HBO has released a slew of new information concerning Game of Thrones season three’s premiere episode as well as what we can expect from the upcoming arc.

“As season three begins, the Lannisters hold absolute dominion over King’s Landing after repelling Stannis Baratheon’s forces,” they write. “Yet Robb Stark, King in the North, still controls much of the South as well, and has yet to lose a battle. In the Far North, Mance Rayder has united the wildlings into the largest army Westeros has ever seen. Only the Night’s Watch stands between him and the Seven Kingdoms, but nobody knows what happened to its Lord Commander and the force he led beyond the Wall.”

“Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen – reunited with her three growing dragons – ventures into Slaver’s Bay in search of ships to take her home and allies to conquer it.”

An official synopsis for Game of Thrones‘ season 3 premiere episode, being released on March 31, is as follows: “Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night’s Watch survivors retreat south. In King’s Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward. Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out. Cersei hosts a dinner for the royal family. Daenerys sails into Slaver’s Bay.”

Hypable has teamed up with HBO to offer an exciting giveaway later this month to coincide with the premiere. Stay tuned!

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