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==History==
 
==History==
 
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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.
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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 acknowledged by the previous kings of the North, and the Rock, and had the support of the rulers he had appointed to [[the Stormlands]], [[the Riverlands]] and [[the Reach]].  
  
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.
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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 succeeded by [[Aenys I]], who was considered a weakling. After him, came [[Maegor the Cruel]], who tried to suppress all opposition 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 developed cohesion 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|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]].
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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 succession (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.
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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 fratricidal fightings, thus depriving 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 I|Baelor]] proved a peaceful king.
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When King Daeron I ascended to the Throne he announced his intention to complete the work of Aegon the Conqueror and invade Dorne. His campaign did manage to invade Dorne, but the rebellious Dornish made holding it a costly adventure. Daeron himself died while trying to solidify control of the area. After him, his brother [[Baelor I|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]].  
 
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]].  

Revision as of 04:32, 1 May 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 acknowledged by the previous kings of the North, and the Rock, and had the support of the rulers he had appointed to the Stormlands, the Riverlands and the Reach.

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 succeeded by Aenys I, who was considered a weakling. After him, came Maegor the Cruel, who tried to suppress all opposition 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 developed cohesion 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 succession (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 fratricidal fightings, thus depriving them of their most valuable resource.

When King Daeron I ascended to the Throne he announced his intention to complete the work of Aegon the Conqueror and invade Dorne. His campaign did manage to invade Dorne, but the rebellious Dornish made holding it a costly adventure. Daeron himself died while trying to solidify control of the area. 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.