In the Seven Kingdoms, the battle for the Iron Throne rages on. Joffrey of House Lannister sits precariously on the throne, besieged by foes from every direction.

Robb Stark, the King in the North, gathers his forces, plotting against the Lannisters. Meanwhile, Lord Stannis, under the sway of a mysterious sorceress, grapples with his compromised position.

Far across the sea, the exiled queen Daenerys Targaryen marches with her dragons, edging closer to her claim on the throne.

As alliances shift and contenders clash, an even greater threat looms. The barbaric wildlings unite, and the supernatural Others stir, threatening to engulf the realm in darkness.

Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure intertwine as the Seven Kingdoms edge closer to a monumental clash. Who will rise, who will fall, and who will survive the storm of swords?