These Game of Thrones season 2 pics released by HBO are gorgeous and will really get you in the mood for the – argh – April 1 premiere. Why must we wait so long?! These will either help hold you over or put you into an even deeper frenzy. Be strong. We’ll continue to help as much as possible.

Game of Thrones, starring Kit Harington, Jack Gleeson, Sophie Turner, Emilia Clarke, and Lena Headey, premieres April 1 on HBO.