Looks like there's a showdown a-brewin' in Westeros.
A new teaser for season two of HBO's dragons-and-swords epic "Game of Thrones" has arrived on the Internet, and while the 47-clip is short on revelations, it does make it clear that there's a serious bid for the throne.
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The clip — titled "Cold Winds" — features new character Stannis Baratheon (played by Stephen Dillane) narrating his plans to take his rightful place — or what he considers his rightful place — on Westeros' throne.
"My brother left no true-born heirs. By right and birth and blood I do this day lay claim to the iron throne of Westeros," Baratheon intones. "The iron throne is mine by right. They will bend the knee or I will destroy them. The cold winds are rising."
Chances are, he won't be settling his differences with any challengers through a friendly game of checkers.
Check out the clip in the video. Season two of :Game of Thrones" premieres April 2012.