- House Blackfyre (Blue Vikings)/Words: "Beneath the Gold, the Bitter Steel"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Maelys Blackfyre/Daemon Blackfyre
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Simon Toyne, Derrick Fossoway
Unique Units: Golden Company Infantry, Bittersteel Knight, Golden Legion

The illegitimate son of King Aegon IV, Daemon Blackfyre rebelled against Targaryen rule until his death by his half brother Brynden Rivers. His legacy was carried on by his family who fled to Essos and formed the Golden Company. His descendants continued to attempt invasions of Westeros to take the crown for themselves with little success, until now. United with the Band of Nine, a group of ambitious mercenaries, pirates, and politicians, Maelys Blackfyre and his cousin Daemon are poised to invade the Seven Kingdoms once again.

- House Lannister (Red Britons)/Words: "Hear Me Roar"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Tytos Lannister/Tywin Lannister, Jaime Lannister
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Leo Lefford, Roland Crakehall, Jaime Lannister
Unique Units: Lannister Heavy Pikeman, Knight of the Rock, Westerlands Sergeant, Lion's Guard

Founded by Lann the Clever thousands of years ago, House Lannister rules the Westerlands from Casterly Rock. Famous for its gold mines, the region produces vast amounts of wealth for its wardens, and with that wealth comes power if one knows how to use it.

- House Tyrell (Green Franks)/Words: "Growing Strong"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Luthor Tyrell/Mace Tyrell, Garlan Tyrell
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Gerold Hightower, Randyll Tarly, Garlan Tyrell
Unique Units: Highgarden Footman, Tarly Crossbowman, Hightower Knight, Royal Knight

House Tyrell were once lowly stewards to the Kings of the Reach, House Gardner. But when Aegon came and burned the Gardners army the Tyrells knelt, and were rewarded for it. They are now the rulers of the Reach, the largest and most populous region of the Seven Kingdoms.

- House Baratheon (Yellow Teutons)/Words: "Ours is the Fury"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Ormund Baratheon/Steffon Baratheon, Robert Baratheon
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Barristan Selmy, Beric Dondarrion, Robert Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon
Unique Units: Dondarrion Heavy Infantry, Baratheon Bannerman, Stormlands Bowman, Storm King's Vanguard

A mix of Valryian and First Man blood, House Baratheon is the undisputed ruling family of the Stormlands; an area of mountains, forests, and harsh seas. Ruling from Storm's End, an ancient castle built to fend off the gods, the Baratheons have a proud history and a strong will.

- Pentos (Teal Slavs)/Words: "The Old, The True, The Brave"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Prince of Pentos/Illyrio Mopatis, Malaqo Morratys
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Brendel Byrne, Jon Lothston, Malaqo Morratys
Unique Units: Pentoshi Swordsman, Andal Holy Warrior

The ancient city of Pentos was founded by Valyrian colonists thousands of years ago. After the Doom of Valyria, the city was left to fend for itself against growing threats all around it. The Prince of Pentos rules the city, chosen by the powerful families that live there.

- House Martell (Purple Saracens)/Words: "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Lewyn Martell/Doran Martell, Oberyn Martell
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Arthur Dayne, Edgar Yronwood, Oberyn Martell
Unique Units: Son of Nymeria, Dayne Infantry, Yronwood Lancer, Dornish Skirmisher, Martell Royal Guard

A merge of Rhoynar and First Men, House Martell was founded when Princess Nymeria of the Rhoynar fled Essos with her people and married the lord of house Martell. Together they became the dominant house in Dorne and ruled for a thousand years until through marriage swore fealty to the Targaryens.

- Myr (Grey Italians)/Words: "None Wiser"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Magister Malaquo Maegyr/Bessaro Amosethes, Donipho Emelos
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Valymos, Marq Mandrake, Donipho Emelos
Unique Units: Myrman Spearman, Royal Blade

Founded by Valyrian colonists, the Free City of Myr is home to skilled artisans, merchants, and worshipers of R'hllor. They often hire Sellsword Companies and use slave soldiers to fight their wars for them.

- House Targaryen (Orange Byzantines)/Words: "Fire and Blood"
Faction Leader/Heir(s): Jaehareys Targaryen/Aerys II Targaryen, Rhaegar Targaryen
Heroes/Potential Kingsguard: Jonothor Darry, Oswell Whent, Rhaegar Targaryen
Unique Units: Valyrian Legionary, Dragon Knight

House Targaryen is one of the last great families of Valyrian descent. They left Essos before the Doom and settled on Dragonstone before setting out with their Dragons to conquer Westeros. Aegon the Conquerer united the Seven Kingdoms under his rule to become the first King of Westeros.