House Stark
Characters
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Ned Stark
A stoic, duty-bound and honorable lord, Ned Stark embodies the values of the northern realm over which he rules. Seventeen years ago, he left his home to rise up against the Mad King Aerys Targaryen, fighting alongside his longtime friend Robert Baratheon, who took control of the throne after the war. As Warden of the North, Ned returned to Winterfell with his bastard son, Jon Snow, who despite joining the household, has never been accepted by Ned's wife, Catelyn Stark.
A stoic, duty-bound and honorable lord, Ned Stark embodies the values of the northern realm over which he rules. Seventeen years ago, he left his home to rise up against the Mad King Aerys Targaryen, fighting alongside his longtime friend Robert Baratheon, who took control of the throne after the war. As Warden of the North, Ned returned to Winterfell with his bastard son, Jon Snow, who despite joining the household, has never been accepted by Ned's wife, Catelyn Stark.
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Catelyn Stark
Catelyn married Lord Eddard Stark after his brother Brandon (to whom she was betrothed) was murdered by Aerys Targaryen. Though she barely knew Ned at the time of their wedding, their love has grown strong over the years, and as the Lady of Winterfell, Catelyn has raised his five legitimate children. Her husband's bastard, Jon Snow, however, is an embarrassment she has refused to accept.
Catelyn married Lord Eddard Stark after his brother Brandon (to whom she was betrothed) was murdered by Aerys Targaryen. Though she barely knew Ned at the time of their wedding, their love has grown strong over the years, and as the Lady of Winterfell, Catelyn has raised his five legitimate children. Her husband's bastard, Jon Snow, however, is an embarrassment she has refused to accept.
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Brandon Stark
The first-born son of Rickard Stark, Brandon Stark was preparing for his wedding to Catelyn Tully when news of his sister Lyanna's abduction by Rhaegar Targaryen reached him. He and his father were executed by the king, Aerys Targaryen, after a failed attempt to bring Rhaegar to justice.
The first-born son of Rickard Stark, Brandon Stark was preparing for his wedding to Catelyn Tully when news of his sister Lyanna's abduction by Rhaegar Targaryen reached him. He and his father were executed by the king, Aerys Targaryen, after a failed attempt to bring Rhaegar to justice.
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Richard Stark
One time Lord of Winterfell, Rickard Stark's life was cut short by his king, Aerys Targaryen. Rickard arranged the marriages of his son Brandon to Catelyn Tully, and his daughter Lyanna to Robert Baratheon, but both engagements were cut short when Rhaegar Targaryen stole off with his daughter, initiating a series of events that resulted in the executions of both Rickard and Brandon at Aerys' command.
One time Lord of Winterfell, Rickard Stark's life was cut short by his king, Aerys Targaryen. Rickard arranged the marriages of his son Brandon to Catelyn Tully, and his daughter Lyanna to Robert Baratheon, but both engagements were cut short when Rhaegar Targaryen stole off with his daughter, initiating a series of events that resulted in the executions of both Rickard and Brandon at Aerys' command.
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Lyanna Stark
Although engaged to Robert Baratheon, Lyanna Stark never lived to marry him. Her abduction by Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to the throne, was one of several reasons why Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon raised arms against the Mad King Aerys. She died in Ned's arms during his attempt to rescue her; Robert still mourns her death.
Although engaged to Robert Baratheon, Lyanna Stark never lived to marry him. Her abduction by Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to the throne, was one of several reasons why Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon raised arms against the Mad King Aerys. She died in Ned's arms during his attempt to rescue her; Robert still mourns her death.
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Benjen Stark
Ned's younger brother and First Ranger of the Night's Watch, he is a hero of Jon Snow's.
Ned's younger brother and First Ranger of the Night's Watch, he is a hero of Jon Snow's.
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Robb Stark
As the oldest Stark son, Robb is heir to Winterfell, and very aware of the responsibilities that come with his title. Despite being the house's most important son, Robb has a close relationship with his bastard half-brother, Jon Snow, and is on good terms with Theon Greyjoy, his father's ward from the Iron Islands. His direwolf is named Grey Wind.
As the oldest Stark son, Robb is heir to Winterfell, and very aware of the responsibilities that come with his title. Despite being the house's most important son, Robb has a close relationship with his bastard half-brother, Jon Snow, and is on good terms with Theon Greyjoy, his father's ward from the Iron Islands. His direwolf is named Grey Wind.
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Sansa Stark
Sansa has inherited her mother Catelyn's beauty, which should serve her well in the courtly world of knights and princes she dreams of inhabiting. But growing up in the northern reaches, where the only hardship she experiences are taunts from her sister, has left Sansa somewhat sheltered, and her naiveté won't help her in the world outside Winterfell's walls. Her direwolf is named Lady.
Sansa has inherited her mother Catelyn's beauty, which should serve her well in the courtly world of knights and princes she dreams of inhabiting. But growing up in the northern reaches, where the only hardship she experiences are taunts from her sister, has left Sansa somewhat sheltered, and her naiveté won't help her in the world outside Winterfell's walls. Her direwolf is named Lady.
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Arya Stark
A young girl far more interested in wielding a blade than becoming a lady, Arya is constantly at odds with her prim sister, Sansa. Arya is very much her father's daughter, and Ned has a certain level of appreciation for the girl's rebellious attitude... up to a point. Her direwolf is named Nymeria.
A young girl far more interested in wielding a blade than becoming a lady, Arya is constantly at odds with her prim sister, Sansa. Arya is very much her father's daughter, and Ned has a certain level of appreciation for the girl's rebellious attitude... up to a point. Her direwolf is named Nymeria.
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Bran Stark
Young Bran dreams of becoming a great knight while his brother, Robb, rules over Winterfell. The boy's natural curiosity and infectious humor endear him to all the members of the Stark household, though those same traits can land him in precarious - even dangerous - situations. His direwolf is named Summer.
Young Bran dreams of becoming a great knight while his brother, Robb, rules over Winterfell. The boy's natural curiosity and infectious humor endear him to all the members of the Stark household, though those same traits can land him in precarious - even dangerous - situations. His direwolf is named Summer.
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Rickon Stark
At 6, Rickon is the youngest of the Stark children. His direwolf is named Shaggydog.
At 6, Rickon is the youngest of the Stark children. His direwolf is named Shaggydog.
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Jon Snow
Ned Stark's bastard son, Jon has been raised at Winterfell on near-equal footing with his siblings. He joins the Night's Watch, following in the footsteps of his Uncle Benjen. His direwolf is named Ghost.
Ned Stark's bastard son, Jon has been raised at Winterfell on near-equal footing with his siblings. He joins the Night's Watch, following in the footsteps of his Uncle Benjen. His direwolf is named Ghost.