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[[Eddard Stark|Ned’s]] party arrives in [[King's Landing]] well before the rest of the King’s party and is immediately called to a urgent meeting of the [[Small Council]]. Ned leaves the Small Council in disgust after he learns that the urgent meeting was about a Hand’s Tourney that Ned neither wanted, or the kingdom cold afford. As he is walking to his chambers, [[Petyr Baelish |Littlefinger]] intercepts him to lead him to where his wife is hiding. His wife tells of the attempt on their son’s life.
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Immediately upon his arrival in [[King's Landing]], [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] is summoned to a meeting of the [[small council]] to plan a [[Hand's tourney|tournament]]. Afterward, [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] intercepts him and leads him to where [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] is hiding, where they plan their strategy for justice.
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] has just arrives at [[King's Landing]] tired, and ready for a meal and a hot bath. He is immediately informed by the Royal Steward that there is an urgent meeting of the [[Small Council]] that he needs to attend. He does not want to attend, but does not want to offend the Small Council. He sees his own steward and tells him to see that his daughters are guided to their bed chambers and Arya is not allowed to go exploring. He then tells the Royal Steward that he needs cloths since his are still packed. In borrow cloths he arrives to find four members waiting for him: [[Petyr Baelish]], [[Varys]], [[Renly Baratheon]], and Grand [[Maester] [[Pycelle]]. Varys immediately tells him that he is sorry about the troubles on the road and that they are all lighting candles in the Sept to the prince’s recovery. Ned coldly tells them than the prince is becoming stronger by the day. Ned sees Renly, and it reminds him of a young [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], and Ned comments on how much like Robert Renly looks. Littlefinger immediately comments that Renly is much better dressed, adding that he spends more on clothing than most of the ladies of the court. Littlefinger than mentions that more than likely his wife had mentioned him, and Ned coldly responds that Littlefinger also knew his brother, [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]], adding that his brother mentioned him often and with some heat. Littlefinger responds that he would have thought heat did not suit the Starks because they are all made of ice. Then Ned asks the maester about him doing well, and he responds that age is getting to him. The maester wears a maester’s chain that is significantly more ornate than the simple chain worn by Maester [[Luwin]] of [Winterfell]]. Ned looks at the members of the small council, and remembers [[Robert Baratheon]] saying how he is surrounded by flatterers and fools, and thinks he knows who is the flatterer and who the fool. Robert is not present himself. Ned asks about the other members, and is informed that [[Stannis Baratheon]] had gone north to [[Dragonstone]] shortly after the King went north, Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] rides beside the king as they ride through city. Ned suggests they wait for the King and Ser Barristan. Renly points out that Robert finds that the details of coin and crops bores Robert, and rarely attends the council, leaving it to the council to govern the realm, only sending a command from time to time. Then Ned is informed that Renly had been sent back by the king to convene the council to handle urgent task, and Littlefinger hands a sealed letter to Ned.
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[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] arrives in [[King's Landing]] tired and ready for a meal and a hot bath. Instead, he is immediately informed by the royal steward that there is an urgent meeting of the [[small council]] that he must attend. After momentarily losing his temper, Ned decides it is best not to offend the council on his first day in the capital. Therefore, he tasks his own [[Vayon Poole|steward]] to see that his daughters are guided to their rooms and that Arya is not allowed to go exploring.
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In borrowed clothes (his are all still packed), Ned arrives to find four members of the council waiting for him: [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] the [[master of coin]], [[Varys]] the [[master of whisperers]], [[Renly Baratheon]] the [[master of laws]], and [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]]. The simpering eunuch Varys immediately expresses sorrow over the [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 16|troubles]] on the road and assures Ned they are all praying for Prince [[Joffrey]]’s recovery. Ned coldly informs him that the prince grows stronger every day. When he sees Renly, Ned is struck by how much he looks like a young [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]]. Littlefinger immediately quips that Renly is much better dressed, having spent more on clothes than many ladies of the court.  
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Upon introducing himself to Ned for the first time, Littlefinger mentions that [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] has most likely mentioned him before. Ned recalls that Littlefinger also knew his brother, [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]], adding that Brandon mentioned him often and with some heat. Littlefinger responds that he would have thought heat did not suit the Starks, who are rumured to be made of ice and to melt south of the [[Neck]]. Ned replies that he does not plan on melting anytime soon.
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[[File:Jonny Klein Small Council ChamberII.png|thumb|280px|left|The [[small council]] chamber - by Jonny Klein. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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After a short greeting to Grand Maester Pycelle, Ned asks after the other members of the council and is told that [[Stannis Baratheon]] left for [[Dragonstone]] shortly after the king went north and that both Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] and King Robert are still riding through the city. When Ned suggests they wait, Renly explains that Robert finds the details of coin and crops boring and rarely bothers to attend. Then Renly says that the king sent him ahead to convene the council to handle an urgent matter and Littlefinger produces a sealed letter for Ned.
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The king's letter contains an order that a [[Hand's tourney|tourney]] be held in honor of Ned's appointment as [[Hand of the King]]. Ned is incredulous and not particularly happy with this extravagance being held in his name; the prizes alone total ninety thousand gold dragons and the costs are sure to run high as well. When Ned questions whether the treasury will bear the expense, Littlefinger reveals that the Crown is already over six million gold pieces in debt, half of it to the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. Ned is shocked; the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] left a treasury overflowing with gold. He cannot believe that [[Jon Arryn]] allowed Robert to beggar the realm, but the council explains that while Lord Arryn was a prudent man, Robert did not always listen. Ned insists that this tournament is something the realm cannot afford and declares that they will consider it later, then leaves abruptly.
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As Ned proceeds toward the [[Tower of the Hand]], reflecting on the miseries of the last fortnight of the journey south, he is intercepted by Littlefinger, who tells him he is going the wrong way. After a long journey through the [[Red Keep]], Ned eventually realizes that Littlefinger is not leading him to the Tower. Littlefinger explains that he is leading Ned to his wife, but Ned does not believe him. Eventually, Littlefinger brings him to the foot of a bluff outside the castle, where they mount onto waiting horses and ride into the city.
  
The King letter contains an order that a [[Tourney of the Hand|tourney]] will be held in honour of Ned’s appointment as [[Hand of the King|Hand]]. Ned, reading the words, is incredulous; he is particularly not happy that this is being done in his name. The prizes include 40,000 gold dragons for the winner, 20,000 to the comes 2nd, and 20,000 to the winner of the mealy, and 10,000 to the winner of the archery contest. Then there will be the cost for the feast. It is then revealed that the crown is over six million gold in debt, including 3 million to the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. Ned is shocked since the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen s]]had left a treasury overflowing in gold. Ned cannot believe the [Jon Arryn]] allowed Robert to beggar the realm. The council tells Ned that Lord Arryn was a prudent man, and that Robert loves his feasts and tourneys; the King also loathes what he calls counting coppers. Ned replies that this tournament is something the kingdom cannot afford. Ned tells them that the council will consider this later, and just leaves.  
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Littlefinger leads Ned to a brothel he owns and tells him his wife is waiting inside. Ned is furious at being taken all this way to a brothel and holds a knife to Littlefinger's throat, claiming his brother was too kind. He is interrupted by a man he eventually recognizes as Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]], disarming his suspicions. Littlefinger leads Ned upstairs to meet with Catelyn, explaining that a brothel is such a good hiding place because it is so unlikely.
  
Ned is proceeds to the [[Tower of the Hand]]. The last fortnight of the journey his party had ridden ahead of the rest of the party, with Ned being in a rage The rest of the trip had been a misery: [[Sansa]] blamed [[Arya]], telling her the it should have been [[Nymeria]] that had died, and Arya brooding silently all day long about the murder of the butcher’s boy. Ned is headed toward what he thinks is the [[Tower of the Hand]], is then intercepted by Littlefinger, who tells him he is going the wrong way. Littlefinger takes him on a long journey through the castle. Ned eventually tells Littlefinger that this is not the way to his chambers. Littlefinger tells him that his wife waits, which Ned does not believe, but he follows Littlefinger warily. Littlefinger continues through the castle, and down a bluff outside the castle, where horses are waiting. They ride into the city.  
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After embracing and exchanging news with Catelyn, Ned sees the scars on her hands and she places the [[Valyrian steel dagger]] used against [[Bran Stark|Bran]] in his hands. However, Ned cannot understand why [[Tyrion Lannister]] would have attempted to murder Bran. Littlefinger states that the reason is obvious, and that Tyrion would have never acted alone. Ned tries to assure himself that Robert could never have been involved in this, but he remembers all the horrid things the king has either supported or ignored. Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], on the other hand, Ned has no trouble believing to be responsible. Littlefinger reminds him that to accuse either is treason, but that if they can find proof of Cersei’s involvement, it is possible the king will listen.
  
