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A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56

2021-06-08T10:05:11Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{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 =''A Dance with Dragons'' [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 4|Bran I]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Reaching the [[Nightfort]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] recalls all the horror tales he’s heard about this castle, such as the stories of the [[Rat Cook]], [[Mad Axe]], and the [[Night's King]]. 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. However, [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]] 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]
*[https://www.tor.com/2013/06/27/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-34/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 34]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[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]]

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[[pt:A Tormenta de Espadas - Capítulo 56]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 22

2021-06-08T09:22:13Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Catelyn Tully]]
| place = [[Bitterbridge]]
| title = Catelyn II
| page = 245
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Bran III]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 22|Catelyn II]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Jon III]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 7|Catelyn I]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 31|Catelyn III]]
}}
__NOTOC__
As envoy to King [[Renly Baratheon]], [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] arrives at [[Bitterbridge]] to find [[melee at Bitterbridge|a great melee]] in progress. Afterward, the champion [[Brienne of Tarth]] is granted her request to become one of Renly's [[Rainbow Guard]]. That night Catelyn attends a feast and meets privately with Renly, who insists [[Robb Stark|Robb]] must bend the knee to him. Then, a messenger arrives with news that King [[Stannis Baratheon]] has besieged [[Storm's End]].

==Synopsis==
A cruel dawn wakes [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] from sweet dreams of happy family life. She is weary of riding, hurting, and being strong, but she knows she cannot allow herself to be weak today. Outside her tent, she finds [[Shadd]] stirring oats into a kettle. Ser [[Wendel Manderly]] suggests supplementing this with roast quail, but Catelyn decides oats and bread are sufficient since they have many leagues to travel.

Her party includes twenty of [[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s best [[Winterfell]] men and five lordlings, including Ser Wendel, Ser [[Perwyn Frey]], [[Lucas Blackwood]], and [[Robin Flint]], to add weight and honor to her negotiations with King [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]]. It is a mission Catelyn never wanted, but Robb insisted he had no one else: Lord [[Hoster Tully]] was too ill, and he needed Ser [[Brynden Tully]] to command his scouts and Ser [[Edmure Tully]] to hold [[Riverrun]] when he marched. Catelyn argued that marching was rash, but Robb insisted waiting would make him look afraid and weaken his position, especially since [[Lysa Arryn]] will not support him. Catelyn feared he planned to play into [[Tywin Lannister]]'s hand and march on [[Harrenhal]], but Robb countered that he said nothing of Harrenhal. Catelyn smiles at the memory of Robb's obvious ploy of threatening to send [[Greatjon Umber]] in her place, given how ill-suited the Greatjon is to treat with a man like Renly. Before leaving, she wrote to [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] and visited her father but he mistook her for [[Minisa Whent|her mother]].

Half a day's ride from Renly's camp they are spotted from a windmill and intercepted by Ser [[Colen of Greenpools]] with twenty men. When Catelyn announces herself as the envoy of the [[King in the North]], Ser Colen insists that Renly is king of all the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and escorts her to his camp at [[Bitterbridge]], where the [[roseroad]] crosses the [[Mander]]. With nearly all the chivalry of the south behind him, Renly's camp is immense. Thousands of cookfires cloud the air and a vast menagerie of banners fly from a veritable forest of staffs. Monstrous siege engines line the road, tents and pavilions dot the landscape, and the whole place bustles with people. Everywhere Catelyn sees the golden rose of [[House Tyrell]] and across the river Renly and his [[Stormlands|storm lords]] have raised their own standards. Catelyn recognizes many of the sigils, but for each one she knows there are a dozen she does not, all assembled to make Renly a king.

Passing through a line of pavilions, they come upon [[melee at Bitterbridge|a tourney melee]] taking place beneath the battlements of a small castle. Less than a score of contestants remain ahorse, cheered on by hundreds of spectators. Since penetrating the crowd proves difficult, Ser Colen asks that Catelyn's escort wait while he presents her to the king. A roar goes up when a knight of [[House Tarth]] in cobalt armor unhorses [[Ronnet Connington|Red Ronnet Connington]], but the carnage makes Catelyn think it mad for Renly to be playing at war with real enemies all around.

Among the lords and ladies in the gallery, Catelyn recognizes stout Lord [[Mathis Rowan]], delicate Lady [[Arwyn Oakheart]], and martial Lord [[Randyll Tarly]], but others she knows only by sigil or not at all. The handsome King Renly sits in their midst, looking like a youthful ghost of his brother [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] and laughing with his young queen [[Margaery Tyrell]], a girl of Robb's age with a shy smile and curly brown hair. Catelyn knows their marriage is the mortar of the great southron alliance, and the rose sigil and green-and-gold colors of House Tyrell are prominent in Renly's slender crown and velvet tunic.

[[File:Mathew Cowdery Bitterbridge Encampment.png|thumb|300px|King [[Renly Baratheon]]'s army camped beneath the walls of [[Bitterbridge]], by Matthew Cowdery © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Out on the field, only four men remain and both king and commons obviously favor young Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] in his silver mail and rainbow cloak. Two others ally against the blue-clad knight from Tarth but are quickly unhorsed. Forced to discard his now-broken shield for the final duel, the blue knight is at a disadvantage and soon disarmed by Ser Loras. Yet as Loras prepares the final blow, the blue knight charges into it, grapples him to the ground, and opens Tyrell's visor with a dirk to make him to yield.

As the blue knight salutes the king in victory, squires rush to help Loras Tyrell remove his helm and Catelyn is startled by his youth and beauty. Renly then bids the champion to approach and there are a few cries of "Tarth!" and, oddly, "A Beauty!" but most remain silent. Renly declares the blue knight to be all his father claimed since Loras is rarely unhorsed, but Catelyn overhears accusations of trickery from the crowd. When she asks why the man in blue is so disliked, Ser Colen explains that the champion is no man but [[Brienne of Tarth]], the daughter of Lord [[Selwyn Tarth|Selwyn the Evenstar]], who is often called "Brienne the Beauty," though never to her face.

King Renly officially declares Brienne the champion as the last mounted of 116 knights and offers her any reward within his power. Brienne asks to be made one of his seven [[Rainbow Guard]] and Renly agrees. It is only when Brienne removes her greathelm that Catelyn understands Ser Colen's words: the only thing beautiful about Brienne are her girlish blue eyes. Her face is broad, coarse, and freckled, with a large mouth full of crooked teeth and a nose that has been broken more than once. Catelyn is filled with pity for the girl, yet Brienne looks anything but unfortunate when Renly fastens the rainbow cloak to her shoulders, and her face lights up with a smile as she proudly pledges to give her life for him.

Ser Colen interjects to introduce Catelyn, though she needs to insist that Robb is King in the North as well as Lord of Winterfell. Renly looks surprised, but greets her warmly and introduces his queen, who offers condolences for her husband's death. Renly even swears to bring her [[Cersei Lannister]]'s head when he takes [[King's Landing]], but Catelyn replies that justice will be enough. Brienne of Tarth notes that Catelyn should kneel and refer to the king as "Your Grace," but Catelyn insists they have more pressing matters to discuss. Some of Renly's lords bristle, but the king only laughs and asks when Robb plans to march on Harrenhal. Unsure whether Renly will be a friend or a foe, Catelyn only replies that she does not sit on the war council. Renly asks about [[Jaime Lannister]] and, learning he is a prisoner, declares that the direwolf is gentler than the lion. Lord Randyll Tarly pipes up that Robb should have come to pay homage in person, but Catelyn counters that her son is fighting a war, not playing at one. Renly grins and warns Lord Tarly that he is outmatched, then offers Catelyn the use of his own pavilion (since he is guesting at Lord [[Lorent Caswell]]'s castle) and invites her to the evening's farewell feast.

Renly's pavilion is so massive and richly furnished that Catelyn understands why his host moves so slowly, and that evening she is seated between Mathis Rowan and Ser [[Jon Fossoway]]. Meanwhile, Brienne of Tarth is seated at the far end of the high table in knight's garments instead of a lady's and Catelyn notes that out of her armor Brienne looks muscular, plain, and ungainly, and judges from the woman's actions that she knows it.

[[File:Brienne by quickreaver.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Brienne of Tarth]], by Quickreaver © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Singers and tumblers entertain them, and the food is rich and plentiful, but Catelyn eats only sparingly and watches those around her. King Renly speaks amiably to all and sometimes feeds Queen Margaery choice morsels or kisses her lightly, but it is Ser Loras who shares most in his jests and confidences. Others are less moderate: the brothers [[Josua Willum|Josua]] and [[Elyas Willum]] dispute who will be first over the walls of King's Landing, Lord [[House Varner|Varner]] dandles a serving girl, Ser [[Guyard Morrigen]] sings a bad song about knotting lions' tails, Ser [[Mark Mullendore]] feeds his pet [[monkey]] from his plate, and Ser [[Tanton Fossoway]] climbs onto the table and swears to slay [[Sandor Clegane]] in single combat.

When a gold-dressed fool and a dwarf elicit gales of laughter by mocking Jaime and [[Tyrion Lannister]], Lord Rowan remarks to Catelyn that Renly and his favorites are all very young. Seeing Lord [[Bryce Caron]] goad Ser [[Robar Royce]] into juggling daggers, Catelyn recalls that none of them are old enough to have seen war, so they think it is a game and believe themselves immortal. She tells Lord Rowan that war will make them old, as it did her generation, and says she pities them because they are the knights of summer and winter is coming. Brienne chimes in to disagree, saying: {{Quote|Winter will never come for the likes of us. Should we die in battle, they will surely sing of us, and it’s always summer in the songs. In the songs all knights are gallant, all maids are beautiful, and the sun is always shining.}} Catelyn knows that winter comes for everyone, as it did for her when Ned died, but King Renly saves her from having to say so by asking her to take the air with him. Brienne wants to come along as well, but Renly insists another sword will make no difference in the midst of his own army. Brienne seems very hurt by the refusal.

As they walk, Renly asks if Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] has joined Robb at Riverrun. When Catelyn seems puzzled, Renly tells her of Selmy's dismissal and his vow to serve the true king, adding that Brienne's position in the Rainbow Guard was meant for Selmy. Next, Renly explains that he offered Ned a hundred swords to seize Joffrey but fled when refused because he lacked the strength to act alone and feared Cersei meant to kill him after Robert died. He adds that he liked Ned well enough and knew him to be Robert's loyal friend, but says Ned would not listen or bend.

Leading her out onto the roof, Renly shows Catelyn his army's countless campfires and asks how many fires burn around Riverrun. He guesses that Robb has 40,000 men at most, though Catelyn knows the real number is much lower. Renly declares that he has twice as many with him, and another 10,000 with [[Mace Tyrell]] at Highgarden, a strong garrison at [[Storm's End]], and soon all the power of [[Dorne]] and his brother [[Stannis Baratheon]] on [[Dragonstone]]. Catelyn counters sharply that Renly seems to have forgotten that Stannis has the better claim. Renly replies that Stannis is respected and feared but not loved and would make an appalling king. Gesturing to his army, Renly declares that his claim is as good as Robert's ever was.

Then he offers terms: Robb can rule in Winterfell and even go on calling himself King in the North, but he must bend the knee to Renly as his overlord. When Catelyn asks the consequences of refusal, Renly insists he means to be king of a united realm and reminds her that [[Torrhen Stark]] was wise to yield to [[Aegon I Targaryen]], adding that if they join together the war is good as done.

Just then, a messenger rides into the yard with news that [[Storm's End]] is under attack, although Ser [[Cortnay Penrose]] defies the besiegers. When Renly protests that he would know if Lord Tywin had left Harrenhal, the messenger replies that these are no Lannisters; it Lord Stannis at the gates, calling himself ''King'' Stannis.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/03/16/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-11/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 11] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 22]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Bitterbridge]]
[[es:Choque de Reyes-Capítulo 22]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 23, Catelyn]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 22]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 15

2021-06-08T09:14:36Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Tyrion III
| page = 168
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Arya IV]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 15|Tyrion III]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Bran II]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Tyrion II]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 17|Tyrion IV]]
}}
__NOTOC__
The [[small council]] discusses [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s declaration that [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]'s children are bastards born of incest. Cersei wants the letters suppressed, but [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] convince her they should treat the letters with contempt whilst spreading their own rumor that Stannis' [[Shireen Baratheon|daughter]] is illegitimate. Tyrion leaves the council to meet with city's smiths to commission an immense chain, then meets with [[Varys]] via a secret passage in a [[Chataya's brothel|brothel]].

