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After King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]’s death, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] convenes the [[small council]] to confirm him as Protector of the Realm. However, the council is interrupted by a summons to the throne room where King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] demands oaths fealty. Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] destroys Robert’s will and Ned declares Joffrey has no right to the [[Iron Throne]]. When Ned calls for the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]] to seize Cersei and her children, the gold cloaks instead kill Ned’s men, and Littlefinger reveals his betrayal.
  
After [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]’s death, [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] convenes the [[Small Council]] to proclaim him Protector of the Realm but council is interrupted by a summons to the throne room. [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] demands oaths of fealty from the Councilors. [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] destroys Robert’s will and Ned declares Joffrey has no right to the [[Iron Throne]]. When Ned calls for the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]] to seize Cersei, the Gold Cloaks instead kill Ned’s men and Littlefinger reveals his betrayal.
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==Synopsis==   
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[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] wakes to the thunder of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] guardsmen drilling in the yard and curses [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] for not fleeing despite his warnings.
  
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At breakfast, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is given permission for a short lesson with [[Syrio Forel]] as long as she is ready to leave by midday. [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], who is very despondent, asks again to see Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] before she leaves. [[Faith of the Seven#Septa|Septa]] [[Mordane]] offers to escort Sansa, but Ned insists it is not wise. Sansa complains it is not fair and runs weeping from the solar. Septa Mordane rises to follow but Ned stops her, declaring that he will try to explain when they return to [[Winterfell]].
[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] wakes to the thunder of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] guardsmen drilling in the yard. He curses [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] for not fleeing.
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An hour later, [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] arrives with news that King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] is dead. Although he has been expecting the news, Ned is surprised by the emptiness it leaves inside him, as if part of him has died as well. Suppressing his grief, Ned orders Pycelle to convene the [[small council]] in the [[Tower of the Hand]], not trusting the security of the council chamber. The Grand Maester objects that they can wait a day, but Ned insists so Pycelle dispatches servants to carry the summons.  
  
At breakfast, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is given permission for a short lesson with [[Syrio Forel]] before they leave. [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], who is very despondent, asks again to see [[Joffrey Baratheon|Prince Joffrey]] before she leaves. [[Faith of the Seven#Septa|Septa]] [[Mordane]] states she can escort Sansa, but Eddard insists it is not wise. Sansa continues to complain, and runs weeping from the solar. Septa Mordane rises to follow but Eddard stops her declaring that he will try to explain when they return to [[Winterfell]].
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Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] arrives first and asks permission to attend King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] instead, but Ned refuses. When [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] arrives wearing the same clothes as the previous day, he declares that the task Ned set him is done. [[Varys]] arrives next with news that Lord [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] has left the city along with Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] and fifty retainers, slipping out a postern gate an hour before dawn and riding south for [[Storm's End]] or [[Highgarden]]. Ned is discomforted by the news, since he had remained hopeful of Renly’s support.
  
An hour later, [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] arrives with news that [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] is dead. Ned orders the maester to convene the [[Small Council]]. The maester objects that they can wait a day, but Ned insists. When [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] arrives in the same clothes he wore the previous day, he informs Ned that the task is done. It is [[Varys]] that gives Ned the news that Lord [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] has left the city, along with Ser [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]] and all their retainers. Ned is discomforted by the news.  
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Ned entrusts Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] to read the writ naming him Protector of the Realm until the heir comes of age. Ned thinks to himself that the [[Stannis Baratheon|true heir]] is already of age, but says nothing; he does not trust Varys or Pycelle and Ser Barristan is honor bound to protect the boy he thinks is his rightful king. The need for deceit bothers him, but Ned knows he must keep Cersei’s secret until he is firmly established as regent. There will be plenty of time to deal with the succession when his daughters are safe and Stannis has arrived with his forces. Ned asks the council to proclaim him Protector of the Realm as Robert wished. Before anyone can reply, the meeting is interrupted by [[Tomard|Fat Tom]] and the royal steward with news that the king demands the small council’s immediate presence in the throne room. Ned is unsurprised that Cersei would strike quickly, and orders Tom to assemble an escort.
  
