What If Robert Baratheon Named Ned Stark His Heir?

For exclusive stories checkout our patreon:   / thronetales   What If Robert Baratheon Named Ned Stark His Heir? In this Game of Thrones alternate timeline, we explore what would have happened if King Robert Baratheon - on his deathbed after being gored by a boar and realizing his "children" are bastards - named his best friend Ned Stark as his rightful heir to the Iron Throne instead of his supposed son Joffrey, fundamentally changing the War of the Five Kings and whether the honorable Lord of Winterfell accepts a crown he never wanted. What if Robert, knowing or suspecting Cersei's children aren't his, decided in his final moments that Ned Stark - the man who should have been king after the rebellion - deserves the throne more than any false Baratheon heir? This Game of Thrones what-if scenario examines Ned thrust into unwanted kingship. Would Robert explicitly name Ned his heir in his final written decree, or does he tell Ned privately that he wants him to take the throne because his children are bastards? How would being named Robert's heir affect Ned's position - does he have the authority and support to claim the throne, or do the Lannisters immediately move to eliminate him as they did historically? Could Robert's official decree naming Ned heir give him legitimacy that prevents the war, or does it simply make him the primary target for assassination? If you love Game of Thrones theories, succession scenarios, and exploring how Robert Baratheon naming Ned Stark as his heir on his deathbed could thrust the honorable Lord of Winterfell into unwanted kingship while examining whether he accepts the crown, has the power to overcome Lannister opposition, and if his rule prevents or accelerates the War of the Five Kings, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more epic Game of Thrones what-if scenarios!