==Synopsis==
[[File:Jonny Klein Small Council ChamberII.png|thumb|250px|left|Small Council Chamber - by Jonny Klein FFG©]]

[[Cersei Lannister]] is furious upon learning that [[Stannis Baratheon]] is circulating letters accusing her of incest. The [[small council]] has two copies of the proclamation: one received by [[Maester]] [[Frenken]] at [[Stokeworth|Castle Stokeworth]] and a second received by Lord [[Gyles Rosby]]. [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] notes that if Stannis sent letters to them, every other lord in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] has seen a copy. Cersei wants every copy burned so that neither [[Tywin Lannister|her father]] nor [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] learns of them, but [[Tyrion Lannister]] points out copies have likely been sent to [[Harrenhal]] and [[Casterly Rock]] as well and the secret is out. When Cersei rages that she is being accused of incest, adultery, and treason, Tyrion is impressed by her acting skills since he knows the accusations are perfectly true. He points out that such claims are to be expected since Stannis needs a pretext to justify his rebellion. When Cersei insists she will not be called a whore, Tyrion only thinks that Stannis never claimed [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] paid her.

Glancing back over the letter, Tyrion points out the strange words "Done in the [[R'hllor|Light of the Lord]]." [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] explains it is a term commonly used in [[Free Cities]], and Littlefinger notes that [[Varys]], who is absent for reasons known only to Tyrion, reported years ago that Stannis' wife [[Selyse Florent|Selyse]] took up with a [[Melisandre|red priest]]. Tyrion notes that this can be used as propaganda against Stannis.

Cersei brings up the accusations again and urges an edict to suppress its dissemination. Tyrion points out that tearing out a man's tongue only proves you fear what he might say. When Cersei asks what he proposes, Tyrion suggests they just let people whisper until they grow bored; without proof many will see the letter as Stannis' pathetic attempt to justify his rebellion. Littlefinger agrees, adding that they should fight fire with fire by spreading a similar rumor that [[Shireen Baratheon]] is a bastard and Stannis a cuckold.

Littlefinger proposes Shireen's fool [[Patchface]] should be called the father to make the story more shocking. Pycelle exclaims that Lady Selyse would never bring a fool into her bed, but Littlefinger replies one would have to be a fool to want to bed Selyse. He adds that the fool's devotion to the girl, and their similarly mottled, half-frozen faces will enforce the tale. Pycelle protests that Shireen was scarred by [[greyscale]], but Littlefinger notes the smallfolk are not known for their intelligence. Cersei smiles and calls Littlefinger wicked, and he thanks her. Tyrion recommends the news not come from them lest it be seen as the self-serving lie it is, and Littlefinger suggests using whores and pot-shops.

Tyrion takes his leave, and when Cersei asks why, he tells her he is having a gift made for Joffrey: a little chain. Cersei retorts that Joffrey has lots of chains and Tyrion cannot buy his love. Tyrion replies that one day Joffrey may treasure this chain above all others.

[[Bronn]] is waiting outside to inform Tyrion the smiths he summoned are waiting in his audience chamber. Tyrion compliments the sellsword that he almost sounds like a proper courtier and teases that he will be kneeling next. Bronn responds with, "Fuck you, dwarf." Tyrion counters with, "That's [[Shae]]'s task." As Bronn escorts him back to the [[Tower of the Hand]], Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]] hails Tyrion, but he ignores her and gives orders for his litter to be prepared. In his chambers, he finds his timid squire [[Podrick Payne]] laying out his clothing and the [[Hand of the King|Hand]]'s chain of office.

Entering his audience chamber, Tyrion cuts straight to the point by presenting the assembled smiths with three links of an immense chain and commanding them to make a thousand more. He orders every forge and every metalworker in the city put to work making and joining more links, and puts Goodman [[Ironbelly]] in charge of seeing it done. The smiths immediately ask about the queen's orders for armor and weapons, and her threat of crushed hands for missed quotas. Tyrion assures them no hands will be crushed, thinking of the love Cersei is creating for them among the smallfolk. Ironbelly asks about supplies of iron and coke, and Tyrion promises Lord Baelish will see they have enough coin while the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]] will help them find and melt down every horseshoe in the city for iron if required. Then an older smith, [[Salloreon]], complains that such work is only fit for common smiths, not master armorers like himself. He offers to make Tyrion a terrifying suit of plate instead, but Tyrion replies that he can either make chains or wear them, and then departs.

Outside, Bronn waits with a litter and an escort of [[Black Ears]]. As he travels,
Tyrion muses that he has set hundreds of carpenters to building fishing boats instead of catapults, opened the [[kingswood]] to hunters, and even sent gold cloaks foraging to deal with hunger in the city, but people still give him accusing looks. He also reflects that Cersei missed the importance of Stannis declaring himself king, and wonders what [[Renly Baratheon]] will make of it. Peering out into the streets he wonders who the informers in the crowd are, and decides they are likely the most innocent-looking ones.

[[File:Chatayas.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Chataya's brothel]] - by Bjarne Hansen©]]
[[File:Chataya and Alayaya.jpg|thumb|170px|right|[[Chataya]] and [[Alayaya]] – by Amok©]]

His destination is a two-story [[Chataya's brothel|brothel]] behind [[Rhaenys's Hill]]. Inside, he is greeted by a tall, black-skinned woman who names herself [[Chataya]]. When Tyrion asks to see the girls, Chataya recommends a dark-skinned girl of 16 who turns out to be her daughter [[Alayaya]]; in the [[Summer Isles]] being a whore is considered an honor and pleasing to the gods. Tyrion wonders what the gods have to do with it, and jests that he would be much more religious if he could pray with his cock.

Leading Tyrion upstairs to the turret room, Alayaya directs him into a wardrobe, where he finds a secret panel and beyond that a hidden shaft leading down to an underground tunnel where Varys waits in disguise. Tyrion asks if Chataya can be trusted, and Varys explains she has no love for the queen and is grateful to be rid of [[Allar Deem]]. When Tyrion asks how the brothel came to have a secret entrance, Varys explains that the tunnel was dug for another Hand who would not enter the house openly.

Emerging into a stable, Varys helps disguise Tyrion as a child and saddle a horse to ride to [[Shae's manse]]. Tyrion tells him that Stannis has accused Jaime and Cersei of incest, and asks how he came by that suspicion. Varys responds that perhaps someone whispered it to him, or else he simply looked at color of a bastard's hair as [[Jon Arryn]] and [[Eddard Stark]] did; after all, each of the eight bastards of King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] that Varys knows had black hair regardless of their mother's color. Tyrion wonders if the whisper might have come from Littlefinger, but Varys refuses to confirm. After Varys helps him mount, Tyrion declares to Varys that he is either his best friend or his worst enemy. Varys replies that he feels quite the same about Tyrion.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/02/17/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-7/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 7] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 15]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in King's Landing]]

[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 16, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 15]]
[[zh:列王的纷争-章节 15]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14

2021-06-08T09:06:31Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = [[Gods Eye river|River]] and [[Gods Eye town|town]] south of the [[Gods Eye]]
| title = Arya IV
| page = 156
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Jon II]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Arya IV]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 15|Tyrion III]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Arya III]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 19|Arya V]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and the others decide to spend the night in the holdfast of an [[Gods Eye town|abandoned town]] on the southern shores of the [[Gods Eye]]. That night, [[House Lannister|Lannister]] raiders led by Ser [[Amory Lorch]] arrive to demand they open the gate. When [[Yoren]] refuses, a fight breaks out. As the battle turns against them, Yoren orders Arya to get the survivors out through an escape tunnel in the burning barn. Before escaping Arya throws an axe to the three criminals trapped in their [[wagon]].

==Synopsis==
[[Gods Eye river|The river]] seems a peaceful place to [[Arya Stark|Arya]] until [[Koss]] finds a soldier decomposing in the reeds. [[Yoren]] sends [[Dobber]] to search the body for valuables and, finding they cannot cross, he takes Koss upriver and sends [[Woth]] and [[Gerren]] downriver to look for a ford. While they wait, [[Lommy]] and [[Tarber]] go wading and throw mud at [[Hot Pie]] while Arya watches [[Kurz]] catch a fish with his hands, thinking it must be easier than catching cats.

The scouts return at midday to report only a burnt bridge. Drawing a map in the mud, Yoren explains that the river flows south from the [[Gods Eye]]. With no way to cross the river without abandoning the wagons, they cannot pass along the lake's western shore as planned, and going east will bring them back to the [[kingsroad]]. Yoren decides to go north to where the river meets the lake, sell all they have to hire a boat in [[Gods Eye town|the town]] there, and sail across the lake to [[Harrentown]]. There they can buy new mounts or take refuge at [[Harrenhal]], the seat of Lady [[Shella Whent]], a known friend of the [[Night's Watch]].

Hot Pie worries about ghosts at Harrenhal, but Yoren only spits. Arya recalls [[Nan|Old Nan]]'s stories about Evil King [[Harren Hoare|Harren]] and how [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]] unleashed his [[dragons]] to turn the castle into a pyre. Old Nan told that fiery spirits still haunt the castle and sometimes men who sleep there are found burnt alive in the morning, but Arya does not believe the stories. It will be knights at Harrenhal, not ghosts, and she can reveal herself to Lady Whent and maybe be escorted home.

They pass abandoned cottages and untended fields to find the town deserted as well, which frightens Arya when she wonders what scared the people away. Growing apprehensive, Yoren leaves ten recruits to guard the wagons and splits the rest up to search the town while he investigates the towerhouse. [[Woth]] once pulled an oar on a galley, so Yoren orders him to take Arya, Gendry, Hot Pie, and Lommy to search for boats.

The docks are empty except for a rotten rowboat, and Arya realizes the people took all the boats when they fled. Lommy and Hot Pie suggest they search a nearby inn for food and ale, but Woth insists on sticking to Yoren's orders. Despondent, Arya washes her face in the lake and wonders if she could swim all the way to [[Winterfell]]. Woth shouts at her to help search, so she does, but they only find some sails and nails.

It is dark when Yoren returns to report the towerhouse empty. He dismisses suggestions of patching the rowboat or building a new one, but he is intrigued by Gendry's idea of a raft. However, a raft would mean leaving the wagons and staying close to shore, so Yoren decides to sleep on it. Lommy asks if they can stay at the inn, but Yoren chooses the holdfast for its protective wall. Arya argues they should not stay at all since even the lord ran away. Lommy mocks her as scared, but Yoren declares her reasoning smart, except the Night's Watch takes no part and nobody is their enemy. Arya thinks that nobody is their friend either, but she remains silent to avoid seeming craven.

The holdfast is surrounded by a ten-foot wall of rough-cut stone with iron bars to brace the front gate. Besides the main gate, there is a postern to the north and a narrow tunnel that leads to the lakeshore hidden under the barn. Yoren has them park a wagon on the trap door to make sure nobody enters that way. He also assigns three watches and sends Tarber, Kurz, and [[Cutjack]] to keep watch from the towerhouse, telling Kurz to use his hunting horn if danger threatens. They drive their wagons and animals inside and bar the main gate. Dobber, Gendry, and Arya draw cook duty and Arya is set to pluck the goose and two chickens Koss brings in, while Gendry splits wood and Yoren sharpens his dirk. Everyone is quiet during the meal, even Lommy.

Arya draws second watch, but when sleep proves difficult she borrows Yoren's whetstone and hones [[Needle]] instead. Hot Pie asks where she got such a good sword, more politely than [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|before]] and she admits [[Jon Snow|her brother]] gave it to her. Hot Pie is surprised, as Arya has never mentioned any brothers. Arya replies that she has lots of brothers, but when Hot Pie asks whether they are older or younger than her, she lies that they are all older, with longswords, and they taught her how to kill people who bother her. Hot Pie insists he was just talking, but then leaves her alone. Curling up on her pallet, Arya is annoyed by the [[Weasel|crying girl]], who is crying as usual.

