: Following the death of Jon Arryn , King Robert travels to Winterfell to ask his oldest friend, Ned Stark , to serve as his Hand of the King.
: Led by Robb Stark , the North secedes and fights for independence and justice for Ned. Game of Thrones: The Story So Far
: The "Mad King" Aerys II Targaryen executed Lyanna's father and brother, prompting Eddard "Ned" Stark and Robert Baratheon to lead a rebellion. : Following the death of Jon Arryn ,
: After Drogo and Viserys die, Daenerys steps into a funeral pyre with three petrified eggs and emerges with three live dragons , the first in over a century. : After Drogo and Viserys die, Daenerys steps
: After Robert's sudden death, Ned is betrayed and executed for treason by the boy-king Joffrey, sparking a widespread civil war known as the War of the Five Kings. 3. The War of the Five Kings
This guide outlines the major conflicts and character arcs within the Game of Thrones universe, tracing the story from the historical foundations of Westeros to the climactic struggles for the Iron Throne .
: Prince Rhaegar Targaryen allegedly kidnapped Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon .