Eddard Stark

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	Joffrey is mauled by Arya's direwolf [[Nymeria]] after he attacks Arya. Arya then forces Nymeria to flee and hides in the woods. Arya is found and Eddard is brought before the king and instructed to punish Arya. Joffrey lies about the cause of the incident and Sansa supports him, enraging Arya. [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] insists that a direwolf must be punished and Robert orders that Sansa's direwolf, [[Lady]], must be killed in Nymeria's place. Eddard attends to the matter himself, to Sansa's anger.<ref name="King" />		Joffrey is mauled by Arya's direwolf [[Nymeria]] after he attacks Arya. Arya then forces Nymeria to flee and hides in the woods. Arya is found and Eddard is brought before the king and instructed to punish Arya. Joffrey lies about the cause of the incident and Sansa supports him, enraging Arya. [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] insists that a direwolf must be punished and Robert orders that Sansa's direwolf, [[Lady]], must be killed in Nymeria's place. Eddard attends to the matter himself, to Sansa's anger.<ref name="King" />
−	On his arrival in King's Landing, Eddard is immediately summoned to a [[small council]] meeting and finds the capital immersed in political intrigue. Members of the king's [[small council]] are at the heart of these machinations: [[Petyr Baelish]], the [[master of coin]], known as Littlefinger; [[Varys]], the [[master of whisperers]]; [[Pycelle]], the [[Grand Maester]]; and [[Renly Baratheon]], the [[master of laws]] and Robert's younger brother. Eddard learns that the crown is six million [[gold dragons]] in debt with half of it owed to Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. Robert has ordered a lavish [[tournament]] to celebrate Eddard's appointment regardless. While acclimating to the political manoeuvring, Eddard also tries to repair the rift between Sansa and Arya, with mixed results. Sansa rejects his gifts, but Arya is delighted when he hires a swordmaster, [[Syrio Forel]], to train her.<ref name="Snow">"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref>	+	On his arrival in King's Landing, Eddard is immediately summoned to a [[small council]] meeting and finds the capital immersed in political intrigue. Members of the king's [[small council]] are at the heart of these machinations: [[Petyr Baelish]], the [[master of coin]], known as Littlefinger; [[Varys]], the [[master of whisperers]]; [[Pycelle]], the [[Grand Maester]]; and [[Renly Baratheon]], the [[master of laws]] and Robert's younger brother. Eddard learns that the crown is six million [[gold dragons]] in debt, with half of it owed to Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. Robert has ordered a lavish [[tournament]] to celebrate Eddard's appointment regardless. While acclimating to the political maneuvering, Eddard also tries to repair the rift between Sansa and Arya, with mixed results. Sansa rejects his gifts, but Arya is delighted when he hires a swordmaster, [[Syrio Forel]], to train her.<ref name="Snow">"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref>
−	Littlefinger tells Eddard that Catelyn has followed him to the city. Eddard is furious when Littlefinger brings him to a brothel, believing he is being made to look a fool. Catelyn intervenes as Eddard attacks Littlefinger. She tells Eddard that she has traveled south to report that an assassination attempt against Bran. The assassin was killed but was carrying a Valyrian steel knife. Littlefinger identifies the blade as one that he lost in a bet with [[Tyrion Lannister]] and they conclude that the Lannisters were also behind Bran's original injuries. Eddard agrees to try to expose the truth and Catelyn urges him to trust Littlefinger, her childhood friend. Eddard reluctantly agrees, though he finds Littlefinger obnoxious and dishonorable.<ref name="Snow" />	+	Littlefinger tells Eddard that Catelyn has followed him to the city. Eddard is furious when Littlefinger brings him to a brothel, believing he is being made to look like a fool. Catelyn intervenes as Eddard attacks Littlefinger. She tells Eddard that she has traveled south to report an assassination attempt against Bran. The assassin was killed but was carrying a Valyrian steel knife. Littlefinger identifies the blade as one that he lost in a bet with [[Tyrion Lannister]], and they conclude that the Lannisters were also behind Bran's original injuries. Eddard agrees to try to expose the truth, and Catelyn urges him to trust Littlefinger, her childhood friend. Eddard reluctantly agrees, though he finds Littlefinger obnoxious and dishonorable.<ref name="Snow" />
