: Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and Jaime Lannister killed the Mad King, ending centuries of Targaryen rule. Robert became King and married Cersei Lannister to secure the throne. 2. The Stark Family and the Hand of the King The main story begins with the Stark family in the North.
: Led by Robb Stark , the North secedes and fights for independence and justice for Ned. Game of Thrones: The Story So Far
: Prince Rhaegar Targaryen allegedly kidnapped Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon . : Robert killed Rhaegar at the Trident, and
: Launch their own rebellion to reclaim the independence of the Iron Islands. 4. Across the Narrow Sea: The Targaryen Return In the east (Essos), the last Targaryens plan their return. The Stark Family and the Hand of the
: 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
The current state of Westeros was forged 15 years before the series begins during a civil war known as Robert’s Rebellion .