Stark
Ned
Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, Eddard accepts Robert Baratheon’s offer to serve as Hand. His investigation of Jon Arryn’s death leads to the parentage of Cersei’s children. After Robert dies, his attempt to prevent Joffrey’s succession fails when the city watch turns against him. He confesses to treason to protect his daughters, but Joffrey orders his execution.
Key story events this character is involved in, and the chapters where they appear.
Role: commander
The war that overthrew the Targaryen dynasty. Robert Baratheon, Eddard Stark, and Jon Arryn rebelled against King Aerys II after Prince Rhaegar abducted Lyanna Stark. The rebellion ended with Rhaegar's death at the Trident and the Sack of King's Landing.
Role: present
The great tourney hosted by Lord Whent where Prince Rhaegar Targaryen crowned Lyanna Stark as Queen of Love and Beauty, passing over his own wife Elia Martell. The mysterious Knight of the Laughing Tree appeared and vanished, setting events in motion that would end the Targaryen dynasty.
Role: participant
Eddard Stark and six companions confronted three Kingsguard at a tower in the Red Mountains of Dorne where Lyanna Stark was held. Only Eddard and Howland Reed survived. What Lyanna whispered to her brother before dying became a secret that would shape the fate of the realm.
{n} chapters
15 chapters
Total Mentions
15
Data for Eddard Stark from A Song of Ice and Fire books 1-5
