: 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.
: 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. Game of Thrones: The Story So Far
: Led by Robb Stark , the North secedes and fights for independence and justice for Ned. : Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and
Explainer: Game of Thrones, the story so far - The Conversation The Stark Family and the Hand of the
: Viserys Targaryen sells his sister, Daenerys , to the Dothraki leader Khal Drogo in exchange for an army.
: Prince Rhaegar Targaryen allegedly kidnapped Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon .