: The Lannisters consolidate power through strategic marriages. Tywin Lannister forces Tyrion to marry Sansa Stark and Cersei to marry Loras Tyrell.
: Daenerys travels to Slaver's Bay, where she outsmarts the masters of Astapor to acquire an elite army of Unsullied soldiers. She later liberates the city of Yunkai. Game Of Thrones - Season 3
This season introduced several fan-favorite and pivotal characters: falls in love with Ygritte
: Theon Greyjoy is subjected to extreme physical and psychological torture by Ramsay Snow , the bastard son of Roose Bolton. New Character Introductions Game Of Thrones - Season 3
: Jon Snow successfully infiltrates Mance Rayder's wildling army, falls in love with Ygritte, and climbs the Wall before ultimately returning to the Night's Watch.