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George RR Martin Game Of Thrones A Song Of Ice And Fire Book Set Leather 5 Books - $30 (Indianapolis)
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The overarching narrative is woven through three main plotlines:
The War for the Iron Throne: Following the mysterious death of the King's Hand, Robert Baratheon and the noble Stark family are plunged into a dynastic civil war among several powerful families, including the wealthy and cunning Lannisters. The story is known for its intense political intrigue, betrayals, and the moral ambiguity of its characters, where "good" people often face tragic ends and few characters are purely good or evil.
The Threat from the North: Far to the north, beyond a massive, towering Wall of ice, a savage group of "Wildlings" and a terrifying, supernatural threat known as the Others (or White Walkers) are gathering. This existential danger is often ignored by the warring houses in the south, highlighting themes of short-sighted political focus versus an existential, looming catastrophe. The storyline is primarily told through the perspective of Jon Snow, the bastard son of Eddard Stark, who joins the Night's Watch to defend the realm from these forgotten dangers.
The Exiled Princess: Across the Narrow Sea on the eastern continent of Essos, Daenerys Targaryen, the last surviving heir of the previous ruling dynasty, grows from an innocent young woman into a powerful and complex leader. Her ambition is to reclaim the Iron Throne of Westeros, a goal aided by the hatching of three dragons—creatures long thought extinct and a powerful symbol of her claim.
The series is known for its intricate world-building, large cast of diverse viewpoint characters, and a willingness to kill off major characters unexpectedly, creating a sense of constant peril and an exploration of themes like power, family, identity, and the brutal costs of war.