Editing Pycelle (section)

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Following Tywin's death, the relationship between Pycelle and Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] becomes more strained. He opposes the naming of [[Qyburn]], a disgraced maester, to the [[small council]]. Cersei blames him for the deplorable state of Lord Tywin Lannister's corpse.{{Ref|AFFC|17}}

[[Taena of Myr]] casts suspicion on Pycelle when she reports to Cersei that he is found often in the company of Queen [[Margaery Tyrell]].{{Ref|AFFC|28}}

Pycelle objects to many of Cersei's edicts, such as her refusing to honor the debts the crown owes the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]] and her decision to allow the [[Faith of the Seven]] to re-institute the [[Faith Militant]]. After pressure from Cersei, Pycelle admits publicly to bringing Margaery [[moon tea]], a contraceptive. This discovery is crucial in Cersei's efforts to frame Margaery for adultery and treason, delivering her to the captivity of the [[High Sparrow|new High Septon]].{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

Cersei considers having the Grand Maester replaced, and Pycelle's future at court looks uncertain. However, when Cersei is arrested by the Faith, Pycelle successfully seizes control of the council, as [[Aurane Waters]] and [[Orton Merryweather]] have abandoned the capital. He removes [[Osfryd Kettleblack]] as commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] so Osfyrd will not be able to use the Watch to try and free Cersei and his brother [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], both of whom are prisoners of the Faith. He also raises [[Humfrey Waters]] of the [[Dragon Gate]] to command the Watch. Qyburn states to Cersei that the realm is effectively being ruled by Pycelle and [[Harys Swyft]]. Pycelle dispatches a message to Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] offering him the [[Regent|regency]].