She manages to escape, but is recaptured by Jon, separating him from his brothers in the process. Arya is found and Eddard is brought before the king and instructed to punish Arya. While the blood of the First Men and the Andals has heavily intermingled over the centuries (through marriage or otherwise), the Later, during the feast, King Joffrey offers a mock reenactment of the War of the Five Kings with dwarf performers (an insult to Tyrion). The legendary figures from the Age of Heroes share many of their traits with the real-life culture heroes. Eddard reluctantly agrees, though he finds Littlefinger obnoxious and dishonorable. In season three, Daario Naharis is portrayed by recurring actor. Jaqen is surprisingly calm in the face of danger, yet courteous. Before he can react, Robb is shot by the musicians with crossbows several times and falls to the ground. He is the father of Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon by his wife, Catelyn Tully, and uncle of Jon Snow, who he raised as his bastard son. Nicknamed Barristan the Bold, he was considered by many to be one of the best swordsmen and most honorable men in all the Seven Kingdoms. "Blood of My Blood" (Bran's vision) In Lorath When Drogo dies, Daenerys uses his funeral pyre to birth three dragons. She uses his king's blood to curse Stannis' challengers to the Iron Throne. Rhaella Targaryen was the daughter of King Aegon V Targaryen and the sister wife of King Aerys II Targaryen. [19], Sansa is held hostage by the Lannisters and forced to call her father a traitor. When Stannis learns of Davos' actions, he condemns his Hand. Doubting her faith, she hides from Davos and begins wearing winter clothing. After Tywin wins the Battle of Blackwater for the Lannisters, Tyrion is demoted from his position and renamed Master of Coin. Westeros has five settlements large enough to be called "cities" in the present-day: in descending order of size these are King's Landing, Oldtown, It isn't clear how much long-distance trade the First Men conducted with lands beyond Westeros, as they were not known for having a strong presence at sea (one of the reasons why they initally crossed to Westerons via the, The Valyrians later settled in colonies to their west which became the, Very little is known about the attitudes of the First Men regarding. Biographical information Robb is disgusted, remarking that Karstark needed five men to brutally murder two unarmed squires in their own prison cell. When King Joffrey is poisoned and Tyrion is once again falsely accused of a crime, Bronn is bribed by Cersei to marry Lollys Stokeworth and leave the capital instead of fighting for Tyrion in another trial-by-combat. In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Eddard Stark is in his mid-thirties when the story begins. Melisandre convinces Stannis to kill his brother Renly Baratheon with a shadow demon and claim half of Renly's army for his own. She releases Robb's prisoner, Jaime Lannister, on the condition that he return Sansa and Arya home to Winterfell upon his return to King's Landing. Before the battle, he discovers that Shireen had been burned alive, and confronts Melisandre when the battle is over, leading to her banishment from the North. Robb's uncle Edmure is kept prisoner in the years following his wedding. The assassination triggers the suspicion of Tywin, and he orders the interrogation and execution of dozens of his own men in order to solve it, but does not uncover Jaqen. Osha is killed when trying to assassinate Ramsay herself. Also known as Sansa survives the attack of the White Walkers and is eventually crowned as queen of an independent North. The family possessed the Valyrian sword Longclaw, which later was given to Jon Snow. Jaqen asks Arya for forgiveness and tells her that he has not chosen his companions. Jaime suggests they end the war now with a bout of single combat between himself and Robb, but Robb refuses and has him imprisoned. He angrily rants that the "honorable" Ned Stark would never have believed him. Lord Walder then calls for the bedding ceremony. Lysa discovers this information and tries to have Sansa killed, only for Petyr to push her through the castle's moon door to her death instead. Eddard tells Littlefinger the truth of the matter, but rejects Littlefinger's suggestion that they take advantage of the situation to increase their own power. Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO.It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is A Game of Thrones.The show was shot in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. Spouse(s) During the War of the Five Kings, Robb also begins to wear a bronze and iron crown just like his ancestors, the Kings of Winter. This time, when he asks Arya who she is, Arya tells him how she came to join the Faceless Men, trying to slip in a few lies into the story. A Lannister scout is captured, and Robb sends him back to warn Lord Tywin that twenty thousand Northern soldiers are marching against him. While the blood of the First Men and the Andals has heavily intermingled over the centuries (through marriage or otherwise), the During the battle, she kills the Night King and saves Westeros from The Long Night. Political information An old version of the Mormont heraldry from seasons one to five. He then takes her to the Eyrie where he is to marry her aunt and Catelyn's sister, Lysa Arryn. Eddard is furious when Littlefinger brings him to a brothel, believing he is the victim of a bad joke. He was named after his deceased uncle, Brandon. Robb attends his grandfather's funeral at Riverrun. Afterward, Catelyn assigns a retinue of Stark men, under the command of Hallis Mollen, to deliver them to Winterfell. He also fathered Jon Snow with Lyanna Stark, whom he secretly married following an annulment from Elia. He is then mutilated and tortured beyond recognition, and eventually believes himself to be called "Reek". 300 AC (aged 19) at the TwinsStabbed by Roose Bolton during the Red Wedding Grey Worm expects Casterly Rock to be hard to win and is surprised to find it barely defended: the capture is effected with ease. Catelyn looks at her son with understanding, later embracing once their liege-lords have left their tent. King Balon Greyjoy was the Lord Reaper of Pyke and the head of House Greyjoy. Lord Aenar Targaryen, Lord of Dragonstone.Former Dragonlord of the Valyrian Freehold.. Daenys Targaryen, "Daenys the Dreamer", his daughter.Foresaw the Doom of Valyria in a prophetic dream. After Grey Worm is almost killed in an attack, Missandei kisses him after he reveals that for the first time, he felt fear, since he thought he would never see her again. Robb claims that it is a dangerous move, but if Tywin's castle is taken away from him - the lords of Westeros will realize he is not invincible. Petyr then reveals he loves Sansa in the same way, prompting Jon to angrily slam Petyr against the wall and tell him not to touch his sister. He is released when Jaime bargains for his freedom. When Ser Alton returns with Cersei's rejection of his terms, Robb houses him with Jaime. Robb is the second to die of the three "usurpers" (in the show - the first), following Balon Greyjoy. While being shaved by Theon, now going by the name "Reek", Ramsay tells him of Robb's death at Roose Bolton's hands and mockingly offers his condolences, knowing full well that Theon loved Robb like a brother. Arya is unaware that Sansa had written the letter under duress from Queen Cersei in an attempt to save their father. Tyrion flees the capital after Prince Oberyn Martell fights for him and is killed by The Mountain. He failed to understand that "you catch more flies with honey rather than with vinegar." [9] Only two are alive at the end of the series. Robb Stark was likely named after Robert Baratheon. He accompanies Jon to Dragonstone to meet with Daenerys Targaryen, then to Eastwatch on the mission to gather evidence of White Walkers, and then to King's Landing to display the evidence to Queen Cersei Lannister. Theon assures him that he would be stupid not to be. The Age of Heroes lasted for about four millennia, from the signing of the Pact until the Andal Invasion 6,000 years ago. Political information He also informs Ned that Catelyn no longer has Tyrion in custody. Soon after, when Jaime Lannister arrives in Dorne on a secret mission to free Princess Myrcella from Sunspear, Ellaria and the Sand Snakes duel with Jaime and Bronn, resulting in the imprisonment of Bronn and the Sand Snakes. He does not help Arya to escape from Harrenhal. Arya is distracted by Jaqen calling for help as the flames lick the bars of his cage. Daario then joins Daenerys' advisory team and soon becomes her romantic partner. When Joffrey is poisoned at his wedding to Margaery, Sansa is smuggled out of King's Landing by Littlefinger and taken first to the Eyrie and then to her home of Winterfell, now under the control of House Bolton. When Tyrion is named Hand of the King, Bronn becomes head of the City Watch in the capital. Queen Cersei insists that a direwolf must be punished and Robert orders that Sansa's direwolf, Lady, must be killed in Nymeria's place. The First Men are the original human inhabitants of Westeros. He welcomes King Robert Baratheon to Winterfell with the rest of his family. She later accompanies Daenerys on her voyage back to Westeros. He then plans to take Arya to her aunt, Lysa, in the Vale, only to find out that she too has recently died. You can help the, Despite the death of Eddard Stark being a key event in the novels, the decision to do so in the TV