Renly baratheon a song of ice and fire wiki fandom. Loras stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Renly and loras from the book series a song of ice and fire by george r r martin. When i first started reading the books i was expecting renly or loras to have povs too. The younger brother of king robert i and lord stannis, renly serves as master of laws on roberts small council. True love is rare in the world of a song of ice and fire, so i was a bit sad that in the tv show loras got over the loss so quickly, while in the books. I must admit i never thought of it while reading the first book but then again, there is no scene in that book featuring both renly and loras theyre both quite minor characters in that, especially loras. He serves as a member of the kingsguard under king renly baratheon, joffrey i baratheon and tommen i baratheon. In the book series, each chapter is told from the pointofview of a character, and renly and loras never have pov chapters. What i meant to say is, theres no gay scene between renly and loras in the first book since season 1 is based on book 1 and this discussion is about book sex vs series sex.
Renly baratheon is the youngest brother of king robert baratheon and serves on his brothers small council as master of laws, and loras tyrell. Okay, so youve probably noticed that this list is more about differences than the tv show being wrong, this is another such case. Loras also reveals he buried renly in a place they knew from when he was a squire at storms end. As i got further on in the books, i began to realize that probably wasnt going to happen. This brings him into conflict with his older brother stannis, whose claim is greater. It seemed like the books opened the door for that sort of relationship, and certainly raised questions about the sexual preferences of both renly and loras. And they could have shown just as much intimacy and trust by simply having loras shaving renlys neck and cheeks instead of his chest and armpits. I think its a shame we dont get to see more of their relationship since loras a.
Renly baratheon and loras tyrell game of thrones wiki fandom. Margaery tyrell cersei lannister sansa happy endings assassins creed jon snow fandoms quote amor. Apr 09, 2017 there are actually a number of references to renlys sexuality and his relationship with loras in the books. Renly and loras being together is not blatantly stated at any point in the books, but there are a few hints. After renlys murder, loras was persuaded to side with the lannisters and helped them defend kings landing. The handsome young ser loras was the secret lover of renly baratheon, for whom he served as kingsguard.
Another definite implication of a homosexual relationship between loras and renly. I didnt notice it until my second reread, and i thought it was amusing that i didnt since its quite obvious once you see it. Renly and loras first realizing their feelings for one another. The hbo series of game of thrones is quite blatant about the existence of a sexual relationship between renly baratheon and loras tyrell i dont recall this being the case in the books, and if it was then it certainly wasnt so obvious. Tvverse, but mentions book locations, such as storms end and dragonstone. There are actually a number of references to renlys sexuality and his relationship with loras in the books. This adult collectible is officially licensed from hbos hit series game of thrones and is an edition strictly limited to pieces. Hbos adaptation has a reputation for being as subtle as a hammer to the face when dealing with some of the more subtle elements of the book. For those of you have read the book and seen the show, why did they make renly gay in the show. That said, its not all bliss between renly and loras. It was not explicitly stated in the novels, but it was heavily hinted. Renly does not believe hed ever be good even if he practiced.
Renly s sexuality is only often heavily implied in the books due to him not being a pov character, but george r. Hbos gay cartoon is so much more in the books george r. Is this something that the creators of the tv show have added. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Loras reveals to jaime that his brother, garlan the gallant, wore renly s famous armor and impersonated the fallen king at the battle of the blackwater, since renly s armor was too large to fit loras. These visits are designed to optimize your busy schedule yet provide you with valuable information about loras college. He was the lover of renly baratheon and supported his claim to the throne as commander of his kingsguard. Robert loves cerseis money, if not the queen herself and this is the subject of gossip. The shaving scene was invented for the tv show, and that makes it obvious that they are in a relationship. I just dont remember any text that jumped at me like aha theyre sleeping. I was expecting there to be some kind of romantic interaction between renly and loras.
Small saturday group visit tour campus, meet with admission representatives, interact with current students, and enjoy a complimentary brunch. Ser loras tyrell of highgarden is a popular tourney knight and ranks as one of the most skilled knights in westeros. He was the lover of renly baratheon and supported his. Renly was mourned deeply by his lover loras tyrell, who joined joffreys kingsguard so that he would never marry anyone after renly s death due to the vows of the white cloak. Renly and loras in the books, html and css pdf jon duckett, originally answered. In the books, theres a very clear subtext that renly and loras are in a romantic sexual relationship. Loras is described as exceptionally handsome, with golden eyes and long, flowing. Renly baratheon is a fictional character in the a song of ice and fire series of fantasy novels by american author george r. Loras college, a catholic, liberal arts college in dubuque, iowa, offers liberal arts and preprofessional majors alongwith many cocurricular programs. Loras and renly a list of questions that the average reader may have in mind after finishing the first three books in the series. King renly baratheon was the youngest of the three brothers of house baratheon and lord of storms end. Renly baratheonloras tyrell works archive of our own.
Hboyoutube screengrab the series took a lot of liberty almost immediately with renly and loras relationship. In their first scene in acok, renly pays far more attention to loras than margaery, despite the fact that the latter is his new bride. The books implied that loras and renly were in a homosexual relationship, but didnt outright state it simply due to the plot mechanics that they arent pov. I am in the middle of second book, i am sure that are things that i do not know yet. In the books, the relationship between renly and loras is a lot more subtle. Renlys homosexual relationship with loras tyrell is alluded to in the books and. Renly s homosexual relationship with loras tyrell is alluded to in the books and is made clearly evident in the television show. Renly baratheon, played by actor gethin anthony, is the youngest of the three baratheon brothers. Renly baratheon is the youngest son of lord steffon baratheon and lady cassana estermont.
