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The '''Iron Throne''' is the seat from where [[Westeros]] is ruled. It is a big chair made of tangled and melted pieces of swords and knives, assembled with ribbons of twisted steel.
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The '''Iron Throne''' is the throne of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], upon which the king rules. It is often used as a [[w:metonymy|metonymic]] device to refer to the king's authority. Individuals who act on the king's behalf, such as his [[Hand of the King|Hand]] or regent, may sit on the throne in his absence. The chair itself is cold and hard, with many jagged edges.  
  
It was built under to the instructions of Aegon the Conqueror, who designed it according to his view that a ruler should never sit comfortably on his throne. It was made using the swords he had taken from his enemies that he had defeated during the [[Wars of Conquest]]. It was hammered during fifty-nine days.
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==Construction==
 
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[[Aegon I]] had the throne constructed at the beginning of his reign. It is forged from the swords surrendered by his enemies. It took 59 days and the fires of [[Balerion]] the Black Dread to hammer 1,000 swords into the shape of a throne. The blades are still sharp, and those who sit the throne will cut themselves if they are not careful. This was Aegon's desired effect, as he believed that no king should sit comfortably on the throne. It is said that the throne itself has caused the deaths of several people.  
According to the songs, it took a thousand blades to make it, and they were heated by the fiery breath of [[Balerion|Balerion the Black Dread]].
 
 
 
The Iron Throne symbolises the common rulership over the Seven Kingdoms of old. It is reserved for king of Westeros, and besides him only his [[Hand of the King|Hand]] is allowed to sit there.
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
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Once [[Aegon I|Aegon]] had conquered six of the seven kingdoms, he was proclaimed king of Westeros, the rule of the Iron Throne extended over the continent. He was aknowledged by the previous kings of the North, and the Rock, and had the support of the rulers he had appointed on [[the Stormlands]], [[the Riverlands]] and [[the Reach]]. It is not known how [[the Vale]] came under Aegon's rule, but anyway the Arryns also submited to the rule of the Targaryens.
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Once Aegon had conquered six of the seven kingdoms, he proclaimed himself king of Westeros, the rule of the Iron Throne extended over the continent. He was aknowledged by the previous kings of the North, and the Rock, and had the support of the rulers he had appointed on [[the Stormlands]], [[the Riverlands]] and [[the Reach]]. It is not known how [[the Vale]] came under Aegon's rule, but anyway the Arryns also submited to the rule of the Targaryens.
  
 
The first years of Targaryen reign were a period of uneasiness and turmoil. After Aegon's death thirty-seven years after landing on Westeros, he was suceeded by [[Aenys I]], a king that has been suceeded as a weakling. After him, came [[Maegor the Cruel]], who tried to supress all oposition to the Targaryen rule taking harhs measures agains his oponents. Eventually he was murdered, and the crown was inherited by [[Jaehaerys I|Jaehaerys the Conciliator]], who did some concessions and reached lasting agreements with the contending factions. With his reign, that lasted more than half century, the Seven Kingdoms got cohesionated and the rule of the Iron Throne was consolidated.
 
The first years of Targaryen reign were a period of uneasiness and turmoil. After Aegon's death thirty-seven years after landing on Westeros, he was suceeded by [[Aenys I]], a king that has been suceeded as a weakling. After him, came [[Maegor the Cruel]], who tried to supress all oposition to the Targaryen rule taking harhs measures agains his oponents. Eventually he was murdered, and the crown was inherited by [[Jaehaerys I|Jaehaerys the Conciliator]], who did some concessions and reached lasting agreements with the contending factions. With his reign, that lasted more than half century, the Seven Kingdoms got cohesionated and the rule of the Iron Throne was consolidated.
  
The next king, Viserys I, reigned during a time of peace and plenty. But war came upon Westeros after his death when his younger son Aegon disputed the rights of his elder daughter and designated heiress [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]]. Many lords and nobles supported Aegon on the grounds that the [[Andals|Andalish]] laws of succesion (favoring males over woman) should be followed. The conflict leaded to a civil war that would be known as [[the Dance with Dragons]].
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The next king, Viserys I, reigned during a time of peace and plenty. But war came upon Westeros after his death when his younger son Aegon disputed the rights of his elder daughter and designated heiress [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]]. Many lords and nobles supported Aegon on the grounds that the [[Andals|Andal]] laws of succesion (favoring males over woman) should be followed. The conflict leaded to a civil war that would be known as [[the Dance with Dragons]].
  
 
The civil war ended with Rhaenyra's defeat and execution, but the rule of Aegon II was short. After his death, Rhaenyra's son Aegon III took the throne taking the daughter of Aegon II as a wife. Although the conflict had been resolved and the continuity of the Targaryen line was again assured, the war caused great damage to their power: many dragons had died during the fraticidal fightings, thus privating them of their most valuable resource.
 