Baelish takes Ned to a brothel that he owns and tells him his wife is waiting inside. Ned is furious at being taken all this way to brothel, and pushes Littlefinger up against the wall and places a knife under his chin. He reminds Baelish of [[Brandon Stark|his brother]], who fought with Littlefinger for the hand of [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] and injured him, saying that he (Brandon) was too kind to Littlefinger. Ned is interrupted by a man he does not initially recognize as hears Ser [[Rodrik Cassel|Rodrik]] because he no longer has his side burns. Littlefinger leads him upstairs to meet with [[Catelyn]]. Cat had heard about his troubles and asks about the girls. It is then that Littlefinger tells Ned that a brothel is an unlikely to find Cat. Ned then sees the scars on Cat’s hands, and she places the knife in Ned’s hand. Then Cat tells Ned about the attempt on [[Bran Stark|Bran]]. Ned thinks about the wolf saving Bran’s life, Jon telling him that the pups were meant for his children, and him killing [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]]; if the gods had sent these wolves, what folly had he done. Ned cannot understand why the [[Tyrion Lannister|Imp]] would have attempted the murder of Bran. Littlefinger states that it is obvious, and the Imp would have never operated alone. Ned feels that Robert would have never been involved in this, but remembers all the horrid things the king had supported or ignored. Littlefinger then tells them that it is treason either way. Ned feels that he should take his case, and the dagger, to the King but Littlefinger tells him that is no solid proof that the Imp was involved. Then Cat tells Ned that she had told Littlefinger about the suspicions about Lord Arry’s death, and that Littlefinger had promised to help in learning about the death. Then he asks if Varys knows, and is told that he had not been told, but Cat warns that Varys knows things there is no way he should.
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Ned feels that he should take his case and the dagger directly to the king, but Littlefinger reminds him that there is no solid proof that Tyrion was involved. Then Catelyn explains that she has told Littlefinger about their suspicions concerning Jon Arryn's death, and that Littlefinger has promised to help them learn the truth. When Ned asks how much Varys knows about all of this, he is told that Varys has not been told, but Catelyn warns that the man knows things no normal man has any way of knowing.
  
Ned asks Littlefinger that he be given time alone with his wife. Littlefinger asks if they want time in a bed chamber. Ned tells him that would not be necessary, he just needs a little time. Cat then goes to Littlefinger and tells him that she appreciates his efforts, and has found a brother that she thought that she had lost. Ned is not so confident that Littlefinger can be trusted, but says nothing. After Littlefinger leaves, Ned gives Catelyn instructions for his bannermen to fortify [[Moat Cailin]] and to keep a careful watch over [[Theon Greyjoy]] in case [[Balon Greyjoy|his father]]’s fleets are needed. He hopes it will not come to war and that Robert will believe him when he finds out what happened.
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Ned then asks Littlefinger to give him time alone with his wife. Littlefinger asks if they want time in a bed chamber but Ned tells him that will not be necessary; he just needs a little time. Catelyn goes to Littlefinger and tells him that she appreciates his efforts, and has found a brother that she thought she had lost. Ned is not so confident that Littlefinger can be trusted, but says nothing. After Littlefinger leaves, Ned gives Catelyn instructions for his bannermen to fortify [[Moat Cailin]] and to keep a careful watch over [[Theon Greyjoy]] in case [[Balon Greyjoy|his father's]] [[Iron Fleet|fleet]] is needed. He hopes it will not come to war and that Robert will believe him when he finds out what happened.
  