−	Eddard's investigation reveals that Jon Arryn took an interest in Robert's numerous bastard children, including his son [[Gendry]]. He learns that Jon borrowed ''[[The Lineage and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'' from Pycelle. Eddard reads the book but cannot determine why Jon wanted it. Eddard discovers that soon after Jon's death his squire, [[Hugh]], was knighted. Eddard sends the captain of his guards, [[Jory Cassel]], to investigate but Hugh refuses to talk to Jory. Hugh is killed by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] - a noted servant of Lord Tywin Lannister - in an apparent tourney mishap before Eddard can talk to him.<ref>"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref> As the tourney continues, Eddard discusses the death with [[Lord Commander]] [[Barristan Selmy]] of the [[Kingsguard]], one of the most decorated and honorable knights in Westeros. They cannot ascertain if Hugh was killed deliberately. Eddard convinces King Robert not to fight in the tourney, bluntly calling him too fat. Robert reluctantly agrees.<ref name="Lion">"[[The Wolf and the Lion]]"</ref>	+	Eddard's investigation reveals that Jon Arryn took an interest in Robert's numerous bastard children, including his son [[Gendry]]. He learns that Jon borrowed ''[[The Lineage and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'' from Pycelle. Eddard reads the book but cannot determine why Jon wanted it. Eddard discovers that soon after Jon's death his squire, [[Hugh]], was knighted. Eddard sends the captain of his guards, [[Jory Cassel]], to investigate, but Hugh refuses to talk to Jory. Hugh is killed by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] - a noted servant of Lord Tywin Lannister - in an apparent tourney mishap before Eddard can talk to him.<ref>"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref> As the tourney continues, Eddard discusses the death with [[Lord Commander]] [[Barristan Selmy]] of the [[Kingsguard]], one of the most decorated and honorable knights in Westeros. They cannot ascertain if Hugh was killed deliberately. Eddard convinces King Robert not to fight in the tourney, bluntly calling him too fat. Robert reluctantly agrees.<ref name="Lion">"[[The Wolf and the Lion]]"</ref>
−	[[Yoren]] of the Night's Watch arrives in the city and tells Eddard that he witnessed Catelyn arresting Tyrion Lannister. This allows Eddard to claim that he ordered the arrest. Varys visits Eddard and warns him that there is a conspiracy, saying that Jon was poisoned and that King Robert may also be killed if Eddard cannot unearth and stop it.<ref name="Lion" />	+	[[Yoren]] of the Night's Watch arrives in the city and tells Eddard that he witnessed Catelyn arresting Tyrion Lannister. This allows Eddard to claim that he ordered the arrest. Varys visits Eddard and warns him that there is a conspiracy, saying that Jon was poisoned and that King Robert may also be killed if Eddard cannot stop it.<ref name="Lion" />
−	A rift is opened between Eddard and Robert when Eddard refuses to sanction the assassination of Daenerys. Eddard resigns as Hand and prepares to return to Winterfell. Littlefinger gives Eddard another lead, keeping him in the city. Eddard finds another of Robert's bastards, a baby girl named [[Barra]] in one of Littlefinger's brothels. As Eddard leaves the brothel, he is confronted by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] over Tyrion's capture. Jaime kills Jory and Eddard's other bodyguards and engages Eddard in single combat. A Lannister guardsman interferes and stabs Eddard in the leg, angering Jaime. He tells Eddard that he wants his brother back and leaves.