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A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56

2015-08-18T17:42:25Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Bran Stark|Bran]]
| title = Bran IV
| place = the [[Nightfort]]
| page = 624
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Jon VII]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Bran IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 57|Daenerys V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Bran III]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
Reaching the [[Nightfort]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] recalls all the horror tales he’s heard about this castle. Before it was abandoned by the [[Night's Watch|Watch]] some two hundred years before, the Nightfort had once been the greatest castle along the Wall. Bran warns [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed|Jojen]] about the stories of the [[Rat Cook]], [[Mad Axe]] and [[Night's King]], but the Reeds are unafraid of the ancient castle. They sleep that night in the kitchens, near a seemingly bottomless well. Deep in the night, Bran is woken by footsteps coming from the well. He awakens Meera, and then takes control of [[Hodor]]’s body as he does when he enters [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]].

But it is only [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] and [[Gilly]] who emerge from the well, carrying Gilly’s infant son. Gilly asks them if they are the ones [[Coldhands]] was sent to find, but Bran has no idea what she is speaking of. Meera asks them how they got past [[the Wall]], and Sam reveals that Coldhands had led them to the [[Nightfort#Black Gate|Black Gate]], which only a brother of the Night’s Watch can open. Sam describes Coldhands as dressed all in black like a sworn brother, but his skin and the cold from his body reminded Sam of a [[wights|wight]]. But Coldhands could speak, his eyes did not burn blue, and he and his ravens had saved them from the wights. When the Reeds inquire why Coldhands wasn’t with them, Sam tells them that the Wall was more than just ice and stone, there were ancient spells woven into it, and the Wall would not let Coldhands pass. Jojen tells Sam that Bran is the one Coldhands seeks. Tarly realizes who Bran is, but promises not to tell anyone of Bran’s whereabouts on his honor and his friendship with [[Jon Snow|Jon]].

Jojen has Sam bring them to the Black Gate, which is an ancient white [[weirwood]] growing beneath the Wall and the Nightfort. The face in the weirwood speaks, and Sam answers by reciting his oath; the weirwood permits them to pass by opening its mouth, and as Bran and the others leave Sam behind, the boy feels a drop of water fall on him, a drop as salty as a tear…

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Meera Reed]]
*[[Jojen Reed]]
*[[Rat Cook]]
*[[Mad Axe]]
*[[Night's King]]
*[[Nan|Old Nan]]
*[[Hodor]]
*[[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]]
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Gilly]]
*[[Coldhands]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Nightfort]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Nightfort#Black Gate|Black Gate]]
*[[Weirwood]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/06/re-read-bran-iv-whatever-is-coming.html Re-read Bran IV: Whatever is Coming]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 56]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Nightfort]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 56]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 57, Bran]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 56]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55

2015-06-29T16:19:38Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon VII
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| page = 610
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 54|Davos V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Jon VII]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Bran IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Jon VI]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 64|Jon VIII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Zippo514 Ygrittes death.jpg|[[Ygritte]]'s death - by Zippo514 ©|thumb|250px|left]]
[[Donal Noye]] and [[Jon Snow|Jon]] have done the best they could to fortify [[Castle Black]] from the impending attack of [[Styr]] and his raiders. The Castles along the Wall were designed defenseless, as the [[Night's Watch]] was not meant to be able to repel a force from the South. Castle Black was meant specifically to be protected from [[wildlings]] by [[the Wall]] itself. When [[Styr]], the [[Magnar]] of the [[Thenn]]s, and his men attack, many of the defenders die, while Jon and [[Satin]] fire arrows from one of the roofs. At one point, Jon has [[Ygritte]] in his sights but he cannot loose an arrow at her.

Finally Donal Noye fires the powder kegs he had placed along the lower staircase of the Wall. The Magnar and the rest of his men perish as the staircase and a section of ice from the Wall crushes them. Amidst the destruction, Jon finds Ygritte, shot through the chest with a crossbow, and the woman he loved dies in his arms.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Dick Follard]]
*[[Donal Noye]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Maester Aemon]]
*[[Owen|Owen the Oaf]]
*[[Styr]]
*[[Ygritte]]
*[[Satin]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Battle of Castle Black]]
*[[Castle Black]]
*[[Raven|Ravens]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Free folk|Wildlings]]
*[[Thenn (people)|Thenn]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-33 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 33]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/05/re-read-jon-vii-morose-thinker-strikes.html Re-read Jon VII: The Morose Thinker Strikes Back]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 55]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 55]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 56, Jon]][[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 55]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 54

2015-06-29T15:38:45Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]]
| title = Davos V
| place = [[Dragonstone]]
| page = 597
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Tyrion VI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 54|Davos V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Jon VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Davos IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 63|Davos VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Salladhor Saan]] is telling King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] of the [[Red Wedding]], how the [[House Frey|Freys]] sewed the head of [[Grey Wind|Robb’s direwolf]] on the [[Robb Stark|king]]’s shoulders and nailed a crown on its head. [[Catelyn Tully]] was slain and thrown naked into the river. Queen [[Selyse Florent|Selyse]] and [[Axell Florent]] declare that it was the hand of [[R'hllor]] that killed the usurpers, but Stannis knows it was Lord [[Walder Frey]]’s handiwork. When Stannis wants to send word that he will pardon any ironman or northman who swears fealty, [[Melisandre]] tells him that her flames revealed that new kings will pick up where the old ones died. The [[Seven Kingdoms]] must be shown a sign, but Stannis has heard enough talk of stone dragons, knowing of all the follies the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] caused by trying to return the dragons to life.
Davos persuades the king by asking Melisandre why she needs [[Edric Storm]]’s life to raise the stone dragon. He also inquires how her leeches were responsible for two kings’ deaths, when one was killed by Walder Frey and [[Balon Greyjoy|the other]] fell from a bridge. He also points out that only two of the three false kings are dead so far. The Red Woman has answers, but Stannis sends her away. Still not completely satisfied that he should spare Edric’s life, the King sends [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]] away as well.

The Onion Knight seeks out Maester [[Pylos]], who has been teaching him how to read. Davos begins to slowly read a letter that arrived some time before from [[the Wall]]. The missive speaks of Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]]’s [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men|defeat at the Fist]], and [[Maester Aemon]]’s fear that the [[wildling|wildlings]] may conquer the Wall. Pylos reveals that he showed the letter to [[Alester Florent|Alester]], but the King and Melisandre are not aware of the warning’s existence.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Salladhor Saan]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Grey Wind]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Selyse Florent]]
*[[Axell Florent]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Melisandre]]
*[[Edric Storm]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Davos Seaworth]] The Onion Knight
*[[Pylos]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Maester Aemon]]
*[[Alester Florent]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Red Wedding]]
*[[House Frey]]
*[[R'hllor]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]]
*[[Wildlings]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-32 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 32]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/05/re-read-davos-v-stoned-dragons.html Re-read Davos V: Stoned Dragons]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/05/re-read-davos-v-stoned-dragons-contd.html Re-read Davos V: Stoned Dragons cont'd]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 54]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Dragonstone]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 54]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 55, Davos]][[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 54]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53

2015-06-29T09:44:13Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]
| title = Tyrion VI
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| page = 584
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 52|Arya XI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Tyrion VI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 54|Davos V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Tyrion V]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 58|Tyrion VII]]
}}
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] receives the news that [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Stark]] are dead. The end of the [[War of the Five Kings|war]] is within reach and [[Tywin Lannister|Lord Tywin]] intends to be generous to [[House Stark|Stark]] allies, but Joffrey wants all traitors executed and accuses his grandfather of cowardice during [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Tywin orders Joffrey to be escorted to his bedchamber, and Cersei leaves after an unsuccessful attempt to defend him. On the Dornish issue, Tywin reveals that he will not sacrifice [[Gregor Clegane]] to the [[House Martell|Martells]]. Tyrion is shocked, and Tywin explains his rationale at the time of the [[Sack of King’s Landing]] and the murder of [[Elia Martell]] and her children. He also reveals that [[Arya Stark]] is still alive.
==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] spend a joyless meal together, with both not talking much. Sansa takes a joke Tyrion makes about the quality of the food as him criticizing her, but he assures her that it's not her fault and that he has more serious matters to worry about. Besides [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Tywin Lannister|his father]], what bothers him most are the 300 Dornishmen visiting for the King's wedding. He has settled them in a cornerfort of the [[Red Keep]], as far away from the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]] as possible, yet there has already been a brawl between Tyrell and [[House Gargalen|Gargalen]] soldiers at [[Flea Bottom]], leaving one dead, and a confrontation in the yard where [[Olenna Redwyne]] called [[Ellaria Sand]] "the serpent's whore", while [[Oberyn Martell]] keeps asking for justice concerning the death of his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and her children every time he sees Tyrion. However, Tyrion sees no point in bothering his already troubled young wife with any of this. After the meal, Sansa asks for leave for her nightly visit to the [[godswood]]. Although Tyrion finds Sansa's piety excessive, he allows it, even offering to accompany her some time. She immediately objects to this, telling him he would be bored, as praying to the [[old gods]] is mainly done in silence and without adornments. She knows him better than he imagined, he thinks. He is tempted to ask what she prays for, but is afraid of what the answer would be.

He gets back to his tedious tasks as [[Master of Coin]], trying to make sense of some of the complicated numbers in the ledgers [[Petyr Baelish]] left him. He considers some of Littlefinger's investments highly suspicious. Tyrion now regrets that he consented so easily to the execution of the [[Antler Men]], as he has since learned that some of them owed the Crown large sums and suspects that having [[Bronn]] try locating their heirs will be a futile effort. Ser [[Boros Blount]] arrives, delivering a summons from Lord Tywin. Tyrion is glad to leave the books. Outside, rain is in the air, making Tyrion concerned Sansa will get soaked at the godswood.

When he arrives at the [[Tower of the Hand|Hand’s solar]], he finds King Joffrey, Queen Regent Cersei, Ser [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]] and Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] there as well, besides his father. Joffrey is obviously elated, Cersei smiles smugly, yet Lord Tywin is his usual grim self and Tyrion wonders whether his father can smile at all. Tyrion asks what has happened and is shown a roll of parchment. The message reads: "[[Roslin Frey|Roslin]] caught a fine fat trout. Her brothers gave her a pair of wolf pelts for her wedding." Checking the seal, Tyrion realizes that the message comes from [[The Twins]]. He asks whether Lord [[Walder Frey]] thinks he is being poetic. He realizes that "trout" refers to [[Edmure Tully]], but before he can speculate on the meaning of the "pair of wolf pelts", Joffrey announces that the message implies that [[Robb Stark]] is dead.

Tyrion's thoughts immediately drift to his wife, probably praying this very moment to her [[Eddard Stark|father's]] gods, for her brother's victory and her [[Catelyn Tully|mother's]] safety. It seems that neither the Old nor the [[Faith of the Seven|New Gods]] are listening to prayer, Tyrion thinks, wondering whether this should give him some comfort. He makes a glib comment about the kings falling like leaves this autumn and their little war winning itself, prompting a poisonly sweet reply by Cersei that it's in fact Lord Tywin who won the war. Lord Tywin doesn't consider the war over as long as enemies are in the field, yet Cersei is optimistic that the lords of the [[Riverlands]], confronted with the combined powers of [[Highgarden]], [[Casterly Rock]] and [[Dorne]] without the northmen to support them, will choose submission over destruction now. Lord Tywin agrees that most will, except for [[Riverrun]] and probably [[Seagard]] and [[Raventree Hall]]. However, [[Brynden Tully]] won't dare to become a threat as long as Lord Frey keeps his nephew Edmure as hostage, and the [[House Frey|Freys]] can keep [[Jason Mallister]] penned up at his seat while [[Jonos Bracken]] might be bribed to change allegiance and attack the [[House Blackwood|Blackwoods]]. In the end, everyone will bend their knees, Tywin predicts, and he is ready to offer generous terms. He is going to spare every castle except one. Tyrion assumes that the exception will be [[Harrenhal]], which Lord Tywin confirms, announcing that he has already commanded Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] to attack the castle and rid the realm of the [[Brave Companions]]. Tyrion is amused about his father exploiting the Mountain before he will be handed over to the [[House Martell|Martells]], yet the prospect of Littlefinger soon being able to take his seat at Harrenhal doesn't please him. He wonders whether Lord Baelish has already arrived at the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], wishing his ship sank instead.

King Joffrey doesn't agree with generous terms, insisting that all traitors should be executed instead. He wants Lord Walder to send him Robb Stark's head, so that he can serve it to Sansa at his wedding feast. Ser Kevan is shocked and reminds him that Sansa is now his aunt by marriage. Cersei tries to dismiss his statement, calling it a jest, yet Joffrey insists. Tyrion angrily tells Joffrey that he can't torture Sansa any longer, calling him a monster, to which Joffrey replies that Tyrion is the true monster. Tyrion counters that Joffrey should be concerned then, as monsters are dangerous and kings are dying like flies already. Joffrey and Cersei are furious about Tyrion's threat, but Lord Tywin scolds Joffrey instead, advising him that a king who feels the need to remind people of his power is no true king. [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] never understood that, Lord Tywin says, as proven by his habit of having the tongues of people like Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] ripped out, but Joffrey will. It's necessary to fight your enemies, but if they yield, generosity is the right approach. Lord Tywin closes by telling Joffrey that the only head he should be concerned with right now is [[Margaery Tyrell]]'s maidenhead.

Joffrey is sullen, then surprises everyone in the room by defying Lord Tywin, accusing him of having been afraid of King Aerys. Tyrion thinks that things just got interesting. Cersei demands that Joffrey apologize to his grandfather, yet he goes on, recounting how it was [[Robert Baratheon]] who fought [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Prince Rhaegar]] and won the crown while Lord Tywin hid at Casterly Rock. A strong king acts boldly, he states. Lord Tywin is not amused, thanking the King coldly for sharing his wisdom. He asks Ser Kevan to escort Joffrey to his bedchamber and Pycelle to give him some dreamwine, completely ignoring Joffrey's protest. As Ser Kevan firmly guides Joffrey out and Pycelle follows, Tyrion and Cersei remain, on their father's order. Cersei tries to apologize for Joffrey's behavior, calling him willful. Lord Tywin thinks Joffrey is more stupid than willful and asks who put the idea into the boy's head that strong kings act boldly. Cersei suggests it was Robert. Tyrion, glad to bring up that comment again, confirms that the part about Tywin hiding in Casterly Rock sounded like something Robert would say. Cersei tries to play into this, but Lord Tywin is upset that he might have fought a war to seat "Robert the Second" on the [[Iron Throne]] when Cersei has been assuring him that the boy cared nothing for his father. He doesn't, Cersei insists, recounting how Robert cared nothing for his son, would have beaten the boy if he could and hit him so hard once that Joffrey lost two teeth, causing her to threaten Robert to kill him if he hit him again. Lord Tywin tells his daughter to leave, which she does seethingly. Tyrion proposes that, rather than following his father's footsteps, Joffrey will become "[[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] the Third". Lord Tywin responds that he is only thirteen and still has time to grow, yet Tyrion notices that his father is more upset than he wants to show. Lord Tywin announces that Joffrey needs a hard lesson, reminding Tyrion of the [[Tysha|hard lesson his father gave him when he was the same age]], which almost makes him feel sorry for Joffrey. However, Tyrion can't think of anyone who'd deserve it more than Joffrey.

Tyrion gets back to the business of war. He congratulates his father, asking him how long he had been plotting with Lord Walder. Lord Tywin objects to his son's choice of words. Tyrion retorts that he doesn't enjoy being left in the dark. His father explains that nobody was told who didn't play a part in the execution, including Cersei, stressing how important it is to keep secrets, especially in [[King’s Landing]]. He wanted to get rid of a dangerous enemy as cheaply as possible and that has been achieved, he announces, also suggesting that, while Tyrion has some talent for cunning, he simply talks too much and his loose tongue will be his undoing one day. Tyrion jests that he should have let Joffrey rip his tongue out then and Lord Tywin says he shouldn't tempt him.

The discussion moves on to the Dornish issue. Lord Tywin considers the presence of [[Oberyn Martell]] unfortunate, describing him as half-mad while he believes [[Doran Martell]] to be a reasoned man who weighs the consequences of words and actions. Tyrion asks whether it is true that Oberyn tried to continue [[Robert's Rebellion|the war]] on behalf of [[Viserys Targaryen]]. Lord Tywin confirms it, recounting how [[Jon Arryn]]'s negotiations with Prince Doran in [[Sunspear]] put an end to the conspiracy with both sides deciding to remain silent about the issue afterwards, but distrust between King Robert and House Martell remained. Tyrion proposes that showing Oberyn around in the brothels of the city could ease the Red Viper's impatience, jesting that he won't be accused of not serving House Lannister where he is needed most. Lord Tywin finds this comment very droll and asks whether Tyrion wants motley to be sewn for him, prompting Tyrion's question as to whether he would be allowed to say anything he wants about King Joffrey if he wore it. Lord Tywin declares that, while he had to suffer [[Tytos Lannister|his father's]] follies, he won't suffer his son's.

Tyrion is more serious now, predicting that Oberyn will not be pleasant, nor satisfied with only receiving Gregor Clegane's head. Lord Tywin reveals that he has no intention of sacrificing the Mountain, as he has served House Lannister well and nobody is dreaded as much by their enemies. Tyrion is shocked; he thought that he and his father agreed that the woods are full of beasts and that even Ser Gregor is disposable. He points out that Oberyn knows it was the Mountain who killed his sister and her children. Oberyn knows nothing and has no proof, Lord Tywin replies, he merely heard rumors and Ser Gregor is not likely to confirm them, in particular as Tywin will keep him away for as long as the Dornishmen are in the city. If Oberyn raises the issue, Lord Tywin will claim the murderer was Ser [[Amory Lorch]] – and the tale of Ser Amory's gruesome death by the hands of a bear set on him by [[Vargo Hoat]] would even appease Oberyn, he expects. Tyrion objects to his father's sense of justice, but Tywin tells him that it was in fact Ser Amory who found and killed Rhaegar's daughter [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]], also revealing that the child's mother and baby brother [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]] were in the nursery below at the time. When Tyrion asks what he is going to tell Oberyn if he inquires who gave the order for the murders, Lord Tywin answers that Ser Amory acted on his own in an attempt to win the favor of the new king, as Robert's hatred of Rhaegar was well known. Thinking about it, Tyrion has to concede that this version might serve its purpose, although he suspects that the Red Viper will not be happy.

Tyrion's suggestion that it would have been better for his father to let Robert commit the murders himself prompts an astonished Lord Tywin to share his reasoning at the time of the [[Sack of King’s Landing]]. He explains that they came late to Robert’s cause, so they had to demonstrate their loyalty. When Tywin laid the bodies at the throne, it was clear they had forsaken House Targaryen, and Robert was clearly relieved, knowing that Rhaegar’s children had to die for his throne to be secure, but not wanting to kill them himself. Tywin admits that it was done too brutally, and Elia did not need to be harmed. The Mountain only killed her because Tywin did not tell him to spare her. Tywin asserts that at the time, he had greater concerns than the Dornish princess; Ned Stark’s van was rushing south from [[Battle of the Trident|the Trident]], and Tywin feared coming to battle with him, as well as the possibility of Aerys murdering [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] purely out of spite. "That, and what Jaime himself might do." He also did not know what Gregor Clegane was capable of, only that he was huge and terrible in battle. He did not command Clegane to rape Elia, and Ser Amory was almost as bestial with Rhaenys. When Tywin asked Ser Armory why it had required fifty thrusts to kill a girl of two or three, he claimed she’d kicked him and would not stop screaming. He states that if Lorch had had any wits, he would have calmed her with a few sweet words and used a soft silk pillow.

Tyrion asks whether it was a soft sweet pillow that killed Robb Stark. Lord Tywin reveals that the plan was to kill Robb at his uncle's wedding with an arrow, as he was too circumspect in the field. Tyrion inquires about the fate of Robb's mother. Lord Tywin suspects that the reference to "a pair of wolf pelts" in Lord Walder's message implies that Lady Catelyn is dead, too. The original idea was to keep her as captive, but maybe something went wrong, he suggests. Tyrion points out that the sacred guest right has been violated. Lord Tywin replies: "The blood is on Walder Frey’s hands, not mine." Tyrion, describing him as an ill-natured old lecher who nourishes the slights he has suffered over his long life, says he has no doubt that Lord Walder has planned the whole thing, yet he would never have dared to go through with it if he hadn't been given the promise of protection. Tywin counters that refusing him would have meant keeping him loyal to Robb Stark and prolonging the war. He considers the price that was paid low: The Crown will grant Riverrun to [[Emmon Frey]] as soon as the Blackfish yields, while [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] and [[Daven Lannister]] have to marry Frey girls and [[Gerion Lannister]]'s bastard daughter [[Joy Hill|Joy]] will be wedded to one of Lord Walder's natural sons, once she is old enough. [[Roose Bolton]] becomes [[Warden of the North]] and his [[Ramsay Bolton|bastard son]] will marry [[Arya Stark]].

The revelation that Lord Bolton was involved in the conspiracy is not particularly surprising to Tyrion, as Lord Walder probably had not the stomach to act alone. However, he is baffled about the role assigned to Arya and points out that neither [[Varys]] nor Ser [[Jacelyn Bywater]] were able to locate the girl, thus he is sure she is dead. Lord Tywin replies: "So was [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], until the [[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]]." Tyrion doesn't understand what this means. Lord Tywin replies that Littlefinger might have succeeded where Tyrion and Varys failed. He suggests that the Boltons shall be fighting the [[Ironborn]] for a few years while the Crown will keep an eye on their efforts to subjugate the Starks' other bannermen. Lord Tywin expects that the remaining insurgents will be ready to yield by spring, also pointing out that the North will eventually go to the son of Tyrion and Sansa. In this context, he reminds Tyrion that Joffrey is not the only one who must take a maidenhead. Tyrion asks his father acidly when he believes his wife to be most fertile; before or after he tells her that the Lannisters have killed her mother and brother.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Podrick Payne]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Kevan Lannister]]
*[[Pycelle]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Tremond Gargalen]]
*[[Mace Tyrell]]
*[[Olenna Redwyne]]
*[[Ellaria Sand]]
*[[Oberyn Martell]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Bronn]]
*[[Roslin Frey]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Edmure Tully]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Brynden Tully]]
*[[Jonos Bracken]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Tytos Blackwood]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Ilyn Payne]]
*[[Margaery Tyrell]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Lewyn Martell]]
*[[Tytos Lannister]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys Targaryen]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Joyeuse Erenford]]
*[[Emmon Frey]]
*[[Lancel Lannister]]
*[[Daven Lannister]]
*[[Joy Hill]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Jacelyn Bywater]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton]]
|}

==Places mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Red Keep]]
*[[Flea Bottom]]
*[[Tower of the Hand]]
*[[The Twins]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Riverrun]]
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Seagard]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Vale of Arryn]]
*[[Sunspear]]
*[[King’s Landing]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Blackwater Rush]]
*[[Dreadfort]]
|}

==References and Notes==
* The original version of the synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-31 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 31]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/05/re-read-tyrion-vi-nice-father-son-moment.html Re-read Tyrion VI: A Nice Father-Son Moment]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 53]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 53]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 54, Tyrion]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 53]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 52

2015-06-04T15:44:23Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya XI
| place = [[the Twins]]
| page = 584
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 51|Catelyn VII]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 52|Arya XI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Tyrion VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50|Arya X]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 65|Arya XII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]] try to reach the [[the Twins|castle]]. Arya notices that the gate is opened and armed riders are beginning to come out from the castle toward the pavilions where the Stark host is celebrating the wedding. She hears a [[Grey Wind|wolf]] howling and music she faintly recognizes. The pavilions that the Stark host are celebrating in have been rigged to collapse. The riders from the castle attack the northmen, collapsing the pavilions and setting them on fire. Arya and The Hound are spotted by the [[House Frey|Frey men]] and have to defend themselves. Arya wants to go the castle where her [[Catelyn Tully|mother]] and her [[Robb Stark|brother]] are but the Hound tells her they are already [[Red Wedding|dead]]. Arya tries to run to the castle but the Hound rides her down, bringing his great axe down upon her head.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
* [[Grey Wind]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Stark]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[The Twins]]
*[[Direwolf]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-30 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 30]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/05/re-read-arya-xi-chapter-that-really-was.html Re-read Arya XI: The Chapter that Really was Just a Scene (But a Good Scene)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 52]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Twins]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 52]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 53, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 52]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 51

2015-06-04T15:32:29Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]]
| title = Catelyn VII
| place = [[the Twins]]
| page = 574
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50|Arya X]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 51|Catelyn VII]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 52|Arya XI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] listens to the continuous pounding noise of the drums the musicians in the hall are playing. She is seated between [[Ryman Frey]] and [[Roose Bolton]] during the wedding feast. She remarks to herself how joyless the wedding is, and watches as [[Robb Stark|Robb]] dances with several of the Frey maids and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] dotes on his soon to be wife, [[Roslin Frey|Roslin]]. Catelyn becomes more wary when she learns that [[Olyvar Frey|Olyvar]], [[Perwyn Frey|Perwyn]], and [[Alesander Frey]] are all not in attendance at the wedding. She notices [[Merrett Frey]] trying to drink the [[Greatjon Umber|Greatjon]] under the table, and finally Lord [[Walder Frey]] calls for the bedding. Robb does not participate as the Greatjon carries a weeping Roslin to the bed chamber.

[[File:A Price of Honor nejna.png|left|250px|thumb|The deaths of Robb, Catelyn, and Jinglebell - by nejna ©]]
Suddenly, things grow more ominous in the hall as [[Dacey Mormont]] goes up to [[Edwyn Frey]] and asks him if he wants to dance, but he pushes her away violently. The musicians begin to play a new song, which Catelyn recognises to her horror as "[[The Rains of Castamere]]" and sees Edwyn leaving. She takes off after him, and when she grabs his arm, she feels the rings of chain mail beneath. Suddenly, it all makes sense to her; the Freys missing from the wedding and Roslin crying.

The musicians turn out to be crossbowmen, and the wedding becomes a slaughter. Catelyn watches in horror as a crossbow bolt pierces Robb's shoulder and another his leg, and he topples over. [[Jon Umber (Smalljon)|Smalljon]] throws a table over him to save him from three more bolts. [[Robin Flint]] is surrounded by Freys, their daggers rising and falling. Ser [[Wendel Manderly]] is felled by a quarrel through the mouth. Smalljon bludgeons Ser [[Raymund Frey]] across the face with a leg of mutton, but when he reaches for his swordbelt, a crossbow bolt drives him to his knees. [[Lucas Blackwood]] is cut down by Ser [[Hosteen Frey]]. One of the Vances is hamstrung by [[Black Walder]] as he wrestles with Ser [[Harys Haigh]]. Crossbows take [[Donnel Locke]], [[Owen Norrey]], and half a dozen more. Young Ser [[Benfrey Frey]] seizes Dacey Mormont by the arm, who smashes him in the face with a wine flagon. She runs for the door, but Ser Ryman comes through with Frey men-at-arms and sinks his axe into Dacey's stomach.

Northmen begin pouring through the other door, and Catelyn takes them for rescue for half a heartbeat, until one of them decapitates Smalljon. Catelyn realizes that she must try to intervene and save her son’s life, she sees a dagger on the floor and crawls toward it, determined to kill Lord Walder. Then Robb stumbles to his feet, an arrow in his chest in addition to the other two. Lord Walder who, in the midst of slaughter, sits on his throne watching greedily, signals a halt to the music and mocks Robb. Catelyn grabs [[Aegon Frey (Jinglebell)|Jinglebell Frey]] and puts a dagger to the halfwit’s throat. She begs Walder to spare her son, trade a son for a son. But the old man says, "that's a grandson... and he never was much use."

A man in dark armor and a pale pink cloak spotted with blood steps up to Robb, saying "Jaime Lannister sends his regards." He thrusts his longsword through Robb's heart, and twists. Catelyn keeps her promise and slits the poor halfwit's throat, and then begins to laugh and shout, while someone says, "she’s lost her wits,". Someone else says, "Make an end," she is grabbed from behind and feels steel drawn across her own throat.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Catelyn Tully]]
* [[Ryman Frey]]
* [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
*[[Edmure Tully]]
*[[Roslin Frey]]
*[[Olyvar Frey]]
*[[Perwyn Frey]]
*[[Alesander Frey]]
*[[Merrett Frey]]
*[[Jon Umber|Greatjon]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Dacey Mormont]]
*[[Edwyn Frey]]
*[[Jon Umber|Smalljon]]
*[[Wendel Manderly]]
*[[Robin Flint]]
*[[Raymund Frey]]
*[[Lucas Blackwood]]
*[[Hosteen Frey]]
*[[Black Walder]]
*[[Harys Haigh]]
*[[Donnel Locke]]
*[[Owen Norrey]]
*[[Benfrey Frey]]
*[[Aegon Frey]] Jinglebell
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[The Rains of Castamere]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Frey]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-30 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 30]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-catelyn-vii-yeah-its-that.html Re-read Catelyn VII: Yeah, it's *that* chapter]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 51]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Twins]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 51]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 52, Catelyn]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 51]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50

2015-06-02T20:08:35Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya X
| place = [[the Twins]]
| page = 568
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50|Arya X]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 51|Catelyn VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Arya IX]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 52|Arya XI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]] and [[Arya Stark|Arya]] arrive at [[the Twins]] where Sandor hopes to ransom Arya to [[House Stark|her family]]. To get there The Hound had robbed a farmer of his wagon and casks to disguise themselves as simple farmers who have come to bring pork to the feast. The castle is closed so they are sent to the pavilions instead where the common soldiers are. Arya recognizes a few coats of arms but there is nobody she knows. The soldiers drink to the health of Queen [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] whose name is unfamiliar to Arya. As Sandor wants to ransom Arya they head to the castle.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
*[[Jeyne Westerling]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[The Twins]]
*[[House Stark]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-29 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 29]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-arya-x-not-stark-in-sight.html Re-read Arya X: Not a Stark in Sight]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 50]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Twins]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 50]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 51, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 50]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49

2015-06-02T19:46:36Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]]
| title = Catelyn VI
| place = [[the Twins]]
| page = 555
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Jon VI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50|Arya X]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Catelyn V]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 51|Catelyn VII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Frey-hospitality.jpg|thumb|350px|left|The [[House Frey|Freys]] meet Robb and company.<br>© Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Robb Stark|Robb's]] host approaches [[The Twins]]. Robb rides at the head with [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] beside him and Ser [[Raynald Westerling|Raynald]] bearing his banner. Catelyn cautions Robb again about offending Lord [[Walder Frey|Frey]], and advises him to ask for food and wine as soon as they arrive to secure the [[guest right]]s. They are met by a contingent headed by Ser [[Ryman Frey]], Lord Frey's grandson, and three of Ryman's sons: [[Edwyn Frey|Edwyn]], [[Black Walder]], and [[Petyr Frey|Petyr]]. When they come near, [[Grey Wind]] begins to growl and leaps forward, causing Petyr's horse to throw him. Ser Ryman is angered that Queen [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] is not among them and Catelyn offers her apologies, but Black Walder says that Lord Walder will be displeased. The Freys tell them they have rooms prepared for Robb, Catelyn, and Edmure, and their bannermen at the [[Twins|Water Tower]] but the army is to cross the bridge to the far end and join Lord Frey’s and Lord [[Roose Bolton|Bolton]]’s men beneath pavilions erected for the wedding.

When they reach the gatehouse, Grey Wind refuses to continue and howls. [[Lothar Frey|Lame Lothar]] comes up, saying he must fear the water and offering to give him over to the master of hounds but Robb has Ser Raynald stay with him instead. Robb enters the great hall, where Lord Walder and his eighth wife [[Joyeuse Erenford|Joyeuse]] await. Lord Walder is relentless in his veiled insults against Robb, making it clear that the King betrayed him by breaking his solemn oath. Robb apologizes, and then [[Roslin Frey|Roslin]] is brought out. She is by far the most beautiful of Walder’s get. After Edmure meets his soon-to-be-bride, Catelyn asks the Lord of the Crossing for some food and he says "bread and salt . . . of course" and the old man welcomes them as guests to his table.

