Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.

Bran Stark recounts the legends surrounding the mysterious Children of the Forest and their wars against the First Men and the Andals.

Bran Stark recounts the stories of legendary figures of several of the seven independent kingdoms that existed prior to the War of Conquest.

Catelyn and Bran Stark discuss the worship of the Old Gods of the Forest and the Seven in Westeros.

Jeor Mormont discusses the earliest days, structure and duty of the Night's Watch.

Maester Luwin details the steady decline that the Night's Watch has suffered with the passage of time.

Tywin Lannister mocks the faded glory of the Night's Watch and questions the need for the order.

Maester Luwin explains the role and function of the Order of Maesters in the Seven Kingdoms as well as studies aspiring Maesters undergo.

Viserys Targaryen recounts the history of Valyria from its rise to becoming the greatest civilization the world has ever seen to its destruction in the Doom.

Viserys Targaryen reflects on the victory which secured Aegon I Targaryen's domination of the Seven Kingdoms.

Robb Stark recalls how Aegon the Conqueror forced the lords of Westeros into submission with his brutal victory on the Field of Fire.

Robert Baratheon reflects on the actions of King Aerys II Targaryen and his son Rhaegar leading to his rebellion.

Maester Luwin looks back on Prince Rhaegar's capture of Lyanna Stark and the horrific injustice inflicted on House Stark by the Mad King Aerys.

Tywin Lannister reminisces on the collapse of his alliance with Aerys as the latter descended further and further into madness.

Robert Baratheon reminisces on his glorious victories against the supporters of the Mad King Aerys II Targaryen.

Viserys Targaryen bitterly recalls the treachery of the Usurper Robert Baratheon putting an end to the Targaryen dynasty.

Viserys Targaryen bitterly recounts Tywin Lannister's treachery bringing down the Targaryen dynasty.

Robert Baratheon reflects on his victory over the Targaryen dynasty and the necessity for the death of Rhaegar Targaryen's children.

Maester Luwin details the downfall of the Mad King and the death of the royal family, as well as how it impacted those who won the war.

Tywin Lannister reminisces on the part he played in defeating the Targaryens and the rewards his family reaped for it.

Bran and Robb Stark discuss House Stark's reign as the Kings of Winter before kneeling to Aegon the Conqueror.

Tywin Lannister recalls how House Lannister survived and rose to prominence through cunning.

Viserys Targaryen recounts the conquest of House Targaryen and its ruling of the Seven Kingdoms before being brought down by the treacherous Usurper Robert Baratheon.

Robert Baratheon recalls the victories that led to House Baratheon cementing themselves as one of the greatest houses in Westeros.

Catelyn Stark speaks of the origins of House Arryn and the conquest of the Vale during the Andal Invasion and its role in Robert's Rebellion.

At the Red Keep, Tyrion plots three alliances through the promise of marriage. Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands to forge an alliance of her own, but King Renly, his new wife Margaery, and her brother Loras Tyrell have other plans. At Winterfell, Luwin tries to decipher Bran’s dreams.

The Hound is judged by the gods. Jaime is judged by men. Jon proves himself. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion learns the cost of weddings.

Dany balances justice and mercy. Jaime tasks Brienne with his honor. Jon secures volunteers while Bran, Jojen, Meera and Hodor stumble on shelter.

Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Meanwhile, Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq and her other supplicants. And the day of Tyrion's trial has come where Tyrion faces his father.

Dany makes a difficult decision in Meereen. Jon recruits the help of an unexpected ally. Brienne searches for Sansa. Theon remains under Ramsay's control.

Arya trains. Jorah and Tyrion run into slavers. Trystane and Myrcella make plans. Jaime and Bronn reach their destination. The Sand Snakes attack.

An old foe comes back into the picture. Gilly meets Sam’s family. Arya faces a difficult choice. Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.

The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded.

Daenerys receives an unexpected visitor. Jon faces a revolt. Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros.

The battle at Winterfell is approaching. Jaime is confronted with the consequences of the past. A tense interaction between Sansa and Daenerys follows.