In Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 6 “A Golden Crown”, Ned Stark finally uncovers the truth behind Joffrey Baratheon. While investigating the mysterious death of Jon Arryn, Ned studies Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms, discovering a crucial pattern: every Baratheon in history has black hair. Jon Arryn’s final words “The seed is strong” suddenly make sense. From ancient Baratheon marriages to Robert’s known bastards like Gendry, the black hair always dominates. Y