Small Council

The Small Council is a small group of advisers which advises the King of the Seven Kingdoms on matters of policy and their areas of expertise. Aegon I Targaryen relied on councillors after being crowned, but it was not until the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen that the small council was formalized.

The council is headed by the king, the only one who can make the council's decisions into law. In his absence the role falls to the Hand of the King or the regent if the king is too young.

The council members are appointed and dismissed by the king as he wills, a right freely used during times of war and strife. However, it seems that traditionally the council consists of seven permanent members, after the Andal traditions and the Faith of the Seven, with reserved positions for:


 * Hand of the King
 * Lord Commander of the King's Guard
 * Master of Coin - head of the treasury and finances of the kingdom.
 * Master of Laws - oversees law and justice for the kingdom.
 * Master of Whisperers - the spymaster, and the head of intelligence.
 * Master of Ships - oversees the navy.
 * Grand Maester - head adviser on matters of lore and wisdom.

Although a council seems to always have these seven members, it may include additional members as advisors.

King Daeron II Targaryen (184 AC - )

 * Hand of the King: Lord Steffon Baratheon (196 AC - )
 * Lord Ambrose Butterwell (Unknown - 196 AC)
 * Lord Commander of the King's Guard: Lord Alyn Connington (Unknown - )
 * Master of Coin: Lord Ronnel Penrose (Unknown - )
 * Master of Laws: Prince Maron Martell (196 AC -)
 * Lord Luthor Redwyne (Unknown - 196 AC)
 * Master of Whisperers: Ser Rhaegon Sunfyre (196 AC - )
 * Lord Addam Hayford (Unknown - 196 AC)
 * Master of Ships: Lord Mantarys Velaryon (Unknown - )
 * Grand Maester: Darek (Unknown - )
 * Advisor: Ser Brynden Rivers (Unknown -)

King Daemon Blackfyre (196 AC - )

 * Commander: Ser Aegor Bittersteel (196 AC - )
 * Lord Commander of the King's Guard: Ser Quentyn Ball (196 AC - )
 * Advisor and General: Lord Gulian Tarly (196 AC - )
 * Spy Master: Ser Chikelu (196 AC - )