When Lord Bolton joins them, Robb finds out more of what happened at [[Winterfell]], and his bannerman tells him that [[Ramsay Bolton|Ramsay]] rescued many of the women and has been fighting the ironmen. Lord Bolton again states that his bastard son’s blood is tainted, but maybe his deeds will atone for the crimes he committed. He tells them that Ramsay is holding [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] hostage, and he shows them a piece of Greyjoy’s skin, his son having been flaying the captive Greyjoy. Bolton explains that as [[Balon Greyjoy]]'s sole surviving son, Theon's uncles ([[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]], [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]], and [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron]]) will want him dead as his claim to the [[Seastone Chair]] is greater than theirs, and that they can demand concessions from the ironborn as the price of Theon's execution; Robb reluctantly agrees for Theon to remain imprisoned at the [[Dreadfort]]. Bolton lost men crossing the [[Trident]] when [[Gregor Clegane]]’s army attacked (see ''[[Battle of the Ruby Ford]]''). Bolton has brought mostly his own and [[House Karstark|Karstark]] men, leaving all the others to guard the Trident.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Edmure Tully]]
*[[Raynald Westerling]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Ryman Frey]]
*[[Edwyn Frey]]
*[[Black Walder]]
*[[Petyr Frey]]
*[[Grey Wind]]
*[[Jeyne Westerling]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Lothar Frey]] Lame Lothar
*[[Joyeuse Erenford]]
*[[Roslin Frey]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton]]
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Victarion Greyjoy]]
*[[Euron Greyjoy]]
*[[Aeron Greyjoy]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[guest right]]
*[[Twins|Water Tower]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Seastone Chair]]
*[[Dreadfort]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Battle of the Ruby Ford]]
*[[House Karstark]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-29 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 29]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-catelyn-vi-pass-bread-salt-and.html Re-read Catelyn VI: Pass the bread, salt and hints please]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 49]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Twins]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 49]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 50, Catelyn]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 49]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48

2015-05-26T17:50:14Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon VI
| place = [[Mole's Town]] and [[Castle Black]]
| page = 546
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Arya IX]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Jon VI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Jon V]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 55|Jon VII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Jon Snow]] reaches [[Mole's Town]] and warns the populace to evacuate. At [[Castle Black]], Jon learns that [[Jarman Buckwell]] and his men have returned with tidings of [[Mance Rayder]]’s army. He discovers that the [[wildlings]] have been feinting all along [[the Wall]], and groups of black brothers have been dispersed to counter them. Maester [[Aemon]] also tells him that [[Jeor Mormont]] was betrayed and killed, and that only twelve men made it back from [[Craster's Keep]], including [[Bedwyck|Giant]], [[Grenn]], [[Dywen]], Sweet [[Donnel Hill]] and [[Edd Tollett|Dolorous Edd]]. Aemon cleans and wraps Jon’s wound, and Grenn tells him that [[Winterfell]] has been burned to the ground and that [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark]] are dead at the hands of [[Theon Greyjoy]]. Jon tells them that there is some kind of mistake, for he saw a grey direwolf at [[Queenscrown]]. Jon wonders if Bran lives on through [[Summer (direwolf)|his direwolf]].

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Jarman Buckwell]]
*[[Mance Rayder]]
*[[Maester Aemon]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Bedwyck]] Giant
*[[Grenn]]
*[[Dywen]]
*[[Donnel Hill]]
*[[Edd Tollett]] Dolorous Edd
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Rickon Stark]]
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]
*[[Summer]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Mole's Town]]
*[[Castle Black]]
*[[Wildlings]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Craster's Keep]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Queenscrown]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-28 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 28]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-jon-vi-jon-snow-mare-blowns.html Re-read Jon VI: Jon Snow & Mare Blown's Little Adventure]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 48]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Mole's Town]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 48]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 49, Jon]][[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 48]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47

2015-05-24T13:45:25Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya IX
| place = [[Lord Harroway's Town]]
| page = 537
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Samwell III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Arya IX]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Jon VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Arya VIII]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 50|Arya X]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] attempts to kill [[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]] at night while the man is asleep, but he awakens and takes the rock from her hands. They reach [[Lord Harroway's Town]], but find it flooded. Sandor promises to pay some ferrymen to take them across the [[Trident]], but gives them only the parchment [[Beric Dondarrion|Lord Beric]] had given him promising reimbursement after the war. Arya tells Sandor that she had once been captured by [[Gregor Clegane|his brother]], and the Hound finds it amusing that Gregor never knew who he had caught. Clegane says, "I’ll be sure and tell him that, before I cut his heart out." She asks why he would kill his brother and the Hound asks didn't she ever want to kill a brother or sister? He realizes from Arya’s expression that the "wolf bitch" hates the "pretty bird"--Arya and her sister don't get along. Sandor admits that maybe he is a monster for killing so many but also tells her that he saved [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]’s life when the mob tried to kill her. The Hound informs her that he is taking her to [[the Twins]], and will ransom her to [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and perhaps join the Young Wolf’s service, because "even a dog gets tired of being kicked."

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
*[[Beric Dondarrion]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Lord Harroway's Town]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[The Twins]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-27 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 27]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-arya-ix-how-deep-is-that-river.html Re-read Arya IX: How Deep is That River]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 47]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place by the Trident]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 47]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 48, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 47]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46

2015-05-24T13:23:20Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Samwell Tarly|Samwell]]
| title = Samwell III
| place = abandoned village in the [[haunted forest]]
| page = 528
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Catelyn V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Samwell III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Arya IX]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Samwell II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 75|Samwell IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Marc Fishman Coldhands.jpg|350px|thumb|left|[[Coldhands]] astride his great elk - Art by Marc Fishman ©]]
[[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] and [[Gilly]] have reached what appears to be [[Whitetree]]. When Sam studies the carved face of the [[Weirwood|Heart Tree]] for a moment, he admits to himself that it is not the face he and his brothers saw when they started out on the ranging. Nor does he remember its red eyes weeping blood (sap). Sam prays earnestly to the [[Old Gods|old gods]] to protect them. He and Gilly camp in one of the [[Wildling|wildling]] huts for the night, but Sam is woken by shapes moving within. The corpse of Small [[Paul]] comes after Sam, and he tries to stab it with the [[Dragonglass|obsidian]] dagger, but it shatters upon contact with Paul’s chainmail. Despairing, Sam thrusts a burning stick from the campfire in the wight’s mouth, setting it on fire. Outside the hut, the wights begin to surround Gilly and her infant son after killing their horse. Thinking all is lost, a raven lands on Sam’s shoulder, and suddenly thousands of ravens fly from the branches of the [[weirwood]] tree to tear the wights to pieces. The raven perching on Sam's shoulder speaks, telling him to go, and he and Gilly begin to run south, but without their horse they fear they'll be overtaken by wights. Suddenly a voice calls out, "Brother! Here." From the falling snow appears [[Coldhands|a man]] dressed all in black astride a great elk. When Sam reaches up for the man’s bare hand, Sam notices his hand is black and cold as ice.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Gilly]]
*[[Small Paul]]
*[[Randyll Tarly]]
*[[Coldhands]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Dragonglass]]
*[[Faith of the Seven]]
*[[Old gods]]
*[[Raven|Ravens]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Weirwood]] Heart Tree
*[[Whitetree]]
*[[Wights]]
*[[Wildling]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-27 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 27]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/04/re-read-sam-iii-i-pity-fool.html Re-read Sam III: I pity the fool]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 46]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Samwell Tarly]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place Beyond the Wall]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 46]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 47, Samwell]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 46]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45

2015-05-18T21:42:58Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]]
| title = Catelyn V
| place = [[Whispering Wood]] - [[Oldstones]] - [[Hag's Mire]]
| page = 514
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Catelyn V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Samwell III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 49|Catelyn VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Traveling in the rain to [[the Twins]], [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] recalls [[Robb Stark|Robb]] sending Ser [[Rolph Spicer]] to deliver [[Martyn Lannister]] to the [[Golden Tooth]] in an exchange of captives. We also learn that [[Robett Glover]] has been put on a ship at [[Duskendale]] as part of the agreement. Robb left [[Jeyne Westerling|his wife]] at [[Riverrun]], and only Ser [[Raynald Westerling]] travels with them. Robb has brought 3,500 men with him, those who have been with him since the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood]], and who will follow him to [[Moat Cailin]] after the wedding. While passing through [[Whispering Wood|the site of the battle]], Catelyn thinks of [[Theon Greyjoy]] boasting he had almost crossed swords with Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and how much ill would have been undone if Theon had died in place of [[Rickard Karstark|Lord Karstark]]’s sons.

[[File:Here Lies Tristifer.png|350px|thumb|left|[[Catelyn Tully]] and [[Robb Stark]] come upon King [[Tristifer IV]]'s tomb.<br>Art by onionjulius]]
When they reach [[Oldstones]], Cat recalls that the ruins were once a great castle of the [[King of the Rivers and the Hills|River Kings]] during the [[House Mudd|Mudd Dynasty]]. The Mudds were [[First Men]], but during the time of King [[Tristifer IV Mudd|Tristifer IV]], the kingdoms of the First Men were falling before the onslaught of the [[Andals]]. Tristifer IV died when seven Andal kings joined forces against him.

Robb tells his mother that he plans to legitimize his brother [[Jon Snow|Jon]] and name him heir should he and Jeyne not have a child. Catelyn is stunned by this proclamation, and pleads with him not to make the mistake the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] made when King [[Aegon IV]] legitimized all his bastards on his deathbed. The [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre Pretenders]] plagued the Targaryens for five generations until Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] slew [[Maelys Blackfyre]] on the [[Stepstones]]. They both fear that [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] will give [[Tyrion Lannister|the Imp]] a son and thus control of [[Winterfell]] and agree that must be prevented. She pleads that Robb consider naming his sister [[Arya Stark|Arya]] as heir, but Robb insists that no one has seen Arya since [[Eddard Stark|his father's]] death and that his sister is likely also dead. Catelyn tells Robb that she cannot support his choice of Jon but Robb reminds her that he doesn't have to ask for her support, stating his reason as, "I'm the King."

[[Jason Mallister]] soon joins Robb’s force at [[Hag's Mire]], bringing with him the captain of the ''[[Myraham]]''. The man tells them that [[Balon Greyjoy]] fell to his death when a wind blew him off one of the bridges between the towers of [[Pyke]], and no sooner was he dead than [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron Crow’s Eye]] returned and claimed the [[Seastone Chair]], naming himself King of the Iron Islands and the North. Knowing [[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]] and [[Asha Greyjoy|Asha]] will not stand still for this, Robb commands [[Maege Mormont]] and [[Galbart Glover]] to take men by longship and sail through the marshes of [[the Neck]] to seek out [[Howland Reed]]. Robb plans to march on Moat Cailin with 12,000 men once he joins with [[Roose Bolton]]. The [[crannogmen]] will guide a small force under Robb’s command across the swamps in order to reach Moat Cailin from the north. When Galbart warns him what should happen if the crannogmen were to fail him, Robb replies, "They will not fail. My father knew the worth of Howland Reed." Robb then announces that Catelyn will be taken to [[Seagard]] under the protection of Lord Jason after the wedding. He then calls his bannermen to fix their seals as witnesses to the decree naming his heir.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Rolph Spicer]]
*[[Martyn Lannister]]
*[[Robett Glover]]
*[[Jeyne Westerling]]
*[[Raynald Westerling]]
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Rickard Karstark]]
*[[Tristifer IV Mudd]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Maelys I Blackfyre]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]] The Imp
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jason Mallister]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Euron Greyjoy]]
*[[Victarion Greyjoy]]
*[[Asha Greyjoy]]
*[[Maege Mormont]]
*[[Galbart Glover]]
*[[Howland Reed]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[The Twins]]
*[[Golden Tooth]]
*[[Duskendale]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Whispering Wood]]
*[[Moat Cailin]]
*[[Oldstones]]
*[[King of the Rivers and the Hills]]
*[[House Mudd]]
*[[First Men]]
*[[Andals]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Blackfyre]]
*[[Stepstones]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Myraham]]
*[[Pyke]]
*[[Seastone Chair]]
*[[the Neck]]
*[[Crannogmen]]
*[[Seagard]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AoL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-26 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 26]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/catelyn-v-rain-ruins.html Re-read Catelyn V: Rain & Ruins]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-catelyn-v-rain-ruins-contd.html Re-read Catelyn V: Rain & Ruins (Cont'd)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 45]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 45]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 46, Catelyn]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 45]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44

2015-05-13T19:38:33Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime VI
| place = [[Harrenhal]]
| page = 500
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Arya VIII]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Catelyn V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 62|Jaime VII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Mustamirri_I_only_rescue_maidens.jpg‎‎‎|I only rescue maidens - by mustamirri ©|left|thumb|200px]]
[[Roose Bolton]] has left [[Harrenhal]] to the [[Vargo Hoat|Goat]], but before marching for [[the Twins]] he told [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] to give his warm regards to [[Tywin Lannister|his father]]. Jaime responds, ''"So long as you give mine to [[Robb Stark]]."''

Jaime is now traveling for [[King's Landing]] under the protection of Steelshanks [[Walton]] and a host of [[Dreadfort]] men. [[Qyburn]] tells him that Lord [[Selwyn Tarth|Selwyn]] has promised Vargo Hoat 300 gold dragons for the safe return of [[Brienne of Tarth|his daughter]], but the goat wants more as he still believes there are sapphires in [[Evenfall Hall]].

One night, Jaime has a bizarre fever dream that he and Brienne are trapped in the dank caverns beneath [[Casterly Rock]]. He sees the shades of the other knights of the [[Kingsguard]] as well as Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], come to judge him for killing [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]]. After the fire of his sword goes out, Brienne’s continues to burn, defending him from the shades.

When Jaime awakens, he commands Walton to return to Harrenhal saying that he "forgot something". Back at Harrenhal, the goat’s men open the gates, and Jaime finds that Brienne has been tossed into the bear pit with only a tourney sword.

Vargo Hoat, with a bandage around his face from where Brienne bit off his ear, will not pull the woman up. Jaime jumps into the pit to save Brienne, and holds off the bear long enough for Walton’s men to fill it with quarrels. The [[Brave Companions|Mummers]] are unable to stop them because Steelshanks' escort of 200 men outnumbers them two to one.

Vargo asks Jaime to tell his father that he had been merciful, and the Kingslayer promises that the goat will receive his ransom. When Brienne asks him why he came back, Jaime responds that he had dreamed of her.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]] The Goat
*[[Jaime Lannister]] Kingslayer
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Walton]] Steelshanks
*[[Qyburn]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Three Toes]]
*[[Zollo]]
*[[Selwyn Tarth]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Oswell Whent]]
*[[Jonothor Darry]]
*[[Lewyn Martell]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Pia]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[The Twins]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Dreadfort]]
*[[Evenfall Hall]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Brave Companions]] Mummers
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-25 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 25]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-jaime-vi-reborn.html Re-read Jaime VI: Reborn]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 44]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Harrenhal]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 44]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 45, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 44]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43

2015-05-13T19:06:40Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya VIII
| place = [[High Heart]] - ruined town of Lord [[House Goodbrook|Goodbrook]]
| page = 489
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Daenerys IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Arya VIII]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39|Arya VII]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 47|Arya IX]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Prophecy.jpg|thumb|350px|left|The [[ghost of High Heart]] tells some of her [[prophecies and dreams|dreams]].<br>© Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Gendry]] mentions that Master [[Tobho Mott|Mott]] considered [[Thoros of Myr|Thoros]] a false priest, and Thoros agrees. He was sent to the [[Seven Kingdoms]] to bring word of [[R'hllor]], but he spent his time eating and whoring. King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] was fond of him, and many enjoyed the sight of his flaming sword in melees. Lord [[Beric Dondarrion|Beric]] silences Thoros by saying, "Fire consumes. It consumes, and when it is done there is nothing left. Nothing." The outlaws reach [[High Heart]] again, and the ancient dwarf woman calls Beric the Lord of Corpses, for the stink of the grave is fresh on him. The [[ghost of High Heart]] tells them her dreams: the [[Balon Greyjoy|kraken king]] is dead, and Lord [[Hoster Tully|Hoster]] too; the [[Vargo Hoat|goat]] sits alone in the [[Harrenhal|hall of kings]] in a fever "as the [[Gregor Clegane|great dog]] [[Retaking of Harrenhal|descends on him]]"; she dreamt of drums and pipes and screams [[Red Wedding|making a great clangor]]; and "of [[Sansa Stark|a maid]] at a feast with purple serpents in her hair, venom dripping from their fangs. And later I dreamt that maid again, slaying a savage giant in a castle built of snow." Suddenly, she spots [[Arya Stark|Arya]], and calls her "blood child" and "dark heart", bidding her to leave. When Beric explains to the old dwarf woman that Arya is being brought to [[Riverrun]], she tells them to seek [[Catelyn Tully|her mother]] at [[the Twins]], for there is to be a wedding. She then demands a song as payment for her dreams, the same song she always requests from [[Tom of Sevenstreams|Tom]]; [[Jenny of Oldstones]].

