House Frey is a well-established, but very young house that has done nothing notable besides building a bridge. Most people think of them as opportunistic commoners. | © HBO
House Tully is more generic nobles than an iconic house. They live up to their family motto of “Family, Duty, Honor.” | © HBO
House Arryn almost always had a competent leader in charge when something important happened in the realm. But they never rose far above their station. | © HBO
House Bolton is renowned for brutal power that commands fear and respect. They aligned with the Lannisters during the War of the Five Kings to rise to power and even take control of the North. | © HBO
House Martell is one of the more interesting houses, and they have a very long-running history. The house was never been conquered by the Targaryens, and their culture is unique. | © HBO
House Tyrell was at times the most populous and powerful kingdom in Westeros. Thanks in large part to the fertile lands that provide them with resources to invest in their military strength. | © HBO
Despite raiding and pillaging commonly associated with this Great House, Greyjoy is powerful and autonomous. They successfully resist being subdued by larger houses like the Starks or Tullys, although it would admittedly be one of the worst houses to actually be a part of. | © HBO
House Baratheon is famous for overthrowing the Targaryens during Robert's rebellion. They held the Iron Throne thanks to fierce warrior spirit and leadership. | © HBO
House Lannister is an old, prestigious that family has had powerful Kings and gigantic armies over the years. But, as you are probably well-aware, they're also insufferable. | © HBO
House Stark are the humble heroes of the realm that it's impossible not to love. They're good guys with an obligation to protect. | © HBO
Targaryens have dragons and Emilia Clarke, and they've had far and away the most power of any house in their history. Their ancestors committed a ton of war crimes, and they have a problematic mentality of "burn everyone who opposes us", but that's how they became so powerful. | © HBO