Cregan Stark’s Intervention

This thread follows Cregan Stark’s arrival in the south, his pursuit of justice, and his short, forceful exercise of royal authority.

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A Northern Promise

The Pact of Ice and Fire A Political Agreement Cregan Stark agrees to support Rhaenyra in return for a future marriage alliance between their houses. A Promise Beyond the War The agreement outlives both Jacaerys and Rhaenyra. Cregan remembers the pledge and eventually marches south to fulfill it.

The North Marches South

A Host of Winter A Costly March Cregan brings a large northern host south, composed in part of men unlikely to survive the return journey through winter. Arrival After Victory He reaches King’s Landing after the principal claimants are dead. His arrival shifts the postwar question from victory to justice.

The Judgment of the Wolf

Justice for Regicide An Investigation Cregan investigates the poisoning of Aegon II and condemns those he believes responsible, including Corlys Velaryon and Larys Strong. Mercy at the Last Moment Most condemned prisoners take the black instead of dying. Cregan preserves the principle that the judge must wield the sword, but does not execute every accused man.

Aly’s Bargain

A Marriage Changes Judgment Alysanne’s Plea Alysanne Blackwood asks Cregan to spare Corlys Velaryon, arguing that peace and the new king’s honor require mercy. A Personal Promise Cregan accepts her request in exchange for marriage. The bargain turns political clemency into a personal commitment.

The Wolf Returns North

A Short Regency Power Relinquished Cregan steps down as Hand soon after the postwar settlement. He declines to remain in a southern court he does not trust. A New Life in Winterfell He returns north and marries Black Aly. His intervention changes the immediate court without becoming a lasting claim to rule the realm.

129 AC, during Jacaerys’s mission

130–131 AC, as the Dance nears its end

131 AC, during the Hour of the Wolf

131 AC, before the planned executions

131–132 AC, after the coronation