Arya dreams of a wolf howling and wakes at once. Pulling on her boots, she asks if anyone else heard anything. Lommy mocks her for having wolves in her head, and Woth and [[Gerren]] assure her the wolves are safely outside. Arya insists there was a wolf, and before the others can shout her down they hear Kurz' hunting horn. In a heartbeat, everyone is dressing and arming themselves, while Arya rushes to the gate. As she passes the barn, [[Jaqen H'ghar]] calls out for her to free the criminals so they can fight, but she ignores him.

Climbing the parapet, Arya glimpses hundreds of men with torches setting fire to the town. Gendry asks how many there are, but they are moving too fast to count. Soon a column of riders approaches the holdfast. Arya thinks their banner might be red, but the fires turn everything red, orange, or black. Reining up before the gates, a knight in a spiked helm demands they open it in the name of the king. [[Reysen]] sarcastically asks which king, earning him a cuff from Woth.

[[File:Lorch.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Ser Amory Lorch – by Amok©]]

When Yoren explains that the townsfolk are gone, the knight suggests Yoren might be one of [[Beric Dondarrion]]'s men and [[Thoros of Myr]] could be hiding with them. Yoren insists he only has some lads for the Night's Watch and shows his black cloak as evidence, but the knight's banner-bearer insists it could be [[House Dondarrion]]'s purple lighting bolt on black. Arya now recognizes the Lannister banner and remembers that Beric Dondarrion was the man [[Eddard Stark|her father]] [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 43|sent out]] to behead Ser [[Gregor Clegane]].

The knight demands they open the gate or be known as outlaws, but Yoren demands to know who is in command. A stout man with a manticore on his shield rides forward to introduce himself as Ser [[Amory Lorch]], bannerman to Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], and repeat the order to open the holdfast in the name of the ''true'' king, [[Joffrey Baratheon]]. Yoren says it does not matter to him if they burn the town, but his band are not their foes and should be left alone. Arya is bewildered that the raiders cannot see they are neither lords nor knights, but Gendry opines that they simply do not care. Looking at Ser Amory's face the way [[Syrio Forel]] taught her, Arya realizes Gendry is right.

Ser Amory insists his men be allowed to verify Yoren's story, but Yoren senses a trick and refuses again. Lorch's men mock the old recruiter, and Lorch commands a final time to open the gate. Yoren considers for a long moment before refusing again. Lorch declares them rebels, be they black brothers or not. Yoren informs Lorch that he has some young boys with him, but Lorch declares they will die just the same. He gives a languid signal and a spear hurtles toward Yoren, but kills Woth instead. Lorch orders his men to storm the walls and kill everyone. More spears fly, followed by torches.

[[File:For Family and Honor by feliciacano.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Arya fighting with Needle – by Felicia Cano - FFG©]]

Yoren commands them to spread out and hold the walls. Arya finds herself next to Hot Pie, who panics and says he does not know how to fight. Arya lies that it is easy and pushes aside a sudden terror to scream, "Winterfell!" and hack at the first hand to appear on the parapet. Warned by Hot Pie, Arya forces the next climber back off the wall. Following her example, Hot Pie hacks the hand of a third. Ser Amory and his men have no ladders, but the walls are rough enough to climb, so there is no end to the foes, and each man they defeat is immediately replaced.

Arya sees Yoren drive his dirk into the knight in the spiked helm, and watches Koss shoot down four axemen attacking the gate. She sees the Lannister banner again and wishes Joffrey was present for her to stab. Dobber wrestles a man of the walk and Lommy smashes his head, yet Lommy's celebration is cut short when he sees Dobber's body with the man's knife in his belly. She hears [[Qyle]] beg for mercy until a knight with a wasp sigil smashes his face with a spiked mace.

The smells of blood, smoke, iron, and piss blur together. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie wrestle a skinny man to the ground. Gendry breaks his sword on the man's helm, which falls off to reveal an old, frightened face. Arya feels sorry for the man, even as she and Hot Pie are killing him. Gendry takes the man's sword and leaps down into the yard, looking for foes. Arya notices more enemies have invaded the holdfast and follows Gendry, but then she is uncertain which way to go, since death is all around her.

Suddenly, Yoren is shaking her. He declares that the battle is lost, and orders her to gather as many survivors as she can and escape through the tunnel under the barn. Quick as that, he storms off again to rejoin the fighting. Arya grabs Gendry and explains the plan. They call Hot Pie down from the walk and find Lommy bleeding from a spear wound in his calf. They find Gerren too, but he is too seriously wounded. The crying girl will not walk, even when slapped, so Arya has to drag her while the others race ahead.

[[File:A man Rorge and Biter.png|thumb|320px|left|Jaqen, Rorge, and Biter – by Sir-Heartsalot- FFG©]]

The barn is on fire when she arrives, and Hot Pie urges her to just leave the girl behind, but Arya stubbornly continues to drag her. Hot Pie abandons them and scuttles back inside, but Gendry comes back to hoist the girl over his shoulder. The barn feels like a furnace. The back wall is ablaze and the animals are kicking and screaming. Inside their wagon, [[Biter]] and Rorge struggle frantically to get free while Jaqen H'ghar calls out to Arya in his friendly voice. The trap door is only a few feet ahead and the fire is spreading fast, which reminds Arya of [[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]]'s horrible burned face. Gendry wonders how to get the little girl through the narrow tunnel. Arya tells him to push her and asks where he left the axe. Eying the prisoners, Gendry says it is by the haven but he would save the animals first. Arya tells him to go ahead with the girl and goes to get the axe.

Outside, she sees Koss killed on the spot after he yields. There is no sign of Yoren, but the axe is where Gendry left it. As she wrenches it loose, a mailed hand grabs her arm. Spinning, she drives the axe up between the man's legs, then dashes back to the barn. With heavy smoke pouring out and the animals screaming within, going back into the barn is the hardest thing she has ever done. Inside, the roof has caught fire as well, and flaming bits of wood and straw are raining down. The smoke is so thick she cannot see the wagon, so she crawls toward Biter's screams.

Finding the wagon, she throws the axe in and runs for the tunnel. Rorge catches it and starts hacking at the wagon. Arya hears the wagon splinter just before she rolls headfirst into the tunnel. She drops five feet and gets dirt in her mouth, but she does not care. She has crawled only a dozen feet when she hears the barn crash, sending a cloud of hot smoke and black dust billowing up behind her, smelling of hell. She holds her breath and kisses the mud on the floor. Then she cries, but she does not know for whom.

==Character List==
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|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Koss]]
*[[Lommy Greenhands]]
*[[Yoren]]
*[[Dobber]]
*[[Woth]]
*[[Gerren]]
*[[Tarber]]
*[[Hot Pie]]
*[[Rorge]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Kurz]]
*[[Reysen]]
*[[Weasel]]
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Cutjack]]
*[[Biter]]
*[[Jaqen H'ghar]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Urreg]]
*[[Qyle]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Shella Whent]]
*[[Nan]]
*[[Harren Hoare]]
*[[Aegon I Targaryen]]
*[[Syrio Forel]]
*[[Beric Dondarrion]]
*[[Thoros of Myr]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Jeyne Poole]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
|}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/02/17/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-7/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 7] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 14]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place by the Gods Eye]]

[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 15, Arya]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 14]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 10

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Davos Seaworth]]
| place = [[Dragonstone]]
| title = Davos I
| page = 108
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Arya III]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 10|Davos I]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 11|Theon I]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 42|Davos II]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Davos Seaworth]] watches the burning of the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]]. Entering the fire, [[Stannis Baratheon]] draws out the sword [[Lightbringer]] and [[Melisandre]] proclaims him [[Azor Ahai]] reborn. Later, Davos hears new of the war from the pirate [[Salladhor Saan]], who insists Stannis' new sword is not the true Lightbringer. That night, Davos and Stannis discuss his plan to claim the [[Iron Throne]]. When Davos asks why he supports Melisandre's [[R'hllor|foreign god]], Stannis explains that he means to discover Melisandre's true power.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Melisandre by henning.jpg|320px||left|thumb|[[Melisandre]] of [[Asshai]], by Henning Ludvigsen © Fantasy Flight Games]]

[[Davos Seaworth]] is among the hundreds watching the statues of the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] burn outside the gates of [[Dragonstone]]. His sons [[Allard Seaworth|Allard]] and [[Dale Seaworth|Dale]] agree that it is an ill thing to burn the gods, but Davos cautions them that this is not the place. The red priestess [[Melisandre]] walks around the fire, praying in three tongues for [[R'hllor]], the Lord of Light, to accept these false gods of the enemy and cast light upon them. The prayer ends with the sacred refrain, "For the night is dark and full of terrors." Queen [[Selyse Baratheon|Selyse]] echoes the words, but King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] only watches impassively.

Dragonstone's sept was where [[Aegon I Targaryen]] knelt to pray before he embarked upon his [[War of Conquest|conquest]], but that did not save it from the queen's men. They overturned the altars, pulled down the statues, and smashed the stained glass. Davos recalls that the statues were originally carved from the masts of the ships that carried the first [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]s from [[Valyria]]. [[Septon]] [[Barre]] could only curse them, but Ser [[Hubard Rambton]] and his three sons slew four men before they were overwhelmed. Afterward, pious Lord [[Guncer Sunglass]] withdrew his support for Stannis and was imprisoned along with the septon and Ser Hubard's two surviving sons.

Though he has never been devout, the burning gods make Davos feel ill. Lord [[Ardrian Celtigar]] coughs from the smoke and Lord [[Duram Bar Emmon]] turns grey, but Lord [[Monford Velaryon]] watches Stannis rather than the fire. Davos wonders what Velaryon is thinking, but knows such a proud lord will never confide in him. The lords all scorn Davos and his sons, but one day their grandsons will joust together. In time Davos imagines his sigil will fly as high as theirs, but only if Stannis wins his throne, since everything Davos is he owes to Stannis. It was Stannis who gave Davos his knighthood and his war galley ''[[Black Betha]]''. His sons Dale and Allard captain ships of their own, [[Maric Seaworth|Maric]] is oarmaster on the ''[[Fury]]'', [[Matthos Seaworth|Matthos]] serves as Davos' mate, [[Devan Seaworth|Devan]] is a royal squire who will one day be a knight, and his two [[Stannis Seaworth|youngest]] [[Steffon Seaworth|sons]] will one day be knights as well. His wife [[Marya Seaworth|Marya]] is mistress of a small keep, and Davos can hunt [[deer]] in his own woods. All this he has of Stannis for the price of a few finger joints, taken as just punishment for flaunting the law all his life. As he thinks back, Davos touches the pouch around his neck where he keeps his finger bones for luck; they will all need luck soon.

[[File:King in the narrow sea by reneaigner.jpg|400px|right|thumb|[[Stannis Baratheon]] with [[Lightbringer]], by Rene Aigner ©]]

Melisandre recounts an ancient prophecy that at the end of a long summer, when the stars bleed and darkness falls over world, [[Azor Ahai]] will be reborn and draw the burning sword [[Lightbringer]] from the fire and destroy the darkness. Then she calls upon Azor Ahai to claim his sword and Stannis marches forward. His squires, Devan Seaworth and [[Bryen Farring]], equip him with a padded glove and leather cape. Using the cape to ward off the flames, Stannis plunges into the fire and draws out a near-molten sword from the statue of the [[Mother (the Seven)|Mother]]. Queen Selyse and her queen's men chant praises, and Melisandre names the sword Lightbringer and declares Stannis Azor Ahai come again. The cherry-red sword is burning his glove, so Stannis thrusts it into the dirt.

Melisandre calls upon R'hllor to cast light upon them, and Selyse and the queen's men reply that the night is dark and full of terrors. Then Melisandre sings a song in the [[Asshai]]'i language until only charwood remains of the gods. Impatient, Stannis escorts his queen back into Dragonstone, leaving Lightbringer in the dirt for his squires to collect. Davos notes that the burnt and blackened Red Sword of Heroes looks a proper mess. A few lords linger, speaking quietly, but they fall silent when they see Davos looking at them. Davos knows that these lords will pull him down if Stannis should fall, but neither will he court the favor of Queen Selyse by giving himself to this new Lord of Light.

