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When [[Eddard Stark]] learns of the death of the [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] he convenes the [[Small Council]] to proclaim him Protector of the Realm, but council is called to the throne room. [[Joffrey Lannister]] demands that the council start arranging his coronation, and Eddard reveals that Joffrey has no right to the throne. Eddard had thought that [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] had arranged for the [[City Watch of King's Landing|Gold Cloaks]] to aid them, but instead the Gold Cloaks kills Eddard’s men, and Littlefinger takes Eddard captive.
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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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[[Eddard Stark]] wakes at dawn with his head on a table to the thunder of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] men, including [[Sandor Clegane]], practicing in the yard below. He curses [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] for not fleeing. At breakfast [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is given permission for short lesson with[[Syrio Forel]] before they leave and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], who is very despondent, asks again to see [[Joffrey Lannister]] before she leaves; if Arya can have a dancing lesson she should be able to see Joffery. Speta [[Mordane]] states she can escort her, but Eddard says it is not wise. When Sansa continues to complain, the septa tells her that her father knows best; she runs weeping from the solar. The septa rises to follow but Eddard stops her and tells her to let Sansa go and that he will try to explain when they return to [[Winterfell]].
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[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] wakes to the thunder of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] guardsmen drilling in the yard. He curses [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] for not fleeing.
  
An hour later [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] arrives with news that [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]is dead, and tells the maester to convene the [[Small Council]] in the solar. The maester objects that King Robert just died and they can wait a day, but Eddard insists. When arrives in the same cloths he wore the previous day, he informs Eddard that the task is done. It is [[Varys]] that gives Eddard the news that Lord [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] has left the city, along with Ser [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]] and all their retainers. Eddard does not like the smell of this. Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] reads the King’s writ naming Eddard Protector of the Realm until Joffrey comes of age; Eddard knows that Joffrey has come of age. Eddard 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 rightful king. Eddard asks the council to proclaim him Protector of the Realm as Robert wished. [[Tomard|Fat Tom]] enters with the royal steward with news that the king requires the presence of his [[Small Council]] in the throne room; Eddard knew Cersei would strike, but not so fast. Eddard orders Tom to assemble an escort.
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At breakfast, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is given permission for 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]].
  
As they proceed, Eddard is reassured by the number of [[City Watch of King's Landing|Gold Cloaks]] visible. The [[Kingsguard]] is present except [[Jaime Lannister|Jamie]] and Ser Barristan when the Small Council arrives before the throne where Joffrey sits 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. Joffrey demands that council to make arrangements for the coronation, and he wants to be crowned with a fortnight. Eddard has [[Varys]] deliver the King’s writ to Cersei. The Queen tears it up, saying the realm has a new King now. Ser Barristan exclaims that those were the King’s words. Cersei continues by telling Eddard to bend the knee and swear fealty to Joffrey and he’ll be allowed to return to [[Winterfell]]. Eddard then states that Joffrey has no right to the throne and that [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] is the true heir. Cersei orders Ser Barristan to seize the trader, but is surrounded by Eddard’s guardsmen. At Cersei’s next words, swords are drawn. Eddard tells [[Janos Slynt]] to have his Gold Cloaks take the Queen and her children into custody. As Eddard is stating he wants no bloodshed, a Gold Cloak shoves a spear through Tomard’s back. There was a brief fight and then [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] takes the dagger from Eddard’s belt and holds it to his throat, telling him, "I did warn you not to trust me, you know."
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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 cloths 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, 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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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 demands that council to 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 exclaims 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.  
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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 18:18, 28 January 2013

Eddard XIV
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Chapter chronology (All)
Eddard XIII
Jon VI  ← Eddard XIV →  Arya IV

Eddard XV

After King Robert’s death, Ned convenes the Small Council to proclaim him Protector of the Realm but council is interrupted by a summons to the throne room. King Joffrey demands oaths of fealty from the Councilors. 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, 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. He curses Cersei for not fleeing.

At breakfast, Arya is given permission for short lesson with Syrio Forel before they leave. Sansa, who is very despondent, asks again to see Prince Joffrey before she leaves. 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.

An hour later, Grand Maester Pycelle arrives with news that 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 Littlefinger arrives in the same cloths he wore the previous day, he informs Ned that the task is done. It is Varys that gives Ned the news that Lord Renly has left the city, along with Ser Loras and all their retainers. Ned is discomforted by the news.

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, as it happens, the 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. 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.

As they enter the throne room, Ned is reassured by the number of Gold Cloaks visible. The Kingsguard is also all present, except for 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.

Joffrey demands that council to 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 exclaims 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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