Game Of Thrones: The Battle Of The Blackwater, Explained

After Robert Baratheon dies in Game of Thrones season 1, episode 7 “You Win or You Die,” his brother, Stannis lays claim to the Iron Throne. Since the late King Robert had no trueborn children, Stannis is the heir to the throne. But given the increasingly complicated nature of Westeros’ geopolitics, Stannis’ war for the Iron Throne is one among the five major simultaneous conflicts. As a result, the continent is impoverished, but the Lannisters through their incompetent and illegitimate king, Joffrey Baratheon continue to maintain a grip on the throne and rule with an iron fist.