Later, Arya speaks with [[Edric Dayne]], who is called Ned like [[Eddard Stark|her father]]. Edric tells her that he saw her father during [[the Hand's tourney]] while he squired for Lord Beric. He reveals that Beric was promised to [[Allyria Dayne|his aunt]], “but that was before he died”, Arya thinks to herself. Ned tells her of [[Wylla]], the mother of [[Jon Snow]] and Edric’s wetnurse. She has been in the service of the [[House Dayne|Daynes]] for years, and Ned is surprised that Arya’s father never spoke of her nor of [[Ashara Dayne|Ashara]], Ned’s aunt. He tells Arya that her father and Ashara fell in love during the [[tourney at Harrenhal]], and that she killed herself after the war because her heart was broken. Arya does not believe the young Lord of [[Starfall]], believing her father only loved her mother. She asks [[Harwin]] about it, and he confirms that Eddard and Ashara may have fallen in love at Harrenhal, but at that time his brother [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]] was betrothed to Catelyn. He claims that Ashara killed herself over grief for [[Arthur Dayne|her brother]], and tells Arya "Let it lie, my lady. They’re dead, all of them."

When the outlaws come upon a ruined town, Arya thinks the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] destroyed it, but she is told that the town was destroyed years before by Hoster Tully, because Lord [[House Goodbrook|Goodbrook]], the lord of the town, had fought for the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Later, Thoros sees in his flames that Riverrun will soon come under attack by the Lannisters again, and he believes the ghost’s dream that Catelyn and Robb are at the Twins. That night, Arya sneaks off while everyone else is asleep, feeling that the outlaws cannot be her pack if they want to ransom her off to her [[Robb Stark|brother]], mother, or uncle [[Brynden Tully|Brynden]]. However, she is captured by [[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]] while racing through the woods.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Tobho Mott]]
*[[Thoros of Myr]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Beric Dondarrion]]
*[[Ghost of High Heart]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Hoster Tully]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Tom of Sevenstreams]]
*[[Jenny of Oldstones]]
*[[Edric Dayne]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Allyria Dayne]]
*[[Wylla]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Ashara Dayne]]
*[[Harwin]]
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]] Sword of the Morning
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Brynden Tully]] Blackfish
*[[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[R'hllor]]
*[[High Heart]]
*[[Harrenhal|hall of kings]]
*[[Red Wedding]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[The Twins]]
*[[The Hand's tourney]]
*[[House Dayne]]
*[[Tourney at Harrenhal]]
*[[Starfall]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Goodbrook]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[Robert's Rebellion]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-25 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 25]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-arya-viii-dark-heart.html Re-read Arya VIII: Dark Heart]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-arya-viii-dark-heart-contd.html Re-read Arya VIII: Dark Heart (Cont'd)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 43]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 43]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 44, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 43]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42

2015-05-10T13:35:00Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]
| title = Daenerys IV
| place = [[Yunkai]]
| page = 473
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Jon V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Daenerys IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Arya VIII]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27|Daenerys III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 57|Daenerys V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] and her army of [[Unsullied]] reach [[Yunkai]], to find the city guarded by a huge force including two [[sellsword]] companies. She knows that open battle will cost her many lives, even though her commanders feel she will win easily. Daenerys tells her men to invite the two sellsword Captains, as well as the Yunkish leader. The first to arrive are the three Captains of the [[Stormcrows]], who spurn her offer to join her, although she notices [[Daario Naharis]] smile at her as they leave. The Captain of the [[Second Sons]] also laughs at her offer, but does accept a wagonload of wine to bring to his men. The master slaver brings Daenerys chests full of gold hoping she will leave Yunkai alone, but she sends him off with his gold and a warning that she will attack in three days time.

After he leaves, Daenerys tells her commanders that they will attack that night, since none of Yunkai’s defenders will be expecting it. Soon after, Daario returns with the heads of the other two Stormcrow Captains, and swears the service of his company. [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] warns her not to trust the [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]], yet she commands the battle to commence as planned. During the fight, she asks [[Barristan Selmy|Arstan]] to tell her more of her brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]]. Whitebeard explains that the Prince was always melancholy, and a sense of doom hung over him. "He was born in grief, and that shadow hung over him all his days." Daenerys knows that it was the shadow of [[Summerhall]] that Arstan was referring to. Word arrives that her army won the battle easily during the night, with the help of the Stormcrows, and all the Second Sons too drunk to fight. Daenerys commands her men to spare any who threw down their swords, and promised to free any slaves. Once again, Daenerys’ army swells to even greater size. Daenerys rides on her white mare past all the newly freed people who call out to her as "Mother!"

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Daario Naharis]]
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Barristan Selmy|Arstan]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Yunkai]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Stormcrows]]
*[[Second Sons]]
*[[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]]
*[[Summerhall]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-24 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 24]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-daenerys-iv-sister.html Re-read Daenerys IV: Sister]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-daenerys-iv-sister-continued.html Re-read Daenerys IV: Sister (Continued)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 42]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Yunkai]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 42]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapiter 43, Daenerys]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 42]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41

2015-05-10T09:55:49Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon V
| place = [[Queenscrown]]
| page = 461
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Bran III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Jon V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Daenerys IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 48|Jon VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Jon Snow|Jon]] is with [[Styr|the Magnar]]’s men nearing [[Queenscrown|a village]] alongside a lake. He realizes that he must somehow escape and reach [[Castle Black]] before the raiders do, in order to warn them. The [[Thenn|Thenns]] captured an old man camped in one of the ruined houses, and Styr commands Jon to kill the man. Jon balks, but [[Ygritte]] slits the man’s throat with her dagger. As Styr begins to command his men in the Old Tongue, a crash of thunder sounds, and suddenly a [[direwolf]] is attacking the Thenns. Jon mistakes the wolf for [[Ghost]] or [[Grey Wind]] for a moment, wondering if [[Robb Stark|Robb]] returned to the North, but he never realizes that it is [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]]. The direwolf slaughters several [[wildlings]], and in the confusion, Jon mounts the old man’s horse and begins to flee. He is hit with an arrow in the calf, believing the shot was fired by Ygritte. Jon gets away, forcing the horse to gallop for hours without rest, heading for Castle Black.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Styr]]
*[[Ygritte]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Grey Wind]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Alysanne Targaryen]]
*[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Queenscrown]]
*[[Castle Black]]
*[[Thenn]]
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Wildlings]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-23 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 23]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-jon-v-half-crow.html Re-read Jon V: Half a Crow]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 41]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the North]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 41]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 42, Jon]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 41]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40

2015-05-10T09:35:59Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Bran Stark|Bran]]
| title = Bran III
| place = [[Queenscrown]]
| page = 452
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39|Arya VII]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Bran III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Jon V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24|Bran II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Bran IV]]
}}
[[File:Queenscrown.jpg|[[Bran Stark|Bran]], [[Hodor]], [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed|Jojen]] try to make their way to Queenscrown holdfast. - by Michael Komarck ©|thumb|left]]
==Synopsis==
[[Bran Stark|Bran]] and the others reach a small, deserted village on a lake. There is a [[Queenscrown|holdfast tower]] on an island in the middle of the lake, and Bran tells them that Good Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen|Alysanne]] once stayed there. [[Brandon's Gift]] is a strip of land south of the Wall to a distance of 25 leagues which was once given to the [[Night's Watch]] to support them. The [[New Gift]], given to the Watch by Queen Alysanne and her husband King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys I]], doubled that distance. Bran tells them there is a secret walkway just beneath the lake’s surface that will allow them to reach the tower.

They stay in the tower that night during a terrible thunderstorm, and Bran tells them that all the gates through the Wall were sealed when each of the castles had to be abandoned, leaving only three gates open at each of the manned castles. When [[Hodor]] starts to scream in fear of the thunder, Bran reaches out to him the way he does to [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]], and calms the big man. [[Jojen Reed|Jojen]] spots men on the shore in the village, and Bran enters Summer to investigate.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Alysanne Targaryen]]
*[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]
*[[Hodor]]
*[[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]]
* [[Jojen Reed]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Queenscrown]]
*[[Brandon's Gift]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[New Gift]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-23 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 23]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-bran-iii-summer-at-last.html Re-read Bran III: Summer at Last]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 40]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the North]]

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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 41, Bran]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 40]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39

2015-05-02T21:11:19Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya VII
| place = a sept in the [[Riverlands]]
| page = 439
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Tyrion V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39|Arya VII]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Bran III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 43|Arya VIII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
The [[Beric Dondarrion|Lightning Lord]]’s band is attacking a [[sept]] held by several members of the [[Bloody Mummers]]. [[Arya Stark|Arya]] watches as Lord Beric and [[Thoros of Myr]] seem to be everywhere at once, both with flaming swords in hand. Afterward, they hang the Mummer called [[Utt|Septon Utt]] for his crimes. Arya is upset that Lord Beric let [[Sandor Clegane]] free after taking all his gold.

That night at the sept's brewhouse, Lord Beric is speaking to Arya and asks Thoros, "How many times have you brought me back now?" Thoros claims it is [[R'hllor]] who has restored his life six times, but the seventh may be the end of both of them. Beric reveals that he has trouble remembering his past, and would be unable to even find his ancestral home. Thoros believes that the Lord of Light is not done with Lord Beric yet, and that is why the red god has raised him from the dead so many times. The outlaws plan to ransom Arya back to [[Catelyn Tully|her mother]] or [[Robb Stark|brother]].

Later, [[Gendry]] joins the outlaws as a blacksmith and is knighted by Lord Beric. Soon after, Sandor Clegane returns, claiming he killed the sentries. He demands his gold back, but is rebuffed by Thoros and commanded to leave. The Hound leaves realizing he cannot do anything, and they then discover that the sentries were only asleep. When some complain that the Hound will follow and murder them in their sleep, Lord Beric states, "Sandor Clegane would kill us all gladly, but not in our sleep."

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
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*[[Beric Dondarrion]] Lightning Lord
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Thoros of Myr]]
*[[Utt]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Gendry]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Bloody Mummers]]
*[[Septon]]
*[[R'hllor]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-22 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 22]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-arya-vii-knights-of-hollow-hill.html Re-read Arya VII: Knights of the Hollow Hill led by a Knight with a Hollow Skull]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 39]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 39]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 40, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 39]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38

2015-05-02T14:06:11Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]
| title = Tyrion V
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| page = 428
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Tyrion V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39|Arya VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32|Tyrion IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Tyrion VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] has been sent to greet the 300 [[Dorne|Dornishmen]] with a small retinue. However, he is shocked when he finds that the Dornishmen are being led by Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] and not his brother, Prince [[Doran Martell|Doran]]. The Red Viper of Dorne has an infamous reputation for using poisoned weapons in battle. The man fought in the [[Free Cities]] and even formed his own [[sellsword]] company, he studied at the [[Citadel]] for a time, and most importantly, he crippled [[Willas Tyrell]] in a tourney. Though this was years ago, it has never been forgotten by the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]], who will not be happy that this man is attending the marriage of one of them.

The Red Viper tells Tyrion the story of how he and [[Elia Martell|Elia]] traveled to [[Casterly Rock]] when Tyrion was an infant. It was just after the death of [[Joanna Lannister]]. [[Tywin Lannister]] was in mourning and ignored the Martells. Oberyn and Elia were disappointed to find out that Tyrion was only a dwarf, after the stories they had heard about him being Tywin’s monster son. The Red Viper then gets down to the point, asking Tyrion, "when will justice be served?" He warns Tyrion that he does not mean to stop after killing [[Gregor Clegane]]: "Before he dies, the Enormity that Rides will tell me whence came his orders, please assure your lord father of that." But Tyrion has a more subtle warning: The [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] have tens of thousands of Tyrell men present as allies. And the Tyrells hate the Dornish, and especially Prince Oberyn for what he did to Willas.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Oberyn Martell]] The Red Viper
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Willas Tyrell]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Flement Brax]].
*[[Merlon Crakehall]]
*[[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)]]
}}
==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Dorne|Dornishmen]]
*[[Free Cities]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Citadel]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[House Lannister]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-21 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 21]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/02/re-read-tyrion-v-darkly-awesome-part-i.html Re-read Tyrion V: Darkly Awesome Part I]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/03/re-read-tyrion-v-darkly-awesome-part-ii.html Re-read Tyrion V: Darkly Awesome Part II]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 38]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in King's Landing]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 38]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 39, Tyrion]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 38]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37

2015-05-01T09:00:15Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime V
| place = [[Harrenhal]]
| page = 416
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Davos IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Tyrion V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Jaime VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]] are in the bathhouse in [[Harrenhal]], washing themselves before meeting [[Roose Bolton]]. Jaime feels dizzy in the hot bath, and begins to tell Brienne his story despite his own misgivings about revealing the tale. Jaime says, "[[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] would have bathed in wildfire if he’d dared. The [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] were all mad for fire." After the [[Battle of the Bells]], Aerys realized that [[Robert Baratheon]] was no mere outlaw, and that the Targaryens faced their greatest threat since the [[Blackfyre Rebellion|Blackfyre Pretenders]]. He began to disperse his [[Kingsguard]] to take command of the army, recalled [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] from the south, and sent letters to [[Casterly Rock]]. But when [[Tywin Lannister]] never responded, Aerys commanded his pyromancers [[Rossart]], [[Garigus]] and [[Belis]] “to place caches of [[wildfire]] throughout [[King's Landing]].” Lord [[Qarlton Chelsted|Chelsted]], the current [[Hand of the King|Hand]], found out what was going on and tried to stop Aerys from continuing along his mad course, but Aerys had him killed and named the pyromancer Rossart, the man who had burned [[Rickard Stark]] alive, his Hand.

All this time, Jaime remained in the throne room guarding the king and his secrets. After the [[Battle of the Trident|Trident]], Aerys sent [[Rhaella Targaryen|his wife]] and Prince [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] to [[Dragonstone]], but kept [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and her children in the [[Red Keep]] because he thought that Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] had betrayed Rhaegar during the battle, and thus needed Elia and the children as hostages to ensure [[Dorne]]'s loyalty. With the wildfire in place, Aerys told Rossart, "The traitors want my city, but I’ll give them naught but ashes. Let Robert be king over charred bones and cooked meat." Aerys may have thought that the great fire would kill everyone, but transform him into a dragon, much as [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion Brightflame]] had thought. When the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] appeared before King's Landing [[Varys]] advised to keep the gates closed. But on the advice of [[Pycelle]], Aerys let in the Lannisters, who proceeded to [[Sack of King's Landing|sack King's Landing]].

Jaime felt he had to act after the Mad King commanded him to bring him his father’s head. He killed Rossart, then returned to the Throne room and killed King Aerys. Days later he hunted down and killed the remaining two of Aerys’ pyromancers, Garigus and Belis, so that their secret would die with them. When Brienne asks why no one else knows this tale, Jaime tells her that the [[Kingsguard]] are sworn to protect the king’s secrets, and that [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] would never have believed his tale. Jaime then nearly passes out from the heat, and Brienne calls out for [[Qyburn]].

They are brought before Roose Bolton, who tells them he chose to wed [[Fat Walda Frey]] because [[Walder Frey|her father]] offered him his bride’s weight in silver. When Brienne inquires after [[Arya Stark|Arya]], Bolton mysteriously states that she was lost for a time, but she has been found and is to be returned safely to the north. Bolton tells them he awarded Harrenhal to [[Vargo Hoat]] because the goat was a stranger to the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and did not know ‘the prize was poisoned’. He means the curse of Lord Tywin, for Hoat was not aware of what Tywin does to traitors such as the [[House Tarbeck|Tarbecks]] and the [[House Reyne|Reynes]]. Bolton explains that he has a small problem, because the goat wishes to return Jaime to [[Rickard Karstark]] to claim the Lord’s reward of [[Alys Karstark|his daughter]]’s hand in marriage. Vargo had Jaime’s hand chopped off to send as a grisly token to Lord Tywin, feeling he would be well safe in [[Karhold]]. What he doesn’t know is that [[Robb Stark|Robb]] has beheaded Lord Karstark, and the goat is now doomed. But since Vargo is in Bolton’s employ, Tywin might feel that Bolton was responsible for the maiming as well. Jaime agrees to carry word to his father absolving Bolton of all blame. But as for Brienne, Bolton tells her, "It would be unconscionable of me to deprive Lord Vargo of both his prizes."

