1. King Aegon Targaryen II
Aegon’s dismissal of Otto as Hand is the final step of his ascendence. He might not be as respected as others, but his brutal response to Jaehaerys’ murder has given him a bit of a fear factor.
2. Ser Criston Cole
As part of Aegon’s ascendency, Cole was named Hand of the King. Aegon trusts him more than anyone so Cole’s influence will be felt.
3. Lord Larys Strong
Larys planted the seed for Otto’s dismissal. His ability to get things done brutally and swiftly will prove invaluable to the King.
4. Queen Alicent Hightower
Alicent’s position in unmoved for now until we see if Aegon still heads his mother’s council.
5. Prince Aemond Targaryen
Aemond’s position is unchanged much for the same reason as Alicent’s unchanged position.
6. Ser Otto Hightower
The writing was on the wall for Otto. Before he was dismissed, he had effectively blamed Rhaenyra for Jaehaerys’ murder to strengthen the Greens. He will continue to operate from afar.
7. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhaenyra’s claim was significantly hurt by Jaehaerys’ murder. She will have a harder time garnering support. Furthermore, Daemon is no longer by her side and she barely survived an assassination attempt.
8. Princess Rhaeyns Targaryen
With Daemon off to Harrenhal, Rhaenys stands as Rhaenyra’s closest advisor.
9. Lord Tyland Lannister
No contribution.
10. Lord Corlys Velaryon
No contribution.
11. Prince Daemon Targaryen
Daemon has gone rogue once again after having his loyalty questioned by Rhaenyra. He will have to capture Harrenhal on his own to move back up the list.
12. Mysaria
Mysaria proved herself of some worth as she was the one to alert Erryk to Arryk’s presence. Rhaenyra owes her her life.
13. Jacaerys Velaryon
No contribution.
14. Lord Borros Baratheon
No appearance.
15. Lord Jasper Wylde
No contribution.
16. Princess Baela Targaryen
Baela has been deployed by Rhaenyra to watch King’s Landing on dragon back.
17. Queen Helaena Targaryen
No contribution.
17. Grand Maester Orwyle
No contribution.
17. Princess Rhaena Targaryen
No contribution.
17. Ser Harrold Westerling
No appearance.
N/A. Joffrey Velaryon
Rhaenyra’s third son.
N/A. Prince Viserys Targaryen II
Daemon and Rhaenyra’s first son together.
N/A. Prince Aegon Targaryen III
Daemon and Rhaenyra’s second son together.
Dead
16. Ser Erryk Cargyll
Killed himself after killing his brother to save Rhaenyra.
16. Ser Arryk Cargyll
Died trying to assassinate Rhaenyra.
Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen II
Inadvertently decapitated as retaliation for Lucerys’ murder.
Lucerys Velaryon
Chomped out of the sky by Vhagar.
Lord Caswell
Hanged in the Red Keep per Otto’s orders for trying to warn Rhaenyra.
Lord Lyman Beesbury
Got his head smashed in by Criston Cole protesting Otto’s plan to install Aegon as King.
King Viserys Targaryen
Died from old age and a crippling chronic illness.
Laenor Velaryon
Faked his death and ran off with Qarl.
Ser Harwin Strong
Presumably burned alive by his own brother’s mercenaries.
Lord Lyonel Strong
Presumably burned alive by his own son’s mercenaries.
Lady Laena Velaryon
Suicide by dragonfire after pregnancy complications.
Grand Maester Mellos
Presumably died a rare peaceful death.
Joffrey Lonmouth
Literally got his head smashed in by Ser Criston Cole.
Lady Rhea Royce of the Vale
Paralyzed after falling off her horse then likely finished off by Daemon.
Craghas Drahar
Literally sliced in half by Daemon.
Prince Baelon Targaryen
Died a day after his birth. “Heir for a day.”
Queen Aemma Targaryen
Died during childbirth.
King Jaehaerys Targaryen
Died many years ago. Succeeded by King Viserys.