<ref name="Lion" />	+	A rift is opened between Eddard and Robert when Eddard refuses to sanction the assassination of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] upon hearing she is pregnant with ''[[Khal Drogo|Khal]]''[[Khal Drogo| Drogo]]'s [[Rhaego|child]]. Eddard resigns as Hand and prepares to return to Winterfell. Littlefinger gives Eddard another lead, keeping him in the city. Eddard finds another of Robert's bastards, a baby girl named [[Barra]] in one of Littlefinger's brothels. As Eddard leaves the brothel, he is confronted by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] over Tyrion's capture. Jaime kills Jory and Eddard's other bodyguards and engages Eddard in single combat. A Lannister guardsman interferes and stabs Eddard in the leg, angering Jaime. He tells Eddard that he wants his brother back and leaves.<ref name="Lion" />
	An injured Eddard wakes up in the [[Red Keep]] to be confronted by Cersei and Robert about the fight with Jaime and the abduction of Tyrion by Catelyn. Cersei is enraged that Eddard will not be punished. Robert tells Eddard that he is like a brother, and he refuses to accept his resignation as Hand. Robert commands Eddard to take back the badge and to make peace with the Lannisters, as he will not risk another civil war. Eddard reluctantly agrees. Robert goes on a hunting expedition, and Eddard receives word that Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] is leading a series of pillaging raids on the [[Riverlands]], possibly at Lord Tywin Lannister's command. Despite his order to make peace with the Lannisters, Eddard commands Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] to carry out an order of execution on Gregor, whom he [[Attainting|strips]] of all rank and title. Eddard also orders that Tywin present himself in the capital to explain his vassal's actions under penalty of being branded a traitor.<ref name="Gold">"[[A Golden Crown]]"</ref>		An injured Eddard wakes up in the [[Red Keep]] to be confronted by Cersei and Robert about the fight with Jaime and the abduction of Tyrion by Catelyn. Cersei is enraged that Eddard will not be punished. Robert tells Eddard that he is like a brother, and he refuses to accept his resignation as Hand. Robert commands Eddard to take back the badge and to make peace with the Lannisters, as he will not risk another civil war. Eddard reluctantly agrees. Robert goes on a hunting expedition, and Eddard receives word that Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] is leading a series of pillaging raids on the [[Riverlands]], possibly at Lord Tywin Lannister's command. Despite his order to make peace with the Lannisters, Eddard commands Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] to carry out an order of execution on Gregor, whom he [[Attainting|strips]] of all rank and title. Eddard also orders that Tywin present himself in the capital to explain his vassal's actions under penalty of being branded a traitor.<ref name="Gold">"[[A Golden Crown]]"</ref>
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	When Jaime reveals to [[Brienne of Tarth]] his true motives behind killing [[Aerys II Targaryen|the Mad King]], Brienne asks him why he didn't tell Ned Stark of his motives. He angrily rants that the "honorable" Ned Stark would never have believed him. Jaime believes that Ned judged him guilty the moment he laid eyes on him.<ref>[[Kissed by Fire]]</ref>		When Jaime reveals to [[Brienne of Tarth]] his true motives behind killing [[Aerys II Targaryen|the Mad King]], Brienne asks him why he didn't tell Ned Stark of his motives. He angrily rants that the "honorable" Ned Stark would never have believed him. Jaime believes that Ned judged him guilty the moment he laid eyes on him.<ref>[[Kissed by Fire]]</ref>
−	Shortly before they are [[Red Wedding|massacred]] at the wedding of [[Edmure Tully]] and [[Roslin Frey]], Robb and Talisa consider naming their unborn child after Ned if it is a boy. Catelyn also reveals to [[Roose Bolton]] that at their wedding Ned forbade the traditional bedding, fearing it would be bad luck if he punched a man on their wedding night.<ref>"[[The Rains of Castamere (episode)|The Rains of Castamere]]"</ref>	+	Shortly before they are [[Red Wedding|massacred]] at the wedding of [[Edmure Tully]] and [[Roslin Frey]], Robb and his wife [[Talisa]] consider naming their unborn child after Ned if it is a boy. Catelyn also reveals to [[Roose Bolton]] that at their wedding Ned forbade the traditional [[bedding]], fearing it would be bad luck if he punched a man on their wedding night.<ref>"[[The Rains of Castamere (episode)|The Rains of Castamere]]"</ref>
