I'm rewatching S1 right now (I highly recommend this btw. Not only does it fill the hours between new episodes but it's a good refresher on how much some of the characters have grown and developed) and I just got to Tyrion's trial by combat at the Eyrie.
I always feel bad for motherfucking Ser Vardis. As soon as Tyrion demanded a trail by combat, the ass-kissers couldn't line up quick enough to fight a dwarf and earn favor with their Lady Lysa. But Ser Vardis, one of the Vale's finest knights, remains quiet. It isn't until Lysa calls him out for not speaking up does he mention his ethical concerns over fighting someone with a physical disability in the name of justice.
Ser Vardis goes on to say if Tyrion wants to name a champion then he'll fight the champion. Honorable. Tyrion immediately names Jaime 'maxed sliders' Lannister as his champion. Ser Vardis immediately regrets his decision but he doesn't speak up. Lady Lysa is the one that puts the kabosh on that shit. Ser Vardis is relieved. But he was ACTUALLY GOING TO DO IT. He was going to fight one of the best warriors on the planet to the death if it meant not going back on his word.
Of course, Bronn steps up to fight for Tyrion and now Ser Vardis is committed. Remember, Ser Vardis wanted nothing to do with this shit. He was just chilling out. Now he's fighting a fucking ruthless mercenary to the death because some bimbo called him out in front of everyone and because he didn't want to fight Tyrion because he felt it would be unfair.
NOW during the fight, Bronn's strategy was to wear out Ser Vardis and capitalize on his drained stamina. It works and Bronn is able to wound Ser Vardis late into the fight. After this, Ser Vardis raises his helm's visor and looks to Lady Lysa to see if she wants them to continue. HE WANTS HER TO CALL OFF THE FIGHT. The poor dude is exhausted, bleeding, and knows he can't win. He looks to Lady Lysa in desperation. Please, read this situation and let the dwarf go. I'm about to fucking die. Does Lysa recognize this? Of course not. She's not only a fucking psychotic but she's also really stupid to boot.
"FINISH HIM SER VARDIS!"
God fucking damnit Ser Vardis thinks to himself and puts the visor back down. He proceeds to get his ass kicked some more until Bronn has Ser Vardis in a position for a kill shot. At this point even FUCKING BRONN looks to Lysa like "Hey... are you seriously not going to call this?... Alright then" and executes Ser Vardis as Lysa stupidly looks on. Greatest thing Littlefinger ever did was launch her stupid ass off a mountain.
So to recap. Lysa gets annoyed that Ser Vardis wasn't tripping over himself for the opportunity to fight a dwarf in single combat. Ser Vardis mentions that he would feel uncomfortable fighting Tyrion since Tyrion has such a disadvantage... especially since it would mean killing Tyrion as well. Tyrion gets Bronn as a champion and so Ser Vardis agrees to fight for Lysa even though he didn't even volunteer. Ser Vardis recognizes he is losing the fight and looks to Lysa to end it before things get worse. Lysa is too stupid to literally function. Ser Vardis dies needlessly.
The end.
Potential topics of discussion
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Where does Lysa Arryn rank among GoT's dumbest characters?
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Lysa Arryn mentions that Bronn "doesn't fight with honor" after the trial ends knowing full well she poisoned her own husband so she could sleep with Littlefinger. Where does Lysa Arryn rank among GoT's biggest hypocrites?
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Did we as viewers deserve a shot of Lysa Arryn hitting the ground?
Submitted July 26, 2017 at 10:25PM by a_license_to_chill http://ift.tt/2v1lWBU
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