Game Of Thrones: House Words, Explained

The War of the Five Kings and the Last War changed the demography of Westeros. Some of the most prominent Houses which prided themselves on powerful mottos went extinct. Some became stronger than ever before, and new Houses rose to prominence. HBO’s Game of Thrones centers around the conflict between nine noble families each of which have vassal houses in their liege. At the start of Game of Thrones, House Baratheon is headed by King Robert who toppled the last Targaryen king, Aerys II’s rule, and ushered in a new era in the history of Westeros. House Baratheon is the power behind the throne until King Robert is murdered at his wife, Cersei Lannister’s behest. Her house – the Lannisters place not one but two puppet kings on the Iron Throne. They are Cersei’s sons, Joffrey and Tommen from her brother, Jaime Lannister.