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−	When Bran is on the other side of [[the Wall]], he wargs into a [[Heart tree]] and sees a vision of his father siting in the [[Godswood]] of Winterfell with his sword [[Ice]], and in the black cells of the Red Keep.<ref>[[The Lion and the Rose]]</ref>	+	When Bran is on the other side of [[the Wall]], he wargs into a [[Heart tree]] and sees a vision of his father sitting in the [[Godswood]] of Winterfell with his sword [[Ice]], and in the black cells of the Red Keep.<ref>[[The Lion and the Rose]]</ref>
	When Tyrion Lannister is given the opportunity to take the black if he admits to [[Purple Wedding|assassinating Joffrey]] in [[Court trial of Tyrion Lannister|his trial]] and then pleads for mercy, he rightly points out that Ned Stark was promised the same and was later executed nonetheless.<ref>[[The Laws of Gods and Men]]</ref>		When Tyrion Lannister is given the opportunity to take the black if he admits to [[Purple Wedding|assassinating Joffrey]] in [[Court trial of Tyrion Lannister|his trial]] and then pleads for mercy, he rightly points out that Ned Stark was promised the same and was later executed nonetheless.<ref>[[The Laws of Gods and Men]]</ref>
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	{{Quote|I don't fight in [[tournament]]s because when I fight a man for real, I don't want him to know what I can do.|Eddard to [[Jaime Lannister|Ser Jaime Lannister]]|Winter is Coming}}		{{Quote|I don't fight in [[tournament]]s because when I fight a man for real, I don't want him to know what I can do.|Eddard to [[Jaime Lannister|Ser Jaime Lannister]]|Winter is Coming}}
−	{{Quote|I followed you into war. Twice. Without doubts, without second thoughts. But I will not follow you now. The Robert I grew up with didn't tremble at the shadow of an unborn child. |Eddard to [[Robert Baratheon]]|The Wolf and the Lion}}	+	{{Quote|I followed you into war. Twice. Without doubts, without second thoughts. But I will not follow you now. The Robert I grew up with didn't tremble at the shadow of an unborn child.|Eddard to [[Robert Baratheon]]|The Wolf and the Lion}}
	{{Quote|I grew up with soldiers. I learned how to die a long time ago.|Eddard to [[Varys]]|Baelor}}		{{Quote|I grew up with soldiers. I learned how to die a long time ago.|Eddard to [[Varys]]|Baelor}}
	{{Quote|You think my life is such a precious thing to me, that I would trade my honor for a few more years... Of what?|Eddard to [[Varys]]|Baelor}}		{{Quote|You think my life is such a precious thing to me, that I would trade my honor for a few more years... Of what?|Eddard to [[Varys]]|Baelor}}
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
−	Despite the death of Eddard Stark being a key event in the novels, the decision to do so in the TV series adaptation generated considerable media interest as it's considered rare for a lead character to be killed off so quickly in American television. Reaction ranged from outrage<ref>[http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2011/06/14/game-of-thrones-sean-bean-ned-stark-killed-death/#398533-0-061411_gameofthrones22 Bonnie Says: How Dare ‘Game Of Thrones’ Kill OFF Ned Stark, The Heart & Soul Of The Series!], Hollywood Life, June 14, 2011; accessed May 14, 2012</ref> to shock.<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/06/producers-react-to-game-of-thrones-shocker-they-killed-off-who/ Producers react to Games of Thrones Shocker: They Killed off Who?!?], TV Fanatic, June 13, 2011; accessed May 13, 2012</ref> In an interview with the periodical ''Entertainment Weekly'', actor Sean Bean wryly suggested viewers complain to George R.R. Martin about it.