ASOIF Major Arcana | The Emperor naturally follows the Empress. On the one hand, he is Mars to her Venus, her lover and compliment, father to her mother, civilization to her nature, imposed order to her artful creativity. He is the “All Father” giving his children the structure they need in their lives to help them become responsible adults.
They are still unblooded, Catelyn thought as she watched Lord Bryce goad Ser Robar into juggling a brace of daggers. It is all a game to them still, a tourney writ large, and all they see is the chance for glory and honor and spoils. They are boys drunk on song and story, and like all boys, they think themselves immortal.
“War will make them old,” Catelyn said, “as it did us. I pity them.”
“Why?” Lord Rowan asked her. “Look at them. They’re young and strong, full of life and laughter. Why pity?”
“Because it will not last,” Catelyn answered, sadly. “Because they are the knights of summer, and winter is coming.”
(Source: yourladyshae, via tywinning)
