Oh he was mad, without a doubt. But based on all we know about Cersei now, you can't tell me that Aerys II made a bad decision, mad or not.
Especially when his son was Rhaegar Targaryen, who would have undoubtedly been the greatest king Westoros has ever seen. At least in my opinion.
Especially when his son was Rhaegar Targaryen, who would have undoubtedly been the greatest king Westoros has ever seen. At least in my opinion.