The Road to Ashford: a Complete Breakdown of the Event Leading to the Trial of the Seven
By Alexander Ross
Duncan had won his life, but the victory curdled within minutes. While the surviving fighters gathered to tally the dead, including Hardyng and Beesbury, Prince Baelor stood quietly, leaning heavily on Duncan’s shoulder to congratulate the young knight. Egg assisted his uncle with his armor, easing the heavy black helm from Baelor’s head.
When the visor cleared, the back of Baelor's skull came away with it. During the blind chaos of the melee, a heavy blow, delivered by the spiked mace of his own brother, Maekar, had crushed the prince's head beneath the metal. Baelor dropped into Duncan’s arms and died on the grass. The realm lost its wisest leader, an honorable prince loved by commoners and lords alike, leaving Westeros to spiral toward subsequent Blackfyre Rebellions and erratic governance.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
