Game of Thrones History & Lore Robert's Rebellion. Video base on Robert's Rebellion the war that ended the Targaryen rule a decisive victory for the rebel forces; House Baratheon becomes the new royal line. Here the many different point of views from both sides the rebels and the loyalest, characters like Viserys Targaryen, Robert Baratheon , Stannis Baratheon, Tywin Lannister, and many more. With video audio video of the legendary battle of the Trident. Music House Stark theme. Robert's Rebellion, also known as the War of the Usurper, was a rebellion against House Targaryen, primarily instigated by Eddard Stark, Jon Arryn, and Robert Baratheon, for whom it is named. It lasted "close to a year" and resulted in the end of the Targaryen dynasty in the Seven Kingdoms. In 281 AC, a grand tourney was held by Lord Walter Whent at Harrenhal. Many nobles from all over the Seven Kingdoms came to the riverlands to take part in the festivities. Amongst them were the heir to Winterfell, Brandon Stark, and his younger siblings, Eddard, Lyanna and Benjen. The most prominent visitor of the tourney was King Aerys II Targaryen, however. Aerys had not left the Red Keep for many years, ever since his half-year capture during the Defiance of Duskendale, but was inspired to come to the tourney by words from his master of whisperers, the eunuch Varys. The tourney was cause for great celebration, as spring had come to Westeros, or so men thought. In addition, all of the White Swords had gathered to welcome their newest member, Ser Jaime Lannister. However, the tourney's ending was less joyful. After winning the final tilt, Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was to crown the new queen of love and beauty. Instead of crowning his wife, the Dornish princess Elia Martell, Rhaegar rode past her and crowned Lyanna Stark of Winterfell instead. Eddard Stark would later recall this moment as "the moment when all smiles died". Abduction of Lyanna Stark An unknown amount of time later, Lyanna Stark was seemingly abducted by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Her brother, Brandon Stark, was on his way to Riverrun to wed Catelyn Tully, when the news reached him. Brandon rode at once to King's Landing with his companions, Ethan Glover, who was Brandon's squire, Elbert Arryn, nephew to Lord Jon Arryn and the heir of the Eyrie, Kyle Royce, and Jeffory Mallister. Brandon rode for the Red Keep, and outside its gates, not knowing that Rhaegar was not present, shouted for Rhaegar to come out and die. This lead to King Aerys II Targaryen to arrest Brandon and his companions on the charge of plotting the murder on the crown prince. Aerys summoned the fathers of those who stood accused to court. All of them, and their sons, were killed, with only Ethan Glover as survivor. Lord Rickard Stark arrived with two hundred of his best men, yet none of them would ever return north. Rickard demanded a trial by battle, a request that the king granted him. Aerys declared fire to be the champion of House Targaryen, and had Rickard, who had dressed in his armor, suspended from the rafters in the throne room. Next, the king had his pyromancers, Rossart amongst them, kindle a blaze beneath the Lord of Winterfell. Brandon Stark was brought in as well, and placed in a Tyroshi strangling device. A longsword placed just outside of his reach, Brandon strangled himself in an attempt to reach the sword and save his father, while Lord Rickard cooked in his armor. Next, Aerys called for the heads of Lord Robert Baratheon of Storm's End, Lyanna's betrothed, and Eddard Stark, now the Lord of Winterfell, after the deaths of his father and older brother. Robert and Eddard were in the Eyrie, however, and Jon Arryn refused to oblige. Instead, he raised his banners in revolt. This act is seen as the start of the war, which would last "close to a year". For more information http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Robert%27s_Rebellion

• published: 17 May 2015
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