Prime Players of The Iron Throne: An Introduction

Greed, cruelty, name it whatever you want, but they just love the Iron Throne more than ever. and for the Iron Throne, which is the seat to the present king of the Seven Kingdoms and is forged by Aegeon Targaryen from all the swords of his enemies is now in peril. Well, it is also said that the swords are so sharp that the throne have already killed someone who attempted to sit in it. for the record, the throne of forged swords is the ultimate symbol of authority in the whole Seven Kingdoms. And after nearly 300 years of rule by the Targaryens, King Aerys II, the Mad King, is defeated and overthrown in the war of the Usurper and the House Baratheon takes the throne. It’s one shaky regime, however, and King Robert Baratheon is then challenged six years after he ascended to the throne by Lord Balon Greyjoy from the Iron Islands. Greyjoy gets defeated as well, his two sons dead in combat and one made a hostage to Ned Stark, the late Lord of Winterfell. King Robert has been suspiciously killed in a hunting accident and the Iron throne is then ripped for everybody to take. Who really has the right to the Iron Throne? Well, here are your main players.more ambitious wannabes to come so don't forget to watch Game of Thrones Season 2 online.

Joffrey Baratheon – he may carry the name of the king but not in his blod. Because he is the lovechild borne of the incestuous union of the twins Cersei and Jaime Lannister. Joffrey is currently sitting on the hot seat, but does he really deserve it?

Stannis Baratheon - the middle Barathein brother who confidently believes himself the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. He also knows the real truth of Joffrey’s parentage and is willing to sell his soul to the red priestess for ruler ship

Renly Baratheon – he’s the youngest of the Baratheon brothers, and the Lord of Storm’s end. Charismatic and popular with all of the people, he is also encouraged by his advisors to throw his hat into the ring but does he really stand a good chance?

Daenerys Targaryen – also known as The Storm Born, daughter to King Aerys II, she also considers herself as the rightful heir. Living in exile, she then struggled to find her own country and just take the throne that she thinks is likely hers. 

There will still be more throne players to come so watch out for more!