series adaptation generated considerable media interest, as it's considered rare for a lead character to be killed off so quickly in American television. He journeys to the Citadel where he finds Samwell Tarly, who served under his father Jeor as a brother of the Night's Watch. Bran realizes Jojen's father is Howland Reed and tells Jojen that Howland saved Ned's life in the Rebellion. It is revealed that the Night King intends to kill Bran in an attempt to wipe out the order of Three-Eyed Ravens and erase the world's memory. For the featurette, see: The Night's Watch The Night's Watch is a military order which holds and guards the Wall to keep the wildlings and White Walkers from crossing into the Seven Kingdoms. Lyanna Mormont, Lady of House Mormont, also initially is hesitant to assist given that she too does not want to sacrifice more Mormont lives. "[17] Varys returns to urge Eddard to confess to treason in exchange for exile in the Night's Watch. When Arya prevents the assassination from occurring, Jaqen gives the Waif permission to hunt down Arya. One dwarf wears a fake wolf head over his head and constantly yells "I'm the King in the North! With her son Joffrey on the throne, she becomes one of his closest advisers and battles with his eventual wife Margaery Tyrell for his affections. For the brother of Daenerys Targaryen, see: Viserys Targaryen (son of Aerys II) King Viserys I Targaryen, remembered as Viserys the Peaceful, was the fifth king of the Targaryen dynasty to rule the Seven Kingdoms. Brienne briefly abandons her mission to locate Sansa to execute Stannis Baratheon, who fails to capture Winterfell, but unites with the Stark girl soon after. Eddard learns that the crown is six million Gold Dragons in debt, with half of it owed to Lord Tywin Lannister. The direwolf is found with her litter of six living pups. Like his sister he is good-natured and passive in contrast to his brother Joffrey and is fond of his uncle Tyrion. But while resting, Ygritte manages to catch up with Jon at which point she confesses her love for him and then, blinded by tears, shoots him multiple times while he escapes towards the wall. He is killed in the Red Wedding Massacre, after witnessing the murder of his pregnant wife and their child. At this point, all three men who conspired to murder Robb are each killed in a similar fashion to the way Robb and Catelyn died. The last time they played the game, they lost. Robert Stark is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones, where he is portrayed by Scottish actor Richard Madden.. Catelyn points out that the plan requires the cooperation of Lord Frey, and in case reinforcements arrive from King's Landing before the castle is taken - the Stark host will be destroyed. Jon Snow is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones, in which he was portrayed by English actor Kit Harington.In the novels, he is a prominent point of view character. There is a fan speculation that Robb and Jon, in their last breath, managed to warg into their respective direwolves. For the episode, see: Battle of the Bastards (episode) The Battle of the Bastards is a battle late in the War of the Five Kings in which Jon Snow and Sansa Stark retake Winterfell from Lord Ramsay Bolton, the Warden of the North, and restore House Stark as the ruling house of the North. House Mormont's sigil shows The way Robb reacts when he learns that his mother helped Jaime escape is the opposite of the show: rather than punish or at least chide her, he gives a speech about love and forgiveness in presence of his bannermen, including Rickard Karstark. Attacking the capital head-on would be suicide, and Tywin would crush them within a day. The Northerners have been away from their farms fighting in the war, however, so they haven't even begun to collect harvests to set aside as winter stockpiles. Florys the Fox: A daughter of Garth Greenhand who was so cunning that she was able to keep three husbands at once, with none knowing of the others' existence. [4][4][5] Lyanna died in Eddard's arms during the conflict. Daemon Velaryon, grandson of Aegon I's Daemon Velaryon, succeeded his father at some point during the reign of Maegor the Cruel. Appearing in mythologies and histories from around the world, these archetypal figures - such as the Greek Prometheus, the West African Ananse, and the Polynesian Maui - usually contribute highly important technologies or traditions to a particular group, often very early in that group's history. Robb makes further demands following his victory at the Yellow Fork. Successor(s) Eddard asks about his daughters and Varys replies Arya has escaped the castle but Sansa is still engaged to Joffrey. However, he had the fatal weakness of being a poor politician, preferring to take the honorable route