Game Of Thrones: The Story So Far Page

: Daenerys spends years building an army of "Unsullied" and freed slaves to eventually sail for Westeros. 5. Beyond the Wall: The Great Threat

The current state of Westeros was forged 15 years before the series begins during a civil war known as Robert’s Rebellion .

: 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 Game of Thrones: The Story So Far

: While in King's Landing, Ned discovers that Robert’s children are actually the products of an incestuous affair between Queen Cersei and her brother, Jaime .

: Viserys Targaryen sells his sister, Daenerys , to the Dothraki leader Khal Drogo in exchange for an army. : Daenerys spends years building an army of

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 . : After Robert's sudden death, Ned is betrayed

: Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and Jaime Lannister killed the Mad King, ending centuries of Targaryen rule. Robert became King and married Cersei Lannister to secure the throne. 2. The Stark Family and the Hand of the King The main story begins with the Stark family in the North.