Speaking of languishing plot lines, we also get a cursory scene between Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre.

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Recently, I entered a competition to win a crown worn by Robert Baratheon (runner-up prize, the one worn by King Joffrey).

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Character Profiles - Profiles of seven major characters as described by the actors portraying them including Renly Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and more.

ENGADGET: Game of Thrones Season Two Blu-ray set arrives February 19th

Stannis Baratheon rejects Joffrey's legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack while his brother Renly has maintained his own claim since fleeing King's Landing.

ENGADGET: Game of Thrones Season Two Blu-ray set arrives February 19th

New cast members in the second season include: Stephen Dillane(Stannis Baratheon), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte).

ENGADGET: Game of Thrones Season Two Blu-ray set arrives February 19th

In this season, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey Baratheon, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and his uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King.

ENGADGET: Game of Thrones Season Two Blu-ray set arrives February 19th