Winterfell

Winterfell is the seat of House Stark. It's a large castle located in the North. The head of the house rules the entire North, It is the capital of the North under Lord Rodrik Stark. Tombs beneath the castle contain remains of past Stark lords and kings who have perished and records the family history. The castle is warm which protects the people from harsh winters. The Kingsroad makes it easy to get to King's Landing and the Wall.

Background
At some time 8,000 years ago Lord Korren Stark found the castle and is the founder of Winterfell and House Stark.

Season 1
King Lance Baratheon and his family visit Winterfell to name Rodrik Hand of the King after his life is in possible danger.

Notable residents of the castle

 * Lord {Korren Stark}, founder of Winterfell and House Stark, burned alive on the order of the "Mad King" Aero Targaryen.
 * Lord Rodrik Stark, his eldest son, Warden of the North & Lord of Winterfell
 * His wife, Lady Mary Stark
 * Prince Bryan Stark, their eldest son
 * His direwolf, Ghost
 * Prince Robert Stark, their second son
 * His direwolf, Predator
 * Prince Aiden Stark, their third and youngest son
 * His direwolf, Buttercup
 * James Snow, bastard son of Rodrik Stark
 * His direwolf, Queen
 * Princess Lily Stark, their eldest daughter
 * Her direwolf, Soul
 * Princess Anna Stark, their second daughter
 * Her direwolf, Rain
 * Princess Emma Stark, their third daughter
 * Her direwolf, Blaze
 * Princess Alex Stark, their fourth and youngest daughter
 * Her direwolf, Princess
 * Alexander Stark, his second son
 * Bell Stark, his only daughter
 * Modor, a stable boy at Winterfell
 * Xavier Greyjoy, ward and hostage of Rodrik Stark