 
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==Character List==
 
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'''Appearing:'''
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* [[Catelyn Stark]]
 
* [[Eddard Stark]]
 
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Vayon Poole]]
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* [[Petyr Baelish]]
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* [[Pycelle]]
 
* [[Renly Baratheon]]
 
* [[Renly Baratheon]]
* [[Petyr Baelish]]
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* [[Rodrik Cassel]]
* Grand Maester [[Pycelle]]
 
 
* [[Varys]]
 
* [[Varys]]
* [[Catelyn Tully]]
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* [[Vayon Poole]]
* [[Rodrik Cassel]]  
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'''Mentioned:'''
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
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* [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]
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* [[Aerys II Targaryen]]
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* [[Aron Santagar]]
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* [[Arya Stark]]
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* [[Balon Greyjoy]]
 
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
 
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
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* [[Bran Stark]]
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* [[Brandon Stark]]
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* [[Cersei Lannister]]
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* [[Galbart Glover]]
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* [[Helman Tallhart]]
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* [[High Septon (fat one)]]
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* [[Ilyn Payne]]
 
* [[Joffrey Baratheon]]
 
* [[Joffrey Baratheon]]
* [[Brandon Stark]]
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* [[Jon Arryn]]
* [[Bran Stark]]
 
* [[Arya Stark]]
 
 
* [[Jory Cassel]]
 
* [[Jory Cassel]]
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* [[Luwin]]
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* [[Lyanna Stark]]
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* [[Mace Tyrell]]
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* [[Mycah]]
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* [[Nymeria (direwolf)]]
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* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
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* [[Robert I Baratheon]]
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* [[Sansa Stark]]
 
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
 
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
* [[Aerys II Targaryen]]
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* [[Summer]]
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* [[Theon Greyjoy]]
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* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
 
* [[Tywin Lannister]]
 
* [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[Mace Tyrell|Lord Tyrell]]
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* [[Wyman Manderly]]
* The [[High Septon]]
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* [[Sansa Stark]]
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* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
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* [[Aron Santagar]]
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*[[Battle of the Trident]]
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
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*[[Hand's Tourney]]
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* [[Helman Tallhart]]
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*[[House Baratheon]]
* [[Galbart Glover]]
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*[[House Baelish]]
* Lord [[Wyman Manderly|Manderly]]
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*[[House Cassel]]
* [[Theon Greyjoy]]
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*[[House Glover]]
* Maester [[Luwin]]
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*[[House Greyjoy]]
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*[[House Lannister]]
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*[[House Manderly]]
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*[[House Payne]]
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*[[House Santagar]]
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*[[House Stark]]
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*[[House Tallhart]]
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*[[House Targaryen]]
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*[[House Tyrell]]
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*[[Barrowlands]]
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*[[Braavos]]
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*[[Darry]]
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*[[Dragonstone]]
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*[[King's Landing]]
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*[[Kingsroad]]
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*[[Lys]]
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*[[Moat Cailin]]
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*[[Neck]]
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*[[The north]]
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*[[Norvos]]
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*[[Qohor]]
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*[[Red Keep]]
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*[[Summer Isles]]
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*[[Tower of the Hand]]
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*[[Trident]]
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*[[White Harbor]]
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*[[Winterfell]]
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*[[Direwolf]]
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*[[Dorne|Dornish]]
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*[[Eunuch]]
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*[[Fool]]
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*[[Currency|Golden dragon]]
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*[[Grand Maester]]
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*[[Hand of the King]]
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*[[Iron Bank of Braavos]]
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*[[Maester]]
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*[[Master of coin]]
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*[[Myr]]ish
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*[[Small council]]
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*[[Steward]]
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*[[Tourney]]
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*[[Tyrosh]]i
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*[[Valyrian sphinx]]
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*[[Valyrian steel dagger]]
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 19 February 2021

Eddard IV
A Game of Thrones chapter
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POV Eddard Stark
Place King's Landing
Page US HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Eddard III
Jon III  ← Eddard IV →  Tyrion III

Eddard V

Immediately upon his arrival in King's Landing, Ned is summoned to a meeting of the small council to plan a tournament. Afterward, Littlefinger intercepts him and leads him to where Catelyn is hiding, where they plan their strategy for justice.

Synopsis

Ned arrives in King's Landing tired and ready for a meal and a hot bath. Instead, he is immediately informed by the royal steward that there is an urgent meeting of the small council that he must attend. After momentarily losing his temper, Ned decides it is best not to offend the council on his first day in the capital. Therefore, he tasks his own steward to see that his daughters are guided to their rooms and that Arya is not allowed to go exploring.

In borrowed clothes (his are all still packed), Ned arrives to find four members of the council waiting for him: Littlefinger the master of coin, Varys the master of whisperers, Renly Baratheon the master of laws, and Grand Maester Pycelle. The simpering eunuch Varys immediately expresses sorrow over the troubles on the road and assures Ned they are all praying for Prince Joffrey’s recovery. Ned coldly informs him that the prince grows stronger every day. When he sees Renly, Ned is struck by how much he looks like a young Robert. Littlefinger immediately quips that Renly is much better dressed, having spent more on clothes than many ladies of the court.

