the_scream Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Hendrix of Rock Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Not again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolorous22 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Tyrion would be my 'hand'. My small council would be Maester Aemon, Great-Jon Umber, Catelyn Tully, Oberyn Martell, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_scream Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm not sure I'd pick Tyrion for hand. He got the job done but made many enemies who were quick to undermine him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viseris The Begger Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Maester-Aemon Targaryan,Master of ships-Lord Redwyne,Master of Laws-Ned Stark,Lord commander of the Kingsguard-Brienna,Master of coins-Lord Rosby,Head Master of CIA-Blodraven(or any other skinchanger).....And as a hand of the king Jon Con....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitron Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 There are two ways to answer this question, not necessarily dealing with who gets what office, and I'm assuming we're starting from just before the events in the book take place, otherwise some of the possible choices might not be around any more. The first is to pick out smart, capable people. Tyrion, obviously, probably Ned, I'd have to think about some others. The second is what kind of balancing act you'd have to do if you had to take into account who was from what family and which families were loyal to which and which had feuds and enmities going back for generations. In which case it'd be enough to make you want to give up the throne and go join the NIght's Watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_scream Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 My hand would be Jorah. Fair but realistic. Council would be Catelyn, Tyrion, Davos and Robert Baratheon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyneofthed'Ubervilles Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Littlefinger would be a great hand if you could trust him. But that's a terribly big if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Ious Woodmont Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Grandmaester - AemonGeneral Advisors - Moqqoro, Bloodraven and VarysMaster of Pastry - Hot PieMistress of the Court - Catelyn and QoTMaster of Vigilance - GhostSpeaker of Peasants and other Folk - GendrySherrif of the Seven Kingdoms - StannisKeeper of Chivalry and General Conduct - Sansa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durran Godsgrief Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Boris Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Sensei Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 King: Jon Arryn (smart and honorable)Hand: Tywin Lannister (ruthless and efficient)Lord Commander: Barristan Selmy (Great and dutiful warrior)Master of Ships: Paxter Redwyne (Seasoned naval commander with one of the largest Fleets in Westeros)Master of Laws: Stannis Baratheon (A truly just man)Master of Coin: Tyrion Lannister (He seemed pretty good as master of Coin)Master of Whispers: Varys (Yeah, he's not trustworthy, but he's the best there is at what he does) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorey Targaryen Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 1. Hand- Lord Tywin Lannister 2. Grand Maester- Maester Aemon 3. Lord Commander- Ser Arthur Dayne 4. Master of Coin- Lady Olenna Redwyne 5. Master of Ships- Lord Stannis Baratheon 6. Master of Laws- Lord Eddard Stark 7. Master of Whisperers- Prince Oberyn Martell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning down the House Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hand= John ArrynMaster of Law = The NedMaster of Ship= StannisLord Commander= Ser Duncan the TallGrand Maester= Maester LuwinMaster of Coin= Tyrion LannisterMaster of Whispers= Bloodraven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonSnow4President Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hmm. I have to say, I as king would like to take a fairly active roll in my kingdom, and not be a "Robert" style of king. So with that, I'd probably want a hand that would be good at following through with my decisions, so I'd go Ned or Stannis. I also know next to nothing about warfare, so I believe both would help complement me. Because of another position, I'll go with Ned. Master of Law, I'd mostly take care of myself. However, to bring them into the fold with a mostly empty position, I'd bring Doran to Kings Landing.Master of Ship- Stannis. See Robert's Rebellion.Lord Commander - Barristan Selmy. Is this really a question?Grand Maester - We don't know too many Maester's, so depending on if I can get him from the wall or not, either Maester Aemon or Maester Luwin.Master of Coin - Give me Kevan Lannister to bring them into the fold. Also allows me to leverage off their reputation for repayment.Master of Whispers - With no one to trust, I think I just give it to Varys because of his effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_scream Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hmm. I have to say, I as king would like to take a fairly active roll in my kingdom, and not be a "Robert" style of king. So with that, I'd probably want a hand that would be good at following through with my decisions, so I'd go Ned or Stannis. I also know next to nothing about warfare, so I believe both would help complement me. Because of another position, I'll go with Ned. Master of Law, I'd mostly take care of myself. However, to bring them into the fold with a mostly empty position, I'd bring Doran to Kings Landing.Master of Ship- Stannis. See Robert's Rebellion.Lord Commander - Barristan Selmy. Is this really a question?Grand Maester - We don't know too many Maester's, so depending on if I can get him from the wall or not, either Maester Aemon or Maester Luwin.Master of Coin - Give me Kevan Lannister to bring them into the fold. Also allows me to leverage off their reputation for repayment.Master of Whispers - With no one to trust, I think I just give it to Varys because of his effectiveness.This is a pretty well rounded group. Agree with your choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hos the Hostage Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 If I was king at the beginning of the series, I'll first hang Varys(needs to get a map of secret passageways before that, somehow), and LF, to avoid chaos. Hand: TyrionMaster of Ships: StannisMaster of Laws: Oberyn MartellMaster of Coin: Jon SnowMaster of Whisperers: Beric Dondarrion with BWB, esply Thoros and Tom O'Sevens at his command.Grand Master: Maester AemonLord Commander of the Kingsguard: Barristan Selmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin Lannister_ Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hand= Tywin Lannister (Aery's Rule). Under his reign as Hand during the Mad King's rule there was peace and prosperity. He was an amazing hand, and the people loved him then. Master of Law = Stannis (prime). Neither Ned Stark or Jon Arryn were suited for the capital, otherwise I would've picked one of them. And back in the day Stannis was quite an honorable man. Master of Ship= Lord Redwyne. Not my number one choice, but yeah. Big a$$ fleet. Lord Commander= Ser Barristan Selmy (prime)Grand Maester= Maester Luwin. Always my favorite Maester. Such a sweet man. And intelligent. Master of Coin= Tyrion Lannister. Petyr was an amazing MoC, but you just can't trust him. Tyrion did a swell job. And Tywin could keep him a bit more in place. Master of Whispers= Bloodraven. I mean, c'mon. Everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mountain That Flies Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hand: Lord Tywin LannisterMaster of Law: Lord Ned StarkMaster of Ship: Lord Mace TyrellLord Commander: Ser Barristan SelmyGrand Maester: LuwinMaster of Coin: Petyr BaelishMaster of Whispers: Prince Oberyn MartellI tried to draw as much from different regions, and to balance between people with stronger resources and those with natural skills sets. Littlefinger is a risk but with Tywin around he could be kept in line, and while Mace is no naval commander but has strong links to both the Redwyne and Hightower fleets. Luwin is one of the most well-rounded maesters, at least from our limited viewpoints, and is a great adviser and administrator in his own right. It was a tough call between Ned and Stannis for Law, but the lack of a chip of Ned's shoulder makes me trust his decisions more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvd10 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hand= Kevan, capable, loyal and he is the main advisor to Tywin LannisterMaster of Law= Randyll Tarly. Just for the sake of getting him far from MaceMaster of Ships= Stannis the MannisMaster of Coin= Tyrion LannisterMaster of Whispers= VarysGrand Maester= AemonLC of the Kingsguard= Barristan SelmyOther Advisors on the Small council=I would invite some stronger minor lords or cousins of the great houses to come to the small council, they can't really decline and I can directly stronger the bonds between the throne and the great houses. And in case of rebellion I got them hostages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopsang Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hand: Qhorin Halfhand/Davos/Jaime Lannister. Small Council: Tyrion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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