You win or die in the Game of Thrones.
The hunt for Sam Maguire isn’t as extreme but sometimes it does feel like this is war time and anything goes.
So, as the different kingdoms lay claim to rule, which county best reflects each character in Game of Thrones?
GALWAY
Theon Greyjoy
Took Winterfell whilst Mayo focused on King’s Landing. Theon found himself in over his head when he did so but wanted to keep fighting anyway. Carries an illustrious family background but he was never going any further than Winterfell.
LONDON
Reek
A submissive, obedient shadow of Theon. Didn’t have much about him to start with but now is just hopeless.
NEW YORK
Bran Stark
Claims to have some sort of power but no-one really gives a shit.
LEITRIM
Shae
She’ll get nowhere without Tyrion. Or Emlyn Mulligan – however you want to put it.
SLIGO
Ygritte
A wildling. But one who will punish you if you give her time and space.
ROSCOMMON
Daenerys Targaryen
Making big noises, promising great things but so far away from the real action that no-one cares right now.
MAYO
Robb Stark
A leader, a warrior, a real talent. Mobilised and ready to conquer the land and people follow, believing in this great man. Things don’t always pan out like you think though.
CORK
Jaime Lannister
Certainly looks the part. Good-looking, athletic, rich. Carries a fierce reputation, fears no-one but, ultimately, he’s now fighting one-handed.
CLARE
Samwell Tarly
Not the most ferocious warrior but does have dragon glass he can spring.
TIPPERARY
Petyr Baelish
Started with nothing but, like the schemer he is, laid the foundations and put serious work in. Built and built until he was given castles and titles and is now genuinely one of the most potent men in the country. Should never be trusted. He will screw you over when you’re least expecting it.
KERRY
Stannis Baratheon
Claims to be the one true king and to have a birth right to the throne. Takes a little while to get going but then really comes to life when the action starts. Struts into King’s Landing like he owns the place – because he truly believes he does.
WATERFORD
Gilly
Seems like a nice girl.
LIMERICK
Bronn
Perfectly content with his lot.
DUBLIN
Joffrey Baratheon
Universally disliked outside the capital but you can’t argue with how resourceful he is. His cruelness and ruthlessness set him apart and he forced everyone to take him seriously. Who needs adoration when everyone fears you?
MEATH
Ned Stark
An honourable man but it’s that same honour that gets him killed.
WESTMEATH
Tywin Lannister
Has riches, walks with kings, but never gets to rule.
LOUTH
Margaery Tyrell
Keeping company with the right people and on the rise because of it.
LONGFORD
Ramsay Bolton
Psychopathic. Exists merely to torture others. Takes pleasure in the mutilation of some of the most respected names in the country.
CARLOW
Hodor
Hodor.
OFFALY
Robert Baratheon
Once a king but enjoyed the extra curricular activities too much before suffering an underwhelming death.
LAOIS
Brienne of Tarth
Underestimate at your peril.
KILKENNY
Cersei Lannister
Doesn’t particularly care for the glory of the realm – out for herself and her own interests and she’s callous in those pursuits. Mightily effective in getting what she wants – in Kilkenny’s case, preserving the sacred art of hurling.
WEXFORD
Gendry
Good breeding in that man but has been living a nomad’s existence for too long.
WICKLOW
Lysa Arryn
Can do a half decent job of protecting her own back yard but pretty useless outside of that.
KILDARE
Arya Stark
Has had to begin again and again and again. Dealt with false hope and is now showing a ruthless edge that was badly needed. Ready to stand on her own two feet.
DERRY
Viserys Targaryen
People still talk about the Targaryen family like it was only yesterday they were ruling but yesterday has never felt so far away.
DONEGAL
The Hound
Doesn’t really give two monkeys about what you think. Strolls around with pure confidence in his own ability and dishes out blunt – sometimes crude – home truths.
ANTRIM
Catelyn Stark
Betrays her own son to try and save her own daughters.
TYRONE
Tyrion Lannister
Might not be loved very much but that hardly affects his confidence or performance. Clever, conniving, calculated. Does what he has to do to survive.
DOWN
Khal Drogo
Vicious, cut-throat, fearless. Doesn’t mind taking a few scars to get his hand literally around someone’s jugular. Manic chaos at times and it is that reckless abandon and complete disregard for his own health that will kill him.
FERMANAGH
Varys
Highly respected and knows how to get ahead and make the most of his lot. Has never ruled though. Needs to grow a set before he can really go for it.
CAVAN
Jorah Mormont
An inoffensive, reasonably competent good guy. A friend.
MONAGHAN
Jon Snow
Has a lot about him. Growing and learning with each passing season but still has a long way to go to become a Lord.
ARMAGH
Sansa Stark
The key to the north but living more off her name than anything. There’s a backbone in there somewhere but gets lost too often feeling sorry for herself.
