Game Of Thrones: The Story So Far • Secure

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

With the Iron Throne in question, multiple factions vie for control:

: 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

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