Hallo, everybody! I first learnt of ASoIaF at a con, decided to read the books, but didn't have the time then. Later, some friend of mine - we played rpgs together - told me about the series. He was very impressed as far as I recall. Once again, I decided to read the books - but lacked the money to buy them. When season 1 was shown on TV, I watched it and became really hooked on it (not only because of the fantastic opening sequence), and I got me the books (English version) and read them - on the train to work, at home, nearly everywhere. I finished ADwD last week, and I look forward to TWoW, and season 2 - I haven't seen it yet. My favourite characters are: Tyrion (now, who would have guessed that...), Eddard Stark, Jon Snow. I'm typing this from merry old Germany. Greetings to everybody! =o)