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After the end of the horrific civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the young Aegon was chosen to be the new king in {{date|131}}. Since he came to the [[Iron Throne|throne]] aged eleven, several [[Regent]]s and [[Hand of the King|Hand]]s ruled in Aegon's name for the first five years of his reign. During the regency numerous political schemes, plots and even a few assassinations happened as the Regents and their supporters vied for political power.  
 
After the end of the horrific civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the young Aegon was chosen to be the new king in {{date|131}}. Since he came to the [[Iron Throne|throne]] aged eleven, several [[Regent]]s and [[Hand of the King|Hand]]s ruled in Aegon's name for the first five years of his reign. During the regency numerous political schemes, plots and even a few assassinations happened as the Regents and their supporters vied for political power.  
  
The young Aegon after witnessing the horrific death of his [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|mother]], Aegon had become a quite, sullen, melancholic boy who spent days alone brooding. He was used as a pawn as the Lords and [[Regents]] of the [[small council]] all sought to gain political stronghold.     
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The young Aegon after witnessing the horrific death of his [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|mother]], Aegon had become a quite, sullen, melancholic boy who spent days alone brooding. He was used as a pawn as the Lords and [[Regent]]s of the [[small council]] all sought to gain a political stronghold.     
  
  

Revision as of 10:21, 17 March 2015

The Regent Wars was the name given to the numerous political conflicts that occurred between the years of 131 AC and 136 ACd uring the regency of King Aegon the Third.


After the end of the horrific civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, the young Aegon was chosen to be the new king in 131 AC. Since he came to the throne aged eleven, several Regents and Hands ruled in Aegon's name for the first five years of his reign. During the regency numerous political schemes, plots and even a few assassinations happened as the Regents and their supporters vied for political power.

The young Aegon after witnessing the horrific death of his mother, Aegon had become a quite, sullen, melancholic boy who spent days alone brooding. He was used as a pawn as the Lords and Regents of the small council all sought to gain a political stronghold.


Council of Regents

The regency council of Aegon III, as originally constituted, consisted of:[1]

Subsequent replacements:

Regents chosen by lot at the Great Council of 136:

References and Notes

  1. The World of Ice & Fire, The Regents of King Aegon III.