Chapter Twenty-Four - Cersei 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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Cersei has a busy day as queen regent of the seven kingdoms. She squashes tiny rebellions by her little king, cheers the death of a foe, plots the downfall of Margaery Tyrell and Bronn, spurns the Iron Bank, and so much more. Simon and Mackelly hope she knows what she’s doing.
Chapter Review:
Little King Tommen Baratheon wants to be more involved, he is king after all. Queen Cersei Lannister isn’t having it. It’s her turn to shine, and Margaery Tyrell’s ideas in her son’s head aren't going to stop her. Cersei has a long day filled with meetings. While meeting with the merchant’s guild, Grand Maester Pycelle interrupts to bring news that Lord Wyman Manderly has beheaded the Onion Knight. Cersei is thrilled and promises to return Wyman’s heir. She also meets with an envoy from the Iron Bank. They want their payments but Cersei doesn’t budge. Afterward, she talks with Ser Osmund Kettleblack about his brother Osney’s attempts at bedding Margaery. They’ve been stalled by the constant presence of others around the younger queen. Cersei assures that she’ll provide the opportunity for him to make his move. She then squashes the merriment around Tommen’s jousting success.
Bath time provides no relief when Jaime and Tommen burst in. Tommen wants to train under Loras Tyrell and Cersei shoots it down. Jaime thinks she’s either drunk or stupid. When he leaves she decides she must be rid of him soon. She dines with Falyse and Balman Byrch. She masterfully plays the worried mother and convinces Balman to kill Bronn before he helps Tyrion kill Tommen. After dinner she reminisces over her love for Rhaegar Targaryen and the hurt of being spurned as his betrothed. She never forgave Robert for killing him because lions don’t forgive easily. It’s a fact that Bronn will soon discover.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Cersei Lannister - Mother to King Tommen, Queen Regent of the Seven Kingdoms.
King Tommen Baratheon - Child king of the Seven Kingdoms.
Jamie Lannister - Twin and lover to Cersei. Biological father of Tommen.
Margaery Tyrell - Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
Loras Tyrell - Knight of Flowers. Brother to Margaery and brother of the Kingsguard.
Falyse Stokeworth - Daughter of Lady Tanda. Sister of Lollys.
Balman Byrch - Kightly husband of Falyse.
Bronn - Sellsword turned

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Character Recap (00:12:01)

3. Chapter Summary (00:13:40)

4. General Discussion (00:23:26)

5. Background Information (01:01:28)

6. Comparison with the TV Show (01:04:08)

7. Pedantry Corner (01:04:56)

8. News and Notes (01:05:06)

9. Conclusion (01:09:32)