Editing Incest (section)

===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Lannister twins by arkoniel.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Jaime and Cersei Lannister are incestuous siblings. Art by Mathia Arkoniel ©]]
Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]], brother of King [[Robert I Baratheon]], becomes suspicious about the paternity of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]]’s three children, [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], believing they had not been fathered by her husband, King Robert I, but instead by her brother, [[Ser]] [[Jaime Lannister]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. He investigates the matter with the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Jon Arryn]], who discovers proof for Cersei's infidelity.{{Ref|AGOT|45}} Before Jon can reveal the secret to the king, he dies.{{Ref|AGOT|2}}{{Ref|AGOT|25}}

When the king visits [[Winterfell]] with half his court, [[Bran Stark]] accidentally witnesses Queen Cersei and Ser Jaime having sex in the [[First Keep]]. In an attempt to keep their secret, Jaime throws Bran from the window of the tower.{{Ref|AGOT|8}}

In [[King's Landing]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]] discovers Queen Cersei's secret. He informs Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] of the fact, but Baelish's reaction suggests he had been aware for some time already.{{Ref|AGOT|47}} Eddard goes to confront Cersei, who confirms her relationship with Jaime.{{Ref|AGOT|45}} When King Robert I dies, Eddard attempts to prevent Joffrey from taking the [[Iron Throne|throne]], but is betrayed, arrested, and subsequently executed.{{Ref|AGOT|49}}{{Ref|AGOT|65}}

During his captivity, Eddard is visited by [[Varys]], who reveals he was aware of the relationship between Cersei and Jaime.{{Ref|AGOT|58}}

Before being presented to the [[Dothraki]] ''[[khal]]'' [[Drogo]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] recalls how she had always assumed that she would marry her brother [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] once she came [[age of majority|of age]].{{Ref|AGOT|3}}