Game of Thrones Season 1 begins in Winterfell, where Eddard Stark (Ned Stark) lives with his family until King Robert Baratheon asks him to serve as Hand of the King, leading him to King’s Landing. There, Ned uncovers dangerous secrets involving Queen Cersei Lannister and her brother Jaime Lannister, realizing the king’s children are not truly Robert’s, which puts his life at risk. Meanwhile, Bran Stark is pushed from a tower after witnessing a secret, Jon Snow joins the Night’s Watch at the Wall to face threats beyond the kingdom, and Robb Stark begins to rise as a leader in the North. Across the sea, Daenerys Targaryen is married to Khal Drogo and gradually transforms from a frightened girl into a strong leader, ultimately emerging from fire with three dragons. By the end of the season, King Robert dies, the Lannisters seize control, Ned Stark is betrayed and executed, and Robb Stark marches to war, setting the stage for a massive conflict across the realm.