First real look at Game of Thrones season 7 unveiled

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The first real look at season seven of Game of Thrones has been released with a series of photos published online.

Warning: The below images may be spoilers if you're not up to date with the show.

In addition to the image of Daenerys above, HBO has released pics of almost every major character still alive, which are presented below:

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Cersei and Jamie Lannister looking intense at the Red Keep of King's Landing

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Jon Snow wearing fur over Stark sigil-decorated metal armour

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Tyrion in Targaryen black and wearing a Hand of the King pin

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Arya listening to someone intently in what looks like a tavern

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The Hound riding a horse through the snow, probably just before or after carrying out "the sweetest thing there is" (killing)

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Meera dragging Bran through the snow (sans Hodor ðŸ˜­)

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Ser Davos in a classic black fur and black gloves combo - with a goblet nearby, of course

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Tormund making a weird face at his love interest, Brienne

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Samwell and Gilly reading in the Citadel, as part of the storyline I'll be most wanting to skip

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Missandei rocking a beautiful black ensemble complete with a Targaryen dragon pendant

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Lyanna Mormont looking like the boss that she is

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Varys looking concerned while in less extravagant robes than usual

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Littlefinger being creepy by Sansa as usual

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A wide shot of Daenerys' squad looking as though they've just arrived somewhere important

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Game of Thrones returns in the US on July 16.

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