1. Prince Consort Aemond Targaryen Aemond is ruling with an iron fist and not making exceptions for anyone, including his own mother. The biggest threat to his power right now is Aegon, so he’s made sure his brother understands that he has no problem finishing the job if he needs to. 2. Ser Criston Cole…
1. Prince Consort Aemond Targaryen Aemond solidifies his place at the top of the standings after officially being named Regent in Aegon’s stead. 2. Ser Criston Cole Cole holds onto second place thanks to his close relationship with Aemond. 3. King Consort Daemon Targaryen After a long absence, Daemon returns to the top five as…
1. Prince Aemond Targaryen Aemond chomps and burns his way up to the top spot thanks to his strategic role in a resoundingly successful two-week military campaign into the Riverlands. 2. Ser Criston Cole Cole solidifies his position near the top of the standings thanks to his role in the aforementioned military success. “Kingmaker” is…
1. King Aegon Targaryen II No change at the top but Aegon is barely holding on at this point. He will soon be overwhelmed and subsequently lose the top spot, and once he does, I doubt he ever gets back to it. 2. Ser Criston Cole Cole has exercised his newfound influence as Hand of…
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…
Sides continue to form around Rhaenyra and Aegon. Daemon acts impulsively on Rhaenyra’s order of retribution to devastating effect.
1. Ser Otto Hightower Otto’s days as Hand of the King seem numbered if Larys’ scheming is anything to go by, but for now, he holds on to the top spot. 2. King Aegon Targaryen II Aegon’s settled into his role as King despite the early hiccups. He’s demonstrated some leadership potential and an appetite…
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