GAME OF THRONES SEASON 2 : LINE OF SUCCESSION

GAME OF THRONES SEASON 2 : LINE OF SUCCESSION

As Westeros reels from the deaths of King Robert and, more recently, Ned Stark, matters between the forces vying for the Iron Throne become much more complicated and deadly.

Tyrion arrives at King’s Landing with his friend Bronn, a skilled swordsman, to handle the rapidly escalating situation.

Meanwhile, Catelyn Stark and Theon Greyjoy set off to curry favor with Renly Baratheon and Balon Greyjoy, respectively. Robb keeps winning battles and making a name for himself as a capable young leader, causing uneasiness amongst the higher-ups over at King’s Landing. Along the way, he falls in love with a healer named Talisa and decides to break a previous vow to marry a woman of House Frey. Jaime remains Robb’s prisoner, having finally been exposed as Bran’s attempted murderer.

Bran begins to develop special abilities that allow him to dream about and embody other people and situations. His dreams often prove eerily accurate, but he keeps them a secret.

Stannis Baratheon declares that he is the rightful ruler of Westeros and stakes his claim in the battle for the Iron Throne, refusing to join with Robb Stark or any of the other armies. His advisor, the dangerous Melisandre, claims to have been blessed with extraordinary powers.

As night falls at Renly’s camp, Melisandre sends a shadowy assassin into the king’s tent and has him murdered. His bodyguard, the tall, stocky Brienne of Tarth, mourns his death and, upon questioning, swears she had nothing to do with it. Urged by Catelyn to leave the camp, Brienne obeys and swears her loyalty to Catelyn.

Theon Greyjoy seizes Winterfell and holds the Starks prisoner until the Wildling woman Osha helps them and the simple but gentle giant Hodor escape.

Arya, shortly after escaping King’s Landing,befriends Gendry, who is later revealed to actually be the bastard son of the late Robert Baratheon. The two of them, along with Arya’s friend Hot Pie, are taken to the ancient castle of Harrenhal, which is being used by Lannister soldiers for murder and torture. Arya meets the mysterious Jaqen H’ghar, whom she rescued from Lannister men days earlier. He returns the favour by offering his help whenever she requests it and eventually helps her and her friends escape Harrenhal.

The Battle of the Blackwater rages on into the night, spreading fiery ruin upon the corpse-choked shores of King’s Landing. Stannis and his forces close in on their trapped foes, ready to deal the killing blow when Tywin Lannister and his men launch a surprise attack upon their notso-triumphant assailants. The Lannister forces drive off Stannis’ fleet, winning the battle and sending Stannis scurrying away in defeat. Tyrion is badly wounded during the fight, but is saved by his loyal squire, Podrick Payne. The Hound, formerly loyal to the Lannisters, also flees the capital.

Further north, Jon Snow captures a Wildling woman named ygritte and opts to take her back to his brothers of the Night’s Watch. However, he quickly falls into a Wildling trap, and is captured himself. To test his mettle and his loyalty, his captors force him to fight and kill his recently captured Night’s Watch brother, Qhorin Halfhand.

Jaime, having been secretly released by Catelyn in hopes that his freedom would lead to the return of her daughters, travels with Brienne to King’s Landing.

Sam Tarly witnesses an army of White Walkers approaching the Wall, while hiding behind a large boulder to avoid detection and save his own life.

Key Events : The Battle of the Blackwater. Renly Baratheon’s demise. The release of Jaime Lannister.