Chapter 579: Chapter 579: The Master of Craftsmanship and The Master of Agriculture
Inside the Red Keep, an array of matters was laid out for discussion.
The primary topic was about adding seats to the Small Council.
Currently, the Small Council under King Viserys was headed by Hand of the King, Jon Clinton.
Beneath him were Master of Coin, Illyrio Mopatis; Master of Laws, Prince Oberyn, who also served as the Commander of the Second Legion; Master of Whisperers, Varys, the "Spider"; Master of Ships, Geoffrey Brecken; and Master of War, Khal Drogo, among others.
Grand Maester Marwyn had been nominated, and while Qyburn had accepted Viserys' offer to serve as a Grand Maester to the Iron Throne, he declined the position of Archmaester.
He wasn't fond of administration but loved solitary research. Thus, he only chose to serve as a Doctor in the Theology Institute, specifically in the Department of Magic and Mysticism.
The Archmaester's position, for now, was temporarily held by the High Septon. Melisandre served as a priestess and instructor for the Lord of Light.
The High Septon was entitled to attend Small Council meetings, but typically wasn't summoned for regular sessions. Additionally, Tyrion Lannister, as the King's personal advisor, and Ramsay as the Head of Domestic Affairs, were also present.
New nominations to join the Small Council included the Master of Craftsmanship and the Master of Agriculture. Their importance had become increasingly evident.
One dealt with technological advancements, innovation, and increased productivity, while the other focused on the welfare of the populace and ensuring everyone was fed. Both positions were unanimously approved by the Small Council.
However, the nominations for these roles sparked fierce competition and power plays in the court.
The position of Master of Craftsmanship was secured by Tobho Mott, the master blacksmith who had forged the legendary sword "Twilight" for Viserys. This was a subtle move by Viserys to suppress the noble powers, signaling his unchanged resolve to support the commoners.
The common people, in turn, flocked to the plaza in front of the Red Keep, chanting Viserys' name. The nobility, once the object of mockery, could only simmer in silent anger.
Still, Viserys wasn't entirely hard on the nobility. As a sweetener, the position of Master of Agriculture was given to Lord Alester Florent of House Florent, whose lineage traced back to the legendary First Man, King Garth Greenhand.
Through a series of political maneuverings and considerations, the appointment of Lord Alester signified more than just filling a council position. It was an intricate dance of power and favor, a game of thrones.
Eddard "Ned" Stark's straightforward character made him ill-suited for the treacherous politics of King's Landing. It was no wonder that history seemed to be unkind to the Northern Lords who ventured south.
"Eddard," outside the Red Keep's prison cells, a weary-looking Lady Catelyn, clad in simple attire, nodded at the Unsullied guards. "Thank you."
With a rustle, two emotionless Unsullied soldiers stepped forward and unlocked the cell door.
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