Psychological portraits for the 9 Major Game of Thrones Houses

Targaryen of King's Landing

Targaryens have the traits of true rulers, they are natural leaders who lead others. Charisma, selfishness, thirst for dominance, envy, and ruthlessness can coexist with devotion, fearlessness, and generosity.

They have great internal energy and they hate routine. This constantly pushes the Targaryens towards change and new challenges. They are quite touchy and emotionally vulnerable. Recognition of achievements by others is simply vital.

The psychology of the Targaryens' actions is complex — they can be blinded by pride, make stupid mistakes, or become obsessed with achieving a goal. At the same time, they are capable of playing complex games that require a brilliant mind and endurance. But the true Targaryens are more often guided by emotions, which can make them dangerous not only to enemies but also to friends.

If your test result placed you in House Targaryen, we can say with a high degree of probability that you have good organizational skills — and we can also assume that you're prone to extreme hobbies and dependence on the opinions of others.

House Targaryen Motto: "Fire and Blood".

Stark of Winterfell

We all love the Starks for their honesty, justice, and generosity. As harsh northerners, the Starks are laconic, serious, and thrifty. This doesn't mean they lack emotions — they just know how to cope with them.

It is hard to break the Starks or force them to go against their morals. They aren't capable of betrayal, and they prefer not to notice the shortcomings of their family members or friends. Starks can overcome any setbacks, rise up, and move on. That's how all truly strong people should be.

It is hard for the Starks to change an established point of view. They definitely lack cunning, they aren't capable of sophisticated intrigues, and they prefer to clearly divide the world into friends and foes, black and white. They value honor and family very highly, which is why they tend to get involved in conflicts that could be avoided.

If your test result placed you in House Stark, then most likely you love dogs, prefer crisp, frosty air to a beach holiday, and a quiet, cozy evening by the fireplace to a noisy party. You prefer working on a team to working on your own.

House Stark Motto: "Winter is Coming"

Lannister of Casterly Rock

Lannisters are the richest house in the Seven Kingdoms, and this undoubtedly affects their psychological portrait. Lannisters love luxury — they are beautiful, smart, and treacherous. They are very proud, arrogant, and narcissistic, but at the same time, they care about the legacy they will leave to posterity.

Lannisters prefer to avoid direct confrontation, defeating the enemy through cunning and intrigue.

Their self-esteem is doing just fine — the Lannisters love being in the spotlight, choose the best clothing brands, and enjoy life. At the same time, symptoms of sociopathy are clearly visible in the behavior of many family members.

As a rule, the Lannisters have a difficult relationship with their family — relatives are pretty annoying to them.

The Lannisters always hold grudges and can be very vindictive and ruthless. They hatch plans for revenge over long stretches of time and don't think twice about using other people. In general, they consider themselves better than others and are sure that other people are obligated to serve them as tools to achieve their goals.

House Lannister Motto: "Hear Me Roar!" Another popular saying attributed to them is that "A Lannister always pays his debts".

Arryn of the Eyrie

The Arryns always carry a slightly aloof and proud attitude that can even seem haughty. In fact, they only feel safe when they are in their comfort zone. That's why they did everything to make Eyrie Castle impregnable.

The Arryns are quiet and reserved individuals, interested in a quiet life. They have a highly developed inner sense of duty, so their actions are deliberate and motivated.

The Arryns are astute, diplomatic, and wise. People from this house are honest, not prone to behind-the-scenes intrigues, and you can rely on them. They act as mediators in conflict resolution. Although in the past the Arryns participated in many battles of annexation and proved to be brave warriors, they now show little ambition of their own — they are much more comfortable "going with the flow" than fighting to improve their position.

If your test result placed you in House Arryn, you could easily fill in for a judge at the next hearing — there's no doubt about your objectivity and fairness.

House Arryn Motto: "As High As Honor"

Tully of Riverrun

The Tully house motto is "Family, Duty, Honor." They are true to these three principles, but family ties really come first. The Tullys can be characterized as kind and gentle people, but they will fight ferociously to the end to protect those they love.

The desire for harmonious relationships makes the Tullys romantic idealists. They are naive and gullible, tending to see the best in people, which makes them vulnerable.

If your test result placed you in House Tully, we can say with great confidence that you are sentimental and tend to sacrifice your interests for the good of your family. An excess of empathy makes you too susceptible to other people's problems and misfortunes.

House Tully Motto: "Family, Duty, Honor"

Greyjoy of Pyke

The Greyjoys don't fear death — they are truly reckless, grumpy, and cruel. The Greyjoys consider it their right to take property from others. Their motto "We Do Not Sow" doesn't mean there are no fertile fields on their harsh lands; it declares their right to rob their neighbors.

The suppression of the rebellion and the failure to satisfy such serious ambitions brought House Greyjoy to humiliation and gave rise to a wide range of psychological problems. For example, all members of the household show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and are prone to manic aggression. This can show up in latent form, leading to jealousy, envy, and low self-esteem (Theon) — or in open hostility toward others and a distorted assessment of one's own strengths (Euron).

If your test result placed you in House Greyjoy, your mental stability is in question. You have apparently been hit hard by life, and you have problems with self-esteem, anxiety, and sadistic tendencies.

House Greyjoy Motto: "We Do Not Sow"

Baratheon of Storm's End

Most Baratheons are short-tempered, stubborn, bold, and ambitious. These are not the most insightful people — it's hard for them to understand even their own feelings and desires. As a result, their relationships with others are far from harmonious.

Baratheons look for practical value in everything — people from this house are quite pragmatic and have their feet on the ground. They are far from sentimental or romantic.

Under stress, Baratheons lose their ability to see things rationally — they become ruthless and make rash decisions. That makes them unpredictable — you can hardly guess whether you'll be rewarded or punished by a Baratheon.

If your test result placed you in House Baratheon, we can certainly say that you are not the best team player, react sharply to criticism, are prone to various kinds of anxiety, and don't calculate the risks of your actions well.

House Baratheon Motto: "Ours is the Fury"

Tyrell of Highgarden

House Tyrell members are skilled manipulators, preferring to get their way through cunning rather than outright aggression. Such people are very perceptive and courteous, and they will definitely use the weaknesses of any person useful to them. They will smile and flatter their enemies to create the necessary illusion of good nature.

The Tyrells are not the richest house — their desire to rise to the level of the other great houses makes them active and proficient in business. At the same time, they are ambitious and brave enough to up the ante and take risks where they can succeed. But the Tyrells are much more comfortable at the negotiating table than on the battlefield.

The Tyrells strive for beauty and luxury — without a doubt, they could be given the title of the most stylish house in the Seven Kingdoms.

If your test result placed you in House Tyrell, we can confidently say that you are able to read other people subtly. Your sense of superiority over others feeds on this ability, and sometimes you use it to manipulate them for your own purposes.

House Tyrell Motto: "Growing Strong"

Martell of Sunspear

The Martells' behavior is similar to that of snakes: they can be cautious, calm, thoughtful, and prudent like Doran, or similar to Oberyn — impulsive, dangerous, and temperamental.

The Martells are the only house left unconquered by the Targaryens. As a result, the spirit of freedom, the rejection of established norms, and willfulness are visible to the naked eye in their actions.

Although the Martells appear to be lustful and promiscuous, they are actually very sentimental and attached to those they love.

Each Martell is a strong individual character, attractive thanks to their energy and passion.

If your test result placed you in House Martell, we can say with confidence that you have a desire for independence and a rebellious spirit. That can show up in many ways — in your lifestyle, profession, choice of clothes or food, or even simply in the fact that you have your own opinion and aren't afraid to express it.

House Martell Motto: "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"