Simply put, these are awesome.

In anticipation of Game of Thrones Season 3, which debuts on March 31, HBO has unveiled a slew of new character posters, each one more gorgeous and illuminating than the next.

There's Tyrion. There's Sansa. There's Joffrey and there are all the individuals you've grown to love (and hate) through Seasons 1 and 2. Click through the promotional shots below and let the countdown continue. Only 30 more days, GoT Fanatics...

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