When the fire starts to dwindle, Melisandre and the squires depart with the sword, and Davos and his sons join the crowd headed for the harbor. Davos comments that Devan did well as the king's squire. Allard asks why the king's squires wore [[House Baratheon of Dragonstone|fiery heart]] sigils in place of the [[House Baratheon|crowned stag]]. Davos points out that a lord can choose more than one badge. Allard insists that it was an ill thing to burn the Seven. Davos asks when Allard grew so devout and what a smuggler's son would know of the gods' doings. Allard insists he is a knight's son and asks why the lords should remember Davos is a knight if he does not himself. Davos points out that Allard will never be a knight if he meddles in affairs that do not concern him; it is not for them to question their rightful king. His sons do not like to recall they were lowborn, and when they look at [[House Seaworth]]'s sigil they see only the black ship and close their eyes to the onion.

[[File:Salladhor Saan.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Salladhor Saan, by Amok ©]]

In the extremely crowded port, Davos enters an inn, where he finds the flamboyant [[Lys]]ene pirate [[Salladhor Saan]] eating grapes. A friend and business partner from his smuggling days, it was Davos who recruited Saan to Stannis' cause. When Davos asks why he did not attend the burning, Salladhor explains that such sights are common in Lys. They bore him, and hopefully they will soon bore Stannis.

Salladhor explains that one of his [[Bird of Thousand Colors|trading ships]] arrived from [[King's Landing]] with news that [[Tyrion Lannister]] is now overseeing the capital and has driven out [[Janos Slynt]] as commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. Davos asks how well the city is defended. Saan replies that the walls are strong, but defended only by the gold cloaks, who are too few and inexperienced. He urges a swift strike to take the city, and then Tyrion could be dressed as a fool and Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] could warm his bed for a night as part of his payment. Davos assures Salladhor he will be paid, but the pirate insists he wants gold, not words. Davos promises there is gold in the treasury at King's Landing, and Stannis is the most honorable man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].

Salladhor again urges an attack on the capital, but Davos asks how long they could hold it with [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Renly Baratheon]] against them. Saan reveals Renly has left [[Highgarden]] with his army and his [[Margaery Tyrell|new queen]] to march on King's Landing. That Renly brought his bride along surprises Davos; it suggests either great love or great confidence. Davos declares that Stannis must be told, but Salladhor has already done so, though Stannis seems to disapprove of the pirate.

Abruptly, Salladhor claims Stannis' sword is not the true Lightbringer and asks how a burnt sword will serve Stannis. Davos corrects that it is a ''burning'' sword, but Saan insists it is burnt. He recounts the legend of how, after two failed attempts, Azor Ahai labored a hundred days and nights on a hero's blade to oppose darkness. Then he tempered the sword in his wife [[Nissa Nissa]]'s heart and her blood, soul, courage, and strength went into the steel to create Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes. Salladhor tells Davos to be thankful the sword Stannis raised is not real because, "Too much light can hurt the eyes, and fire burns."

Salladhor asks when Stannis will sail, and Davos replies that it depends on the will of the king's new god. Salladhor asks who Davos' god is. Cautious of his surroundings, Davos replies that his god is King Stannis, who made him and blessed him with trust. Salladhor says he will remember and excuses himself, declaring they will soon feast in the Red Keep. He also asks Davos to remind Stannis he will owe another 30,000 dragons come the black of the moon, commenting that the statues they burnt might have brought a noble price. He jokes that if Stannis grants him Queen Cersei for a night he shall forgive him.

Davos lingers in the inn, thinking of Thoros of Myr and his flaming sword, though there was no true magic in that sword. A true sword of fire would be a wonder, but when he thinks of Nissa Nissa it is his own wife Marya he pictures, and he decides the price is more than he cares to pay.

After dark, Devan arrives with a summons from King Stannis. When Davos arrives, the important bannermen are leaving. Ser [[Axell Florent]], the foremost of the queen's men, asks what Davos thought of the burning gods and explains he saw a vision of the glory awaiting Stannis when they take King's Landing. Davos replies that all he saw was fire and pushes past, wondering why Ser Axell bothered, since Davos is the king's man as much as Axell is the queen's.

Davos finds Stannis seated at the Painted Table with [[Maester]] [[Pylos]]. Stannis commands Davos to have a look at his letter. Davos obediently selects a paper before pointing out that he is illiterate. Mildly irritated, Stannis commands Maester Pylos to read the letter instead:

{{Quote|All men know me for the trueborn son of [[Steffon Baratheon]], Lord of Storm’s End, by his lady wife [[Cassana Estermont|Cassana]] of [[House Estermont]]. I declare upon the honor of my House that my beloved brother [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], our late king, left no trueborn issue of his body, the boy [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], the boy [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], and the girl [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] being abominations born of incest between [[Cersei Lannister]] and her brother [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] the Kingslayer. By right of birth and blood, I do this day lay claim to the [[Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms of [[Westeros]]. Let all true men declare their loyalty. Done in the Light of the Lord, under the sign and seal of Stannis of House Baratheon, the First of His Name, King of the Andals, the [[Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]], and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.}}

Stannis orders Pylos to add "Ser" to Jaime's name since he is still a knight, and to remove "beloved brother" since it is a lie. Then he declares all of their 117 ravens will be used to carry copies across the realm, though most will likely be burnt by lords who support the other kings even though Stannis is their rightful king. Therefore, Stannis orders Davos to sail north as far as [[White Harbor]] while his son Dale sails south as far as [[the Arbor]]. They are to post the declaration in every port and fishing village they pass for every man who can to read. Davos points out that few smallfolk can read and requests knights to read the declarations aloud. Stannis agrees, since he has a hundred knights who would rather read than fight. He plans to send Allard across the [[narrow sea]] to carry the declaration to the [[Free Cities]] as well, so that all the world will know of his claim and Cersei's infamy.

After Stannis dismisses Pylos, Davos asks what the lords thought of the letter. Stannis snorts that they all flattered him except Velaryon, who said steel would decide the matter as if Stannis never suspected as much. Stannis curses his lords and asks Davos for the truth. Davos declares the words blunt and strong, but reminds Stannis they still have no firm proof of incest. Stannis replies there is proof of a sort at [[Storm's End]]: [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]'s acknowledged bastard [[Edric Storm]] is the very image of Robert, yet his supposed sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] look nothing like him. Davos reminds Stannis that they cannot reach Edric at Storm's End.

[[File:Disputedclaimlucasdurham.jpg|thumb|Disputed Claim, by Lucas Durham © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Davos also suggests removing the reference to the Lord of Light from the letter in favor of a something less specific. When Stannis asks if he has become devout, Davos says he does not know this new god but knew the ones they burned. Stannis argues that it was only wood they burned, but Davos mentions that charitable septons would feed him when he was a begging boy. Davos explains that the people will not love Stannis if he takes away their familiar gods and gives them a foreign one. Stannis replies that the people have never loved him.

Gazing out the window, Stannis declares he stopped believing in gods the day he saw the ''[[Windproud]]'' break up on [[Shipbreaker Bay]], refusing to worship any gods monstrous enough to drown his parents. The [[High Septon]] always prattles about justice and goodness flowing from the gods, but Stannis insists all he ever saw of either was made by men. Davos asks why Stannis would trouble with a new god if he does not believe. Stannis answers that, god or no god, Melisandre has power. Davos replies that Maester [[Cressen]] had wisdom, but Stannis argues that Cressen's wise advice did no good: the [[Stormlands|storm lords]] laughed when he went begging. Stannis declares there will be no more begging or laughing. The Iron Throne is rightfully his, but of the four kings he has the fewest men and the least gold. His only assets are his ships and the red woman. Stannis asks if Davos knows that half his men are afraid to even speak her name; a sorceress who can inspire such dread is not to be despised, and he means to find out if she can do more.

Stannis recalls that as a boy he nursed an injured goshawk named [[Proudwing]], who would follow him about and eat from his hand but would not hunt. Finally, his great-uncle Ser [[Harbert]] told him, rightly, that he should try a different bird because he was embarrassing himself. Stannis turns back to Davos and declares that the Seven have never brought him so much as a sparrow. It is time he tried another hawk, a red hawk.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/02/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-5/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 5] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 10]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Dragonstone]]

[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 11, Davos]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 10]]
[[es:Choque de Reyes-Capítulo 10]]
[[it:ACOK10]]
[[nl:Davos I (De Strijd der Koningen)]]
[[ru:Битва королей, Давос I]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = South of the [[Gods Eye]]
| title = Arya III
| page = 101
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Tyrion II]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Arya III]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 10|Davos I]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5|Arya II]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 14|Arya IV]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and the others have abandoned the [[kingsroad]] to avoid the [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]]. As they travel west they come upon a burned village. When Arya goes to make water in the forest, she runs into a wolf pack, which scares her. She reports this to [[Yoren]], who laments they should have taken a ship instead.

==Synopsis==
The road [[Arya Stark|Arya]] and the other travel is now little more than two ruts through the weeds and the human flood has slowed to a trickle, so there is no one to say which way they go. However, the road wanders back and forth, tangles with other trails, and sometimes vanishes entirely. Arya hates it. The terrain is gentle enough, but even so the path is narrow enough that the [[wagon]]s slow their pace to a crawl. A dozen times a day they must stop to free a wheel or double up the teams to climb a muddy slope.

Arya constantly looks over her shoulder, wondering when the [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] will catch them. She does not trust their sentries, especially the orphan boys, who seem lost out in the woods. Arya can sneak past any of them when she goes off in the night to make water alone. Once she snuck right up to [[Lommy Greenhands]] and considered jumping on him, but changed her mind at the thought of [[Yoren]] punishing her again.

The orphans all treat [[Gendry]] like someone special because the queen wants his head. Gendry will have none of it, though. He insists he was only an apprentice armorer until Master [[Tobho Mott]] told him he was to join the [[Night's Watch]]. Then he goes off to polish his bull helm, but never wears it. Lommy guesses Gendry is the "[[Eddard Stark|wolf lord]]'s" bastard, which angers Arya, who knows [[Jon Snow]] is her father's only bastard. She wishes she could ride home alone, but she knows that would mean no one to scout ahead, watch behind, stand guard while she sleeps, and help her fight off the gold cloaks.

Yoren decides the [[kingsroad]] will not be safe until they cross the [[Trident]], so they intend to travel around the west (far) side of [[Gods Eye]]. Settlements and farmland gives way to forest and the terrain grows rougher. Their provisions soon run out, so Yoren turns to the poachers [[Koss]] and [[Kurz]] to range ahead to hunt, and the younger boys are set to pick berries and plunder orchards along the road. Arya is a skilled climber and a fast picker, and one day she comes across a rabbit, which Yoren stews. Everyone else gets a spoonful, but Arya gets a whole leg and shares it with Gendry.

At [[Briarwhite]], some fieldhands force them to pay for the sweetcorn they have taken. Yoren gives them some coppers, but complains that brothers of the Night's Watch used to be feasted throughout the realm, even by high lords. That night, Yoren is too angry to eat and only paces around the camp, muttering to himself. After that they find men guarding the fields more and more.

The next day, Koss reports a camp of twenty or thirty men in mail and halfhelms armed with spears. Some of the men are wounded or dying and they have only one horse, which is lame. The soldiers carry a banner of a [[House Myatt|spotted treecat]], which Yoren cannot identify. They go wide around the camp, since the men might be desperate enough to take their horses or worse. The detour costs them two days at least, but Yoren insists they will spend the rest of their lives at [[the Wall]], so there is no rush to get there.

One evening, [[Dobber]] spies a fire on the northern horizon. As night falls the fire seems to grow brighter until it looks as if the whole north is ablaze. From time to time they can smell the smoke, but the wind holds steady and the flames never get any closer. By morning the fire has burned out, but no one has slept very well.

