This story is repeated around the world, wherever a violent extremist group uses murder, torture and enslavement to force local populations into submission.
" For good reason, " Catelyn said. " Balon Greyjoy is not a man to be trusted. He wore a crown himself, remember, if only for a season. He may aspire to wear one again" .
" Yes. You are a ward of the crown. The king stands in your father's place, since your brother is an attainted traitor. That means he has every right to dispose of your hand. You are to marry my brother Tyrion" .