: Robert’s brothers, Stannis and Renly , both claim the throne as the rightful heirs.
The current state of Westeros was forged 15 years before the series begins during a civil war known as Robert’s Rebellion . Game of Thrones: The Story So Far
: After Robert's sudden death, Ned is betrayed and executed for treason by the boy-king Joffrey, sparking a widespread civil war known as the War of the Five Kings. 3. The War of the Five Kings : Robert’s brothers, Stannis and Renly , both