Ned entrusts Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] to read the writ naming him Protector of the Realm until the heir comes of age. Ned thinks to himself that, as it happens, the [[Stannis Baratheon|true heir]] is of age. Ned plans to keep his knowledge that Joffrey is a bastard until his daughters are safe; he does not trust Varys or Pycelle, and Ser Barristan is honor bound to protect the boy he thinks is his rightful king. Ned asks the council to proclaim him Protector of the Realm as Robert wished. However, the meeting is interrupted. [[Tomard|Fat Tom]] enters with the royal steward with news that the king requires the [[Small Council]]’s presence in the throne room. Ned is surprised; he has not imagined Cersei would strike so fast. Ned orders Tom to assemble an escort.
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Escorted by eight men-at-arms and supported by Littlefinger, Ned makes his way across the yard, reassured by the number of Stark guardsmen on the walls. Inside the throne room, Joffrey sits the [[Iron Throne]] with Cersei and his siblings below, guarded by [[Sandor Clegane]] and all of the [[Kingsguard]] except [[Jaime Lannister]] and Ser Barristan, who has just arrived with Ned. Behind the throne stand twenty Lannister guardsmen armed with swords, and along the walls are a hundred [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] armed with spears, enough to outnumber the Lannisters five to one. At the sight of the gold cloaks, Ned is encouraged that Littlefinger has kept his promise.
  
As they enter the throne room, Ned is reassured by the number of [[City Watch of King's Landing|Gold Cloaks]] visible. The [[Kingsguard]] is also all present, except for [[Jaime Lannister|Jamie]]. Behind them, Joffrey sits the [[Iron Throne]] with Cersei and his siblings below. Twenty Lannister guardsmen stand behind the throne, and Gold Cloaks line the walls, outnumbering the Lannisters five to one.  
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Joffrey stands and commands that the council make arrangements for his coronation which he wishes held within the fortnight. The young king then declares that today he will accept oaths of fealty from his loyal councilors. Ned has Varys deliver Robert’s will to Cersei. The queen glances at the words then tears it up, questioning if Ned meant a piece of paper to be his shield. The honorable Ser Barristan exclaims that those were the king’s words, but Cersei dismissively declares that they have a new king now. Then Cersei advises Ned that if he bends the knee and swears fealty to Joffrey he will be allowed to retire peacefully to Winterfell. Instead, bound by his honor, Ned declares that Joffrey has no right to the throne and that [[Stannis]] is the true heir.  
  
[[File:paper shield.jpg|350px|thumb|left|© Fantasy Flight Games]]
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Joffrey bursts out in anger and Cersei orders Ser Barristan to seize Ned as a traitor. The old knight hesitates and is quickly surrounded by Ned’s guardsmen. At Cersei’s command, the Hound and the Lannister guardsmen draw their swords to aid in the arrest. Ned responds by ordering [[Janos Slynt]] to have his gold cloaks take the queen and her children into custody. As Ned is stating he wants no bloodshed, a gold cloak shoves a spear through Tomard’s back. A brief fight ensues, quickly killing all of Ned’s guardsmen. As Ned’s men die around him, Littlefinger slides Ned’s dagger from its sheath, holds it to his throat, and says,
Joffrey demands that the council make arrangements for his coronation which is to be held within the fortnight. Ned has Varys deliver Robert’s will to Cersei. The Queen tears it up, saying the realm has a new King now, leading honorable Ser Barristan to exclaim that those were the king’s words. Cersei continues regardless, advising Ned that if he bends the knee and swears fealty to Joffrey he’ll be allowed to return to [[Winterfell]]. Instead Ned declares that Joffrey has no right to the throne and that Stannis is the true heir.
 
  
Cersei orders Ser Barristan to seize Ned as a traitor, but the old knight is quickly surrounded by Ned’s guardsmen. At Cersei’s command, the Lannister guardsmen draw their swords. Ned responds by ordering [[Janos Slynt]] to have his Gold Cloaks take the Queen and her children into custody. As Ned is stating he wants no bloodshed, a Gold Cloak shoves a spear through Tomard’s back. A brief fight ensues, quickly killing all of Ned’s guardsmen. As Ned’s men die around him, Littlefinger takes the dagger from Ned’s belt, holds it to his throat, and says, "I did warn you not to trust me, you know."
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Revision as of 13:50, 19 February 2021

Eddard XIV
A Game of Thrones chapter
AGameOfThrones.jpg
POV Eddard Stark
Place King's Landing
Page 437 US HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Eddard XIII
Jon VI  ← Eddard XIV →  Arya IV

Eddard XV
A paper shield. © Fantasy Flight Games
King's Landing Coup. © Fantasy Flight Games

After King Robert’s death, Ned convenes the small council to confirm him as Protector of the Realm. However, the council is interrupted by a summons to the throne room where King Joffrey demands oaths fealty. Queen Cersei destroys Robert’s will and Ned declares Joffrey has no right to the Iron Throne. When Ned calls for the City Watch to seize Cersei and her children, the gold cloaks instead kill Ned’s men, and Littlefinger reveals his betrayal.

