Game Of Thrones - Season 3 Official

: Jon Snow successfully infiltrates Mance Rayder's wildling army, falls in love with Ygritte, and climbs the Wall before ultimately returning to the Night's Watch.

: The Lannisters consolidate power through strategic marriages. Tywin Lannister forces Tyrion to marry Sansa Stark and Cersei to marry Loras Tyrell. Game Of Thrones - Season 3

: Jaime Lannister loses his hand while being escorted by Brienne of Tarth, leading to an unlikely bond. Meanwhile, Arya Stark is captured by the Brotherhood Without Banners and later the Hound. : Jon Snow successfully infiltrates Mance Rayder's wildling

This season introduced several fan-favorite and pivotal characters: : Jaime Lannister loses his hand while being

: Theon Greyjoy is subjected to extreme physical and psychological torture by Ramsay Snow , the bastard son of Roose Bolton. New Character Introductions

: Robb Stark wins every battle but struggles politically. After breaking a marriage pact with Walder Frey, he is betrayed and murdered along with his mother, Catelyn, and pregnant wife, Talisa, at the Red Wedding .