Seven Kingdoms

The Seven Kingdoms is a realm located on the continent of Westeros, ruled by the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, the king who sits on the Iron Throne in the capital city, King's Landing. The name derives from the situation three centuries ago when Aegon the Conqueror set to unite the lands of Westeros, which then contained seven independent realms. The new realm created from Aegon's Conquest contains eight distinct regions or provinces.

Living Members
Of these royal scions, the bolded currently ride dragons:
 * Maegor Waters, son of Aenys Targaryen, declared a bastard after the execution of his mother.
 * Princess Visaera Targaryen, Princess of Dragonstone, eldest child of Viserys Targaryen
 * Rhaegar Targaryen, son of Visaera Targaryen
 * Rhaenys Targaryen, daughter of Visaera Targaryen
 * Laenor Targaryen, son of Visaera Targaryen
 * Aelinor Targaryen, daughter of Visaera Targaryen
 * Viserys Targaryen, son of Visaera Targaryen
 * Prince Valerion Targaryen, son of Viserys Targaryen, a Maester of the Citadel
 * Princess Rhaena Targaryen, daughter of Viserys Targaryen
 * Vaella Targaryen, daughter of King Aenar, Mistress of Driftmark and Lady of the Tides
 * Princess Jaehaera Targaryen, daughter of Baelor Targaryen
 * Prince Maekar Targaryen, son of Baelor Targaryen and the current Prince of Summerhall
 * Prince Aegon Targaryen, son of Baelor Targaryen
 * Princess Baela Targaryen, son of Baelor Targaryen
 * Prince Jacaerys Targaryen, son of Baelor Targaryen
 * Princess Naerys Targaryen, daughter of King Aenar, a Septa of the Most Devout

Claims Upon the Throne

 * House Baratheon
 * House Velaryon

Positions in the Seven Kingdoms
Main Article: The Small Council

Beside the nobility of Westeros, who hold titles that are hereditary and pass from father to son, the Small Council holds much of the power in the Kingdom, aiding the King in his rule. These (traditionally) seven councilmen are aided by a host of supporters, the greatest of which are listed below:
 * Hand of the King
 * Captain of the Hand's Guard
 * Steward
 * Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
 * Master of coin - head of the treasury and finances of the kingdom.
 * Harbourmaster of King's Landing
 * Keeper of the Books
 * Keepers of the Keys
 * King's Counter
 * King's Scales
 * Master of laws - oversees law and justice for the kingdom.
 * High Reeve
 * High Bailiff
 * King's Justice
 * Justicair
 * Master of whisperers - the spymaster, and the head of intelligence.
 * Informants and spies
 * Master of ships - oversees the navy.
 * Commander of the Sea Watch
 * Royal Shipwright
 * Royal Captains
 * Grand Maester - head adviser on matters of lore and wisdom.

Great Lords
Beneath the king are the Great Lords of the realm, who serve as his vassals. Each of these have vassals of their own, great and small, who swear ancient oaths of fealty to their liege lords. The current Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms are as follows:
 * House Stark of the North
 * House Tully of the Riverlands
 * House Arryn of the Vale
 * House Greyjoy of the Iron Islands
 * House Lannister of the Westerlands
 * House Tyrell of the Reach


 * House Baratheon of the Stormlands
 * House Martell of Dorne