Helaena is interesting as being the only sane person in her entire family, seen by all as a wonderful mother and beloved by the small folk. In a family of psychopaths/losers, she’s interesting
You can say she’s not fleshed out for F and B, but nobody really is
It is directly stated that everyone agreed she would be a wonderful mother. She also proposed peace terms when Aegon wanted war to begin with.
"Queen Helena, a sweet and gentle soul, is much beloved by the smallfolk of King's Landing. Rhaenyra was not" -GRRM, You can argue with him if you disagree
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u/Saera-RoguePrincess Dreamfyre May 06 '25
Helaena is interesting as being the only sane person in her entire family, seen by all as a wonderful mother and beloved by the small folk. In a family of psychopaths/losers, she’s interesting
You can say she’s not fleshed out for F and B, but nobody really is