

A proven battle commander and veteran of several wars, Stannis is known to be utterly without mercy to his enemies and will do what is right even if it destroys him. Stannis Baratheon, Robert's younger brother and Renly's older, has also claimed the Iron Throne. However, there is another faction entering the picture. As they struggle for the throne, Tyrion Lannister arrives in King's Landing to take matters in hand. Meanwhile, Joffrey Baratheon holds the Iron Throne with the backing of the powerful House Lannister, but his uncle Renly has also claimed the throne with the support of House Tyrell, whose armies are much larger. Robb decides that he must win the allegiance of the fiercely independent ironborn to his cause, and sends his best friend Theon Greyjoy to treat with his father.

The Seven Kingdoms are at war, with the King in the North, Robb Stark, fighting to win independence for his people. Season 2 spans several months on a world where the seasons last for years at a time.
