1. History of the Baratheons
(World of Westeros/History)

... demanded Robert’s head and that of Eddard Stark. The extraordinary personal relationship between the man who would become king and the Lord of Winterfell was forged during their time as foster brothers ...

2. History of the Arryns
(World of Westeros/History)

... region in check, squashing any great force of clan raiders, and guarding the shores of the kingdom. In recent history, Jon Arryn took both Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon as his wards, allying his family ...

3. History of the Tullys
(World of Westeros/History)

... master of coin. When Aerys II killed Brandon Stark, Catelyn’s engagement transferred to Eddard Stark, the new lord of Winterfell. House Tully raised its banners in support of Robert Baratheon and Eddard ...

4. Jon Snow
(World of Westeros/People)

Jon Snow is the claimed bastard son of Eddard Stark by a mother whose identity is not widely known. Jon's direwolf companion is the mute albino he named Ghost. Jon, who received the surname customarily ...

5. History of the Ironborn
(World of Westeros/History)

... the wall of a south tower at Pyke. In the end, Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark raised the banners, captured the islands’ fortress capital at Pyke, and put the rebellion down. Balon’s remaining son, Theon, ...

6. Eddard Stark
(World of Westeros/People)

... executioner soon forgets what death is." — Eddard Stark Eddard Stark, informally called "Ned", was Lord of Winterfell, Lord Paramount of the North, and Warden of the North before his death. He and Catelyn ...

7. Brotherhood Without Banners
(Houses of Westeros/Independents)

... Hand of the King Eddard Stark charged them to bring the Lannister bannerman Gregor Clegane to justice in the name of King Robert. Beric, having the command of the party, led his men into an ambush and ...

8. The Small Council
(World of Westeros/Miscellaneous)

... Maester Pycelle, Lord Commander Barristan Selmy, the eunuch Varys, and Petyr Baelish. After the death of Jon Arryn, King Robert appointed Eddard Stark as his new Hand of the King. After Robert's death, ...

9. Portrait of Eddard Stark
(Resources/Images)

Portrait of Eddard Stark by Amoka:  ...

10. Lyanna Stark
(World of Westeros/People)

Lyanna Stark was the sister of Eddard Stark and betrothed to Robert Baratheon. Lyanna was described by many as a spirited young woman and widely regarded as beautiful. Prince Rhaegar Targaryen once crowned ...

11. Robert Baratheon
(World of Westeros/People)

The eldest of three sons, Robert Baratheon succeeded his father as lord of the Stormlands upon his parent's death in a shipwreck. He was fostered at the Eyrie along with Eddard Stark by Lord Jon Arryn ...

12. Jon Arryn
(World of Westeros/People)

Lord of the Eyrie and Defender of the Vale, Jon Arryn was Warden of the East and Hand of the King during Robert Baratheon's reign. In his youth, Jon was the Keeper of the Gates of the Moon until his father, ...

13. Lordsport
(World of Westeros/Cities)

... and Pyke was besieged and conquered by his forces. Balon Greyjoy was left as Lord of Pyke, but his son Theon was taken as hostage, to be fostered by Eddard Stark. In the years since the rebellion, Lordsport ...

14. House Royce
(Houses of Westeros/Minor Houses)

... Yohn Renowned warrior and Lord of the House. He has a lined face, grey hair, and slate-grey eyes set beneath bushy eyebrows. Lord Yohn Royce is a close friend to his kin Eddard Stark, having dwelt in ...

15. House Reed
(Houses of Westeros/Minor Houses)

... crannogmen of the Neck. He is one of Eddard Stark's closest friends. It is likely that Howland Reed first met the Starks during the tournament at Harrenhall, when he was beset by rowdy squires and protected ...

16. House Dayne
(Houses of Westeros/Minor Houses)

... Eddard Stark and his companions at the Tower of Joy, but the exact circumstances are unclear. He was one of Prince Rhaegar's closest friends. A highly esteemed knight and swordsman, he led the campaign ...

17. House Tyrell
(Houses of Westeros/Great Houses)

... Baratheon’s forces at Storm’s End for nearly a year without result. When Lord Eddard Stark arrived, Lord Mace surrendered with alacrity. Holdings Highgarden is an old and great castle, famed more for ...

18. House Tully
(Houses of Westeros/Great Houses)

... Rebellion, House Tully reluctantly joined forces with Baratheon. The price for Lord Hoster’s assistance was a pair of weddings for his two daughters: Catelyn to Eddard Stark and Lysa to Jon Arryn. In doing ...

19. House Stark
(Houses of Westeros/Great Houses)

... of the North. Those Northmen who bend the knee to Eddard Stark have been hard won with respect, devotion, and justice. His sons show signs that they too will be well-respected and beloved leaders in the ...

20. House Lannister
(Houses of Westeros/Great Houses)

... proved to be his undoing, as the Lannisters sacked the city while Ser Jaime slit the king’s throat. Eddard Stark arrived in King’s Landing to find the lion banner of the Lannisters flying above the castle ...