Eric as renly baratheon and the beastadam as loras tyrell game of thrones x disney disney x got renly baratheon and loras tyrell deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. I dont recall this being the case in the books, and if it. Obviously i know its happening because of the show and there are hints in the book like when catleyns pov says renly looks into loras eyes when he laughs. Loras squired for lord renly baratheon at storms end, and grew close to him. Renly is irked at loras and his perceived perfection and arrogance and vows to stick his sword in the knights armor. Sep 28, 2016 still, renly and loras are seldom apart. Graphic depictions of violence, major character death, rapenoncon, underage. Renly baratheon and loras tyrell game of thrones wiki. Loras tyrell is the third son of lord mace tyrell and lady alerie hightower. Its been a while since i read the books where renly was still alive so ill have to go back and read them again at some point. In the books, theres a very clear subtext that renly and loras are in a romanticsexual relationship. There are actually a number of references to renly s sexuality and his relationship with loras in the books. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, loras strives to develop active learners, reflective.
Hbos adaptation has a reputation for being as subtle as a hammer to the face when dealing with some of the more subtle elements of the book, namely, theonreek and loras and renlys relationship. So i thought maybe it would be implied or hinted at somewhere. In the book series, each chapter is told from the pointof. Both men are among martins most prominent lgbtq characters, although renly and loras adapted relationship and the shows portrayal of the latter has received mixed criticism. Youll have the option to create an account later on. Ser loras tyrell is an anointed knight of house tyrell and the third son of lord mace tyrell and lady alerie hightower. May 17, 2015 finn jones in game of thrones hbo how game of thrones ruined loras tyrell. Now sheathe your bloody sword, or ill take it from you and shove it up some place even renly never found. Renly baratheon i read the first book and nowhere in there does it mention renly and the flower knight pounding each other in the as. Minor renly baratheonloras tyrell works archive of. May 16, 2011 and they could have shown just as much intimacy and trust by simply having loras shaving renly s neck and cheeks instead of his chest and armpits.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. May 16, 2011 renly does not believe hed ever be good even if he practiced. According to loras, renly thought that brienne was absurd a woman dressed in mans mail, pretending to be a knight. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows.
Loras s family is very rich, if not as rich as the lannisters. According to his lover, loras, renly disdains book learning, believing that books should only be read by maesters. As a strong knight, loras seems a little miffed that brienne gwendoline christie was given a place in the kings guard. King renly baratheon is a character in a song of ice and fire and its television adaptation, game of thrones. Jaime becomes angry at loras when returning to kings landing, and adds to the rumors we know about loras and renly. For those of you have read the book and seen the show, why. A research guide for students taking eng 111 critical writing.
Following roberts death, he laid claim to the iron throne, styling himself as renly of the house baratheon, first of his name, king of the andals and the first men, lord of the seven kingdoms, and protector of the realm. He was one of the selfproclaimed kings in the war of the five kings, and was the brother of former king robert baratheon and the brother another selfproclaimed king, stannis baratheon. Renly baratheon and loras tyrell are secret lovers who have been in a stable romantic relationship for many years prior to the beginning of season 1. The hbo series of game of thrones is quite blatant about the existence of a sexual relationship between renly baratheon and loras tyrell. His parents died early in his life during a shipwreck and he was mostly raised by maester cressen, while. The game of thrones version of loras tyrell is a shallow version of his book self.
Robert wants to take renly hunting, the prospects of which do not. Your information will not be stored for future visits. Finn jones in game of thrones hbo how game of thrones ruined loras tyrell. Game of thrones loras tyrell helm at amazons entertainment.
A game of thrones did anyone else not realise renly and loras. Besides, this kept someone loyal to margaery close, since the lannisterbaratheon brood is a dangerous place to be. Renly, much like his lover loras tyrell and his fellow king robb stark, suffered the unfortunate weakness of being young to war. Renly baratheon is the youngest brother of king robert baratheon and serves on his brothers small council as master of laws, and loras tyrell, the heir to highgarden, is one of the most admired knights in westeros. Without using the words gay or homosexual because they dont exist as such, many characters state that renly and loras dont prefer women. Game of thrones gethin anthony discusses renlys rise. Sep 19, 2016 the hound and aryas last prayer and the origin of their list game of thrones duration. This is an opportunity to see if loras is the best fit for you. After renlys death, loras is named to the kingsguard. After all, theres no reason why it cant be loras who wears renlys. The tv show turns it into explicit text, showing them having.
He grew up in privilege at highgarden, and was fostered at storms end where he served as a squire to renly baratheon. Share your thoughts, experiences and the tales behind the art. After renly s murder, loras was persuaded to side with the lannisters and helped them defend kings landing. He rules storms end and served as master of laws when robert baratheon was king. A game of thrones book sex vs series sex showing 150 of 101. He was killed when he was stabbed by a shadow assassin birthed by melisandre. Renly baratheon is the lord of storms end and lord paramount of the stormlands. Renly baratheonloras tyrell 1003 sansa starkmargaery tyrell 168 catelyn starkned stark 165 arya starkgendry waters 164.
Lorass family is very rich, if not as rich as the lannisters. Renly tells stannis about his plotting in the first book and his marriage to margaery in acok. He is the younger brother of willas tyrell, garlan tyrell and margaery tyrell. A game of thrones did anyone else not realise renly and.
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