: After Robert's sudden death, Ned is betrayed and executed for treason by the boy-king Joffrey, sparking a widespread civil war known as the War of the Five Kings. 3. The War of the Five Kings
: Led by Robb Stark , the North secedes and fights for independence and justice for Ned. Game of Thrones: The Story So Far
: The "Mad King" Aerys II Targaryen executed Lyanna's father and brother, prompting Eddard "Ned" Stark and Robert Baratheon to lead a rebellion. : After Robert's sudden death, Ned is betrayed