Synopsis

Ned wakes to the thunder of Lannister guardsmen drilling in the yard and curses Cersei for not fleeing despite his warnings.

At breakfast, Arya is given permission for a short lesson with Syrio Forel as long as she is ready to leave by midday. Sansa, who is very despondent, asks again to see Prince Joffrey before she leaves. Septa Mordane offers to escort Sansa, but Ned insists it is not wise. Sansa complains it is not fair and runs weeping from the solar. Septa Mordane rises to follow but Ned stops her, declaring that he will try to explain when they return to Winterfell.

An hour later, Grand Maester Pycelle arrives with news that King Robert is dead. Although he has been expecting the news, Ned is surprised by the emptiness it leaves inside him, as if part of him has died as well. Suppressing his grief, Ned orders Pycelle to convene the small council in the Tower of the Hand, not trusting the security of the council chamber. The Grand Maester objects that they can wait a day, but Ned insists so Pycelle dispatches servants to carry the summons.

Ser Barristan Selmy arrives first and asks permission to attend King Joffrey instead, but Ned refuses. When Littlefinger arrives wearing the same clothes as the previous day, he declares that the task Ned set him is done. Varys arrives next with news that Lord Renly has left the city along with Ser Loras Tyrell and fifty retainers, slipping out a postern gate an hour before dawn and riding south for Storm's End or Highgarden. Ned is discomforted by the news, since he had remained hopeful of Renly’s support.

Ned entrusts Ser Barristan to read the writ naming him Protector of the Realm until the heir comes of age. Ned thinks to himself that the true heir is already of age, but says nothing; he does not trust Varys or Pycelle and Ser Barristan is honor bound to protect the boy he thinks is his rightful king. The need for deceit bothers him, but Ned knows he must keep Cersei’s secret until he is firmly established as regent. There will be plenty of time to deal with the succession when his daughters are safe and Stannis has arrived with his forces. Ned asks the council to proclaim him Protector of the Realm as Robert wished. Before anyone can reply, the meeting is interrupted by Fat Tom and the royal steward with news that the king demands the small council’s immediate presence in the throne room. Ned is unsurprised that Cersei would strike quickly, and orders Tom to assemble an escort.

Escorted by eight men-at-arms and supported by Littlefinger, Ned makes his way across the yard, reassured by the number of Stark guardsmen on the walls. Inside the throne room, Joffrey sits the Iron Throne with Cersei and his siblings below, guarded by Sandor Clegane and all of the Kingsguard except Jaime Lannister and Ser Barristan, who has just arrived with Ned. Behind the throne stand twenty Lannister guardsmen armed with swords, and along the walls are a hundred gold cloaks armed with spears, enough to outnumber the Lannisters five to one. At the sight of the gold cloaks, Ned is encouraged that Littlefinger has kept his promise.

Joffrey stands and commands that the council make arrangements for his coronation which he wishes held within the fortnight. The young king then declares that today he will accept oaths of fealty from his loyal councilors. Ned has Varys deliver Robert’s will to Cersei. The queen glances at the words then tears it up, questioning if Ned meant a piece of paper to be his shield. The honorable Ser Barristan exclaims that those were the king’s words, but Cersei dismissively declares that they have a new king now. Then Cersei advises Ned that if he bends the knee and swears fealty to Joffrey he will be allowed to retire peacefully to Winterfell. Instead, bound by his honor, Ned declares that Joffrey has no right to the throne and that Stannis is the true heir.

Joffrey bursts out in anger and Cersei orders Ser Barristan to seize Ned as a traitor. The old knight hesitates and is quickly surrounded by Ned’s guardsmen. At Cersei’s command, the Hound and the Lannister guardsmen draw their swords to aid in the arrest. Ned responds by ordering Janos Slynt to have his gold cloaks take the queen and her children into custody. As Ned is stating he wants no bloodshed, a gold cloak shoves a spear through Tomard’s back. A brief fight ensues, quickly killing all of Ned’s guardsmen. As Ned’s men die around him, Littlefinger slides Ned’s dagger from its sheath, holds it to his throat, and says,

"I did warn you not to trust me, you know."

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