than doing what would politically benefit him - Cersei speculated that, in the game of thrones, one had to take what was in arm's reach or be damned, but Ned disagreed because the fight he fought was never to survive, but to preserve the lives of those he loved. Robb becomes involved in the war against the Lannisters after his father, Ned Stark, is arrested for treason. When Jaime insults Robb's youth, Robb rebuts by bringing Grey Wind into the cage and remarking that he Jaime insults himself, as Robb has defeated Jaime and may even kill him. He spots Arya crouching beside the statue of Baelor the Blessed and signals Yoren, who is also present amidst the gathered crowd. Lord of WinterfellWarden of the NorthHand of the King (to Robert I and Joffrey I)Lord Regent (for Joffrey I)Protector of the Realm (for Joffrey I) Unlike many other people in Westeros with access to prophecy, Melisandre has absolute faith in her own interpretation, even though she is sometimes wrong. As Catelyn looks into Robb's eyes, Roose Bolton steps in front of Robb and tells him, "The Lannisters send their regards," and stabs Robb through the heart. He also sweetens the deal by offering to betroth his son and heir Joffrey to Eddard's daughter Sansa. {Rickard Stark} In the books. He receives a letter from Stannis Baratheon, detailing that Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon are the incestuous bastards of Cersei and Jaime. He joins the Night's Watch's Great Ranging beyond the Wall and survives that battle with White Walkers at the Fist of the First Men. He sends men to find Jaime, and devises a plan for Ramsay: offer mercy to Theon's men if they deliver him, so they will abandon him, allowing him to retake Winterfell with minimal bloodshed. Born Jaime remarks that the war is over and to simply surrender to save his life and the lives of his men. The last time they played the game, they lost. Under the Iron Throne: Warden of the North, Robb and the young men of Winterfell prepare for royal guests in ", Robb and his family await the arrival of the king in "Winter Is Coming.". Bran later returns to the vision of the Tower of Joy, picking up from Ned entering the tower. Eddard was the second son of Lord Rickard Stark. Bran's hair color is also darker in the TV series. Ramsay captures Theon, imprisons him at the Dreadfort, and tortures him so severely that Theon forgets his own name, eventually believing himself to be called "Reek". The faith of the Lord of Light is the majority religion in several of It is speculated by fans that Robb has given it to Maege Mormont and Galbart Glover, whom he sent on a mission to the North, and it is unknown what has become of them. Although Robb later fell at the Red Wedding, the North's desire for independence, which had been awoken by Eddard's execution, was carried on by his alledged bastard Jon Snow's own acclamation as king and, following his exile to the Night's Watch for assassinating Daenerys Targaryen, by his eldest daughter Sansa, who refused to allow the North to remain a part of the Seven Kingdoms and was crowned as the first Queen in the North. Jaqen quips that perhaps this is why he is a "thin man", and Arya promises that she will follow through on the assassination tomorrow. His cunning makes him a valuable ally, but his unpredictable nature makes him a dangerous one. Upon Oberyn's death, she returns to Dorne. Jon tells Theon, "Our father was more of a father to you than yours ever was. She asks Talisa about her family, to which Talisa states her family name is Maegyr, which Catelyn does not recognize. [25], When Lady Olenna Tyrell urges Sansa to tell her the truth about Joffrey Baratheon, Sansa answers her father always told the truth but he was proclaimed a traitor and Joffrey cut his head off. Instead, Stannis' soldiers lose faith in his cause, and her king is killed after a battle. When Lady Olenna poisons Joffrey at his wedding to Margaery, the timid and innocent King Tommen Baratheon is crowned as his successor. She is taken to The Twins to be reunited with her mother Catelyn and brother Robb, but only arrives in time to see them massacred at the Red Wedding. The Andals overran most of southern Westeros, but failed to take the North. Nicknamed Barristan the Bold, he was considered by many to be one of the best swordsmen and most honorable men in all the Seven Kingdoms. Samwell is able to cure Jorah, who returns to Daenerys' service and is part of the group who journey beyond the Wall to prove the existence of White Walkers. He is in Yoren's party as the latter smuggles Arya At the behest of Cersei, he consented to join the Kingsguard, which would prevent his father's plans for him to marry Lysa Tully from coming into effect. Ned had told his illegitimate son (revealed to be nephew) Jon that true