The Seven Kingdoms

The Seven Kingdoms is a realm located on the continent of Westeros, ruled by the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms (currently Edric Baratheon), the king who sits on the Iron Throne in the capital city of King's Landing. The name derives from the events that occurred more than three centuries ago when Aegon the Conqueror set to unite the lands of Westeros, which then contained seven independent realms. The new realm after the conquest contain eight distinct regions or provinces.

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Positions in the Seven Kingdoms
Beside the nobility of Westeros, who hold titles that are hereditary and pass from father to son, the Small Council holds much of the power in the Kingdom, aiding the King in his rule. These (traditionally) seven councilmen are aided by a host of supporters, the greatest of which are listed below:
 * Hand of the King
 * Captain of the Hand's Guard
 * Steward
 * Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
 * Master of coin - head of the treasury and finances of the kingdom.
 * Harbourmaster of King's La
 * Keeper of the Books
 * Keepers of the Keys
 * King's Counter
 * King's Scales
 * Master of laws - oversees law and justice for the kingdom.
 * High Reeve
 * High Bailiff
 * King's Justice
 * Justicair
 * Master of whisperers - the spymaster, and the head of intelligence.
 * Informants and spies
 * Master of ships - oversees the navy.
 * Commander of the Sea Watch
 * Royal Shipwright
 * Royal Captains
 * Grand Maester - head adviser on matters of lore and wisdom.

Great Lords
Beneath the king are the Great Lords of the realm, who serve as his vassals. Each of these have vassals of their own, great and small, who swear ancient oaths of fealty to their liege lords. The current Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms are as follows: