Robert is dead. Will a New Baratheon Take the Iron Throne? King Robert Baratheon is dead. And while his (alleged) son Joffrey sits on the throne, there are other Baratheons who have also made claim to the kingdom. Both Renley and Stannis Baratheon have laid claim to the Iron Throne and they are willing to fight to take it. House Baratheon might be...
The faith that the King’s Men have in The Seven is only matched by their faith that Stannis Baratheon should be the next one to sit upon the Iron Throne. Through rigorous training with their greatswords and heavy armor, they are headed to the field of battle in service of the older Baratheon brother. Will their actions see him through to victory? The...
The Queen’s Men aren’t named necessarily for their dedication to Queen Selyse. Instead, it refers to their conversion to the R’hllor faith. And while many might be concerned that their true loyalties lie with the Red Priestess, for the time being, they are just as willing to head to battle in service of Stannis Baratheon. In time, their true nature might...
House Baratheon is well known for equipping their troops in some of the heaviest armor found on the battlefields of Westeros. While other Houses might also do this for their frontline combat troops or heavily-barded cavalry, House Baratheon’s zeal for heavy armor even extends to their support units. The R’hllor Lightbringers are some of the most heavily...
House Baratheon’s claim to the Iron Throne is made all the stronger by King Stannis Baratheon being the only king to face the growing threat beyond the Wall. In the field, King Stannis is a juggernaut, rallying his forces to stand against ever-growing odds. Of his loyal retainers Justin Massey, Dale Seaworth, and his squire, Bryen Farring, stand amongst...
Whether commanding units of their own or standing united around King Renly Baratheon in support of his claim, the heroes of the Rainbow Guard comprise some of the most skilled warriors to take the field in the War of the Five Kings. They count among their number Ser Loras Tyrell, Ser Robar Royce, Lord Bryce Caron, Ser Emmon Cuy, Ser Guyard Morrigen...
King Renly's alliance with House Tyrell through his marriage to Lady Margaery has made the famed riders of Highgarden available to Renly. Although his armor is not as thick as that of most heavy cavalry, that does not stop Highgarden's celebrated riders from unleashing the devastating charges that characterize such units. However, as happens to the common...
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen rules her khalasar as Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea. Her influence and skill have made her one of the most powerful women in the world. No other faction boasts so many skilled cavalry, made even more so by Khal Drogo's inspiring leadership on the battlefield. Ser Jorah Mormont, the banished lord from Westeros...