But, despite their undeniable connections to each other, the great houses remain distinctive.
The Targaryens escaped the Doom of Valyria and united Westeros into a single kingdom under their rule.
However, the Baratheons and the Martell are an exception.
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However,Robert’s Rebellionmade the Baratheons a notable enemy of the Targaryens.
House Stark
AfterGame of Thrones, most fans are familiar withthe Stark family.
Few other Starks have spent considerable time on-screen, butHouse of the DragonSeason 2promises to introduce another.
Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
Descended from the First Men and still followthe Old Gods of the Forest.
Though they assisted in the rebellion against the Targaryens, Ned does not hold a grudge.
However, he does make an enemy out of the Lannisters.
Their vassals, the Boltons, also oppose the Starks, betraying Robb for power.
The Lannisters have more enemies than allies, and often, their allies become enemies.
The Tyrells, who are Lannister allies through the marriages of Cersei’s sons, also become their enemies.
But, as evidenced by the Tyrells, Lannisters enemies don’t live long.
Infamously, the story ofHouse Reyne of Castamereis an example of what comes from messing with the Lannisters.
They are the only great house to serve the Drowned God.
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InGame of Thrones, the Greyjoys, like many other great houses, have divided loyalties.
Yara and Theon ally with Daenerys, while Euron chooses Cersei.
“A Lannister always pays his debts.”
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However, during Robert’s Rebellion, they were one of the prominent opponents of the Targaryens.
House Arryn
House Arryn is the great house that rules over the Vale.
There, she married Mors Martell, allying her people and those who populated the area before.
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Because of this union, the Martell banner combined Mors Martell’s spear with Nymeria’s sun.
House Tyrell
House Tyrellhas been a great house for the shortest amount of time.
In one fell swoop, Cersei kills Margaery, Loras, and Mace.
Only Olenna survives until Jaime kills her later on.
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