What is with Martin and killing of characters? *spoilers*

[Dolorous Edd]

Re: what is with martin and killing of characters *spoilers*

Aye, what Boaz says. Ned is the keystone to the series, the central hub, if you will, through which all the main characters connect with one another. He's not the main character, infact he's just one of many and he's been dead for 3 books - But without him the whole thing would fall apart.

 

[Snagas Tender Blades]

Re: what is with martin and killing of characters *spoilers*

Aye, what Boaz says. Ned is the keystone to the series, the central hub, if you will, through which all the main characters connect with one another. He's not the main character, infact he's just one of many and he's been dead for 3 books - But without him the whole thing would fall apart.

I think Eddard, Lord Stark was my favourite character in AGOT, though looking back after reading the rest of the series I don't know why. His death was the only one that truly annoyed me.
But then again, I would rather have Ned dead, than have Martin turn towards the uber-heroes of R.A. Salvatore and so on. God forbid that that will ever happen!!!!