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/12/sean-bean-game-of-thrones Sean Bean talks 'Game of Thrones' Episode 9], Entertainment Weekly (insidetv.ew.com), June 12, 2011; accessed May 14, 2012</ref>	+	Despite the death of Eddard Stark being a key event in the novels, the decision to do so in the TV series adaptation generated considerable media interest, as it's considered rare for a lead character to be killed off so quickly in American television. Reaction ranged from outrage<ref>[http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2011/06/14/game-of-thrones-sean-bean-ned-stark-killed-death/#398533-0-061411_gameofthrones22 Bonnie Says: How Dare ‘Game Of Thrones’ Kill OFF Ned Stark, The Heart & Soul Of The Series!], Hollywood Life, June 14, 2011; accessed May 14, 2012</ref> to shock.<ref>[http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/06/producers-react-to-game-of-thrones-shocker-they-killed-off-who/ Producers react to Games of Thrones Shocker: They Killed off Who?!?], TV Fanatic, June 13, 2011; accessed May 13, 2012</ref> In an interview with the periodical ''Entertainment Weekly'', actor Sean Bean wryly suggested viewers complain to George R.R. Martin about it.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/12/sean-bean-game-of-thrones Sean Bean talks 'Game of Thrones' Episode 9], Entertainment Weekly (insidetv.ew.com), June 12, 2011; accessed May 14, 2012</ref>
	==In the books==		==In the books==
−	In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Eddard Stark is in his mid-thirties when the story begins. He has a reputation for chivalry, honor, honesty and command, but can also sometimes be remote. He has a frosty relationship with Ser Jaime Lannister, believing that the latter should have been, at the very least, stripped of his rank in the Kingsguard for his murder of the former king. A stoic yet fair and caring man, Eddard puts a great deal of importance on his family.	+	In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Eddard Stark is in his mid-thirties when the story begins. He has a reputation for chivalry, honor, honesty, and command, but can also sometimes be remote. He has a frosty relationship with Ser Jaime Lannister, believing that the latter should have been, at the very least, stripped of his rank in the Kingsguard for his murder of the former king. A stoic yet fair and caring man, Eddard puts a great deal of importance on his family.
−	King Robert traveled to Winterfell to ask Eddard to replace Arryn as Hand of the King, the monarch's closest adviser. Ned wanted to decline, but went south at his wife's urging to investigate Arryn's death. He eventually discovered that Cersei and Jaime were lovers and Cersei's three children were Jaime's, not Robert's. Ned warned Cersei to flee the city, but instead she remained while Robert was mortally wounded on a boar hunt. When Ned attempted to expose the truth of Joffrey's parentage, his men were executed and he was captured due to the treachery of Littlefinger. He was executed on the order of King Joffrey.	+	King Robert traveled to Winterfell to ask Eddard to replace Jon Arryn as Hand of the King, the monarch's closest adviser. Ned wanted to decline, but went south at his wife's urging to investigate Arryn's death. He eventually discovered that Cersei and Jaime were lovers and Cersei's three children were Jaime's, not Robert's. Ned warned Cersei to flee the city, but instead she remained while Robert was mortally wounded on a boar hunt. When Ned attempted to expose the truth of Joffrey's parentage, his men were executed and he was captured due to the treachery of Littlefinger. He was executed on the order of King Joffrey.
−	Eddard is also an accomplished battlefield commander, leading armies in Robert's Rebellion and the Greyjoy Rebellion.	+	Eddard is also an accomplished battlefield commander, leading armies in [[Robert's Rebellion]] and the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]].
	Unlike the show, Ned's bones are sent to Riverrun as part of a plot orchestrated by Tyrion Lannister to free his brother Jaime. Afterward a retinue of Stark men are sent to deliver them to Winterfell. However, with [[Moat Cailin]] held by the [[ironborn]], the whereabouts of the retinue and their cargo remains unknown.		Unlike the show, Ned's bones are sent to Riverrun as part of a plot orchestrated by Tyrion Lannister to free his brother Jaime. Afterward a retinue of Stark men are sent to deliver them to Winterfell. However, with [[Moat Cailin]] held by the [[ironborn]], the whereabouts of the retinue and their cargo remains unknown.