Game Of Thrones: The Meaning Behind Every Episode Title (Season 1)
Episode 2 The Kingsroad
The Kingsroad is the name of the largest road in the GOT universe, running from The Great Castle of Storms End, through Kings Landing, all the way North to Castle Black at the Wall, and is the setting for the majority of the events of the episode. The road is used by the Royal party, including Ned Stark and his daughters, to travel south from Winterfell, to the capital city, Kings Landing. It is here that Joffrey attacks the butchers boy and then Arya, before being mauled by Aryas Direwolf, Nymeria. The road is simultaneously used by Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Benjen Stark, travelling North to Castle Black, where Jon hopes to join the Nights Watch.
