The Players of Westeros II Trivia Quiz

Answer: Joffrey Baratheon

Joffrey Baratheon was a cruel and relentless ruler for the short time he held the crown under the guidance of his dear mother, Cersei Lannister. His intemperance led him to order the execution of Eddard Stark, against his mother's will. Nonetheless, Stark was beheaded and a war with Winterfell began.

Unknown to him, Joffrey was a child born of incest between Cersei Lannister and her brother, Jaime. Eddard Stark was killed before he could reveal that information. Stannis Baratheon used this fact as his rationalization that he is the true heir to the Iron Throne.

Answer: Melisandre

Melisandre is a Red Priestess from Asshai who worships the god R'hllor, the Lord of Light. She allies herself with Stannis Baratheon, believing him to be the Azor Ahai, the savior of the lands who will protect them from the Great Other. Her hair and eyes are red in color, as often is her garb. She has visions and utilizes other forms of magic, a rare sight in the Seven Kingdoms.

Answer: Barristan Selmy

Barristan Selmy (also known as Barristan the Bold) served the Kingsguard for most of his life until he was relieved by King Joffrey under the pretense that he was too old. Joffrey secretly wanted to add his own court members to the Kingsguard instead.

Selmy decided that he owed allegiance to the former Targaryen family line after being dismissed, and eventually finds Daenerys Targaryen in Essos.

Answer: Asha Greyjoy

Asha Greyjoy is the oldest daughter of the Lord of the Iron Islands, Balon Greyjoy. When he dies, she attempts to take over his rule, but her uncle Euron is instead elevated in the Kingsmoot. She refuses to accept the results and rebels. Eventually she is captured by Stannis Baratheon.

Answer: Tywin Lannister

Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, served Aerys Targaryen as his Hand of the King. When the rebellion came, Tywin (belatedly) joined the rebels and his henchmen slayed the Targaryen royal family. To secure his friendship and that of his family, Robert Baratheon married his daughter Cersei. His life was eventually ended by his son Tyrion, who fired a bolt from a crossbow.

Answer: Jorah Mormont

Jorah Mormont, of the bearish House Mormont, was forced to flee Westeros for partaking in the slave trade. While there, he took to serving Viserys Targaryen, and later Daenerys. He falls in love with her, but betrays her to Varys by feeding the latter information on the girl. Daenerys banishes him from her presence as a result.

Answer: Brienne of Tarth

Brienne was the sole remaining child of Lord Selwyn Tarth, and after his futile attempts to marry her off failed, she was sent to Storm's End. She has trained herself as a knight and earns a spot on Renly Baratheon's Kingsguard. When he is slain by a shadow, Brienne flees with Catelyn Stark, swearing fealty to her.

As she is bulky, tall and considered ugly, many call her Brienne the Beauty to mock her appearance.

Answer: Petyr Baelish

Petyr Baelish, or Littlefinger as he is often called, came from humble beginnings, but made his way up the social ladder to become the kingdom's Master of Coin. His climb forced him to lean on business of ill repute, including running brothels. His allegiances are known to change along with the party he considers to be in power at any given moment.

Answer: Areo Hotah

Areo Hotah came from Norvos in Essos, and came under the service of House Martell. He was promoted to the head of Doran Martell's guards and serves loyally. He wields a great axe, which he uses well in battle, killing Ser Arys Oakheart of the Kingsguard when the knight charged his forces.

Answer: Viserys Targaryen

By the rules of succession, Viserys has the best claim to the Iron Throne, but the rebellion back in Westeros caused him to flee to Essos. He uses his sister Daenerys to buy the allegiance of Khal Drogo, who promises to give him the troops he needs to take back his throne.

He is killed, however, after he threatens his sister and her unborn baby by Drogo, who envelops his head in molten gold.