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

Cole remains Aemond’s closest ally despite Aemond’s desire to reinstate Otto as Hand. This next campaign in the Riverlands will be a real test for Cole, though.

3. King Consort Daemon Targaryen

With Grover Tully now dead, Daemon might yet pull off the impossible and raise an army in the Riverlands. If he’s able to accomplish that task, expect him to rise to second or even first depending on the outcome of the impending battle.

4. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Rhaenyra re-enters the top five for the first time in a while thanks to the success of Mysaria’s plan to manipulate the smallfolk of King’s Landing into putting more pressure on the Greens. She seems to finally be finding her footing, but her dependence on Mysaria is a major red flag.

5. Mysaria

Mysaria enters the top five thanks to her newfound position as Rhaenyra’s most trusted advisor. She is as dangerous as ever, even to Rhaenyra.

6. Lord Larys Strong

Aemond isn’t very interested in Larys’ input and has had no problem attacking him in the brief time he’s been Prince Regent. This has forced Larys to back Aegon in the hopes that he might recover and restore Larys’ favor.

7. Lord Corlys Velaryon

No change.

8. Queen Alicent Hightower

Alicent’s freefall has begun now that she’s been dismissed from the Small Council. It’s unclear what sort of role she will salvage moving forwards, but it’s not looking good for her at all.

9. Lord Tyland Lannister

Jason’s demands have put Tyland under immense pressure. He will need to secure some sort of alliance with the Triarchy or he’ll be in serious trouble.

10. Alys Rivers

Alys enters the top ten for the first time thanks to her massive contribution to Daemon’s cause. And much like Mysaria, Alys’ support should not be taken for granted.

11. Prince Jacaerys Velaryon

Jace drops out of the top ten as a result of Rhaenyra’s continued reluctance to keep him in the loop and his subsequent frustration.

12. Lord Simon Strong

Instead of doubting Alys’ loyalities, Daemon doubted Simon. That cost him a couple positions on this list.

13. Lord Oscar Tully

With his grandfather dead, Oscar is now the most important man in the Riverlands.

14. Ser Otto Hightower

Otto will shoot up the list if he’s reinstated as Hand, but for now, he stays where he is.

15. Lady Jeyne Arryn

Jeyne moves up a spot thanks to the revelation that there is a full-sized wild dragon in the Eyrie. The Vale is as secure as it’s ever been.

16. Addam Waters

Addam debuts outside of the top ten despite claiming Seasmoke simply because I’m not sure how competent he’s going to be having had zero dragon-riding experience beforehand.

17. Lord Jason Lannister

Jason is playing with fire, but his army is crucial to Aemond’s two-pronged attack.

18. Ser Gwayne Hightower

Gwayne is off to battle and I’m not sure he’ll make it out of the Riverlands alive.

19. Alyn Waters

Corlys has taken a special interest in his eldest bastard. How that shakes out is unclear, but it is worth keeping an eye on.

20. King Aegon Targaryen II

Aegon is conscious but still in a very vulnerable position. Larys has given him a lifeline, but he has a ton of work to do to get back on his feet.

21. Princess Baela Targaryen

No appearance.

22. Lord Willem Blackwood

No appearance.

23. Lord Amos Bracken

No appearance.

24. Lord Jasper Wylde

No contribution.

25. Princess Rhaena Targaryen

Rhaena will soon have to make the crossing to Pentos on a merchant boat with little more than six men protecting her and two of Rhaenyra’s children at a time when the Triarchy might join the fight. I don’t like this for them at all.