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]] The Mad King
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Rossart]]
*[[Garigus]]
*[[Belis]]
*[[Qarlton Chelsted]]
*[[Rickard Stark]]
*[[Rhaella Targaryen]]
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Lewyn Martell]]
*[[Aerion Targaryen]] Brightflame
*[[Varys]]
*[[Pycelle]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Qyburn]]
*[[Fat Walda Frey]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]] The Goat
*[[Rickard Karstark]]
*[[Alys Karstark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[Battle of the Bells]]
*[[Blackfyre Rebellion]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Wildfire]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Hand of the King|Hand]]
*[[Battle of the Trident]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Red Keep]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[Sack of King's Landing]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[House Tarbeck]]
*[[House Reyne]]
*[[Karhold]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-21 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 21]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/02/re-read-jaime-v-do-math-jaime-brienne.html Re-read Jaime V: Do the math, Jaime & Brienne in a bath]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 37]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Harrenhal]]
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A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36

2015-05-01T08:25:37Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]]
| title = Davos IV
| place = [[Dragonstone]]
| page = 404
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Davos IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 25|Davos III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 54|Davos V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Axell Florent]] brings [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]] before King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]], taking the torch with him to leave his brother [[Alester Florent|Alester]] alone in the darkness. Axell tells Davos in private that he has seen Stannis’ victory in the flames, and if Davos does not help him become [[Hand of the King|Hand]], he will see the Onion Knight killed. Stannis proclaims that Alester will die for treason,<ref>Interestingly, Stannis also states that [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] '''died a traitor's death for trying to usurp [[Aegon II Targaryen|her brother]]'s crown'', revealing a definite and perhaps surprising opinion about the rights of succession from [[Viserys I Targaryen|Viserys I]], the event that came to be known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]].</ref> and has Axell tell Davos of his plan to invade [[Claw Isle]]. Davos calls the plan a folly, and Stannis dismisses the enraged Axell. Stannis mentions that [[Barristan Selmy]] once told him that "the rot in [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]]' reign began with [[Varys]]", and that [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] should have killed the eunuch, and sent [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] to [[the Wall]] as Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] had suggested, but Robert listened to [[Jon Arryn]] instead.

Stannis then raises Davos to Lord of the [[Rainwood]], Admiral of the [[Narrow Sea]], and his new Hand of the King. When Stannis mentions battle, Davos mistakes him to mean the continuance of the war, but [[Melisandre]] has entered the room and calls it "the [[great battle]]… Soon comes the cold, and the night that never ends". Stannis has also seen a vision in the flames, of men in black with torches on a high hill in the forest during snow, while all around them shapes were moving. Melisandre proclaims that Westeros must unite under King Stannis in order to defeat the one whose name must not be spoken. The King takes three leeches fat with the blood of [[Edric Storm]] and tosses them one at a time into a brazier, naming each of the false kings: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Balon Greyjoy]], and [[Robb Stark|Robb]]. Melisandre tells him that this is not the best way, for it both will and will not work. The better way is to sacrifice Edric Storm to the flames, for there is power in a king's blood: Melisandre believes that his death will wake the stone dragon, as prophesized, and the sacrifice of one life to save thousands of others is warranted, but Stannis will not hear of it.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Axell Florent]]
*[[Davos Seaworth]] The Onion Knight
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Alester Florent]]
*[[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]
*[[Aegon II Targaryen]]
*[[Viserys I Targaryen]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Melisandre]]
*[[Edric Storm]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Hand of the King|Hand]]
*[[Dance of the Dragons]]
*[[Claw Isle]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Rainwood]]
*[[Narrow sea]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The original synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
{{References}}
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-20 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 20]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/01/re-read-davos-iv-from-dungeon-rat-to.html Re-read Davos IV: From Dungeon Rat to Lord Admiral Hand in Seven Easy Steps]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 36]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Dragonstone]]


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A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35

2015-04-30T16:37:39Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]]
| title = Catelyn IV
| place = [[Riverrun]]
| page = 392
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Davos IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn IIV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Catelyn V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Hoster Tully]] has finally passed away, and his family and bannermen are gathered for the funeral. [[Lothar Frey|Lame Lothar Frey]] and [[Walder Rivers]] have come to [[Riverrun]] to negotiate a meeting between [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and Lord [[Walder Frey]] that will hopefully restore the alliance. The Lord of Riverrun is placed on a funeral pyre boat launched by Robb, [[Tytos Blackwood]], [[Jonos Bracken]], [[Jason Mallister]], [[Marq Piper]], [[Karyl Vance]] and Lothar Frey. Lothar is invited to take the place that would be [[Desmond Grell]]'s as a gesture of goodwill towards House Frey, as an effort from Robb to apologize for his failure to keep his vow of marrying a Frey. [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] tries to launch a fire arrow at the ship to light it but he misses three times. He gives the bow to [[Brynden Tully]], who hits the boat, causing it to catch fire.

Later, Robb is devastated by the news from [[Battle of Duskendale|Duskendale]], shocked that [[Robett Glover]] and [[Helman Tallhart]] took it upon themselves to attack such an insignificant castle, losing nearly a third of Robb’s infantry. The king tells [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] of [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]’s marriage to the [[Tyrion Lannister|Imp]]. Catelyn begs him to bend the knee and make peace with the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]], but Robb will not hear it. At dinner, Lothar tells them that his father received word from [[Walder Frey (Little)|Little Walder]] and [[Walder Frey (Big)|Big Walder]] at the [[Dreadfort]], that [[Sack of Winterfell|Winterfell had been burned]] and [[Rodrik Cassel]] killed. Lothar remarks that the [[Ramsay Bolton|Bastard of Bolton]] rescued the survivors from [[Winterfell]], to Catelyn’s disbelief. Lothar brings his father’s terms that Robb appear in person to offer apology, and that Edmure marry [[Roslin Frey]] immediately. Robb dismisses Lothar and Bastard Walder, and when Edmure balks at not being able to choose his wife, the Blackfish reminds him that he must make amends for his blunder with the [[Battle of the Fords]].

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Hoster Tully]]
*[[Lothar Frey]] Lame Lothar
*[[Walder Rivers]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Walder Frey]]
*[[Tytos Blackwood]]
*[[Jonos Bracken]]
*[[Jason Mallister]]
*[[Marq Piper]]
*[[Karyl Vance]]
*[[Desmond Grell]]
*[[Edmure Tully]]
*[[Brynden Tully]] Blackfish
*[[Robett Glover]]
*[[Helman Tallhart]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]] Imp
*[[Walder Frey (Little)]]
*[[Walder Frey (Big)]]
*[[Rodrik Cassel]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton]] Bastard of Bolton
*[[Roslin Frey]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Battle of Duskendale]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[Dreadfort]]
*[[Sack of Winterfell]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Battle of the Fords]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-20 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 20]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/01/re-read-catelyn-iv-all-north-has-left.html Re-read Catelyn IV: All the North has Left (Part I)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/01/re-read-catelyn-iv-all-north-has-left_28.html Re-read Catelyn IV: All the North Has Left (Part II)]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 36, Catelyn]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 35]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34

2015-04-25T14:42:52Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| place = the [[hollow hill]]
| title = Arya VI
| page = 381
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Samwell II]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 39|Arya VII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and [[Gendry]] are blindfolded until they reach the [[hollow hill]], the secret base of the [[Brotherhood without banners|forgotten fellowship]]. [[Sandor Clegane]] is brought bound before [[Thoros of Myr]], and Arya cannot believe how different the red priest looks. The Hound is to be judged by [[Beric Dondarrion]] and hanged if found guilty. Thoros is a changed man, no longer a fat priest with a fake flaming sword, saying, "I am not the false priest you knew. The [[Lord of Light]] has woken in my soul. Many powers long asleep are waking, and there are forces moving in the land."

When Dondarrion appears, Arya is appalled by his appearance. Once handsome, the man is now stick thin, missing an eye, with part of his skull crushed in, a noose scar around his neck, and a terrible wound through his chest. Dondarrion asks for charges to be made against Sandor, but the Hound spits at the accusations, laying them at the feet of his brother and others. But Arya accuses him of killing [[Mycah]], and the Hound does not refute that. The Lightning Lord sentences him to trial by battle, and it will be Dondarrion he faces. Before the fight, Thoros says a prayer to [[R'hllor]], and then Dondarrion cuts open his palm with his sword, causing the blade to take fire.

The fight ends with Clegane’s shield destroyed and his left arm in flames, but the Hound cuts Dondarrion from shoulder to breastbone. Sandor is screaming in pain and fear from the hideous burn to his arm. When Arya confronts him about Mycah, Clegane admits killing the boy, and suddenly Dondarrion appears, alive and leaning against Thoros, to tell Sandor he has gone to hell.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]] The Hound
*[[Thoros of Myr]]
*[[Beric Dondarrion]] Lightning Lord
*[[Mycah]]
*[[Greenbeard]]
*[[Tom Sevenstrings]]
*[[Mad Huntsman]]
*[[Lem]] Lemoncloak
*[[Anguy]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|2|
*[[Hollow hill]]
*[[Brotherhood without banners]]
*[[Lord of Light]]
*[[R'hllor]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-19 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 19]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2014/01/re-read-arya-vi-honor-of-dogs-and-undead.html Re-read Arya VI: The Honor of Dogs and the Undead]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 35, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 34]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33

2015-04-25T14:18:50Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Samwell Tarly|Samwell]]
| title = Samwell II
| place = [[Craster's Keep]]
| page = 365
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32|Tyrion IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Samwell II]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 18|Samwell I]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 46|Samwell III]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Forty-four survivors have reached [[Craster's Keep]], of the 300 men [[Night's Watch|the Watch]] had at [[Fist of the First Men|the Fist]]. Some of the men are becoming ornery because there is so little food, and [[Craster]] seems to be hiding a larder. [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] speaks with [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] about [[dragonglass]], noting in disgust that the Watch once knew the purpose of obsidian weapons. Their true enemies are the [[Others]], but they had forgotten.

Craster soon makes it clear he wants the crows gone, and several members start to accuse him of not sharing all his food. The argument worsens, until finally Craster attacks [[Clubfoot Karl]], beginning the [[mutiny at Craster's Keep]]. [[Dirk]] slits Craster's throat, and when Mormont screams at them that there is no crime worse than murder at a host's dinner table, [[Ollo Lophand]] stabs the Lord Commander. Sam watches in horror as the deserters begin to rape Craster's wives, and sees the few men still loyal to the Watch flee because they are outnumbered. [[Grenn]], [[Bedwyck|Giant]], [[Edd Tollett|Dolorous Edd]], and a few others get away. Mormont, dying, commands Sam to return to the Wall with all haste and tell everyone what has happened. He also asks Sam to tell his son [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] that Mormont's dying wish is for Jorah to take the black. His last words to Sam are, "Tell Jorah. Forgive him. My son. Please. Go." Sam is approached by [[Gilly]], who has recently given birth to a son, and two of Craster's other, older, wives. Gilly asks Sam to take her with him, to flee on horseback someplace warm.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
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*[[Craster]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Clubfoot Karl]]
*[[Dirk]]
*[[Ollo Lophand]]
*[[Grenn]]
*[[Bannen]]
*[[Bedwyck]] Giant
*[[Edd Tollett]] Dolorous Edd
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Gilly]]
*Fletcher [[Dick]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Craster's Keep]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Dragonglass]]
*[[Others]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-19 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 19]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/12/re-read-samwell-ii-everybody-listens-to.html Re-read Samwell, II: Everybody listens to Slayer, Part I of II]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/12/re-read-samwell-ii-everybody-listens-to_16.html Re-read Samwell, II: Everybody listens to Slayer, Part II of II ]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Samwell Tarly]]
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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 34, Samwell]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 33]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32

2015-04-12T17:14:19Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]
| title = Tyrion IV
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| page = 352
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32|Tyrion IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 33|Samwell II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Tyrion III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Tyrion V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] visits [[Symon Silvertongue]], and thinks to pay him to leave [[King's Landing]]. But the singer wishes to join the tournament of singers that will take place during [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]’s wedding. He blackmails Tyrion by indicating that he will tell about his relation with [[Shae]]. Tyrion promises him that one of the other singers will be removed, and [[Bronn]] will visit him in three days' time. Outside, Tyrion orders Bronn to kill Symon.

Later, [[Tywin Lannister|Tyrion's father]] shows him the two new [[Valyrian steel|Valyrian]] swords he had made for Joffrey and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]. Master [[Tobho Mott]] reworked the metal, and the color of the blade on each sword is black and red. [[House Lannister]] has not had a Valyrian sword in hundreds of years, and try as he might, Tywin could never get any of the lesser houses to sell theirs. Where the steel for these new swords came from is not revealed. Tywin tells him that he must consummate his marriage to [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], and that [[Mace Tyrell]] rejected the marriage proposal between [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], probably because the [[Olenna Redwyne|Queen of Thorns]] told him to.

[[Pycelle]] brings dire tidings from [[the Wall]], and that [[Maester Aemon]] fears Lord [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] is dead. Tywin tells Pycelle to send a veiled message that no men shall be sent to the Wall unless [[Janos Slynt]] is considered for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]. Tyrion thinks to himself that he should have had Slynt and Pycelle put to death when he had the chance.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Symon Silvertongue]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Shae]]
*[[Bronn]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Tobho Mott]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Mace Tyrell]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Willas Tyrell]]
*[[Olenna Redwyne]] Queen of Thorns
*[[Pycelle]]
*[[Maester Aemon]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Janos Slynt]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Valyrian steel]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-18 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 18]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/11/re-read-tyrion-iv-of-gold-and-mud-part-i.html Re-read Tyrion, IV: Of gold and mud - Part I]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/11/re-read-tyrion-iv-of-gold-and-mud-part.html Re-read Tyrion, IV: Of gold and mud - Part II]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 33, Tyrion]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 32]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31

2015-04-12T16:44:25Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime IV
| place = [[Harrenhal]]
| page = 342
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32|Tyrion IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Jaime V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
On the way to [[Harrenhal]], [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]'s wound is infected, and he is feverish from the loss of his hand (which has been cut off by [[Zollo]]). At the camp some of the [[Brave Companions|Bloody Mummers]] come to rape [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]]. Jaime knows that if she resists they will probably kill her so he advises her to take her mind far away. He recalls that when [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] cooked Lord [[Rickard Stark]] alive while [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]] died trying to rescue him, Jaime did the same. Brienne is stubborn and wants to resist. Jaime saves her again by yelling “sapphires” loud enough for the [[Vargo Hoat|Goat]] to hear. Brienne thanks him as Jaime considers the debt (revenge) that he owes to Vargo Hoat and his Bloody Mummers: a [[House Lannister|Lannister]] always pays his debts.

