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...
As Daenerys Targaryen sweeps across Essos with her Dothraki army, she has been freeing thousands of slaves as she defeats those that stand against her. It was not originally her intention to have them join her army, but many have willingly taken up arms and are eager to help their liberators conquer more territory. However, this rag-tag group of fighters...
All along the cost of Westeros, sailors know to fear the Ironborn Reavers. Sightings of their longships are met with fear and trepidation. The Reavers are coastal raiders, ready to make quick assaults wherever they please. Now, these pirates loyal to House Greyjoy are bringing their swift hit-and-run tactics inland during all the chaos caused by the war...
The Kraken’s Many Arms in the Fight A Kraken’s many tentacles can seemingly act independently from one-another, but always for the greater good of the creature. So, too, do the various individuals within House Greyjoy. Though they sometimes are at odds with one-another, each one feels what they’re doing is best overall for the House. The Greyjoy Heroes 2...
House Lannister is fully in control of King’s Landing after the death of Robert Baratheon. Cersei Lannister has made sure of that with her scheming and plots behind the throne. Meanwhile, any that oppose the Lion are dispatched with either Jaime’s swift blade or crushed underfoot by the Mountain. While many storm clouds are on the horizon, House Lannister...
A good general knows that he climate in which they fight is as important as any other factor during a battle. It does no good if their troops are falling over dead from heat stroke from wearing cumbersome gear, or freezing to death in the bitter cold with nothing but thin mail to protect them. The hot, oppressive, Dornish climate means that the Starfall...
In southern Westeros, in the unbearable heat and harshness of the deserts and badlands, House Martell waits patiently like a coiled viper, observing and calculating moves in the game of thrones until they find the optimal moment to strike. As such, Arianne and Quentyn Martell look to forward their House's goals with the patience of a snake settled in for a...
House Stark is known for their stalwart nature and cautious preparation for when winter will come again. They are a proud and devoted house. However, with the death of Robert Baratheon and imprisonment of Ned Stark, the Direwolf has mobilized for war. Will it be a Stark that rules as both King in the North and upon the Iron Throne? Will the Direwolf banner...
Most of the soldiers marching to battle in Westeros’ wars are men. Many people feel that a woman’s place is back home, running things there. But for House Mormont, their She-Bears gladly head to war, taking up arms just like any other soldier. Drawing inspiration in armor and weaponry from legendary warrior Lady Alysane Mormont, they are a rough and rugged...