It is midday when they come upon the remains of a village. The fields are scorched for miles around and there are burnt bodies everywhere. Leaving the rest to guard the wagons, Yoren takes [[Murch]] and [[Cutjack]] to investigate the ruined holdfast. When Arya turns to Gendry he has his helmet on. After a long time, Yoren returns with a [[Weasel|little girl]] and a woman whose right forearm is missing. The girl only cries and the woman only whimpers, "Please," over and over again. [[Rorge]] thinks this is funny and he and [[Biter]] laugh until Murch curses them and tells them to shut up.

They fix the woman a place in a wagon. [[Hot Pie]] murmurs that he is scared and Arya admits she is too. Hot Pie admits he never actually kicked a boy to death, he just sold his mother's pies. Arya rides as far ahead of the wagons as she dares to get away from the little girl crying and the woman whispering. The one-armed woman dies at evenfall, and Gendry and Cutjack bury her on a hillside beneath a weeping willow. When the wind blows, Arya thinks she can hear the tree's branches whispering, "Please," over and over, which frightens her badly.

That night, Yoren orders no fire, so supper is sparse and Arya fills her belly with water instead. When she wakes it is pitch-black and her bladder is full to bursting. As she is leaving to make water, Hot Pie is on guard and insists Yoren ordered everyone to stay close. When Arya explains her need, Hot Pie tells her to use a nearby tree and explains that he heard wolves earlier. Rather than fight with him, Arya acts afraid and pretends to go back to sleep until Hot Pie leaves, then sneaks into the woods on the other side of the camp. Just to make sure, she goes out twice as far as usual. As she is doing her business, Arya hears a rustling and sees the eyes shining out from the wood. She grabs for [[Needle]] and counts the eyes of a whole pack. One wolf comes forward and bares his teeth, but then retreats into the darkness and the wolves leave.

She follows the sound of Yoren sharpening his knife back to camp. She climbs into the back of a wagon with him and tells him there are wolves in the woods. Yoren is unperturbed, and comments that he thought Arya's [[House Stark|kind]] were fond of wolves. Arya tells him about her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] and how she was forced to drive her off. Yoren comments that the only wolves they have to fear are the human kind, like the ones who burned that village. He wonders aloud if he should have left them all back in the city where it seems safer. Arya insists that she wants to go home. Yoren replies that he has been bringing men to the Wall for nearly thirty years and only lost three, but this time he should have taken a ship.

Yoren tells Arya to get some sleep, and she tries, but she can hear the wolves howling, and fainter than that she hears what might be screams.
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/02/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-5/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 5] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 09]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place by the Gods Eye]]
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A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Tyrion II
| page = 90
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 7|Catelyn I]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Tyrion II]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Arya III]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 3|Tyrion I]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 15|Tyrion III]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] dines with Lord [[Janos Slynt]]. They discuss the murder of King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]]'s [[Barra|bastard daughter]], [[Eddard Stark]]’s execution, and candidates for Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. Tyrion then has Slynt taken into custody to join the [[Night's Watch]]. Afterward, he discusses the same topics with [[Varys]].

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] offers more wine to his dinner guest, Lord [[Janos Slynt]]. The butcher’s son accepts and asks if the wine is from the [[Arbor]]. Tyrion replies that the wine is actually an uncommonly rich [[Dorne|Dornish]] vintage. Slynt compliments Tyrion’s gift for words, calling him a lord, but Tyrion points out that Slynt is the true lord and a simple “Tyrion” will suffice. He notes that Slynt does not sip his wine and is so drunk he dribbles onto his fine clothes. Unlike Slynt, Tyrion has gone easy on the wine but certainly not the food, since one of his first acts as [[Hand of the King|Hand]] was to hire the finest cook in the city. Slynt is very impressed with the food and says perhaps he will hire Tyrion’s cook to serve him at [[Harrenhal]]. Tyrion quips that wars have been fought over less.

[[File:Janos Slynt by henning.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Janos Slynt - by Henning Ludvigsen ©FFG]]

Tyrion declares Slynt a bold man to take a grim and allegedly cursed place like Harrenhal as his seat. Slynt dismisses the superstition and insists it takes a bold man to rise as he and Tyrion have. Tyrion refills Slynt’s cup as he asks about Slynt’s list of proposed successors as Commander of the [[City Watch of King’s Landing|City Watch]]. Slynt opines that he would choose [[Allar Deem]], whom he describes as a good and loyal man. Tyrion says he is considering Ser [[Jacelyn Bywater]], a distinguished knight whose name does not appear on Slynt’s list. Slynt argues that Bywater is rigid and thinks overmuch of himself and his honor, insisting that Allar Deem is the one Tyrion wants. Tyrion remarks that Allar Deem is little loved in the streets, but Slynt insists he is feared, which is better. Tyrion brings up that Deem killed a young whore and her [[Barra|infant daughter]]. Slynt explains that only the child was supposed to die, but the mother got in the way. He says he chose Deem because Deem is a hard man who always follows orders and never speaks of it afterward. Tyrion asks who ordered Slynt to kill the whore's bastard, but Slynt insists he prides himself on being as tight-lipped as Allar Deem.

Tyrion suggests that [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch]], could use men like Slynt and Deem, but Slynt responds that there is small chance of that. Tyrion points out that life takes queer turns, as it did with [[Eddard Stark]], who never imagined he would die on the steps of [[Great Sept of Baelor|Baelor’s Sept]]. Slynt laughs that few did and confirms that even [[Varys]] was surprised. Slynt also confirms the execution was King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]’s decision, and seems confused when Tyrion points out [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] planned to allow Stark to take the black.

Tyrion comments on Slynt’s new bloody spear sigil, and asks if Slynt drove the spear into Eddard Stark’s back himself or if he only gave the command. Angered, Slynt insists Stark was a traitor who tried to buy him. Tyrion replies, “Little dreaming that you had already been sold.” Slynt declares he will not have his honor questioned, but Tyrion retorts that Slynt has no honor, though he does admit a spear thrust in the back is a good bargain for a lordship and a castle. Slynt rises and demands what right Tyrion has to chastise him. Tyrion points out that Slynt knows exactly who he is and should thank the gods he does not have to deal with Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] instead.

[[File:Jacelyn Bywater.jpg|thumb|270px|right|Ser Jacelyn Bywater – by Patrick McEvoy ©FFG]]

Tyrion declares Slynt’s two [[Jothos Slynt|younger]] [[Danos Slynt|sons]] will become squires and the [[Morros Slynt|eldest]] will inherit his title and sufficient lands, but not Harrenhal. Then Tyrion explains that the carrack ''[[Summer's Dream]]'' will take Slynt to [[the Wall]], where he is to join the [[Night's Watch]] and give Tyrion’s regards to Lord Commander Mormont. Enraged, Slynt declares he has powerful friends like King Joffrey, [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]], and Queen Cersei; perhaps Tyrion will be the one banished to [[the Wall]].

As Slynt throws open the door to leave, he comes face to face with Ser Jacelyn Bywater, whom Tyrion introduces as the new commander of the City Watch. As six gold cloaks usher Slynt away, Tyrion hands Slynt’s list of successors to Bywater and asks him to see they accompany Slynt to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]], adding that it would not be taken amiss if Allar Deem was swept overboard.

Soon after, Varys glides into the hall to praise Tyrion’s actions. Tyrion comments that he is tempted to do Varys the same as Deem. Varys replies that Tyrion might be disappointed: the storms come and go, but he keeps on paddling. Tyrion accuses the eunuch of concealing that Cersei sent gold cloaks to kill King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]]’s bastards. Varys asks forgiveness, but Tyrion refuses, angry that he must make a show of punishing the likes of Slynt and Deem while his sister continues on her savage course.

Tyrion insists Varys tell him everything he knows from now on, but Varys only says he knows quite a lot. Tyrion points out Varys did not know enough to save the whore and her child. Varys says he took steps to save another bastard, an [[Gendry|older boy]], but assures Tyrion he never dreamed the baseborn daughter of a whore would be considered a threat. Tyrion remarks that being Robert’s was enough of a threat for Cersei. Varys blames himself, and comments that the whore loved King Robert. Thinking of [[Shae]] and [[Tysha]], Tyrion wonders if a whore can truly love anyone. He recalls that, although he provided her with a rich manse and fine gifts, when he said Shae served him best between the sheets it was not what she wanted to hear.

Tyrion remarks that it seems Joffrey is truly to blame for Eddard Stark’s death, though Slynt and Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] carried out the sentence almost as if they expected it. Varys states that Tyrion can prevent further follies with the support of the gold cloaks, but there are still Cersei’s household red cloaks to consider. Tyrion responds that they are loyal to [[Casterly Rock]] and outnumbered by his [[Vale mountain clans]]men, not to mention six thousand gold cloaks if Bywater is the man Varys claims.

[[File:MarcSimonetti Varys the spider.jpg|thumb|290px|left|Varys the spymaster - by MarcSimonetti©]]

Tyrion does not trust Varys, but cannot deny his usefulness. He asks Varys why he is so helpful and Varys replies, “You are the Hand. I serve the realm, the king, and you.” Tyrion asks, “As you served [[Jon Arryn]] and Eddard Stark?” but Varys states he served as best he could, and he does not think Tyrion will share the same fate, since power is a curious thing. Varys brings up the riddle he asked Tyrion [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 3|before]]. Tyrion says the answer depends on the [[sellsword]], who holds the power of life and death. Varys wonders aloud why men pretend kings hold power if this is true. Tyrion points out that kings can call other swordsmen, but Varys only asks why these other swordsmen obey rather than rule. Neither the godly [[High Septon]], nor the lawful Queen Regent, nor the ever-knowledgeable Varys could prevent Eddard Stark’s death, so who truly killed him: Joffrey who gave the command, Ser Ilyn who swung the sword, or another? When Tyrion asks for the answer to the riddle, Varys declares that power resides where men believe it resides. Tyrion asks if power is just a trick, and Varys agrees it is a shadow on the wall, though shadows can kill and often a very small man can cast a very large shadow.

Tyrion smiles and declares he is growing fond of Varys, and though he may kill him yet he thinks he will feel sad about it. Varys declares he will take that as high praise. Tyrion asks what Varys is, but Varys only says he is a loyal servant of the realm. Tyrion presses on to ask who made Varys a eunuch and who he ''truly'' is. Varys’ smile never flickers, but his eyes show a very different emotion as he insists his tale is long and sad.

Varys draws a parchment from his sleeve and reveals the master of the galley ''White Hart'' plans to defect to Lord [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Tyrion sighs that they should make an example of the man, which will serve both to discourage other captains and to keep Joffrey busy. Next, Varys informs him Ser [[Horas Redwyne|Horas]] and Ser [[Hobber Redwyne]] have bribed a guard and plan to escape on the [[Pentos]]hi galley ''[[Moonrunner]]''. Tyrion instructs Varys to have Bywater send the guard to the Night’s Watch and post a guard on the ''Moonrunner'' just in case. Next, Varys notes that the clansman [[Timett]] killed a man for cheating at tiles. When Varys confirms the man ''was'' cheating, Tyrion declares Timett did all honest men a favor. Next, Varys explains that the [[red comet]] has brought all manner of prophets to the city to preach doom and destruction. Tyrion instructs Varys to let them rant. Finally, Varys states that when Lord [[Gyles Rosby]] proposed a toast to the king, Ser [[Balon Swann]] remarked they would need three cups for that and many laughed. Tyrion insists he is not interested in treasonous table talk, which Varys calls wise.