After reaching Harrenhal, Hoat presents the Kingslayer to [[Roose Bolton]], who is disgusted that the Mummers hacked off his hand. He has [[Qyburn]] cleanse the stump and bandage it. Jaime asks Qyburn to see to Brienne's wounds as well.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jaime Lannister]] Kingslayer
*[[Zollo]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Rickard Stark]]
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]] Goat
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Qyburn]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Brave Companions|Bloody Mummers]] Brave Companions
*[[House Lannister]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-18 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 18]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/11/re-read-jaime-iv-to-bravely-not-use.html Re-read Jaime IV: To Bravely not use a Hand Joke]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 31]]
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[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 32, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 31]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30

2015-04-12T16:23:29Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon IV
| place = [[Greyguard]]{{ref|ADWD|7}}
| page = 336
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Jon III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 41|Jon V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:climbing spikes.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A [[wildling]] climbs [[the Wall]].<br>© Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Jon Snow|Jon]] is watching as [[Jarl]]’s men are competing with [[Styr|the Magnar]]’s to see who will reach the top of the [[Wall]] first. Many of the climbers fall to their death, including Jarl, but several eventually reach the top. As long rope ladders are dropped down to the base to allow the others to climb, Jon notices [[Ygritte]] with tears in her eyes. She tells him that they never found the [[Horn of Joramun]] which would have helped them bring the Wall down without a fight.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Jarl]]
*[[Styr]] The Magnar
*[[Ygritte]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Horn of Joramun]]
}}

==References and Notes==

{{references}}
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-17 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 17]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/10/re-read-jon-iv-messiah-with-ice-pick.html Re-read Jon IV: A Messiah with an Ice Pick]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 30]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 31, Jon]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 30]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29

2015-04-12T16:22:35Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya V
| place = [[Stoney Sept]]
| page = 327
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28|Sansa III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File: Mustamirri_thereisthehound.JPG‎‎|Arya and Gendry look out the window to see what all the noise is about - by mustamirri ©|left|thumb|250px]]
[[Harwin]] tells [[Arya Stark|Arya]] about the [[Battle of the Bells]], where [[Eddard Stark|her father]] defeated [[Jon Connington|Lord Connington]], [[Aerys II]]'s [[Hand of the King|Hand]], in a fierce battle fought in the streets of [[Stoney Sept]]. [[Robert Baratheon]] was injured and hiding in the city when the Hand’s army invaded the town. Many credit Robert with the victory, but the King always said that Eddard had won that battle. Arya is disturbed to find [[North|Northmen]] being starved in cages, and gives one of them water. They were [[House Karstark|Karstark]] men captured by the [[Mad Huntsman]]. The Northmen are guilty of rape and pillaging, and [[Anguy]] puts them out of their misery.

The [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] spends the night at [[Peach|The Peach]], a brothel. During the night, they hear a commotion, and watch as the [[Mad Huntsman]] brings someone as a prisoner into the city in chains. Arya recognizes the captive.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harwin]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jon Connington]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Anguy]]
*[[Lem]]
*[[Tom Sevenstrings]]
*[[Greenbeard]]
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Tansy]]
*[[Bella]]
*[[Leslyn]]
*[[Helly]]
*[[Cass]]
*[[Lanna]]
*[[Jyzene]]
*[[Mad Huntsman]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Battle of the Bells]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Stoney Sept]]
*[[North|Northmen]]
*[[House Karstark]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-17 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 17]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/10/re-read-arya-v-gibbets-and-gigolos.html Re-read Arya V: Gibbets and Gigolos]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 29]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 30, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 29]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29

2015-04-12T16:21:14Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya V
| place = [[Stoney Sept]]
| page = 327
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28|Sansa III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya IV]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Arya VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File: Mustamirri_thereisthehound.JPG‎‎|Arya and Gendry look out the window to see what all the noise is about - by mustamirri ©|left|thumb|250px]]
[[Harwin]] tells [[Arya Stark|Arya]] about the [[Battle of the Bells]], where [[Eddard Stark|her father]] defeated [[Jon Connington|Lord Connington]], [[Aerys II]]'s [[Hand of the King|Hand]], in a fierce battle fought in the streets of [[Stoney Sept]]. [[Robert Baratheon]] was injured and hiding in the city when the Hand’s army invaded the town. Many credit Robert with the victory, but the King always said that Eddard had won that battle. Arya is disturbed to find [[North|Northmen]] being starved in cages, and gives one of them water. They were [[House Karstark|Karstark]] men captured by the [[Mad Huntsman]]. The Northmen are guilty of rape and pillaging, and [[Anguy]] puts them out of their misery.

The [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] spends the night at [[Peach|The Peach]], a brothel. During the night, they hear a commotion, and watch as the [[Mad Huntsman]] brings someone as a prisoner into the city in chains. Arya recognizes the captive.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harwin]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jon Connington]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Anguy]]
*[[Lem]]
*[[Tom Sevenstrings]]
*[[Greenbeard]]
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Tansy]]
*[[Bella]]
*[[Leslyn]]
*[[Helly]]
*[[Cass]]
*[[Lanna]]
*[[Jyzene]]
*[[Mad Huntsman]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Battle of the Bells]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Stoney Sept]]
*[[North|Northmen]]
*[[House Karstark]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-17 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 17]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/10/re-read-jon-iv-messiah-with-ice-pick.html Re-read Jon IV: A Messiah with an Ice Pick]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


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[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 29]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 30, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 29]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29

2015-04-03T20:08:14Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28

2015-04-03T18:52:16Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]
| title = Sansa III
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| page = 316
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27|Daenerys III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28|Sansa III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 16|Sansa II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 59|Sansa IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is dressing in the gown [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] had made for her, thinking to herself what it would be like to marry [[Willas Tyrell]]. However, her daydreams are shattered when the Queen reveals that she is to marry [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] that very afternoon. Sansa does her duty, realizing there is no way out. Tyrion apologizes to her, saying that it was his [[Tywin Lannister|father]]’s wish to see them wed. During the ceremony, Sansa does not bend to allow Tyrion to place his cloak over her shoulders, causing embarrasment for the dwarf. At the feast, [[Garlan Tyrell|Garlan]] comforts Sansa, saying that Tyrion will make a good husband, "He is a bigger man than he seems." When the time comes to have them bedded, Tyrion demands that there will be no bedding. He has to threaten [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] to keep him from making the tense moment worse. In bed that night, Tyrion realizes that Sansa is petrified at the thought of losing her maidenhood to him, and he tells her that he will not touch her until she wants him to.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
*[[Osmund Kettleblack]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Dontos Hollard]]
*[[Balon Swann]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Addam Marbrand]]
*[[Philip Foote]]
*[[Bronn]]
*[[Jalabhar Xho]]
*[[Gyles Rosby]]
*[[Ermesande Hayford|Ermesande Lannister]]
*[[Lollys Stokeworth]]
*[[Margaery Tyrell]]
*[[Olenna Redwyne|Queen of Thorns]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Arryk (Guard)|Left]]
*[[Erryk (Guard)|Right]]
*[[Elinor Tyrell]]
*[[Alla Tyrell]]
*[[Megga Tyrell]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Taena of Myr|Taena Merryweather]]
*[[Mace Tyrell]]
*[[Alerie Hightower|Alerie Tyrell]]
*[[Kevan Lannister]]
*[[Janna Tyrell]]
*[[Meredyth Crane|Merry Crane]]
*[[Paxter Redwyne]]
*[[Mathis Rowan]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Moon Boy]]
*[[Garlan Tyrell]]
*[[Tallad]]
*[[Orton Merryweather]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Willas Tyrell]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Ilyn Payne]]
*[[Lancel Lannister]]
*[[Loras Tyrell]]
*[[Tanda Stokeworth]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Garth Tyrell]]
*[[Leonette Fossoway|Leonette Tyrell]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
*[[Tysha]]
*[[Mordane|Septa Mordane]]
|}

==Places and Terms Mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Myr]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[Small Hall]]
*[[Myr]]
*[[Red Keep#Tower of the Hand|Tower of the Hand]]
*[[Arbor]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Septon]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[Godswood]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
*[[Mother (the Seven)|Mother]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Father (the Seven)|Father]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[Bedding]]
*[[Summer Tongue]]
*[[Tysha#"House Silverfist"|House Silverfist]]
*[[Septa]]
|}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-16 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 16]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.se/2013/09/re-read-sansa-iii-simply-purgatory.html Re-read Sansa III: Simply Purgatory]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 28]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]


[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 28]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 29, Sansa]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 28]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27

2015-03-28T15:22:05Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]
| title = Daenerys III
| place = [[Astapor]]
| page = 304
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Jon III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27|Daenerys III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28|Sansa III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 23|Daenerys II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Daenerys IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] tells the slavers that she wants all eight thousand [[Unsullied]], plus all the slave boys in training, whether they’ve been cut yet or not. In order to pay the slave masters, Daenerys offers all three of her ships as well as [[Drogon]], for the price of a dragon is incalculable. Daenerys frees [[Missandei]] and takes her into her service, revealing that she can speak [[High Valyrian]]. We learn that [[Valar Morghulis]] means ‘all men must die’.

That night, [[Quaithe]] appears to Daenerys, seemingly in a dream, telling her again, "To go north, you must journey south. To reach the west, you must go east. To go forward you must go back, and to touch the light you must pass beneath the shadow." When the time for the deal to be brokered arrives, Daenerys swings the slaver’s whip in [[Kraznys mo Nakloz|Kraznys]]’ face, and releases Drogon on him, shouting, "Drogon! Dracarys!" This is the sign for her followers to attack the slavers. With the help of the Unsullied who obey her as she is now their owner she has the slavers killed. The other slaves join her and soon [[Astapor]] is conquered.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Missandei]]
*[[Grazdan]]
*[[Irri]]
*[[Jhiqui]]
*[[Barristan Selmy|Whitebeard]]
*[[Belwas]]
*[[Aggo]]
*[[Jhogo]]
*[[Rakharo]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
*[[Drogon]]
*[[Viserion]]
*[[Rhaegal]]
*[[Groleo]]
*[[Quaithe]]
*[[The Silver]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Grazdan (Great)|Grazdan the Great]]
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]
*[[Rhaella Targaryen]]
*[[Aegon I Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Eroeh]]
*[[Drogo|Khal Drogo]]
*[[Mago]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
|}

==Places and Terms Mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Qarth]]
*[[Astapor]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Ghis|Old Ghis]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Valyria]]
*[[Valyrian Freehold]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Ghiscari Empire]]
*[[Plaza of Pride]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[House of the Undying|Palace of Dust]]
*[[Red Waste]]
*[[Worm River]]
*[[Plaza of Punishment]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Good Masters]]
*[[Bloodrider]]
*[[House Mormont]]
*[[Common Tongue]]
*[[Ghiscari]]
*[[Tokar]]
*[[Unsullied]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*''[[Balerion (ship)|Balerion]]''
*''[[Vhagar (ship)|Vhagar]]''
*''[[Meraxes (ship)|Meraxes]]''
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Field of Fire]]
*[[High Valyrian]]
*[[Valar Morghulis]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*''[[arakh]]''
*''[[khaleesi]]''
*[[Lhazareen]]
*[[Undying Ones]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*''[[khalasar]]''
*[[House Targaryen]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Zorse]]
*[[Jogos Nhai]]
*[[Dragonbone]]
*[[Dracarys]]
|}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-16 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 16]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/09/re-read-daenerys-iii-part-i-world-to.html Re-read Daenerys III, Part I: A World to Cross and Wars to Fight]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/09/re-read-daenerys-iii-part-2-daenerys.html Re-read Daenerys III, Part II: Daenerys Rides to Town!]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 27]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Astapor]]


[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 27]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 28, Daenerys]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 27]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26

2015-03-28T14:59:21Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon III
| place = north of the [[Wall]]
| page = 294
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 25|Davos III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Jon III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27|Daenerys III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 15|Jon II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 30|Jon IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
The night before the planned attempt to scale [[the Wall]], [[Jon Snow|Jon]] tells [[Ghost]] that he cannot come with him, and that they will meet again at [[Castle Black]]. [[Styr|The Magnar]] forces Jon to tell him more about the patrols the [[Night's Watch]] use along the Wall. [[Jarl]] and Styr plan to climb the Wall between [[Stonedoor]] and [[Greyguard]], where a hill rests against the Wall, making for a shorter climb. Later, Jon and [[Ygritte]] spend time in a cavern which supposedly leads from the [[Haunted Forest]] all the way beneath the Wall and beyond, but no one since [[Gendel]] and [[Gorne]], the legendary [[wildling]] twin kings, knows the way. As they make love, Ygritte asks Jon to stay with her and hide in this cavern forever.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Styr]] The Magnar
*[[Jarl]]
*[[Ygritte]]
*[[Gendel]]
*[[Gorne]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[the Wall]]
*[[Castle Black]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Stonedoor]]
*[[Greyguard]]
*[[Haunted Forest]]
*[[Wildling]]
}}

==References and Notes==
*The synopsis was copied from Aol member vbkorik27 previously at[http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-15 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 15]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/08/re-read-jon-iii-inadequate-and-insecure.html Re-read Jon III: An Inadequate and Insecure Hero]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 26]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place Beyond the Wall]]


[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 26]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 27, Jon]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 26]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 25

2015-03-15T21:49:26Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]]
| title = Davos III
| place = [[Dragonstone]]
| page = 285
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24|Bran II]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 25|Davos III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 26|Jon III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 10|Davos II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 36|Davos IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Davos Seaworth|Davos]], imprisoned beneath [[Dragonstone]], is visited by [[Melisandre]]. The Red Woman tells Davos that her purpose is to keep darkness at bay. When Davos asks about the shadow she birthed, she tells him that [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] is too weak, and should she draw more life-energy from him he would die. Melisandre tells Davos that there are only two gods, [[R'hllor]] and the [[Great Other]], whose name cannot be spoken. They are opposites, white and black, good and evil, fire and ice. The Other is the god of Darkness, the Soul of Ice and his war with R’hllor is everywhere and everlasting. Melisandre claims that the [[Others|Other’s]] servants often hide in plain view, but the priests of R’hllor can see through falsehoods. She explains that she saw in the flames that Davos wanted to murder her. Davos admits to this, blaming her for the death of his sons who died in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. Melisandre speaks of a prophesy, which portends that [[Azor Ahai]] will be born again in the light of R’hllor, and she is convinced that Stannis is the embodiment of this prophecy: "When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone." Melisandre departs, telling him that he (Davos) has served R’hllor once and will do so again.

Later, [[Axell Florent]] brings his brother [[Alester Florent|Alester]], Stannis’ [[Hand of the King|Hand]], and tosses him into the cell with Davos. Lord Florent is a defeated man, and he tells Davos that his nephew [[Imry Florent|Imry]] died with the fleet, and that most of Stannis’ bannermen were captured at the battle and bent the knee to [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. He is now condemned as a traitor for writing a letter he planned to send to Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]], offering peace and suggesting that Stannis would swear fealty to Joffrey but would remain Lord of Dragonstone and [[Storm's End]], and that the Florents would get [[Brightwater Keep]] back. In addition, he offered [[Shireen Baratheon|Shireen]]’s hand in marriage to [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]. Alester rants about Melisandre’s talk of a stone dragon, "madness, sheer madness. Did we learn nothing from [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion Brightfire]], from the nine mages, from the alchemists? Did we learn nothing from [[Summerhall]]? No good has ever come from these dreams of dragons." Davos knows Stannis well and tells Florent that Stannis would rather die a king than bend his knee, and that he would never consent to wed his daughter to Tommen, a child born of incest.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Davos Seaworth]]
*[[Melisandre]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Azor Ahai]]
*[[Axell Florent]]
*[[Alester Florent]]
*[[Imry Florent]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Shireen Baratheon]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Aerion Targaryen]] Brightflame
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[R'hllor]]
*[[Great Other]]
*[[Others]]
*[[Battle of the Blackwater]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Brightwater Keep]]
*[[Summerhall]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-15 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 15]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/07/re-read-davos-iii-down-in-dungeon.html Re-read Davos III: Down in the Dungeon, part 1]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/08/re-read-davos-iii-how-world-is-made.html Re-read Davos III: How the World is Made, part 2]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.


[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 25]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Dragonstone]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 25]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 26, Davos]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 25]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24

2015-03-12T13:56:57Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Bran Stark|Bran]]
| title = Bran II
| place = [[the North]]
| page = 274
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 23|Daenerys II]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24|Bran II]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 25|Davos III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 9|Bran I]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 40|Bran III]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Traveling north to [[the Wall]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and his companions meet a [[House Liddle|Liddle]] in the hills. The man indicates that the [[Ramsay Snow|Bastard of Bolton]] is offering gold for wolfskins and for word on the walking dead. Later, [[Meera Reed|Meera]] tells a story of a hero who might have been a [[Crannogmen|crannogman]] (judging from other characters in the story, presumably [[Howland Reed]]), during the [[year of the false spring]]. This crannogman had left [[Greywater Watch]] and visited the [[children of the forest|Green Men]] on the [[Isle of Faces]]. Returning home, he stopped at [[Harrenhal]] for the [[Tourney at Harrenhal|great tourney]]. Three squires accosted him and mocked him for his short stature, knocking him to the ground until he was rescued by a [[Lyanna Stark|she-wolf]]. The story names no names, but from their references, we know who they are.

