Millions of viewers have been captivated by the fictional kingdoms depicted in HBO’s fantasy series Game of Thrones, which translates the novels by George R.R. Martin to the small screen. The sometimes over-the-top violence, drama, and magic are often written off as the stuff of fiction, but there’s more truth in them than you might think. THE obvious mystery at the heart of “Game of Thrones” is which major characters will survive, take the Iron Throne, unite the seven kingdoms and vanquish the White Walkers. Here are 5 life lessons to be learnt from Game of Thrones: 1. Life isn’t perfect. Many fantasy tales focus heavily on the “happily ever after,” but this is not so with Game of Thrones. Martin tells a story that is epic, exciting, but most importantly, realistic. No, I’m not talking about the dragons and whitewalkers. RELATED: 10 Times Game of Thrones Stole From Lord Of The Rings. Regardless, how the typical Night's Watch armor looks is probably enough to lure the hopeless young men of Westeros to the wall. That overcoat looks really classy. One look at Jeor "Bear" Mormont's Lord Commander armor and you'd be sold on guarding the wall for the rest of your life. Another surprising fact is that many of the leading role actors and actresses had their first professional acting part in Game of Thrones (for example, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and more). Check out the flip boxes below if you are wondering how the Game of Thrones cast looks in real life. The fifth series of the Game of Thrones is finally underway, and with the return of the fantasy drama, its magical landscapes and otherworldly backdrops have also returned to the screen.While much Girona Cathedral: About 40 minutes by train from Barcelona lies the city of Girona, with an imposing cathedral at its city center. Joshua Mellin. Stairway to action: "Game of Thrones" fans will See the Seven Kingdoms with your own two eyes. more than 16 million people tuned in to the season seven premiere of "Game of Thrones." in real life, Itzurun beach is located more than sMn9.