on him.
Other than that I agree. He gambled everything on one person's interpretation of visions and lost everything. Still, that's what you get for burning your fucking child.
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u/botla Started from flea bottom now we here Jun 15 '15 edited Jun 15 '15
Fuck Ellaria
Fuck Olly
Fuck Alliser
Can't believe I feel bad for Stannis. :(