The former ruling dynasty of the Seven Kingdoms, who conquered Westeros three centuries ago with dragonfire. Deposed in Robert's Rebellion, the surviving Targaryens live in exile across the Narrow Sea, dreaming of reclaiming their throne. Their words: Fire and Blood.

A nomadic horse-warrior people of the eastern continent, Essos. The Dothraki live in mounted hordes called khalasars, led by khals, and despise those who walk or live behind walls. Their only city is Vaes Dothrak, where all khalasars meet in peace.