The story tells of [[Jaime Lannister]] being named to the [[Kingsguard]], despite [[Tywin Lannister|his father]]'s absence (Tywin had recently resigned as [[Hand of the King|Hand]]). The [[Brandon Stark|Wild Wolf]] had asked [[Ashara Dayne]], one of princess [[Elia Martell|Elia]]'s ladies-in-waiting, to dance with his [[Eddard Stark|shy brother]]. [[Benjen Stark|The pup]] offered the crannogman some armor so that he could take his vengeance on the squires during the tourney, but the little man turned him down. The crannogmen prayed to the [[old gods]], and the next day at the tourney, a [[mystery knight]] called the [[Knight of the Laughing Tree]] defeated the knights whose squires had wronged the crannogman. Instead of collecting a ransom from the three defeated knights, the mystery knight asked them to teach their squires honor. The Knight of the Laughing Tree disappeared before he could be unmasked, despite the fury of King [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys II]]. The tourney was won by prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], but Meera ends the story by saying that what happened next is a sadder tale that deserves its own telling. Bran has never heard this story before, and both Reeds are surprised that Lord Eddard never related it to him.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Ramsay Snow]]
*[[Meera Reed]]
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Ashara Dayne]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Knight of the Laughing Tree]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[the Wall]]
*[[House Liddle]]
*[[Crannogmen]]
*[[year of the false spring]]
*[[Greywater Watch]]
*[[children of the forest|Green Men]]
*[[Isle of Faces]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Tourney at Harrenhal]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[old gods]]
*[[mystery knight]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-14 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 14]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/07/re-read-bran-ii.html Re-read Bran II: No cure for elusiveness]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 24]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the North]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 24]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 25, Bran]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 24]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 23

2015-03-08T21:28:26Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]
| title = Daenerys II
| place = [[Astapor]]
| page = 257
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya IV]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 23|Daenerys II]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24|Bran II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 8|Daenerys I]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 27|Daenerys III]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] and one of the master slavers in [[Astapor]] are discussing the purchase of [[Unsullied]] through a [[Missandei|translator]]. Dany is pretending not to know [[High Valyrian]] speech, but she understands everything the slaver is saying to the translator. [[Kraznys mo Nakloz|Kraznys]] demonstrates the loyalty of the Unsullied, how the eunuchs follow every command given them and feel hardly any pain. Both Daenerys and [[Barristan Selmy|Arstan]] are horrified by the conditions the Unsullied live under, and the brutality of their training. The slaver indicates he has 8,000 Unsullied currently for sale. Daenerys informs him she will spend the night considering the offer.

Arstan is against the use of slaves, when [[Sellsword|sellswords]] can be bought in the [[Free Cities]]; he insists that if Daenerys lands in [[Westeros]] at the head of a slave army, many of the realm's people will oppose her for no more reason than the abbhorence of slavery. Daenerys is, however, too proud to go back to [[Pentos]] as a beggar, not after seeing what it did to her [[Viserys Targaryen|brother]], how bitter and angry constantly begging for help left him.

Lonely since [[Khal Drogo|her husband's]] death and confused over [[Jorah Mormont|Ser Jorah's]] advances on her, Daenerys takes [[Irri]] as a lover one night, the [[Dothraki]] handmaiden more than willing to sexually pleasure her [[Khaleesi]], but Daenerys finds no release, only guilt over treating her handmaid as a bedslave.

The next morning, when Ser Jorah comes to speak with her, Daenerys snaps at him; she despises Astapor and has only contempt for the Unsullied, but she still recognizes that they are too useful to pass up. Ser Jorah also gives Daenerys more food for thought on hiring the Unsullied, pointing out that they don't rape nor put to the sword the population of cities they've conquered unless specifically ordered to, minimizing the bloodshed that will inevitably occur when Daenerys starts the war to reclaim her throne. He also points out their usefulness in answering Daenerys' query as to why Astapor has never been sacked, since any enemy attacking Astapor would face the city's entire garrison of Unsullied, there are few neighboring cities and nations that pose a threat, and the combination of the Unsullied's reputation and heavy bribes offered by Astapor's rulers are enough to dissuade passing Dothraki [[Khalasar|Khalasars]] from attacking the city.

Daenerys is tempted, knowing that Viserys would purchase as many Unsullied as he could, but she questions if she can be anything like [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], to whom Arstan and Jorah keep comparing her, if the loyalty of her men is only based on being bought and paid for. Ser Jorah points out that Rhaegar's honor and the loyalty he inspired in his men didn't save him from dying at [[Battle of the Trident|the Trident]].

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Missandei]]
*[[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]] Arstan
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]
*[[Khal Drogo]]
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Irri]]
*[[Jhiqui]]
*[[Aggo]]
*[[Jhogo]]
*[[Groleo]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Astapor]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[High Valyrian]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Free Cities]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Pentos]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Khaleesi]]
*[[Khalasar]]
*[[Battle of the Trident]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-14 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 14]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/05/re-read-daenerys-ii-attack-of-clones.html Re-read Daenerys II: Attack of the Clones]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 23]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Astapor]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 23]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 24, Daenerys]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 23]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22

2015-03-08T21:11:15Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Arya Stark|Arya]]
| title = Arya IV
| place = [[High Heart]] - [[Acorn Hall]]
| page = 246
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya IV]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 23|Daenerys II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 17|Arya III]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Arya V]]
}}

==Synopsis==
The outlaws first visit Lord [[Lymond Lychester]] and then the [[Lady of the Leaves]] in search of word on Lord [[Beric Dondarrion|Beric]]'s whereabouts. But none have seen him, only hearing rumors that he was dead--hung once, killed by [[Vargo Hoat]], [[Amory Lorch]], and twice by [[Gregor Clegane]]. The same rumors [[Arya Stark|Arya]] had been hearing at [[Harrenhal]]. But [[Lem]] and [[Tom of Sevenstreams|Tom]] know that Beric is still alive.

The outlaws plan to ransom Arya at [[Riverrun]] after they meet up with Beric and [[Thoros of Myr]]. They arrive at [[High Heart]], an ancient hill sacred to the [[children of the forest]]. Thirty-one mighty [[weirwood]]s had stood at the top of the hill, but only their stumps remained from after the [[Andal|Andals]] chopped them down. Yet Arya could still feel the power of the place. The [[Ghost of High Heart|old dwarf woman]] speaks in private to Lem, Tom and [[Greenbeard]], but Arya overhears the conversation. The woman has dreams while sleeping among the weirwood stumps, and tells them she had dreamed of "a shadow with a burning heart killing a golden stag";<ref>A likely reference to the death of [[Renly Baratheon]]</ref> of "a man without a face, waiting on a swaying bridge, on his shoulder perched a drowned crow with seaweed hanging from its wings";<ref>A likely reference to the death of [[Balon Greyjoy]]</ref> and of "a raging river and a woman that was a fish…dead with red tears on her cheeks, but when her eyes did open, I woke from terror."<ref>A likely reference to the death of [[Catelyn Tully]]</ref>

At [[Acorn Hall]], Lady [[Ravella Swann|Smallwood]] informs them that Thoros had been through recently, and that [[House Karstark|Karstark]] men were searching for the [[Jaime Lannister|Kingslayer]]. Arya and [[Gendry]] go off to the smithy, and the former apprentice explains that Thoros was a charlatan, using regular swords with [[wildfire]] to make his flaming sword.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Lymond Lychester]]
*[[Lady of the Leaves]]
*[[Beric Dondarrion]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Lem]]
*[[Tom of Sevenstreams]]
*[[Thoros of Myr]]
*[[Ghost of High Heart]]
*[[Greenbeard]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Ravella Swann]] Lady Smallwood
*[[Jaime Lannister]] Kingslayer
*[[Gendry]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[High Heart]]
*[[Children of the Forest]]
*[[Weirwood]]
*[[Andal]]
*[[Acorn Hall]]
*[[House Karstark]]
*[[Wildfire]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-13 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords part 13]. Summary and analyses of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/04/re-read-arya-iv-twice-in-tub.html Re-read Arya IV: Twice in the Tub]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 22]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 22]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 23, Arya]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 22]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21

2015-03-08T21:09:37Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime III
| place = [[Maidenpool]] - road to [[Duskendale]]
| page = 235
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Jaime II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]], and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] are still travelling to [[King's Landing]]. They visit [[Maidenpool]], but finding the town deserted, continue on toward [[Duskendale]]. Jaime has no success in provoking Brienne into a fight. He misses [[Cersei Lannister|his twin]] and thinks back about their childhood. Even as children they were close and they slept together. Once [[Joanna Lannister|their mother]] caught them. She was shocked and moved Jaime's bedchamber far away from Cersei's. Jaime muses that he should marry his sister as the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] did.

Suddenly they are attacked by archers. Jaime and Brienne charge at them and the archers run away in the forest. They go back to find that ser Cleos is dead. His horse threw him off but as his feet was stuck in the stirrups he was dragged with his head bouncing against the ground. Jaime takes Cleos's sword and attacks Brienne. Although he is still chained he is confident that he can beat her. They fight for a long time. Jaime is amazed at her skill with the sword and realizes that she is stronger than him. Finally Brienne beats him.

When they look up a number of men surround them. Jaime recognizes them as the [[Brave Companions]]. They quickly inform him that they have gone over to the [[House Stark|Starks]]. Jaime and Brienne are severely beaten and taken prisoner. Jaime warns Brienne that she will be raped and advises her not to resist, as this will make it worse. He tries to save her by telling the Brave Companions that [[Tarth]] is called the Sapphire Isle and that Brienne will be worth a high ransom. He tries to persuade the leader of the Brave Companions, [[Vargo Hoat]] in releasing them for a high ransom. Vargo Hoat replies that he will give [[Tywin Lannister|Jaime's father]] a message. His men grab Jaime and hold him down. [[Zollo]] raises his sword and brings it down as Jaime screams.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Cleos Frey]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Timeon]]
*[[Urswyck]]
*Fat [[Zollo]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Shagwell]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[William Mooton|Lord Mooton]]
*[[Florian]] the Fool
*[[Jonquil]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Lannister]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Jon Umber_(Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Lyle Crakehall]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Harren Hoare]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
|}

==Places==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Maidenpool]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[King's Landing]]

| style="width:33;" |
*[[Evenfall Hall]]
*[[Tarth]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Duskendale]]
|}

==References and Notes==
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/12/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-12 A first-time reader's summary and commentary] of the chapter, by Leigh Butler
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/03/re-read-jaime-iii-hands-on-fightin.html Re-read Jaime III: Hands-On Fightin']. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 21]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Maidenpool]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 21]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 22, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 21]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21

2015-03-08T21:08:10Z

Frernok: Reverted edits by Frernok (talk) to last revision by Nittanian

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime III
| place = [[Maidenpool]] - road to [[Duskendale]]
| page = 235
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Jaime II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]], and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] are still travelling to [[King's Landing]]. They visit [[Maidenpool]], but finding the town deserted, continue on toward [[Duskendale]]. Jaime has no success in provoking Brienne into a fight. He misses [[Cersei Lannister|his twin]] and thinks back about their childhood. Even as children they were close and they slept together. Once [[Joanna Lannister|their mother]] caught them. She was shocked and moved Jaime's bedchamber far away from Cersei's. Jaime muses that he should marry his sister as the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] did.

Suddenly they are attacked by archers. Jaime and Brienne charge at them and the archers run away in the forest. They go back to find that ser Cleos is dead. His horse threw him off but as his feet was stuck in the stirrups he was dragged with his head bouncing against the ground. Jaime takes Cleos's sword and attacks Brienne. Although he is still chained he is confident that he can beat her. They fight for a long time. Jaime is amazed at her skill with the sword and realizes that she is stronger than him. Finally Brienne beats him.

When they look up a number of men surround them. Jaime recognizes them as the [[Brave Companions]]. They quickly inform him that they have gone over to the [[House Stark|Starks]]. Jaime and Brienne are severely beaten and taken prisoner. Jaime warns Brienne that she will be raped and advises her not to resist, as this will make it worse. He tries to save her by telling the Brave Companions that [[Tarth]] is called the Sapphire Isle and that Brienne will be worth a high ransom. He tries to persuade the leader of the Brave Companions, [[Vargo Hoat]] in releasing them for a high ransom. Vargo Hoat replies that he will give [[Tywin Lannister|Jaime's father]] a message. His men grab Jaime and hold him down. [[Zollo]] raises his sword and brings it down as Jaime screams.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Cleos Frey]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Timeon]]
*[[Urswyck]]
*Fat [[Zollo]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Shagwell]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[William Mooton|Lord Mooton]]
*[[Florian]] the Fool
*[[Jonquil]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Lannister]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Jon Umber_(Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Lyle Crakehall]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Harren Hoare]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
|}

==Places==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Maidenpool]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[King's Landing]]

| style="width:33;" |
*[[Evenfall Hall]]
*[[Tarth]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Duskendale]]
|}

==References and Notes==
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/12/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-12 A first-time reader's summary and commentary] of the chapter, by Leigh Butler

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 21]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Maidenpool]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 21]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 22, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 21]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21

2015-03-08T21:07:18Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime III
| place = [[Maidenpool]] - road to [[Duskendale]]
| page = 235
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Jaime II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]], and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] are still travelling to [[King's Landing]]. They visit [[Maidenpool]], but finding the town deserted, continue on toward [[Duskendale]]. Jaime has no success in provoking Brienne into a fight. He misses [[Cersei Lannister|his twin]] and thinks back about their childhood. Even as children they were close and they slept together. Once [[Joanna Lannister|their mother]] caught them. She was shocked and moved Jaime's bedchamber far away from Cersei's. Jaime muses that he should marry his sister as the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] did.

Suddenly they are attacked by archers. Jaime and Brienne charge at them and the archers run away in the forest. They go back to find that ser Cleos is dead. His horse threw him off but as his feet was stuck in the stirrups he was dragged with his head bouncing against the ground. Jaime takes Cleos's sword and attacks Brienne. Although he is still chained he is confident that he can beat her. They fight for a long time. Jaime is amazed at her skill with the sword and realizes that she is stronger than him. Finally Brienne beats him.

When they look up a number of men surround them. Jaime recognizes them as the [[Brave Companions]]. They quickly inform him that they have gone over to the [[House Stark|Starks]]. Jaime and Brienne are severely beaten and taken prisoner. Jaime warns Brienne that she will be raped and advises her not to resist, as this will make it worse. He tries to save her by telling the Brave Companions that [[Tarth]] is called the Sapphire Isle and that Brienne will be worth a high ransom. He tries to persuade the leader of the Brave Companions, [[Vargo Hoat]] in releasing them for a high ransom. Vargo Hoat replies that he will give [[Tywin Lannister|Jaime's father]] a message. His men grab Jaime and hold him down. [[Zollo]] raises his sword and brings it down as Jaime screams.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Cleos Frey]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Timeon]]
*[[Urswyck]]
*Fat [[Zollo]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Shagwell]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[William Mooton|Lord Mooton]]
*[[Florian]] the Fool
*[[Jonquil]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Lannister]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Jon Umber_(Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Lyle Crakehall]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Harren Hoare]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
|}

==Places==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Maidenpool]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[King's Landing]]

| style="width:33;" |
*[[Evenfall Hall]]
*[[Tarth]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Duskendale]]
|}

==References and Notes==
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/12/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-12 A first-time reader's summary and commentary] of the chapter, by Leigh Butler
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/04/re-read-arya-iv-twice-in-tub.html Re-read Arya IV: Twice in the Tub]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 21]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Maidenpool]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 21]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 22, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 21]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21

2015-01-30T10:39:06Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime III
| place = [[Maidenpool]] - road to [[Duskendale]]
| page = 235
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Jaime II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 31|Jaime IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]], and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] are still travelling to [[King's Landing]]. They visit [[Maidenpool]], but finding the town deserted, continue on toward [[Duskendale]]. Jaime has no success in provoking Brienne into a fight. He misses [[Cersei Lannister|his twin]] and thinks back about their childhood. Even as children they were close and they slept together. Once [[Joanna Lannister|their mother]] caught them. She was shocked and moved Jaime's bedchamber far away from Cersei's. Jaime muses that he should marry his sister as the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] did.

Suddenly they are attacked by archers. Jaime and Brienne charge at them and the archers run away in the forest. They go back to find that ser Cleos is dead. His horse threw him off but as his feet was stuck in the stirrups he was dragged with his head bouncing against the ground. Jaime takes Cleos's sword and attacks Brienne. Although he is still chained he is confident that he can beat her. They fight for a long time. Jaime is amazed at her skill with the sword and realizes that she is stronger than him. Finally Brienne beats him.

