Tournament of the Hand

A grand tournament is held in King's Landing to honor Eddard Stark as the new Hand. The event features jousting, melees, and archery. Key moments include the Knight of Flowers, Loras Tyrell, defeating several opponents, and the Hound winning the champion's purse after his brother, Gregor Clegane, kills a horse and attacks Loras. The tournament showcases the martial culture of Westeros and provides a backdrop for political maneuvering.