friendship is made on the battlefield. [20], The return of Ned's remains for a proper burial is one of the demands that his son Robb Stark, the new King in the North, tells Alton Lannister to deliver to Queen Cersei Lannister in King's Landing. Arya hesitates for a moment, knowing that the water is poisoned and meant for those seeking a quick and painless death. He defends Brandon Stark against the oncoming undead forces, but is eventually killed by the Night King. To his horror, Arya says his own name, asking him to kill himself. Jon Snow (paternal cousin raised as bastard half-brother)Sansa StarkArya StarkBran I the Broken{Rickon Stark} After the battle, Gendry is legitimised by Daenerys Targaryen and named Lord of Storm's End. Eddard's pride cost many lives - among them Jory, Wyl, Heward, and residents of the Riverlands. She tells Eddard that she has traveled south to report an assassination attempt against Bran. This article is about the military order. Jon is named King in the North by the Northern lords. She makes love with Grey Worm and worries for him when he is sent to attack Casterly Rock. Daenerys, having lost many close friends and two of her dragons during the war against the White Walkers, discovers that the population support Jon's claim to the throne over hers. Much to Sansa's disgust and heartache, the dwarf Joffrey then simulates having intercourse with the decapitated "wolf head." And lies won't help us in this fight. Catelyn goes in Robb's place as she had previous experience with Walder from her childhood and believes she is more likely to come back alive. [25], Mance Rayder recognizes Jon as "Ned Stark's bastard." She is considered unfashionable because of her physique. A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin.He began the first volume of the series, A Game of Thrones, in 1991, and it was published in 1996.Martin, who initially envisioned the series as a trilogy, has published five out of a planned seven volumes. He served in the Kingsguard of King Aerys II Targaryen, and later served as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard during the It premiered on HBO in the Will tries to warn Eddard about the return of the White Walkers, but Eddard dismisses him as a madman. Tormund takes a liking to Jon Snow after he joins them and even gives him advice over his relationship with Ygritte. Tyrion Lannister (portrayed by Peter Dinklage) is the younger brother of Cersei and Jaime Lannister. Robb points out that these boys had nothing to do with the death of Karstark's sons, who were both killed by Jaime. Davos shows his king the scroll from the Night's Watch, and argues that his military expertise will be crucial. Appeared in Upon her arrival in Westeros, she meets with Jon Snow, the King in the North, who convinces her to defeat the White Walkers before pressing her claim to the throne. Ned discovers the parentage of Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen. Jaime is present at Cersei's crowning following their last child Tommen's suicide, but is later ambushed by Daenerys Targaryen, who has come to Westeros to stake a claim to the Iron Throne. House Blackfyre is a semi-extinct cadet house of House Targaryen. Eddard Stark was the head of House Stark and Warden of the North, and House Stark is one of the Great Houses of the realm. Upon arrival, she briefly reunites with Jaime but is unable to convince Brynden to ride north and help Sansa. Jaqen gives her a coin and tells her that if she ever needs to see him again, she must show the coin to a Braavosi and say the words "Valar Morghulis." Brandon had been betrothed to Catelyn, and Eddard also inherited his brother's bride. [11], On his arrival in King's Landing, Eddard is immediately summoned to a small council meeting and finds the capital immersed in political intrigue. "[50], At Petyr's surprise trial in Winterfell, Bran reveals Baelish's betrayal of Eddard in shocking detail. However, when Robert arrives, he makes it clear that he badly needs Eddard's help in King's Landing. At her direction, Stannis then throws the leeches onto a fire and recites the names of three people he wants dead: "The usurper Robb Stark, the usurper Balon Greyjoy, the usurper Joffrey Baratheon."