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To survive in Game of Thrones, characters have to be cutthroat, ready to betray their allies at the drop of a hat. Becoming the Protector of the Realm takes even more effort because everyone and their mother is after it. A handful of The Lord of the Rings characters would be up for the task, though, as they would give Cersei Lannister and Co. a run for their money.
1) Gandalf
Gandalf is a wizard, which means he has incredible powers that rival even the Dark Lord’s. However, his mission in Middle-earth is to aid the people who call the land home, not do the work for them, so he does a lot more wheeling and dealing than fighting. Gandalf’s ability to rally people and get them to believe in themselves would help in his quest for the Iron Throne. He may not want to rule Westeros, but keeping evil people out of the most important seat in the Seven Kingdoms is more important than his pride.
2) Aragorn
Like Jon Snow, Aragorn has royal ties that he would rather ignore than embrace. He prefers defending the innocent on the battlefield to playing politics, but once he gets to Westeros, he will realize that he’s the best man for the job. Aragorn is all about honor, and he’s not afraid to call someone out if he thinks they’re shirking their responsibilities. One pep talk from Strider would get all of the lords and ladies of Westeros on his side.
3) Sauron
It’s a shame, but evil people almost always get their way in Game of Thrones, at least for a little while. Cersei and Ramsay Bolton both get to rule for prolonged periods despite being just the worst. Sauron has them beat in the strength department, though, so taking control of King’s Landing would be a walk in the park for him. While Sauron may have his eyes on bigger things in Westeros, such as the Night King’s army or the Three-Eyed Raven, he loves to boss people around, and that’s all the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms does.
