Game Of Thrones: The Story So Far Now

: Robert’s brothers, Stannis and Renly , both claim the throne as the rightful heirs.

: Led by Robb Stark , the North secedes and fights for independence and justice for Ned.

: 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 . Game of Thrones: The Story So Far

: 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.

: Defend King Joffrey’s (and later Tommen’s) claim to the throne. : Robert’s brothers, Stannis and Renly , both

: Prince Rhaegar Targaryen allegedly kidnapped Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon .

Explainer: Game of Thrones, the story so far - The Conversation : Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and

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