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This year our screens were granted the legendary tale of Ser Duncan The Tall, and his small companion Egg. A story written by the legendary Author George R. R. Martin, amongst his fantasy epic tales in the world of Ice and Fire.

The story differed from his usual tales of politics, and complex characters, instead it was tailored towards a more straight forward narrative, reminding me somewhat of the Hobbit, compared to the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy. Reminding us that sometimes the simpler things are just as impactful, if not more so, than the complex ones.

There is a quote by Ser Duncan, while he contemplates his place in the world. He states “Do great knights live in the hedges and die by the side of a muddy road?” and it got me thinking. This small quote might have just unlocked a truth so complex, yet human that it plays on my mind often.

“Do great PEOPLE live in SMALL HOUSES, and die NAMELESS in SOME UNKNOWN PLACE?”

There are great people, whom have had the light of fam and fortune shine upon them. Yet, I feel these people are corrupted by the limelight. How many do good deeds everyday without notice? How many acts of kindness, love and humanity are swept under the hug of todays glitz and glamour?

It was not the rich and famous that volunteered to go to the front lines in the first world war, neither the second. It was us, everyday people that found the courage and willing to fight fascism and end tyranny. To kill, maim and die so that others could live.

John Wayne, a legend in Hollywood, dodged the draft. Using his fam and career as an escape route. All a while playing a hero on screen. He didn’t die in some far off field, he stayed home and soaked in the glory of pretending.

George W Bush, send ‘great knights’ off to die and kill as he dodged the draft, becoming a member of the National Guard instead.

Muhammad Ali, protested the Vietnam War, and actively refused to comply with the draft, stating “No Viet Cong ever called me Nigger”. An Honourable discussion, but I doubt some young farmer land never had the same options as he did.

It reminds me of Gandalf’s quote, ironically written not by Tolkien to my knowledge but by the writers almost forgotten by most, Gandalf explains why he chose a halfling to Galadriel and states :

“Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I’ve found it is the small things; everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay… simple acts of kindness, and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid… and he gives me courage”.

We the people, are the hero’s of humanity, not the millionaires, or billionaires of trillionaire. It is every day people that keep the ‘good’ alive. And while there are those that seek profit and global destruction, we are the balance, and we should be proud that we are who we are. Yes we lack millions, and fast cars and nice things, but we have something so simple, yet looked over by those above they live in envy of it… we are good, mostly.