The civil war ended with Rhaenyra's defeat and execution, but the rule of Aegon II was short. After his death, Rhaenyra's son Aegon III took the throne taking the daughter of Aegon II as a wife. Although the conflict had been resolved and the continuity of the Targaryen line was again assured, the war caused great damage to their power: many dragons had died during the fraticidal fightings, thus privating them of their most valuable resource.
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==The Throne Room==
 
==The Throne Room==
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Since the construction of the [[Red Keep]], the Iron Throne is located on a high platform in the Throne Room. Usually, the members of the [[Kingsguard]] stand guard below.
  
Since the construction of the Red Keep, the Iron Throne is located on a high plataform on the Throne Room. It is placed high above the ground level, so from the Iron Throne the king is able to look down to all of his subjects. Usually, the members of the kingsguard stand guard downstairs.
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During Targaryen, rule the Throne Room was decorated with the skulls of their [[dragon]]s. When the Baratheon line overthrew them, the dragon skulls were substituted with tapestries.
 
 
During the Targaryen rule the Throne Room was decorated with the skulls of their dragons. When the Baratheon line overthrew them, the dragon skulls were substituted by tapestries.
 
  
 
It was in the Throne Room where kings [[Maegor I|Maegor]] and [[Aerys II]] were murdered. Also, the execution of [[Rickard Stark|Rickard]] and [[Brandon Stark]] took place there.
 
It was in the Throne Room where kings [[Maegor I|Maegor]] and [[Aerys II]] were murdered. Also, the execution of [[Rickard Stark|Rickard]] and [[Brandon Stark]] took place there.
  
 
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Revision as of 19:25, 30 April 2007

The Iron Throne is the throne of the Seven Kingdoms, upon which the king rules. It is often used as a metonymic device to refer to the king's authority. Individuals who act on the king's behalf, such as his Hand or regent, may sit on the throne in his absence. The chair itself is cold and hard, with many jagged edges.

Construction

Aegon I had the throne constructed at the beginning of his reign. It is forged from the swords surrendered by his enemies. It took 59 days and the fires of Balerion the Black Dread to hammer 1,000 swords into the shape of a throne. The blades are still sharp, and those who sit the throne will cut themselves if they are not careful. This was Aegon's desired effect, as he believed that no king should sit comfortably on the throne. It is said that the throne itself has caused the deaths of several people.

History

Once Aegon had conquered six of the seven kingdoms, he proclaimed himself king of Westeros, the rule of the Iron Throne extended over the continent. He was aknowledged by the previous kings of the North, and the Rock, and had the support of the rulers he had appointed on the Stormlands, the Riverlands and the Reach. It is not known how the Vale came under Aegon's rule, but anyway the Arryns also submited to the rule of the Targaryens.

The first years of Targaryen reign were a period of uneasiness and turmoil. After Aegon's death thirty-seven years after landing on Westeros, he was suceeded by Aenys I, a king that has been suceeded as a weakling. After him, came Maegor the Cruel, who tried to supress all oposition to the Targaryen rule taking harhs measures agains his oponents. Eventually he was murdered, and the crown was inherited by Jaehaerys the Conciliator, who did some concessions and reached lasting agreements with the contending factions. With his reign, that lasted more than half century, the Seven Kingdoms got cohesionated and the rule of the Iron Throne was consolidated.

The next king, Viserys I, reigned during a time of peace and plenty. But war came upon Westeros after his death when his younger son Aegon disputed the rights of his elder daughter and designated heiress Rhaenyra. Many lords and nobles supported Aegon on the grounds that the Andal laws of succesion (favoring males over woman) should be followed. The conflict leaded to a civil war that would be known as the Dance with Dragons.

The civil war ended with Rhaenyra's defeat and execution, but the rule of Aegon II was short. After his death, Rhaenyra's son Aegon III took the throne taking the daughter of Aegon II as a wife. Although the conflict had been resolved and the continuity of the Targaryen line was again assured, the war caused great damage to their power: many dragons had died during the fraticidal fightings, thus privating them of their most valuable resource.

When the next King Daeron ascended to the Thorne announced his intention to complete the work of Aegon the Conqueror and invade Dorne. His campaign could manage to invade Dorne, but the rebellious Dornish made holding it a costly adventure. Daeron himself died while trying to regain control of the place. After him, his brother Baelor proved a peaceful king.

Viserys II came next, but his reign only lasted a year. His son Aegon would end being remembered as Aegon the Unworthy, in part because after legitimasing his bastards on his deathbed planted the seeds of the Blackfyre Rebellion. Template:Unfinished

The Throne Room

Since the construction of the Red Keep, the Iron Throne is located on a high platform in the Throne Room. Usually, the members of the Kingsguard stand guard below.

During Targaryen, rule the Throne Room was decorated with the skulls of their dragons. When the Baratheon line overthrew them, the dragon skulls were substituted with tapestries.

It was in the Throne Room where kings Maegor and Aerys II were murdered. Also, the execution of Rickard and Brandon Stark took place there.