Who is Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones?

Eddard Stark was the head of House Stark and Lord Paramount of the North of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms, and House Stark is one of the Great Houses of the realm. House Stark rules the region from their seat of Winterfell, and Eddard also held the title Lord of Winterfell.

What happened between Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark?

A rift opens between Eddard and Robert when Eddard refuses to sanction the assassination of Daenerys Targaryen upon hearing she is pregnant with Khal Drogo’s child. Eddard resigns as Hand and prepares to return to Winterfell.

Is Ned Stark related to Brandon Stark?

Lord Eddard Stark, also known as Ned Stark, was the head of House Stark, the Lord of Winterfell, Lord Paramount and Warden of the North, and later Hand of the King to King Robert I Baratheon. He was the older brother of Benjen, Lyanna and the younger brother of Brandon Stark.

Did Eddard Stark have an illegitimate son?

Eddard also had a supposed illegitimate son, Jon Snow, apparently fathered with a common serving girl Wylla, and raised Jon as his son alongside his legitimate children in Winterfell. In reality, Jon is Eddard’s nephew since he is the son of Eddard’s sister Lyanna with Rhaegar Targaryen.

Where does Ned Stark go to confess his treason?

After agreeing to Cersei’s terms, Ned is taken to the yard before the Great Sept of Baelor to publicly confess his treason. Present for the confession are King Joffrey, Queen Cersei, Sansa, Lord Baelish, Lord Varys, Grand Maester Pycelle, the High Septon, several Kingsguard and the King’s Justice, Ser Ilyn Payne.

What kind of weapon did Eddard Stark use?

Eddard wielded a Valyrian steel greatsword named Ice (an heirloom of House Stark) which he used on ceremonial occasions. Eddard passes sentence on Will. Eddard Stark executes a deserter from the Night’s Watch named Will. Will tries to warn Eddard about the return of the White Walkers, but Eddard dismisses him as a madman.