Game Of Thrones: 10 Most Powerful People Going Into Season 6

Money is power, a name is power, killing a powerful person is power, luck is power. Everything in Game of Thrones comes back around to power. The most insignificant characters can rise to positions of huge importance, while the heavy-hitters at the top of the ladder can tumble quicker than the Hound on a rocky hill. Game of Thrones is the perfect title to summarise the entire series. Just as one player looks set to walk away as a champion, BOOM, they're sent spiralling to the bottom of the pile and the process constantly repeats. Ultimately, 'winning' the game seems futile because somebody else will merrily come along and poach the crown when they see fit, yet everyone is still desperate to perch themselves on the Iron Throne. Former 'World's Most Powerful Human' Tywin Lannister perished in Season 4 and the void is still yet to be filled. We've witnessed some meteoric downfalls and astonishing rises since then, so with Season 6 approaching, who's in first place?

10. Cersei Lannister

For a time in Season 5, Cersei Lannister would've been a genuine contender for the top spot, now she's clinging onto her Top 10 berth, though even that is looking perilous as her dangerous situation is far from over. In her favour, she has the obvious link that she's the mother of the King and has a great influence over him. In effect, she can act as the puppet master for the entire realm, but that's pretty much the only thing going for her. Lannisters are dropping like flies with Joffrey, Tywin, and Myrcella all being given the boot in less than two seasons. Jaime's not in the capital just yet, and the wrongly disgraced Tyrion is all the way across the Narrow Sea. Cersei's allies are virtually non-existent, and the High Sparrow is limiting her every move. However, this is Cersei Lannister. Never, ever count her out.