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.

Aerys II Targaryen, “the Mad King”, 262 - 283 AC
"'The traitors want my city ... but I’ll give them naught but ashes. Let Robert be king over charred bones and cooked meat.'"

Robert Baratheon, “the Usurper”, 283 - 298 AC
"' Some men are like swords, made for fighting. Hang them up and they go to rust.'"

Joffrey Waters, “the Illborn”, 298 - 300 AC
"'Her son needs to be taken in hand before he ruins us all.'"

Tommen Waters, 300 - 301 AC
"'Tommen has been taught that kingship is his right. Aegon knows that kingship is his duty, that a king must put his people first, and live and rule for them.'"

Aegon VI and Daenerys I, 301 - 325 AC
"'Fire and blood.'"

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