Upon introducing himself to Ned for the first time, Littlefinger mentions that Catelyn has most likely mentioned him before. Ned recalls that Littlefinger also knew his brother, Brandon, adding that Brandon mentioned him often and with some heat. Littlefinger responds that he would have thought heat did not suit the Starks, who are rumured to be made of ice and to melt south of the Neck. Ned replies that he does not plan on melting anytime soon.

The small council chamber - by Jonny Klein. © Fantasy Flight Games

After a short greeting to Grand Maester Pycelle, Ned asks after the other members of the council and is told that Stannis Baratheon left for Dragonstone shortly after the king went north and that both Ser Barristan Selmy and King Robert are still riding through the city. When Ned suggests they wait, Renly explains that Robert finds the details of coin and crops boring and rarely bothers to attend. Then Renly says that the king sent him ahead to convene the council to handle an urgent matter and Littlefinger produces a sealed letter for Ned.

The king's letter contains an order that a tourney be held in honor of Ned's appointment as Hand of the King. Ned is incredulous and not particularly happy with this extravagance being held in his name; the prizes alone total ninety thousand gold dragons and the costs are sure to run high as well. When Ned questions whether the treasury will bear the expense, Littlefinger reveals that the Crown is already over six million gold pieces in debt, half of it to the Lannisters. Ned is shocked; the Targaryens left a treasury overflowing with gold. He cannot believe that Jon Arryn allowed Robert to beggar the realm, but the council explains that while Lord Arryn was a prudent man, Robert did not always listen. Ned insists that this tournament is something the realm cannot afford and declares that they will consider it later, then leaves abruptly.

As Ned proceeds toward the Tower of the Hand, reflecting on the miseries of the last fortnight of the journey south, he is intercepted by Littlefinger, who tells him he is going the wrong way. After a long journey through the Red Keep, Ned eventually realizes that Littlefinger is not leading him to the Tower. Littlefinger explains that he is leading Ned to his wife, but Ned does not believe him. Eventually, Littlefinger brings him to the foot of a bluff outside the castle, where they mount onto waiting horses and ride into the city.

Littlefinger leads Ned to a brothel he owns and tells him his wife is waiting inside. Ned is furious at being taken all this way to a brothel and holds a knife to Littlefinger's throat, claiming his brother was too kind. He is interrupted by a man he eventually recognizes as Ser Rodrik Cassel, disarming his suspicions. Littlefinger leads Ned upstairs to meet with Catelyn, explaining that a brothel is such a good hiding place because it is so unlikely.

After embracing and exchanging news with Catelyn, Ned sees the scars on her hands and she places the Valyrian steel dagger used against Bran in his hands. However, Ned cannot understand why Tyrion Lannister would have attempted to murder Bran. Littlefinger states that the reason is obvious, and that Tyrion would have never acted alone. Ned tries to assure himself that Robert could never have been involved in this, but he remembers all the horrid things the king has either supported or ignored. Queen Cersei, on the other hand, Ned has no trouble believing to be responsible. Littlefinger reminds him that to accuse either is treason, but that if they can find proof of Cersei’s involvement, it is possible the king will listen.

Ned feels that he should take his case and the dagger directly to the king, but Littlefinger reminds him that there is no solid proof that Tyrion was involved. Then Catelyn explains that she has told Littlefinger about their suspicions concerning Jon Arryn's death, and that Littlefinger has promised to help them learn the truth. When Ned asks how much Varys knows about all of this, he is told that Varys has not been told, but Catelyn warns that the man knows things no normal man has any way of knowing.

Ned then asks Littlefinger to give him time alone with his wife. Littlefinger asks if they want time in a bed chamber but Ned tells him that will not be necessary; he just needs a little time. Catelyn goes to Littlefinger and tells him that she appreciates his efforts, and has found a brother that she thought she had lost. Ned is not so confident that Littlefinger can be trusted, but says nothing. After Littlefinger leaves, Ned gives Catelyn instructions for his bannermen to fortify Moat Cailin and to keep a careful watch over Theon Greyjoy in case his father's fleet is needed. He hopes it will not come to war and that Robert will believe him when he finds out what happened.

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