The Ravenry

"Westeros is a land of contradictions—where the smallest flicker of loyalty may ignite a kingdom’s rise, and the faintest whisper of betrayal can doom a great house. Though the Iron Throne commands obedience, it is the hearts of men that determine the fate of the realm. The sword may be sharp, but wisdom is sharper still, for the crown that seeks to endure must listen to the counsel of both steel and spirit."
— Maester Barth, reflecting on the balance of power in Westeros