ld magic. A cross the Narrow Sea in the continent of Essos , the exiled, arrogant Viserys Targaryen , son of the former king whose throne was usurped, believes he still has the rightful claim to the throne. He marries off his younger sister, Daenerys Targaryen , in an exchange for an army to return to Westeros and take the throne . However, Daenerys ' growing love for Drogo and newfound mental strength as the Khaleesi of the tribe mean Viserys ' plans go unexpectedly and powerfully awry. And beyond the wall, Ned's bastard son Jon Snow joins the Night's Watch, an ancient brotherhood sworn to watch over the massive Wall that separates the Seven Kingdoms from the dangerous unknown beyond. But an ancient force, long believed dead, threatens the land. ? THE END