Roberts Rebellion
The Outbreak: Lyanna and the Mad King The rebellion was ignited when Prince Rhaegar Targaryen disappeared with Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon. While the rebels believe it was a kidnapping, the truth remains a clouded secret involving prophecy and love. The "Mad King" Aerys II, descending further into paranoia, responded to the protests of the Starks by brutally executing Lord Rickard and Brandon Stark, then demanding the heads of Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark from their foster father, Jon Arryn. The Armies: A Clash of Giants The Targaryen loyalists have massed a force of unmatched scale, bolstered by their colonial wealth and staunch allies: The Targaryen Royal Host: 40,000 men raised from the Crownlands and royal territories, disciplined and well-equipped. The Tyrell Host: The massive Reach army, numbering nearly 80,000, has largely focused on the Siege of Storm's End, keeping Stannis Baratheon pinned while sending crack units to the main front. The Martell Host:
About Roberts Rebellion
The Outbreak: Lyanna and the Mad King The rebellion was ignited when Prince Rhaegar Targaryen disappeared with Lyanna Stark, the betrothed of Robert Baratheon. While the rebels believe it was a kidnapping, the truth remains a clouded secret involving prophecy and love. The "Mad King" Aerys II, descending further into paranoia, responded to the p...Read more