Game of Thrones Season One Ultimate Unofficial Guide: The Game of Thrones Season 1

their camp, Drogo learns of the attempt on his queen’s life and becomes enraged with vengeance. He proclaims his intentions to cross the sea and conquer the kingdoms and the throne for his son.
What We Learn
     Ned had talked Jaime out of taking the Iron Throne for himself after murdering King Aerys. Ned declined his chance at the throne as well.
     Lancell was purposely feeding Robert copious amounts of wine.
     Renly, who is conspiring to take the throne, has fled to Ser Loras’ homeland.
     Petyr Baelish admits he is still in love with Catelyn. He bears a large scar earned while challenging Brandon Stark to a duel for her honor back when she was arranged to marry Brandon.
     Baelish owns the City Guard and betrays Ned, not really a surprise to viewers.
     Jorah was commissioned by King Robert to kill Daenerys and Viserys in exchange for a full pardon, but he saves Daenerys after receiving his pardon before the deed was done. This leaves us to believe he is vying for the return of Targaryen reign. It also leaves us to wonder of his own internal struggles regarding the ability to return with honor as opposed to his growing belief in Daenerys.

Introducing . . . The Twin Lovers
    Cersei and Jaime Lannister are twins and lovers. We see from the first episode that these two are scheming to cover up a secret. As we discover throughout the season, the secret is that all three of her children were sired by Jaime, not Robert. The two are willing to kill anybody who threatens to spill the truth, for this would soil the family reputation and ruin their opportunity to put pure Lannister blood on the throne.
    Cersei is politically minded, calculating, and paranoid. She puts on the façade of control, but inside she begins to unravel as her secret is discovered. Her quest is to stay in control no matter what. Cersei truly feels that she and Jaime belong together because they shared a womb. She defends her actions by pointing out that the Targaryens wed siblings for centuries to preserve the bloodline. She fails to realize, however, that this practice resulted in strains of lunacy throughout Targaryen generations. She keeps her distance from her younger brother, Tyrion, because she knows he sees her for who she really is. They share the same manipulative qualities and Cersei is threatened by Tyrion’s planning abilities. Her marriage to Robert, although arranged, was a happy event for her at first. Upon realizing that she could not compete with Lyanna’s ghost for Robert’s affection, she moves forward with her personal agenda. Their firstborn son, with black hair, suddenly died of a “fever.” After discovering the truth about her other children, viewers cannot help but think the “fever” was the same one Jon Arryn suffered from. Advancing the Lannister family name is her main concern and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
    Jaime does not appear to have an agenda of his own beyond being used as a tool by his father and sister. As a member of Aerys’ Kingsguard, he murdered the Mad King but was not punished, and is known throughout the realm as the “Kingslayer.” He is first and foremost a soldier and does not particularly care for the political game in which the rest of his family is engaged. He understands the game of thrones is a game of power, and although willing to enjoy the benefits of that power, does not want direct involvement in the game. Jaime depends on Cersei because she accepts him the way he is. His relationship with Tyrion is lighthearted and warm and he has always looked out for his little brother. At first, Jaime seems just as evil as his sister, but as the story progresses we see he is more of a pawn in the Lannister conquest for power and is somewhat powerless himself. He is more likely to act on instinct than calculated moves, contrary to the rest of his family. Jaime is known for his swordsmanship and has a reputation of defeating his foes. Serving as a member of the Kingsguard for two kings, he always seems to be on the inside track of what is going on. He harbors a deep resentment for Robert because of the way he treats his sister and looks down upon anyone not wielding the Lannister name. Jaime operates under a personal code of morals, as do other characters, but his code is based more on what his family will find acceptable. As long as he has his orders, he will do what it takes to handle a situation. It is when he has to start making decisions for