[26]. When their father says they can keep the pups, Robb adopts one of them as his own, naming him Grey Wind. [37] When Jon and Sansa attempt to rally the support of House Glover, Lord Robett Glover refuses, citing Robb's inability to protect the North from the ironborn because he had been distracted by a "foreign whore" and had gotten himself and all of his men killed. Lord Petyr Baelish, popularly called Littlefinger, was the Master of Coin on the small council under King Robert Baratheon and King Joffrey Baratheon. Jon Snow (portrayed by Kit Harington) is the bastard son of Eddard Stark. Robb laments that his diversion sent 2,000 men to their deaths. They talk about their fathers both being honorable men who met unjust ends. House Manderly under Lord Wyman Manderly initially also do not assist Jon and Sansa; it is later mentioned that Wyman's son died for Robb, and that he did not want to sacrifice more Manderly lives for a lost cause. For the brother of Daenerys Targaryen, see: Viserys Targaryen (son of Aerys II) King Viserys I Targaryen, remembered as Viserys the Peaceful, was the fifth king of the Targaryen dynasty to rule the Seven Kingdoms. Despite his principles, Eddard was not above acting selfishly, with disregard to other people's lives: when he was first told about Tyrion's kidnapping, he did absolutely nothing to defuse the situation - although he knew well that the Lannisters would never dismiss such offense, and innocent lives would be undoubtedly lost as a result. Their sigil is a three-headed black dragon on a red field, the reverse of House Targaryen. Greyscale, also known as "Prince Garin's curse", is a dreaded and usually fatal disease that can leave flesh stiff and dead, and the skin cracked and flaking, and stone-like to the touch. Some of these heroes were ancestors and founders of later noble Houses and institutions. He always reacted to situations calmly and reasonably, even if the situations endangered him or the people he loved. The decree is not mentioned afterward. House Mormont's sigil shows Each of these figures performed great feats that are still talked about in the present-day, and many of the noble houses of Westeros claim descent from them: The Riverlands, the Crownlands, and Dorne do not have legendary founders on the scale of Bran the Builder or Lann the Clever. Roose is named Warden of the North and legitimizes Ramsay, making him Ramsay Bolton. [44], While Jon is visiting his "father's" tomb, he is interrupted by Petyr Baelish, who comments on how he didn't always see eye to eye with Ned, but they both loved Catelyn. He was a dedicated husband and father, a loyal friend, and an honorable lord. Shocked, Eddard realizes that this means that Joffrey and the other royal children are not Robert's and as a result, they have no claim to the Iron Throne. His daughter Alyssa married Aenys Targaryen - and after his death, later. Frey accepts the apology and offers the Starks and their men his hospitality. He becomes a servant at Winterfell and soon reunites with Sansa Stark, who has been forced into a marriage with Ramsay. "The Rains of Castamere" [44], Sansa remarks to the newly crowned Jon, that even though she loved Ned and Robb, both made mistakes which led to their deaths. Robb sees a woman battlefield healer treating a wounded Lannister soldier. Thought to have gone extinct south of the Wall, six orphaned direwolf pups are found by Robb Stark and Jon Snow during the first season, and are distributed among the six Stark children as pet companions. Melisandre is left behind at Dragonstone when Stannis is defeated in his attempts to seize King's Landing. Robb helps hold him down as she saws off the leg. The Mad King, Aerys II, proclaims Jaime to his Kingsguard. One day as they talk they are interrupted by news that Catelyn has released Robb's key prisoner Jaime Lannister. Tywin had originally seen Robb as a stupid child who hadn't the slightest idea of the violence of war and after his first taste of battle would "run back to Winterfell with his tail between his legs." Lord Eddard Stark, also known as Ned Stark, was the head of House Stark, the Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, and later Hand of the King to King Robert I Baratheon. Ned's calm and reasonable mentality was respected firmly by Robert, who recognized that Ned was the only one who would dare say no to him for the right reasons. Eddard points out that the Dothraki cannot cross the Narrow Sea, as they have no ships, but Robert is concerned that the Seven Kingdoms will soon face another war. He is first noticed by Cersei Lannister when his followers assault and humiliate the High Septon at a brothel. A member of the Kingsguard presents the sword in its scabbard for king Joffrey's approval, while Tywin announces that it is one of only two swords of Valyrian steel in King's Landing. Robb, however, refuses to be a liar: he says he cannot fight a war in the name of justice if he will not serve justice to murderers within his own ranks. He is first seen aiding Catelyn Stark when she wrongly arrests Tyrion Lannister for an attempt on her son Brandon's life. In Westeros, she loses numerous friends and discovers that the people do not support her claim, while two of her dragons perish. Gendry Baratheon, King Robert's bastard son, is sold to her, and she brings him back to Dragonstone.