The Hand of the King serves as the head of the reigning monarch s small council in King s Landing. In the King s absence, the Hand becomes his proxy. Often the real power behind the throne during the reign of a weak monarch, the King s Hand wears a badge of office shaped like a hand, symbolizing the authority to make decisions in the King s name. As the popular saying goes, "What the King dreams, the Hand builds." With sturdy construction and sewn binding, this journal lies flat, and the 192 lined, acid-free pages of high-quality heavy stock paper take both pen and pencil nicely to invite a flow of inspiration. All this, plus a ribbon placeholder, elastic closure, and 7.5 x 4.5inch back pocket, perfect for holding photographs and mementos, makes this journal a must-have for fans everywhere."