Jonos Bracken had turned incredibly useful in his advance along the Red Fork and had played a key role in convincing other riverlords to bend the knee. As the first man to support him from the Riverlands, a reward was only due. The more generosity and forgiveness Aegon showed now, the easier his campaign in the Westerlands would be. This was how Jaehaerys managed to take the throne after the death of his cruel uncle. Of course, that did not extend to Genna Lannister and her brood.