Westeros's kingdoms were ruled by different lords and queens. Here are the lands' 10 major rulers, ranked by intellect

So, it's finally over. Someone finally won the game of thrones after eight grueling seasons jam-packed with moments that induce a rainbow of emotions. Bran Stark, whoever or whatever in Seven Hells he is, is now the king of the six kingdoms of Westeros. Astounding poetry there since he was the first victim of the game of Thrones, but the last laugh is still his. Whether we like that development or not, matters little, sadly.

Of all the main characters still standing on HBO's Game of Thrones, Maisie Williams' Arya Stark has by far had one of the most impressive journeys. When the series began, Arya was scarcely ten years old, a trouble-making little tomboy who dreamed of fighting with swords and detested all things ladylike. Over the years, she's learned swordsmanship from the first sword of Braavos Syrio Forel; trained with professional assassin Jaqen H'Ghar; forged an unlikely bond with Sandor Clegane; fallen in love with a Baratheon bastard in Gendry Waters; and fought tooth and nail to get justice for the wrongs that have been done to her family.

The biggest secret in Game of Thrones is out. In the Season 8 premiere, Jon Snow's best friend, Samwell Tarly, told the former King in the North who he really is – not a bastard, but Aegon Targaryen, sixth of his name and the true heir to the Iron Throne. But should that matter? To Samwell Tarly, the answer in Sunday night's episode was yes. Sam (who'd just learned that Dany had his father and brother killed for refusing to bend the knee) reminded Jon that he gave up his crown for his people, and then asked if …