When they look up a number of men surround them. Jaime recognizes them as the [[Brave Companions]]. They quickly inform him that they have gone over to the [[House Stark|Starks]]. Jaime and Brienne are severely beaten and taken prisoner. Jaime warns Brienne that she will be raped and advises her not to resist, as this will make it worse. He tries to save her by telling the Brave Companions that [[Tarth]] is called the Sapphire Isle and that Brienne will be worth a high ransom. He tries to persuade the leader of the Brave Companions, [[Vargo Hoat]] in releasing them for a high ransom. Vargo Hoat replies that he will give [[Tywin Lannister|Jaime's father]] a message. His men grab Jaime and hold him down. [[Zollo]] raises his sword and brings it down as Jaime screams.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Cleos Frey]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Timeon]]
*[[Urswyck]]
*Fat [[Zollo]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Shagwell]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[William Mooton|Lord Mooton]]
*[[Florian]] the Fool
*[[Jonquil]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]

| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Lannister]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Jon Umber_(Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Lyle Crakehall]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Harren Hoare]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
|}

==Places==
{| class="wikitable" width="80%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Maidenpool]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[King's Landing]]

| style="width:33;" |
*[[Evenfall Hall]]
*[[Tarth]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
| style="width:33;" |
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Duskendale]]
|}

==References and Notes==
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/12/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-12 A first-time reader's summary and commentary] of the chapter, by Leigh Butler
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/03/re-read-jaime-iii-hands-on-fightin.html Re-read Jaime III: Hands-On Fightin']. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 21]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Maidenpool]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 21]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 22, Jaime]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 21]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20

2015-01-22T23:30:16Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/ Slynt

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]]
| title = Catelyn III
| place = [[Riverrun]]
| page = 225
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Tyrion III]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 20|Catelyn III]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Jaime III]]
| arc previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 14|Catelyn II]]
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 35|Catelyn IV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Robb Stark|Robb]] stands with all his bannermen attending as the bodies of [[Willem Lannister]] and [[Tion Frey]] are laid before him. The [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon]] brings Lord [[Rickard Karstark]] and four of his men to Robb as prisoners.

Rickard, who was overcome with grief and anger, sought vengeance for the loss of his two sons. After [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] released Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] from captivity, he and his men murdered Willem Lannister and Tion Frey in their cells at [[Riverrun]], killing two guards in the process. Robb orders Rickard's accomplices to be hanged and sentences Rickard to death, knowing that he must perform the execution himself, as both the [[House Stark|Starks]] and [[House Karstark|Karstarks]] are descended from the [[First Men]].

The rest of the Karstark men had already departed Riverrun to seek out and kill Jaime Lannister, also offering gold and the hand of [[Alys Karstark|Rickard's daughter]] in marriage to anyone who could turn the Kingslayer over to them. [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] urges Robb to hold Lord Karstark hostage and not to let word get out to the [[House Frey|Freys]] or [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] about the deaths of the two squires. But Robb feels he has been betrayed by the murder and has no choice but to kill the man whose two sons died defending his life. Robb carries out the sentence in the [[godswood]]. That night, [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] comes to Catelyn for advice in comforting Robb, and the young woman promises that she will soon bear Robb's son if the gods answer her prayers.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Willem Lannister]]
*[[Tion Frey]]
*[[Jon Umber (Greatjon)]]
*[[Rickard Karstark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]] Kingslayer
*[[Alys Karstark]]
*[[Edmure Tully]]
*[[Jeyne Westerling]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Karstark]]
*[[First Men]]
*[[House Frey]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[Godswood]]
}}

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/12/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-12 A first-time reader's summary and commentary] of the chapter, by Leigh Butler.
* [http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2013/03/re-read-catelyn-iii-to-end-nights-dark.html Re-read Catelyn III: To End the Night's Dark Dance]. Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 20]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Riverrun]]

[[es:Tormenta de Espadas-Capítulo 20]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 21, Catelyn]]
[[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 20]]

A Storm of Swords-Chapter 1

2012-09-18T18:53:50Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]
| title = Jaime I
| page = 15
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 1|Jaime I]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 2|Catelyn I]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Jaime II]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] is being escorted to [[King's Landing]] by [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]] and his cousin Ser [[Cleos Frey]]. He was released in secrecy from [[Riverrun]] by [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] after swearing never again to take up arms against the [[House Stark|Starks]] or [[House Tully|Tullys]], and to honor [[Tyrion Lannister|his brother]]’s pledge to release [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. The oath was sworn at sword point, yet Jaime considers killing Brienne and getting away. He is still chained hand and foot. Their boat is moving down the [[Trident#Red Fork|Red Fork]] of the [[Trident]], and Jaime has Ser Cleos shave his head so he will be less recognizable should they get caught. He treats Brienne with contempt, mocking the Starks after they find several tavern wenches hung by Northmen for sleeping with the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. Their trip is interrupted when Brienne spots a river galley bearing down on them. The galley is under the command of Ser [[Robin Ryger]], sent by Ser [[Edmure Tully]] to return the Kingslayer. Brienne jumps out of the skiff and climbs a cliff face, knocking boulders down on the galley, sinking it. When she swims back to the boat, Jaime considers smashing her in the face with his oar, but instead pulls her into the boat.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2012/05/re-read-jaime-i-throwing-wench-in-works.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynth.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-1 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 01]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 02, Jaime]][[zh:冰雨的风暴-章节 1]]

A Storm of Swords-Prologue

2012-09-18T18:51:10Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Chett|Prologue]]
| title = Prologue
| page = 1
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Appendix|Appendix]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Prologue|Prologue]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 1|Jaime I]]
| arc previous =
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==

[[Chett]]’s hatred of [[Jon Snow]] and [[Samwell Tarly]] for usurping his cushy position as steward to [[Maester Aemon]] has boiled over. He and [[Lark]] the Sisterman are conspiring to desert the [[Night's Watch]], along with about a dozen other sworn brothers. They plan to kill Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] and several others to prevent anyone from actively seeking them out.

[[Thoren Smallwood]] and his party are the only of the three rangings to return so far, and they have seen the size of [[Mance Rayder]]’s army. Thoren wishes to give battle to Mance’s army, mainly because there are so few warriors in it, its composition mostly women and children. Chett and his men plan to kill in the dead of night, and flee to places of safety, leaving Thoren Smallwood and [[Ottyn Wythers]] as senior rangers. Thoren won’t search for them because he wants to lead the attack, and Wythers would rather flee to the Wall and could not care less about deserters. That evening, the Watch gathers before Mormont and his senior men, who announce that they will march in force against the [[wildling]] army, which is about ten days away.

Late in the night, Chett awakens to find it snowing. If they would desert now they can be easily tracked so his plans are ruined. In revenge he approaches the sleeping Sam Tarly, with the intention to murder him. Then a ranger in the distance sounds his horn. Sam awakens, and they hear the horn blow three times. This is an agreed sign but has not been used in hundreds and thousands of years. For three soundings of a horn means the [[Others]] approach…

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 00Prologue]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV miscellaneous|A Storm of Swords: Prologue]]
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2012/05/re-read-prologue-storm-of-swords.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynth.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-1 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
[[fr:A Storm of Swords, Chapitre 01, Prélude]][[zh:冰雨的风暴-序章]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69

2012-09-09T09:56:01Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Bran Stark|Bran]]
| title = Bran VII
| page = 699
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Jon VIII]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Bran VII]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Appendix|Appendix]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 46|Bran VI]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Jojen Reed|Jojen]] wakes [[Bran Stark|Bran]] from a wolf dream, and warns him that he's spending too much time as [[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]], and that while the wolf eats in the dreams, Bran does not. Bran informs them that [[Winterfell]] has been burned to the ground and is all ash except for the stone walls. They had been hiding in the crypts all this time. Trusting Bran’s vision, they decide it is now safe to come out of hiding. [[Hodor]] moves a massive stone blocking the door from the crypts, and they indeed find Winterfell in ashes. They find several of [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]]’s ironmen dead, along with men bearing the badge of the [[Dreadfort]].

The direwolves rejoin them, and lead them to Maester [[Luwin]] who lies near death in the godswood, which is still largely untouched. Jojen says, "There is power in living wood, a power strong as fire." The maester is thankful that the boys are still alive, although he knew that Theon had killed the miller’s boys from their looks, but had never revealed his knowledge to Theon. Maester Luwin admits that he is dying, and provides his last advice. He tells [[Osha]] not to send the boys off together, they are [[Robb Stark|Robb]]’s heirs and must be separated. Osha asks him where to bring the boys, but Luwin is unsure, with the [[ironmen]] to the west, the [[Ramsay Snow|Bastard of Bolton]] to the east, and war everywhere, "each man against his neighbor, and winter is coming…such folly, such black mad folly…" Maester Luwin tells Bran to be strong, that he is [[Eddard Stark|his father]]’s son. He then asks a boon of Osha, and the wildling woman sends the others away. When she returns, it is decided that Bran will go north in search of the crow with Jojen, [[Meera Reed|Meera]], Hodor and Summer, while Osha will take [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] and [[Shaggydog]] south, perhaps to [[White Harbor]]. As Bran looks upon Winterfell for perhaps the last time, he thinks to himself, The stone is strong, the roots of the trees go deep, and under the ground the [[King In The North|Kings of Winter]] sit their thrones. It was not dead, just broken. Like me. I’m not dead either.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-bran-vii-here-at-end-of-all.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-32 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 69]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 70, Bran]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68

2012-09-09T09:55:02Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Jon Snow|Jon]]
| title = Jon VIII
| page = 689
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 67|Tyrion XV]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Jon VIII]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 69|Bran VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 53|Jon VII]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
The weather in the [[Skirling Pass]] has gotten worse. [[Qhorin Halfhand|Qhorin]] sends [[Ebben]] back with the last garron to reach the [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander]] with all haste, while the rest try to head off pursuit. Watched by the eagle, Qhorin then sends [[Stonesnake]] back as well, to take the high passes to reach the [[Fist of the First Men]]. Qhorin commands Stonesnake to tell Mormont all that [[Jon Snow|Jon]] saw: that he faces giants and wargs and worse, and that the trees have eyes again. That night, the Halfhand asks Jon if his sword is sharp, and makes the young man recite his oath with him. Qhorin then commands Jon to yield when they are overtaken, and not to balk no matter what the wildlings ask him to do to prove himself. Jon is appalled at the suggestion, but Qhorin tells him to go among the [[Wildlings]] and learn what they plan, watch what they do, but to remember who he is and to return to Mormont when he has learned what the wildlings are searching for. Qhorin promises to tell the Lord Commander that Jon never broke his oath when he sees him again.

They are overtaken soon after by [[Rattleshirt]] and a party of wildlings, [[Ygritte]] amongst them. They have Ebben’s head, and Rattleshirt orders them killed. Jon yields, as Qhorin ordered him to, and the Halfhand says in contempt, "I was warned bastard blood is craven." Rattleshirt commands Jon to kill Qhorin to prove himself. Jon slays the big ranger only after [[Ghost]] gives him an opening by biting the man’s calf. The wildlings accept him despite Rattleshirt’s misgivings, and Ygritte tells him that the eagle was once [[Orell|the man]] he killed up in the passes when they captured her.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-jon-viii-is-it-sharp-is-it.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-32 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 68]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 69, Jon]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 67

2012-09-09T09:54:15Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]
| title = Tyrion XV
| page = 681
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 66|Theon VI]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 67|Tyrion XV]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 68|Jon VIII]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 61|Tyrion XIV]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] lies abed dreaming of the men who died fighting alongside him in [[Battle of the Blackwater|the battle]], as well as those he killed. He dreams of [[Tysha]] as well, and when he awakens, realizes that he is not at the [[Tower of the Hand]], and the maester hovering over him is one he does not recognize. Unable to speak, the maester gives him [[milk of the poppy]]. Later, when the maester returns, Tyrion knocks the poppy from his hands and demands the cast be removed from his face. Maester [[Ballabar]] keeps mumbling about [[Cersei Lannister|the Queen]]’s orders, but Tyrion will not listen. He demands wine not poppy, and looks upon his destroyed face in a mirror. Three-quarters of his nose is gone along with part of his lip, and the stitching job was sloppy. Tyrion sends the maester away and asks for [[Podrick Payne]]. The boy arrives, and Tyrion swears him to silence about what occurred at the docks with Ser [[Mandon Moore]]. He tells Pod to bring Maester [[Frenken]], for he does not trust this new maester.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-tyrion-xv-shrimp.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-32 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 67]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 68, Tyrion]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 62

2012-08-09T21:50:23Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]
| title = Sansa VII
| page = 630
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 61|Tyrion XIV]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 62|Sansa VII]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 63|Daenerys V]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 60|Sansa VI]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Sansa VIII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Ser [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] curses [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] for calling [[Joffrey Baratheon|her son]] back inside [[Red Keep#Maegor's Holdfast|the Holdfast]], when the king’s face might have rallied the troops. He claims all is lost, and Cersei leaves the room. [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] watches as Lancel falls to his knees, severely injured. [[Dontos Hollard|Dontos]] persuades her to lock herself in her room, and when Sansa arrives at her chambers, she finds [[Sandor Clegane]] hiding in the shadows. The Hound, drunk and battered from the fighting, tells her he lost, and that he should have killed [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] years ago. Sandor claims he is leaving [[King's Landing|the city]], maybe to head north somewhere. Clegane forces her to look at him, and then tells her, "I could keep you safe…No one would hurt you again, or I’d kill them." He then asks that she sing for him, as she had promised she would. After singing, some instinct makes her cup his cheek with her fingers, and she can feel tears on his cheeks. Sandor strips off his white cloak and leaves her room. Later, Dontos returns to bring her the news--the war is over, King’s Landing has been saved by the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]] and Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] and all their men. Lord Tywin held the right wing, Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] the center, and [[Mace Tyrell]] commanded the left. Yet it was the vanguard that won the battle, some say led by the ghost of King [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] who slew Ser [[Guyard Morrigen]] in single combat.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-sansa-vii-sweet-music-sandor-vs.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/08/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-29 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 62]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 63, Sansa]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 61

2012-08-09T21:49:47Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]
| title = Tyrion XIV
| page = 623
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 60|Sansa VI]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 61|Tyrion XIV]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 62|Sansa VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 59|Tyrion XIII]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 67|Tyrion XV]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]], with Ser [[Balon Swann]] and Ser [[Mandon Moore]] at his side, is cutting through [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]’s forces. He is confused to see such a large force of men to the west, seemingly fighting Stannis’s men, and can’t figure out where they came from. But he has little time to consider it, as he sees hundreds of Stannis’s troops crossing the [[Blackwater Rush|Blackwater]] by using the half-sunk ships as a bridge. Racing onto the boats, Tyrion’s men are overwhelmed, and he goes over the edge of a gunwale, clinging for his life. Ser Mandon Moore appears and tells Tyrion to take his hand, his left hand. As Tyrion reaches for his hand, he instinctively withdraws as Ser Mandon’s sword slices into his face. Tyrion, grievously wounded, watches as [[Podrick Payne]] saves his life by shoving Ser Mandon into the river.

==References and Notes==

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-tyrion-xiv-halfman.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/08/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-29 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 61]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 62, Tyrion]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 60

2012-08-09T21:48:54Z

Frernok: /*References and Notes*/

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]
| title = Sansa VI
| page = 617
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 59|Tyrion XIII]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 60|Sansa VI]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 61|Tyrion XIV]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 57|Sansa VI]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 62|Sansa VI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] continues to receive word on the progress of [[Battle of the Blackwater|the battle]] from one of the [[House Kettleblack|Kettleblacks]]. Slightly drunk, the Queen tells [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] that there would be no hope of her charming [[Stannis Baratheon]] should [[King's Landing|the city]] fall, and explains that women have another weapon beside tears. The Queen commands [[Joffrey Baratheon|her son]] be brought back to [[Red Keep#Maegor's Holdfast|Maegor's Holdfast]] as the battle seems to be going in Stannis’s favor. As Sansa begins to cry, Cersei finally reveals that Ser [[Ilyn Payne|Ilyn]] is there for them, for she will not permit Stannis to take them alive…

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}

* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
* [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2012/02/re-read-sansa-vi-black-kettle-run.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynt.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/08/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-29 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 60]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 61, Sansa]]