Power in the Game of Thrones world does not come from being on the front line and directing troops; rather, it belongs to the people who know how to use the information that others give them, such as their fears, wants, and weaknesses. Littlefinger, who is actually called Petyr Baelish, is a quintessential person of this kind. He works in the shadows, advancing his career through lies, betrayals, and manipulations in the politics of Westeros.While many of Littlefinger's moves may seem to surprise an audience, they are also instrumental in determining the fate of Westeros and add to the ongoing conflicts within the series. The series consistently acts as a reminder that someone with great manipulative power can cause greater damage than someone who has brute force.Here are the 5 most shocking schemes by Littlefinger that fueled Game of ThronesWhy does Littlefinger still somehow not receive massive credit. Essentially every single game of thrones move is by him. byu/IMicrowaveSteak ingameofthrones1.⁠ ⁠Orchestrating the death of Jon ArrynLittlefinger baits Lysa Arryn into killing her own husband, Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, with poison, and then he manipulates her to accuse the Lannisters. This strategy of Littlefinger leads to chaos, and Robert Baratheon calls Ned Stark to King’s Landing, bringing House Stark into the Game of Thrones and putting Ned in peril.The ripple effect eventually leads to the War of the Five Kings, the series’ key conflict. If Jon Arryn had lived in Game of Thrones, the Lannisters’ secrets might never have been discovered, and the seven kingdoms might have been spared years of bloodshed. This was such a significant moment orchestrated by Littlefinger that this is what sets the whole story in motion.2.⁠ ⁠Framing Tyrion Lannister with the Valyrian steel daggerIn the aftermath of Bran Stark’s survival of an assassination attempt, Littlefinger exploits the situation to fuel further division. He falsely asserts that the weapon used in the incident, a Valyrian steel dagger, is Tyrion Lannister's. The lie leads Catelyn Stark to capture Tyrion and further turns the enmity between the Starks and the Lannisters into open war.3.⁠ ⁠Undermining Ned Stark in the throne room.Littlefinger’s biggest double-cross was possibly in the throne room of King’s Landing. Ned Stark, thinking he has Baelish’s support, tries to expose Cersei’s treason and place Stannis Baratheon on the throne. Then, at the crucial moment, Littlefinger commands the City Watch to turn against Ned.This betrayal leads to Ned's imprisonment and eventual execution.4.⁠ ⁠The Purple Wedding conspiracyKing Joffrey’s death in Game of Thrones at his wedding feast is one of the series’ most exciting moments, and Littlefinger is central to making it happen. He conspires with Olenna Tyrell to ensure that the poison reaches Joffrey and stages Sansa Stark’s getaway in the confusion that follows.The assassination of Joffrey shakes the foundation of the Iron Throne, causes political chaos, and enables Littlefinger to benefit from the chaos, not only by becoming Lord of the Eyrie but also by becoming Warden of the East.5.⁠ ⁠Killing Lysa Arryn and taking over the ValeLittlefinger’s power hunger comes to its height in the Vale. After marrying Lysa Arryn, he kills her and makes it look like a suicide, becoming the guardian of her son, Robin Arryn. With this, Littlefinger effectively controls the Vale’s army. It shows how thoroughly he has lost all his morality and how he is prepared to throw anyone under the bus, even someone who loved him, for the sake of his own position.Throughout Game of Thrones, Littlefinger orchestrates impulsive decisions, but also long-term, multi-step plans that need patience, deception, and misdirection. Though he ultimately falls because of his ambition, he holds sway over nearly all the big battles in Game of Thrones.