Criston Cole

Character from House of the Dragon by George R.R. Martin

The Kingmaker — Lord Commander of the Kingsguard who crowned Aegon II and commands the Green armies, a man whose bitter rejection by Rhaenyra curdled chivalry into fanaticism.

Also known as: Criston, Ser Criston, Cole, The Kingmaker

What They Know

• Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, sworn to protect the king
• Crowned Aegon II with the Conqueror's crown during the Green coup, earning the title 'Kingmaker'
• Once favored by young Princess Rhaenyra — their falling out is one of the personal grievances fueling the Dance
• Commands the Green armies in the field, a capable and ruthless military leader
• Of low birth — a Dornish Marcher knight who rose through martial skill alone
• His hatred of Rhaenyra is deeply personal, likely stemming from a romantic rejection or broken promise
• Killed at the Battle of the Butcher's Ball, ambushed by Black-aligned forces

Connections

• serves — aegon_ii
• ally_of — alicent
• ally_of — otto
• enemy_of — rhaenyra
• enemy_of — daemon
• rival_of — rhaenyra
• located_at — kings_landing
• served_by — aegon_ii

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