Heritage controls far too much of a person's life in Game of Thrones. In the real world, most people get very little from their family name. Tons of people inherit money or property. Some get a family business or a lifetime of nepotism. Most, however, remain comfortable deciding their path with no input from their parents. Life in Westeros depends almost entirely on heritage. Bastardy is one of the continent's cardinal sins, but is there any way for the unfortunate scions to return to their rightful family?