House Targaryen is one of the most recognisable family institutions in fantasy. Renowned for its red 3-headed dragon atop a black background, they were the first family to bring dragons to Westeros. They are known for their fiery personality and strong sense of justice that has led to some pretty despicable acts over the years. …
House Stark is one of the most recognisable houses in Game of Thrones. It has a massive fanbase and for good reason, the Starks have a long and interesting history! While the current Stark members are fan favourites with their own tales, this list will focus on the history of House Stark. Ever wonder how House …
Game of Thrones is the greatest fantasy drama of the modern era, viewers simply can’t get enough of the gripping storyline, even those who have never been into the fantasy genre. One of the most epic aspects of the series is the inclusion of dragons, they’re portrayed especially well in the TV variant. Looking back …
Honor, respect & loyalty. They mean nothing to the Game of Thrones. With the throne comes great power, to rule over several kingdoms and have hundreds of thousands of subjects. Such power is coveted by many in Westeros, although few manage to get close to it. Many try, though, giving us the events of the …
In medieval times, around the same technology as Westeros has, castles were important. Seats to high lords, fortresses to armies and safe havens for citizens. They’re extremely valuable points on the map, containing mass amounts of valuable resources, work-stations and political power. Due to this, many castles have been built across the world of Game …
The Game of Thrones is an ongoing battle for most of Westeros, noble houses often wage war against each-other to claim power, lands or justice. Over the many centuries in Westerosi history, many houses have come and gone. Some, like the Gardeners, were once powerful houses that are unfortunately now extinct. It takes more than …
As the Hound once said “your friend is dead and Meryn Trant’s not. ‘Cause Trant had armor…and a big ****ing sword”. Having a good set of armor is clearly a necessity when it comes to war, it’ll make the difference between life and death. Not all armor is a combination of heavy plates of steel, …
Just like the early centuries of mankind on Earth, the rulers of Westeros & Essos employ armies to enforce their power. A powerful army means a powerful ruler, no one will dare defy a King with an unbeatable force. Throughout the seasons, armies have fought against each-other and very few now remain. Despite this, the …
The First Men have been mentioned countless times both in the books and the television adaptation. They are shrouded in mysteries, fables and rumors. Not much has been confirmed to be true as, like real life, history gets lost over the ages. There are dozens of interesting facts about the First Men though, you wouldn’t believe …