Last came the Battle of the Wall against the Wight Horde, and the Second Battle of the Trident against the Night's King.
These buildings and sculptures were enduring monuments that would carry on the spirit of the war epic.
They celebrated not only the king's martial achievements, but also those brave and fearless soldiers.
"The fourth item: blessings from the clergy."
"The king is the gods' patron in this world."
"His Majesty the King shelters the faithful."
"May the gods bless us, and let the king's laws reach every shore."
The religious leaders of the various city-states stepped forward in turn, bending their knees slightly before the royal couple in tribute.
Priests of the Red God, septons of the Seven, and Moon Singers.
The Old Gods needed none of this; their followers worshipped freely.
This signified that even sacred religion had to stand beneath secular royal authority.
In the past, these proud religious leaders might have scorned bowing and scraping before a king, but now no one could rival Gendry's immense prestige.
"And now, the presentation of lands is complete, the reliefs have been unveiled, and the sacred patriarchs have offered their blessings. The king's coronation shall officially begin."
"Long live the king!"
"Long live the king!"
"Long live the empire!"
The crowns were brought over, with the High Septon of the Great Sept of Baelor personally carrying the golden tray.
Gendry's was his previous Four-Part Crown, while Daenerys would use Queen Rhaella's crown.
Gendry did not let the High Septon crown him. He placed the crown on his own head.
"In the name of justice, in the name of the gods, I, Gendry Targaryen Baratheon, the Liberator, First of His Name, as the arbiter of justice, the maker of laws, the shepherd of my subjects, and the protector of