The series begins with the abduction of Lyanna Stark by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and follows the chain of events that lead to a full-scale rebellion. The series explores the relationships, rivalries, and ambitions of key figures, from Robert Baratheon's burning love for Lyanna to the bitter enmity between the Starks, Baratheons, and Targaryens. Themes of love, honor, revenge, and the cost of war are central.
