Home>Entertainment>TV ShowsThe love story that sent Westeros reeling.ByProma Khosla onApril 5, 2019Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on FlipboardCredit: mashable/bob al-greeneThere are few arcs in Game of Thrones that fall anything short of epic, but one of the most pivotal and gripping by far is the story of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.The link between this then-prince of Westeros and young lady of Winterfell was the scandal of a century, but also a relationship that managed to entirely destabilize the seven kingdoms and whose ripples still affect every character to this day.In honor of Game of Thrones Season 8 and the undoubtedly critical role of Rhaegar and Lyanna's legacy, we look back on the connection that changed Westeros forever.SEE ALSO:Jon and Arya finally reunite in tense teaser for 'Game of Thrones' Season 8We didn't realize its significance at the time, but we heard Rhaegar and Lyanna's names way back in Season 1, episode 1 "Winter is Coming." Lyanna is omnipre...
