The Stark-Lannister Feud Escalates

From personal grievances to open war, the conflict between the two houses engulfs the realm.

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Bran's Fall

The Spark The Discovery Bran catches Cersei and Jaime in incest. Jaime pushes him from the tower to silence him. The Coma Bran lies in a coma, and Catelyn never leaves his side. The Starks suspect the Lannisters. The Assassination Attempt A hired knife tries to kill Bran. Catelyn captures Tyrion, believing him responsible. The feud becomes open.

The War Begins

The Hostilities The Call to Arms Robb calls the northern banners and marches south. The riverlands are already burning from Lannister raids. The Battles The Whispering Wood and the Green Fork are fought. Both sides suffer losses, but the Starks capture Jaime. The Escalation Tywin Lannister responds by ravaging the riverlands. The war becomes a cycle of vengeance.

The Execution of Ned Stark

The Breaking Point The Confession Ned confesses to treason, hoping to save his family. Joffrey orders his execution anyway. The Aftermath Ned's death makes peace impossible. The north declares independence, and the War of the Five Kings begins in earnest. The Legacy The Stark-Lannister feud becomes a personal vendetta for Robb and Catelyn. The conflict deepens.

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