Before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire, House Dayne was renowned in the Seven Kingdoms. Figures such as Ser Arthur Dayne and Lady Ashara Dayne captured the hearts, souls, and minds of many across the land. The Sword of the Morning was known as one of the best fighters ever to walk the earth, while Lady Ashara stunned men to silence with her beauty. But by the time of A Song of Ice and Fire, those who remained of the Daynes were dwarfed by their predecessors, so much so that the family was rarely mentioned but in reminiscence of the past. One of the yet-living Daynes to appear in the narrative was Gerold Dayne. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. Known as Darkstar, Ser Gerold Dayne was followed by a brazen reputation. Though he talked mightily of himself and his deeds, he was secretly full of envy for his late cousin, Ser Arthur. Darkstar was hardly the ideal representative for House Dayne, but the once great family had stumbled far, leaving Ser Gerold as one of the only acting men to carry the name. He held not a candle to his forebears, and the shadow he cast faltered beneath the blazing light of his namesake’s history. So, who exactly is Gerold Dayne, and why is he such an interesting character? Let’s explore…
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0:00 Introduction
2:03 Background
3:53 An Act of Defiance
5:02 Aid from High Hermitage
5:35 Royal Ambush & Fallen Star
6:54 Hunted by the Throne
8:13 Analysis
12:00 Conclusion
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Music:
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Epic Cinematic - Liborio Conti
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