Aurane Waters: Fleeting Fellowship | Character Analysis | ASOIAF

As allegiances grew questionable and friends ran thin, the ruling family of the crown turned to unconventional individuals to fill their positions of authority. New names were given to the seats of the small council, and men and women were granted privileges based less on experience and authority, and more on personal fancy and loyalty. When the title of master of ships was replaced with grand admiral, an unsuspecting man was tasked with replenishing the fleet of the Iron Throne. That man was Aurane Waters. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. The Bastard of Driftmark was no stranger to the oceans, as he was an illegitimate member of House Velaryon, but like many others appointed by Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, he seemed an odd choice as grand admiral. Still, he served the crown, rewarding the Queen Regent with his loyalty and commitment while she ascended to the height of her power. But, when the power in the capitol shifted and it was unclear who could be trusted and who would rise from the ashes, Aurane Waters abandoned his post, displaying that unlike with blood, loyalty could not be bought with coin. So, who exactly is Aurane Waters, and why is he such an interesting character? Let’s explore… Disclaimer: The art used in this video does not belong to me, and is intended to fall under Fair Use. 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Background 2:26 Stand with the Losing Side 2:51 Ascension to the Small Council 3:52 Trouble with Roses 4:51 No Loyalty Amongst Scoundrels 5:10 Pirate Lord? 5:42 Analysis 8:21 Conclusion _________________________________________________________________________ Visit my website for exclusive reviews, fiction, and more: https://russellawellsauthor.com Sign Up for my Mailing List for FREE Exclusive Content: https://subscribepage.io/freeaudiobook _________________________________________________________________________ Music: Throne King - Liborio Conti _________________________________________________________________________ #asoiaf #auranewaters #analysis #characteranalysis #asongoficeandfire #georgerrmartin #gameofthrones #velaryon #driftmark #targaryen #stark #lannister #cersei