The Great Council of 240 AC

*"Vaegon Velaryon has the strongest claim amongst us! From his bloodline being of Old Valyria and his relations to Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen who never was and Baela Targaryen the wife of Lord Alyn Oakenfist. He should be our King."*

- **Lord Jackar Celtigar** 'Old Crabb' to the Great Council.

The Great Council of 240 AC was convened to determine the heir to the Iron Throne after the damage that was caused in the Laughing Storm's Rebellion, which saw the death of King Aegon Targaryen and his heir Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen. To avoid a civil war or disorder, an unprecedented council was held at King's Landing in which every lord of Westeros, great or small, convened to decide the succession.

## Events of the Great Council

### Prelude

Following the events of Princess Shaera's Nameday Feast, which saw Lyonel Baratheon and Gerold Lannister storm out of Summerhall, kicked off a continent wide war across Westeros. Known in the history books as the Laughing Storm's Rebellion, named after Lord Lyonel Baratheon, known as the 'Laughing Storm' where he crowned himself King and rebelled against the Iron Throne.

In the aftermath of the Battle of King's Landing in the Laughing Storm's Rebellion, Lord Gerold Lannister called for a great council to determine the new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. King Aegon Targaryen, heir Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Shaera Targaryen, Daeron Targaryen and Duncan Targaryen all tragically lost their lives in the war, leaving who to succeed the Iron Throne at question.

### Proceedings

As the Great Council started, lords and ladies of the realm argued and put forward their view between the original two candidates of Princess Rhaelle Targaryen, and the missing Prince Maegor Targaryen. Different lords spoke up saying Rhaelle couldn't inherit the Iron Throne cause she was too young and a women, while others voiced against Maegor saying he is missing and most likely dead.

It wasn't until Lord Jackar Celtigar spoke that changed the Great Council, He insisted that Lord Vaegon Velaryon should inherit the Iron Throne. Which caused more arguing and bickering. Until eventually Vaegon Velaryon accepted that he would push his claim, splitting the lords and ladies into Rhaelle Targaryen's faction or Vaegon Velaryon's faction.

### Election of Vaegon Velaryon

The time soon came to vote on the second day, lords and ladies of Westeros voiced their support for the different candidates. Lord Jackar Celtigar was the first to declare for Vaegon, followed by great houses such as House Tully, House Baratheon and House Lannister. Rhaelle was supported by the great houses of House Greyjoy and House Martell. As the votes from smaller houses as well came in, the ending showed a clear winner. Vaegon Velaryon saw himself winner with 2 to 1 of the votes compared to Rhaelle Targaryen.

The High Septon decreed that Vaegon Velaryon will be the new King of Westeros.

*“By the will of this council of the great lords and knights of Westeros, the Lord Vaegon Velaryon is to be crowned as Vaegon of the House Velaryon, First of his Name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. Lord Vaegon, stand and be recognized.”*

- **High Septon** after the counting of the votes.

### Aftermath

As the votes were 2/3 for Vaegon Velaryon, this lead to a safe and guarantee peace for the Realm as Vaegon had the majority of the support of the Seven Kingdoms. In honour of his victory, Vaegon hosted a large feast and tourney for his coronation. These events were known as Vaegon Velaryon's Coronation.

## Known Attendees

### Important Attendees

* Lord Vaegon Velaryon
* Princess Rhaelle Targaryen
* Lord Jackar Celtigar
* Lord Lyonel Baratheon
* Lord Gerold Lannister
* Lord Edwyle Stark
* Lord Arthur Tully
* Lady Gwynesse Greyjoy
* Lord Ryam Redwyne