298 AC
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Year 298 After the Conquest (298 AC) is a year in the Westerosi calendar, the 298th after Aegon's crowning in Oldtown that maesters and educated people use as a reference to date the years.
298 AC saw the death of Jon Arryn, who had been Hand of the King for fifteen years. King Robert I Baratheon entrusted the post to his childhood friend, Lord Eddard Stark, and engaged his heir, Prince Joffrey, to Eddard's eldest daughter, Sansa. After Robert died in a hunting accident, Eddard declared that Queen Cersei's children were actually bastards and could not inherit the Iron Throne. Eddard was arrested and beheaded for treason, and Joffrey was crowned. Several nobles opposed the new king in open revolt, setting the stage of the conflict that would be known as the War of the Five Kings.
Nearly all chapters from A Game of Thrones take place during 298 AC.
Contents
Events
Conflicts
- Battle in the hills below the Golden Tooth
- Battle at the Mummer's Ford
- Battle under the walls of Riverrun
- Fall of Raventree Hall
- Yielding of Harrenhal
- Burning of Pinkmaiden Castle
- Burning of Stone Hedge
- Capture of Darry
- First sack of Maidenpool
- Battle on the Green Fork
- Battle in the Whispering Wood
- Battle of the Camps
Other Events
- Tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day takes place in King's Landing.[1]
- Prince Doran Martell leaves Sunspear for the Water Gardens.[2]
- The Hand's tourney is held in honor of the appointment of Eddard Stark.
- Following his loss at the tourney, Gregor Clegane and his men gang-rape Layna.[3]
- Arrest of Eddard Stark.
Births
- Six direwolves, born near Winterfell, are adopted by the children of House Stark after the pups are discovered near their dead mother.[4]
- Rhaego, stillborn baby of Drogo and Daenerys Targaryen.[5]
- Barra, one of the many bastard children of Robert Baratheon.[6]
- Ermesande Hayford.[7]
- Alys Stone.[8]
Deaths
Notable
In the North
- Gared, executed by Lord Eddard Stark for desertion from the Night's Watch.[9]
At the Wall and Beyond
- Ser Jaremy Rykker, slain by wights at Castle Black.[10]
Across the narrow sea
- Viserys Targaryen, killed when Khal Drogo pours molten gold over his head.[11]
- Khal Drogo, suffocated by Daenerys in the Dothraki sea.[5]
In King's landing
- Lord Jon Arryn, poisoned with the tears of Lys.[12]
- Jory Cassel, slain by red cloaks in the streets of King's Landing.[13]
- King Robert I Baratheon, wounded by a wild boar while hunting and dies from his wounds.[14][15]
In the Riverlands
- Ser Raymun Darry, slain during the battle at the Mummer's Ford.[16]
- Lord Halys Hornwood, slain at the battle on the Green Fork.[17]
- Torrhen Karstark, Eddard Karstark and Daryn Hornwood, slain at the battle in the Whispering Wood.[18]
- Lord Andros Brax, drowned at the Battle of the Camps.[19]
Rest of Westeros
- Vardis Egen, slain during a trial by combat at the Eyrie.
- Lord Vance, the father of Ser Karyl Vance, slain at the battle in the hills below the Golden Tooth.
- Lady, killed by Eddard Stark while en route to King's Landing.
Minor
In the North
- Stiv, Hali, and Wallen, slain while trying to capture Bran Stark in the wolfswood.
At the Wall and Beyond
- Othor and Jafer Flowers, slain beyond the Wall.
Across the narrow sea
- Ogo and Fogo, slain near a Lhazareen settlement.
- Haggo, Qotho, Cohollo, Quaro and Eroeh, slain in the Dothraki sea.
In King's Landing
- Ser Hugh, killed in the Hand's tourney by Gregor Clegane.
- Heward and Wyl, slain in the streets of King's Landing.
- Tregar, died of wounds suffered in the streets of King's Landing.
- Tomard, Varly and Cayn, slain in the throne room of the Red Keep.
- Desmond, Hullen, Vayon Poole, and Septa Mordane, slain in the Tower of the Hand.
- Mhaegen and Barra, slain at Chataya's brothel in King's Landing by Allar Deem.
In the Riverlands
- Cedric Payne died fighting in the riverlands.
- Lorimer the Belly hanged for stealing.
- Ulf son of Umar and Conn son of Coratt, slain at the battle on the Green Fork.
Rest of Westeros
Marriages
- Daenerys Targaryen to Khal Drogo.
- Renly Baratheon to Margaery Tyrell after his brother's death.
Titles and Positions
King
- Joffrey Baratheon is crowned.
- Renly Baratheon is crowned.
Queen
- Daenerys Targaryen declares herself queen.
- Margaery Tyrell after she marries King Renly.
Small Council
- Eddard Stark is named Hand of the King.
- Lord Tywin Lannister is named Hand of the King to King Joffrey.
- Cersei Lannister is named the Queen Regent.
- Janos Slynt joins the council as an advisor.
Lord
- Ser Karyl Vance inherits the title of Lord of Wayfarer's Rest.
- Janos Slynt is raised to Lord of Harrenhal, establishing House Slynt.
Kingsguard
- Ser Barristan Selmy is removed from the Kingsguard.
- Ser Jaime Lannister is named new Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
- Sandor Clegane is made a member of the Kingsguard, despite the fact he is not a knight.
Castellan
- Rodrik Cassel is named castellan of Winterfell.
Other Titles
- Ko Pono becomes khal after the death of Khal Drogo.
- Ko Jhaqo becomes khal after the death of Khal Drogo.
- Mago becomes a bloodrider to Jhaqo.
- Daenerys Targaryen is made a khaleesi of the Dothraki.
- Aggo, Jhogo, and Rakharo become bloodriders to Daenerys Targaryen.
- Willamen Frey takes his vows and becomes a maester.
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 18, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 30, Arya VII.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 1, Bran I.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 68, Daenerys IX.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ See the calculation for: Ermesande Hayford
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Alayne I
- ↑ Calculation for Gared
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Prologue.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 46, Daenerys V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 35, Eddard IX.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 49, Eddard XIV.
- ↑ See the calculation for: Robert Baratheon
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 55, Catelyn VIII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 62, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 65, Arya V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 69, Tyrion IX.