Tyrion returns to his solar to find [[Bronn]] waiting. The sellsword asks about Slynt, and Tyrion admits he has likely replaced one of Littlefinger’s men with one of Varys’. Tyrion asks how the recruiting is going, and Bronn explains that he only hires the sellswords who make a good impression in a duel. Tyrion asks if Bronn has killed any candidates, and Bronn answers, “No one we could have used.” Tyrion asks what should happen if one of them kills Bronn, but Bronn only says that man will be one Tyrion wants to hire. Tyrion asks Bronn if he would kill an infant girl without question when commanded. Bronn replies, “Without question? No. I’d ask how much.” Tyrion remarks to himself that he does not need Slynt or Deem, since he has a hundred such men of his own. He wants to laugh or cry, but most of all he wants Shae.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/27/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-4/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 4] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 08]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

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[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 8]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6

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{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon I
| page = 69
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5|Arya II]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Jon I]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 7|Catelyn I]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Jon IX]] ''A Game of Thrones''
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Jon II]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Jon Snow]] finds [[Samwell Tarly]] in the dark library cellar of [[Castle Black]], where Sam has found a number of maps for [[the great ranging]]. Out in the courtyard they watch the new recruits practicing and Jon talks with [[Donal Noye]]. After they present their maps, [[Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] discusses [[Maester Aemon]]’s past with Jon.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Amokajonsnow.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Jon Snow- by Amok©]]

[[Jon Snow|Jon]] calls out to [[Samwell Tarly]] amidst the ancient books and scrolls of [[Castle Black]]’s library. Jon wends his way down the narrow aisles toward the glow of Sam’s lamp to find the fat boy hunched over a table. When Jon asks if he has been there all night, Sam reveals that he lost all track of time in the windowless cellar. Jon calls Sam a sweet fool and reminds him that soon they will be sleeping on hard ground, not soft beds. Sam yawns and explains that [[Maester Aemon]] sent him to find maps for [[Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]], but he never thought there would be thousands of interesting documents to read. Jon is unimpressed by the books and asks if Sam found the maps.

Sam gestures toward a clutter of books and scrolls on the table and declares he has found at least a dozen. He shows Jon a faded parchment that marks the sites of many [[wildling]] villages. Then he excitedly shows Jon an account of a ranging to [[Lorn Point]] by a ranger named [[Redwyn]] from before the [[War of Conquest|Targaryen Conquest]] that mentions fighting with [[giant]]s and trading with the [[children of the forest]]. Meaning to sound encouraging, Jon suggests that Sam can write an account of their own [[the great ranging|great ranging]], but talk of what they are to face on the morrow makes Sam uncomfortable. He shuffles scrolls about and says there are more maps if he only had time to set the library in order, which will take years. Jon remarks that the Lord Commander wanted the maps a little sooner than that.

When Jon picks up a scroll it crumbles in his hand. Sam explains that the most important documents were copied over when needed, and the oldest have likely been copied half a hundred times. Jon says there is no need to copy this one, which is only a list of goods. Sam seems fascinated, but Jon wonders who would care how much pickled cod men ate six hundred years ago. Sam insists that he would, since it can tell them how many men were in the [[Night’s Watch]], and how they lived, and what they ate. Jon responds that they ate food and lived as he and Sam do. Sam disagrees and claims that the vault is a treasure trove. Jon is dubious: to him treasure means gold, silver, and jewels. Sam has also found works even the [[Citadel]] does not have: drawings of [[weirwood]] faces, thousand year old counts of the seasons, scrolls from old [[Valyria]], and even a book about the language of the children of the forest.

Jon assures Sam the books will still be here when they return, but Sam replies, “If we return.” Jon tries to reassure Sam by pointing out that Mormont is taking 200 seasoned men (most of them rangers), and [[Qhorin Halfhand]] will join them with 100 more from the [[Shadow Tower]]. He insists Sam will be as safe as back at [[Horn Hill]], but Sam replies that he was never very safe there either.

Jon thinks it a cruel joke that [[Pyp]] and [[Toad]] (who want to go) are to remain behind while Sam (the self-proclaimed coward) must go in Maester Aemon’s place to tend the two cages of ravens. Sam argues that Jon or [[Grenn]] could care for the ravens, and Jon can write messages as well as he can. Jon insists that he has his own duties as the Lord Commander’s steward. He reminds Sam that he said the vows, but Sam says that a brother of the Night’s Watch should not be so scared. Jon insists they are all scared, and they should be with so many rangers disappearing in the last two years, but what matters is how they face it. Then he offers to help gather up the maps and they depart the library.

[[File:The wall and Castle Black by Feliche.jpg|thumb|330px|left|The Wall and Castle Black - by Feliche©]]

The vault opens onto one of the underground passages called the wormwalks, which bind Castle Black together in winter. Jon thinks of the [[white raven]] that came to Maester Aemon, and knows winter will come soon. He remembers the last winter, which was short and mild, but he can feel that this one will be different. By the time they reach the surface, Sam is out of breath. The sight of [[the Wall]] reminds Jon that it marks the end of the world, and tomorrow they are going beyond it.

The morning sky is streaked by clouds but the [[red comet]] is still visible behind them, even by day. The black brothers have dubbed it “Mormont’s Torch,” claiming (only half in jest) that the gods have sent it to light the way through the [[haunted forest]]. The castle seems deserted with so many gone to the brothel in [[Mole's Town]]. Grenn is among them, since Pyp and [[Halder]] and Toad offered to buy him his first woman. They invited Jon and Sam as well, but Jon insisted on keeping his vow of celibacy and Sam is as frightened of whores as he is of everything else.

As they pass the [[sept]], they hear a hymn being sung. Jon notes that on the eve of battle some men want whores and some want gods. He wonders who feels better after. The sept tempts him no more than the brothel; the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] have no power beyond the Wall, but the nameless [[old gods]] whom Jon worships will be waiting there.

Outside the armory, Ser [[Endrew Tarth]] is training the six new recruits brought in the previous night. Ser Endrew is a gentler master-at-arms than Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], but his lessons can still raise bruises. Sam winces at the sight, but Jon watches closely. From the door of the armory, the one-armed smith [[Donal Noye]] asks Jon’s opinion of the recruits. Jon declares they smell of summer and asks where [[Conwy]] recruited them. Noye says it was a dungeon near [[Gulltown]] and labels the recruits as a brigand, a barber, a [[Hop-Robin|beggar]], [[Arron|two]] [[Emrick|orphans]], and a [[Satin|boy whore]]. Jon replies that they will do; he and Sam did.

[[File:Brittmartin Donal Noyle.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Donal Noye - by BrittMartin © Green Ronin Publishing]]

Noye asks Jon if he has heard that his brother [[Robb Stark]] is now a [[King in the North|king]]. Jon admits that last night in the common room there was talk of little else. Jon is still unsure how he feels about the brother he grew up with becoming a king while he remains on the Wall, but he tells Noye that Robb will make a good king. Noye is not so sure and declares that once he might have said the same of [[Robert Baratheon]], but Robert was never the same after he put on the crown. Noye confirms that he forged Robert’s warhammer and claims he knew the [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] brothers as well as anyone. The smith compares Robert to a sword: made for fighting and prone to rust if left unused. When Jon asks if Robert’s brothers are the same, Noye considers for a moment then declares:

{{Quote|Robert was the true [[steel]]. [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] is pure [[iron]], black and hard and strong, yes, but brittle, the way iron gets. He’ll break before he bends. And [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], that one, he’s [[copper]], bright and shiny, pretty to look at but not worth all that much at the end of the day.}}

Jon wonders what metal Robb is, but decides it is best not to ask. Noye was a Baratheon man before taking the black and likely believes Robb is a traitor. There is an unspoken pact amongst the Watch not to probe too deeply into such matters since old loyalties are not easily forgotten. Even Sam’s former [[House Tarly|House]] is sworn to [[Highgarden]], which has supported Renly. As Jon departs with Sam, Noye offers a prayer for Jon on the morrow and urges him to bring his [[Benjen Stark|uncle]] back.

Jon leaves Ghost outside the door of the King’s Tower, where Lord Commander Mormont resides now that fire has gutted his own tower. Sam is disheartened by the number of stairs, but Jon jests that stairs are one thing they will not confront beyond the Wall.

[[File:Jeor Mormont by reneaigner.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Lord Commander Jeor Mormont- by Rene Aigner©]]

When they enter the solar, Mormont complains about how long it took them. Ignoring the boys, [[Thoren Smallwood]] argues that the Lord Commander’s place is at Castle Black. Mormont declares that Smallwood can do as he likes if he ever becomes Lord Commander. Smallwood insists that the command should be his as First Ranger, but Mormont will have none of it. He declares that he already sent out two rangings and will not wait and wonder if the third is lost as well. Mormont dismisses Smallwood with the reminder that Benjen Stark remains First Ranger until his death is confirmed. Once Smallwood is gone, Mormont exclaims that he would sooner name Sam as First Ranger and complains that Smallwood called him too old for a ranging.

Brusquely examining the maps, Mormont asks if they were all Sam could find. When Sam stutters, Jon points out that the villages might be gone, but the geography will still be correct. Mormont asks Sam about the ravens and commands that he wants the best, saying that if they are all butchered he means for his successor to know where and how. Talk of butchery leaves Sam open-mouthed and speechless. Mormont declares he is too busy for such behavior and dismisses Sam, who almost trips in his haste to leave.

Mormont asks, without waiting for an answer, whether Sam is as big a fool as he seems. He explains that he was considering sending Sam as an envoy to King Renly, since his [[Randyll Tarly|father]] stands high in Renly’s councils, but Renly is not likely to heed a quaking fat boy so Ser [[Arnell]] (whose mother was a [[House Fossoway of New Barrel|green-apple Fossoway]]) will go instead. Jon asks what Mormont would have of King Renly, and Mormont replies that he will take anything that is offered.

Mormont continues that Ser Alliser Thorne should reach King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] soon, but [[House Lannister]] has never been a friend to the Watch. Jon points out that Thorne does have the twitching [[wight]]’s hand to show them. Mormont laments they do not have a second hand to send to Renly. Jon remarks that [[Dywen]] claims a man can find anything beyond the Wall. Mormont scoffs that Dywen also claims he saw a bear fifteen feet tall, insisting a man must believe his own eyes.

[[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Maester Aemon - by Amok©]]

Turning the conversation back to hands, Mormont asks Jon about his burned hand. Jon explains it is well enough to wield [[Longclaw]] and that he is exercising the fingers as Maester Aemon suggested. Mormont opines that Aemon knows his work and prays they can keep him another twenty years. Then he asks if Jon knows that Aemon could have been king. Jon is taken by surprise; he assumed the maester was a younger son of a king.

Mormont explains that Aemon ''was'' a younger son, the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]], who was himself the fourth son of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]]. Slow of sword but quick of wit, Aemon was sent to the Citadel when he was nine or ten and ninth or tenth in the succession. Jon struggles to imagine the 100-year-old maester as a little boy. Mormont continues that Crown Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]] died in a [[Ashford Tourney|tourney]] mishap and soon after his two sons, [[Valarr Targaryen|Valarr]] and [[Matarys Targaryen|Matarys]] died in the [[Great Spring Sickness]] along with King Daeron, so the crown passed to Daeron’s second son, [[Aerys I Targaryen]]. Aerys reigned for twelve years (during which Aemon took his vows as a maester) then died without issue and the throne passed to Aemon’s father Maekar I. During his father’s reign, Aemon’s eldest brother, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron "the Drunken"]], died of a pox, leaving only [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|a feeble-minded daughter]], and his second brother, [[Aerion Targaryen]], who killed himself by drinking [[wildfire]], believing it would turn him into a [[dragon]]. Less than a year later, King Maekar died in battle with an [[outlaw]] lord.

A [[Great Council]] was convened to decide on the succession. It passed over Aerion’s infant son and quietly offered the throne to Maester Aemon, but Aemon chose to abide by his vows even after the [[High Septon]] offered to absolve him. Therefore, his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen]], was named king, and became known as "the Unlikely" because (as the fourth son of a fourth son) he was never expected to become king. Yet Maester Aemon knew that those dissatisfied with his brother’s rule would seek to use him, so he became a member of the Night’s Watch and remained at the Wall while his brother’s descendents ruled as kings until [[Robert's Rebellion]] put an end to the line of the [[House Targaryen|Dragonkings]].

Mormont’s raven begins repeating the word “king.” Jon notes that the bird seems to like the word, and jests that perhaps the raven believes Mormont should have a crown. Mormont declares that there are three kings already, which is two too many for his liking.

Jon asks why Mormont has told him all this about Maester Aemon. Mormont explains that Jon and Aemon have something in common: a king for a brother. Jon points out that they also share a vow. Mormont comments that if he had a man for every vow he has seen broken the Wall would never lack for defenders. Jon says he always knew Robb would be Lord of Winterfell, but Mormont insists that a king is a different thing:

{{Quote|They will garb your brother Robb in silks, satins, and velvets of a hundred different colors, while you live and die in black ringmail. He will wed some beautiful princess and father sons on her. You’ll have no wife, nor will you ever hold a child of your own blood in your arms. Robb will rule, you will serve. Men will call you a crow. Him they’ll call Your Grace. Singers will praise every little thing he does, while your greatest deeds all go unsung. Tell me that none of this troubles you, Jon... and I’ll name you a liar, and know I have the truth of it.}}

Jon asks what a bastard like himself might do if these facts did trouble him, but Mormont asks what Jon ''will'' do. Jon declares that he will be troubled, and keep his vows.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Endrew Tarth]]
*[[Donal Noye]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Thoren Smallwood]]

| style="width:25%" |
'''Mentioned'''
*[[Redwyn]]
*[[Dorren Stark]]
*[[Qhorin Halfhand]]
*[[Pypar|Pyp]]
*[[Todder|Toad]]
*Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)Aemon]]
*[[Grenn]]
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Halder]]
*[[Conwy]]
*[[Alliser Thorne]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]

| style="width:25%" |
'''Mentioned'''
*[[Steffon Baratheon]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Jaremy Rykker]]
*[[Waymar Royce]]
*[[Arnel]]
*[[Dywen]]
*[[Daeron II Targaryen]]
*[[Maekar I Targaryen]]
*Maester[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]]
*[[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
*[[Arya Stark]]

| style="width:25%" |
'''Mentioned'''
*[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]]
*[[Aerys I Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Aelinor Penrose]]
*[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]
*[[Aerion Targaryen]]
*[[Nan]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Luwin]]
*[[Aegon V Targaryen]]
*[[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
|}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/20/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-3/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 3] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 06]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 06]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]
[[es:Choque de Reyes-Capítulo 6]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 07, Jon]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 6]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5

2021-06-08T08:43:00Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = An inn on the [[kingsroad]].
| title = Arya II
| page = 60
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 4|Bran I]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5|Arya II]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Jon I]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Arya I]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 9|Arya III]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and the others encounter more refugees every day as they journey north. One evening they halt at an inn, where they hear news of the war in the [[riverlands]]. Outside the inn, Arya talks with the prisoner [[Jaqen H'ghar]]. Soon after, six [[gold cloaks]] arrive with an arrest warrant for the [[Gendry|Bull]], but [[Yoren]] refuses and after a tense standoff the gold cloaks retreat.

==Synopsis==
Each day, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] and the others travel from dawn to dusk, and at night they eat by the light of the [[Red Comet|Red Sword]]. The men take turns standing watch, since they can see the firelight of other travellers. Every night there are more camps and every day there is more traffic on the [[kingsroad]]. They meet every kind of person and every mode of transportation, but most come by foot, with their goods on their shoulders and wary looks on their faces. They are all headed south toward [[King's Landing]], and Arya wonders why no one else is going north like them.

One morning, a passing merchant offers to buy [[Yoren]]’s [[wagon]]s for a quarter of their worth. He explains there is war to the north and claims Yoren will do better selling to him than being robbed by soldiers, but Yoren refuses. That same day, Arya notices the first grave (dug for a child) and a few leagues on [[Praed]] points out a whole row of them. After that hardly a day passes without seeing one.

One night, Arya wakes to find the night oddly quiet. When Praed does not wake the next morning, Arya realizes it was his coughing that was missing. They bury the sellsword where he slept and split his valuables amongst them. Yoren gives the longsword to the Bull, claiming he has the arm to learn to wield it.

That evening they stop in a village at an ivy-covered inn. They cannot afford rooms, but Yoren arranges a hot meal and use of the bathhouse if anyone feels the need. Arya knows she must smell as bad as Yoren, but cannot risk revealing her gender by bathing. She rationalizes that it would be a shame to drown the creatures living in her clothes that have come all the way from [[Flea Bottom]]. The [[Gendry|Bull]], [[Tarber]], and [[Hot Pie]] line up for the bathhouse with some of the other men while the rest crowd into the common room. Yoren even sends [[Lommy]] out with tankards for the three men who remain fettered in the wagon.

The innkeeper gives them all a round of beer on the house and tells them his brother [[Lync]] was sent to the [[Wall]] for filching pepper from his [[Malcolm|lord]]’s table. Arya sips her beer cautiously, remembering how she enjoyed beer when her father permitted it and how [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] would make a sour face and insist wine was ever so much finer. The memories make her sad.

The inn is full of refugees who scorn Yoren’s plan to continue north. The innkeeper explains that half the fields are burnt, and the remaining people are walled up in holdfasts. Yoren insists that the [[Night’s Watch]] takes not part, but the innkeeper points out that [[Vale mountain clans|wild men]] have come down from the [[Mountains of the Moon]] and the [[Robb Stark|young Lord Stark]] has come south to war. Mention of her brother grabs Arya’s attention. A man named [[Hod]] claims that Robb rides into battle on a wolf as big as a horse, which no one seems to believe.

Then talk turns to the great pack of wolves near the [[Gods Eye]] who have even attacked men, led by a she-wolf from the seventh hell. Talk of a she-wolf makes Arya wonder if the Gods Eye is near the [[Trident]], where she was forced to leave her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]. One of the travellers claims that this she-wolf once snatched a baby from its mother’s arms in the midst of a village, and that the men who pursued lost all of their dogs and nearly their lives. Arya blurts out that this is just a story because wolves do not eat babies. The man asks what Arya would know about wolves, but Yoren gives her a shove and orders her outside before she can answer.

[[File:Jaqen H'ghar.jpg|thumb|240px|left|Jaqen H’ghar – by Amok©]]

Outside, the youngest and handsomest of the three men in the wagon calls to her with a friendly voice. Arya approaches warily with one hand on [[Needle]]. The man is slender and fine-featured with red hair on one side and white on the other. He speaks in a strange syntax, referring to himself as “a man” and to Arya as “a boy,” and his accent reminds her of [[Syrio Forel]]. He asks for another beer and suggests he could use a bath, claiming Arya could make a friend. Arya insist that she has friends, but the noseless prisoner remarks that he cannot see any. The third prisoner only hisses and sticks out the stump of his tongue.

The friendly prisoner begs forgiveness for his present company, and introduces himself as [[Jaqen H'ghar]] from [[Lorath]]. He introduces the noseless man as [[Rorge]] and the other as [[Biter]] (a name Jaqen gave the mute because of his filed teeth). Rorge curses and throws his tankard at Arya, demanding more beer, but she manages to dodge. Asking herself what Syrio would do, Arya draws her practice sword. Rorge threatens her, but Arya recalls her mantra, “Fear cuts deeper than swords,” and approaches the wagon. When Biter lurches at her, Arya hits him hard right between the eyes. Biter reels back but then throws all his weight against his chains and attempts to grab her again. When the bonds hold and Biter collapses, Jaqen H’ghar observes that Arya has more courage than sense.

Arya backs away from the wagon again. When she feels a hand on her shoulder she whirls around, but it is only the Bull, who reminds her that Yoren warned them not to go near the three in the wagon. Arya insists they do not scare her, but the Bull replies, “Then you’re stupid. They scare me.” As the Bull leads her away, Arya hears Rorge laughing and Biter hissing behind them.

Wanting to hit something, Arya asks if the Bull wants to fight. Startled, he warns her how strong he is, but Arya argues that she is quick. The Bull draws Praed’s longsword and declares it cheap steal, but still a real sword. Arya draws Needle and declares that it is good steel, which makes it even realer. They each ask the other to promise not to cry if they get cut. Arya assumes her [[water dancer]]'s stance, but the Bull is distracted by six [[gold cloaks]] riding up the kingsroad on lathered horses.

As the gold cloaks draw up in front of the inn, Arya pulls the Bull behind a tall hedge and tells him to be quiet as a shadow. The gold cloak officer asks some of the recruits outside the bathhouse if they are the ones who left King’s Landing to take the black. The men say they might be, so the officer dismounts and declares he has a warrant for a certain boy.

Yoren steps out of the inn to ask who wants the boy. The officer presents his warrant and declares that Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] sent them. Behind the hedge, the Bull asks why he and Arya are hiding. Arya explains that it her they are after. The Bull asks why the queen would want her, but Arya tells him to be quiet. Yoren declares the warrant pretty, but insists that the boy is in the Night’s Watch so what he did back in the city does not matter. The officer declares that neither he nor the queen cares. Arya considers running, but knows she cannot escape. She decides she is tired of running; a real water dancer would never run.

[[File:Gendry Amoka.png|thumb|240px|right|Gendry, a.k.a. the Bull – by Amok©]]

Yoren insists that the gold cloaks will have no one, since there are laws on such things. The officer draws his shortsword and declares it his law. Yoren only looks at the blade and declares, “That’s no law, just a sword. Happens I got one too.” The officer threatens that he has five men with him, but Yoren spits and declares that he has thirty. A gold cloak with a broken nose laughs and asks who is first. In a gesture of solidarity, Tarber takes up a pitchfork, [[Cutjack]] pulls out his hammer, [[Kurz]] draws his skinning knife, [[Koss]] strings his longbow, [[Reysen]] snatches up his staff, [[Dobber]] (fresh from the bath) drops everything but his dagger, and [[Hot Pie]] scrambles to find a big rock. Arya is amazed; she hates Hot Pie, so why would he risk his life for her?

Refusing to let the others die for her, Arya shoves through the hedge with Needle and joins the others. The gold cloak with the broken nose laughs and tells her to put away the blade, calling her a girl. Arya insist she is not a girl, furious that they do not understand she is the one they want. Yet when the Bull comes up behind her the officer declares him the one they want. It is a mistake to take his eyes off Yoren, however, and quick as a snake Yoren places his sword at the officer’s throat.

Yoren declares that the gold cloaks will have neither of them, and reminds the officer that he has even more brothers in the inn. The officer drops his sword and Yoren declares that good steel is always needed on the Wall. The officer declares that Yoren had best hurry back to the Wall, and promises that if he catches Yoren again he will take his head as well the boy's. Yoren declares that better men have tried and slaps the officer’s horse with his sword. The other gold cloaks follow.

Once the gold cloaks are out of sight, Hot Pie whoops in triumph, but Yoren remains angry and orders everyone up and moving; if they ride all night they may be able to stay ahead for awhile. After giving the officer’s sword to Hot Pie, Yoren walks over to the Bull and declares that the queen wants him bad. Arya asks why the queen would want a bastard boy like the Bull, but the Bull asks why she would want a gutter rat like Arya. Suspicious that the Bull is more than he appears, Arya asks his true name. He replies that it is Gendry. Yoren claims not to know why anyone would want either of them, but declares they cannot have them regardless. He orders Gendry and Arya to take the two coursers and orders them to ride hard for the Wall at the first sight of a gold cloak, since the rest of them mean nothing to the gold cloaks. Arya points out that the officer promised to take Yoren’s head, but Yoren replies that if the man can take it he is welcome to it.
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/20/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-3/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 3] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 05]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Crownlands]]

[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 06, Arya]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 5]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 2

2021-06-08T08:23:54Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Sansa Stark]]
| title = Sansa I
| place = [[King's Landing]] - The [[Red Keep]]
| page = 28
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Arya I]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 2|Sansa I]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 3|Tyrion I]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 67|Sansa VI]] ''A Game of Thrones''
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 18|Sansa II]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Sansa Stark]] attends the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]]. After several poor contests, [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] becomes enraged when Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] arrives half naked and too drunk to compete. Sansa manages to convince Joffrey to make Dontos his new fool instead of executing him. Afterward, while Prince [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] is riding against a quintain, [[Tyrion Lannister]] arrives to assume his position as acting [[Hand of the King]].

==Synopsis==
[[File:Sansa Stark.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Sansa Stark – by Amok ©]]

[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is watching the long tail of the [[red comet]] from her tower window when Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] arrives to escort her to the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]]. She asks him what it means. Ser Arys declares that it means glory to her betrothed, King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]; the gods have raised it as a banner in his honor, and the smallfolk have named it “King Joffrey’s Comet”. Sansa is not so sure and replies that she has heard the servants call it the “Dragon’s Tail.” Ser Arys replies that Joffrey sits on [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Dragon]]’s [[Iron Throne|throne]] and crimson is the color of [[House Lannister]], so it must mean he will triumph over his enemies. Sansa wonders apprehensively if this is true, since her [[Catelyn Stark|mother]] and [[Robb Stark|brother]] are among Joffrey’s enemies. Yet Joffrey is a [[House Baratheon of King's Landing|Baratheon]] as much as a Lannister, so his comet should be gold.

Ser Arys compliments Sansa on her gown, whose long sleeves hide the bruises given to her by Ser [[Boros Blount]] at Joffrey’s command when he learned that her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] had been proclaimed [[King in the North]]. Of all the [[Kingsguard]], Ser Arys is always courteous to Sansa, and is her preferred escort since he is the only one who objects to hitting her and never hits hard. The others all obey without question, except [[Sandor Clegane]], but Joffrey never commands the [[Hound]] to hit her.

As they walk, Sansa asks who will win the tourney. Ser Arys states he will, though there will be only 40 contestants, and there is small honor in unhorsing green boys. Sansa muses that this will be very different from the magnificent [[Hand's tourney]]. With King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] dead and three kings vying for power it is not surprising that Joffrey’s tourney must be held within the [[Red Keep]]. Sansa asks if Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] will attend, but learns that the queen has urgent business with the [[small council]]. Ser Arys also mentions that Cersei is furious that [[Tywin Lannister]] will not bring his army to the city as commanded.

The pitiful crowd in the small outer bailey fills only half the seats. Most of the spectators are [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] or wear the crimson of House Lannister. Only a few are nobility: grey-faced Lord [[Gyles Rosby]], Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]] with her daughters [[Falyse Stokeworth| Falyse]] and [[Lollys Stokeworth|Lollys]], the exiled prince [[Jalabhar Xho]], and Lady [[Ermesande Hayford]], who is only a baby.

The Hound announces Sansa’s arrival at the royal box. Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] gives a shy nod, but Prince [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] excitedly tells her that he is to ride in the tourney. Joffrey quickly interjects that Tommen will be riding against a straw quintain. After Ser Arys excuses himself, Joffrey studies Sansa and declares he is pleased she wore the stones he gave her. Sansa is relieved that Joffrey has chosen to play the gallant today.

[[File:MagaliVilleneuve JoffreyBaratheon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Joffrey Baratheon – ©FFG]]

Once Sansa is seated, Joffrey informs her that the Beggar King [[Viserys Targaryen]] is dead. Joffrey is amused by the irony of a [[House Targaryen|dragon king]] being [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 46|killed]] with a molten gold crown. He suggests that perhaps he will feed Sansa’s brother Robb to wolves and boasts that he intends to challenge Robb to single combat. Sansa states that she would like to see that. Joffrey is suspicious of her meaning, so Sansa distracts him by asking if he will compete today. Joffrey responds that his mother claims it would not be fitting for him to compete in his own tourney, otherwise he would be champion. When asked to concur, the Hound says, “Against this lot? Why not?” When Sansa asks the Hound if he will joust, the scarred man replies that it would not be worth the bother, since this is a tourney of gnats. Joffrey suggests he should make the Hound fight the champion to the death, but the Hound replies that Joffrey would only be one knight the poorer (and the Hound is not a knight).

When the [[trumpet]]s sound, Joffrey takes Sansa’s hand, which repulses her, but she forces herself to be still.

In the first joust, Ser [[Meryn Trant]] of the Kingsguard defeats Ser [[Hobber Redwyne]] on the second pass. The [[House Redwyne|Redwyne]] twins are hostages like Sansa, and she doubts they entered the tourney voluntarily. Joffrey is disappointed by the poor show. Next, Ser [[Balon Swann]] faces the new-made squire [[Morros Slynt]], who is having difficulty with his lance. The sight of [[Janos Slynt]]’s heir takes Sansa back to the day her father was beheaded; it was Janos Slynt who threw her father down and held him while Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] swung the sword. Her prayer for Morros to embarrass himself is answered when the former commoner is violently unhorsed. Joffrey hoots in derision, telling Tommen that they picked the wrong foe for him, Morros jousts worse than a quintain. Then it is Ser [[Horas Redwyne]]’s turn. He fares better than his twin, unhorsing an old knight bedecked with silver griffins who makes a poor contest. Disgusted, Joffrey declares this a feeble show. He is getting bored and his mood is darkening, which worries Sansa.

[[File:Dontos Hollard.jpg|thumb|300px|left|”I lose! Fetch me some wine" – ©FFG]]

Next, Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] is called to face the freerider [[Lothor Brune]]. Brune takes his place, but Ser Dontos arrives drunk and half naked, struggling to catch and mount his horse. The audience all laugh at the drunken knight’s antics except for Joffrey. Eventually, Dontos gives up trying to mount, sits down in the dirt, forfeits the match, and asks for more wine. Joffrey stands and shouts, “A cask from the cellars! I’ll see him drowned in it.”

Without thinking, Sansa protests and is immediately shocked that she dared, given Joffrey’s mood. He turns on her, furious at being gainsaid, and Sansa struggles to make up a story that it is a curse to kill a man on one’s name day. Joffrey does not believe her, but the Hound comes to her rescue by agree that, “What a man sows on his name day, he reaps throughout the year.” Joffrey reluctantly agree to have the fool killed on the morrow. Sansa seizes the opportunity to suggest that Joffrey make Dontos wear motley and clown for him as a fool instead of executing him; he does not deserve the mercy of a quick death. Joffrey likes this idea and agrees. Ser Dontos thanks both Joffrey and Sansa.

Once Ser Dontos has been led away, the master of revels inquires whether he should summon a new opponent for Lothor Brune or proceed with the next tilt. Instead, Joffrey calls off the tourney in disgust, saying he would have them all put to death if it weren't his name day. Tommen vehemently protests that he was supposed to ride against the quintain. An argument among the royal siblings ensues. When Myrcella finally points out that their mother agreed, Joffrey mocks her for being childish, but Myrcella points out that they ’’are’’ children. The Hound, laughing, tells Joffrey that she has a point. Joffrey sullenly agrees.

Tommen’s opponent is a child-sized quintain wearing a helmet with antlers. Tommen hits it solidly, but it spins around to strike Tommen on the back of the head, unhorsing him. This incites a gale of laughter from the crowd, most of all from King Joffrey. Princess Myrcella rushes out to help her brother to his feet. Sansa, with queer courage, suggests that Joffrey should accompany her to help and tell Tommen he rode well. Joffrey angrily refuses, stating that getting unhorsed is not riding well. However, Tommen shows courage when he prepares to try again. Sansa finds herself wishing that Tommen was the eldest child; she wouldn’t mind marrying him.

Just then, the portcullis rises and the gates of the Red Keep open. A column of dusty horsemen enter under the golden lion banner of House Lannister. Some of the horsemen wear the armor of Lannister men-at-arms but the majority are freeriders, sellswords, and [[Vale mountain clans|monstrous savages]]. In their midst rides [[Tyrion Lannister]], the ugliest man Sansa has ever set eyes upon. Tommen and Myrcella rush to greet their uncle and Sansa is stunned to see that Tommen and Tyrion are the same height.

After greeting his niece and nephew, the dwarf waddles over to Joffrey, shadowed by a [[Bronn|black-haired sellsword]] and a [[Timett|one-eyed savage]]. When Tyrion greets him, Joffrey expresses surprise at Tyrion’s arrival and the Hound comments that they heard Tyrion was dead. Myrcella expresses happiness that he is alive. Tyrion thanks her and then gives his condolences to Joffrey and Sansa for the loss of their fathers. Sansa is speechless, wondering if Tyrion is mocking her. Joffrey is momentarily confused until Tyrion reminds him that his own father, King Robert, has also recently died. Joffrey responds “Oh, him. Yes, it was very sad, a boar killed him.” Tyrion asks him if that is what ‘they’ say. Sansa, armoring herself in courtesy, apologizes to Tyrion for his [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|abduction]] by her mother. Tyrion thanks Sansa for the sentiment, telling her that many people are sorry, and some will be even sorrier.

[[File:Thaldir Tyrion's Enforcers.jpg||thumb|300px|right|Tyrion Lannister – ©FFG]]

Then, Tyrion asks Joffrey where he might find Queen Cersei. Joffrey answers that she is with the small council; [[Jaime Lannister]] keeps losing battles and was captured, [[Battle of the Camps|Riverrun]] was lost, and Robb is calling himself king. Tyrion comments that all sorts of people are calling themselves kings these days. Suspicious of the comment, Joffrey tells Tyrion stiffly that he is happy he is alive, and asks about a gift for his name day. Tyrion responds that he has brought his wits, and Joffrey replies he would prefer Robb’s head. Before Joffrey departs with Myrcella and Tommen, the Hound tells Tyrion to guard his tongue. Sansa is left alone with Tyrion and his monsters.

Unable to think of anything else to say, Sansa comments on Tyrion's injured arm. Tyrion tells her that a northman hit him with a morning star, but he escaped by falling off his horse. Tyrion asks if it is mourning for her father that makes Sansa so sad. Sansa reflexively insists that her father, mother, and brother are traitors and that she is loyal to her beloved Joffrey. Tyrion is unconvinced and responds by comparing her to a [[deer]] surrounded by wolves. Sansa, without thinking, whispers “Lions.” The dwarf gently takes her hand and assures her that he is only a little lion and means her no harm, then departs.

Sansa notes that Tyrion speaks to her more gently than Joffrey, but then she remembers that Queen Cersei once spoke gently as well. She reminds herself that Tyrion is still a Lannister and that she must never trust a Lannister again.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Aron Santagar]]
*[[Arys Oakheart]]
*[[Balon Swann]]
*[[Dontos Hollard]]
*[[Ermesande Hayford]]
*[[Falyse Stokeworth]]
*[[Gyles Rosby]]
*[[Hobber Redwyne]]
*[[Horas Redwyne]]
*[[Jalabhar Xho]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Lollys Stokeworth]]
*[[Lothor Brune]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
*[[Morros Slynt]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Tanda Stokeworth]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Aegon I Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Maegor I Targaryen]]
*[[Mandon Moore]]
*[[Mordane]]
*[[Old Nan]]
*[[Janos Slynt]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Preston Greenfield]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]}}
|}

==Places, houses, objects, events and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Arbor]]
*[[Blackwater Rush]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Great Sept of Baelor]]
*[[Green Fork]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Red Keep]]
*[[Red Watch]]
*[[Stonehelm]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Winterfell]]}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Hollard]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Redwyne]]
*[[House Slynt]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
| style="width:20;" |
'''Objects:'''
*[[Iron Throne]]
| style="width:20;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[Battle on the Green Fork]]
*[[Tourney on King Joffrey's name day]]
| style="width:20;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[City Watch of King's Landing]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Fool]]
*[[Freerider]]
*[[Horse]]
*[[House Lannister guards]]
*[[King in the North]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Knight]]
*[[Lackwit]]
*[[Lion]]
*[[Master-at-arms]]
*[[Name day]]
*[[Red comet]]
*[[Smallfolk]]
*[[Squire]]
*[[Tourney]]
*[[Wet nurse]]
}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/13/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-2/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 2] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 02]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[es:Choque de Reyes-Capítulo 2]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 03, Sansa]]
[[zh:列王的纷争-章节 2]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 2]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1

2021-06-08T08:16:07Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter ACfK
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = [[King's Landing]] - The [[Kingsroad]] north of [[King's Landing]]
| title = Arya I
| page = 22
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Prologue|Prologue]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Arya I]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 2|Sansa I]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Arya V]] ''A Game of Thrones''
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5|Arya II]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Arya Stark]] is travelling north with [[Yoren]] of the [[Night's Watch]], disguised as a boy. When the orphan boy known as [[Hot Pie]] tries to steal her sword “[[Needle]],” Arya beats him bloody. Yoren takes her aside for punishment and reveals that [[Eddard Stark|her father]] was supposed to be allowed to take the black, rather than be executed.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Amokaarya.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Arya Stark as Arry the orphan – by Amok©]]

Arya used to think her nickname of “Arya Horseface” was bad, until the orphan boy [[Lommy Greenhands]] named her “Lumpyhead” because of her lumpy, uneven haircut. Her head actually feels lumpy when she touches it.

When [[Yoren]] dragged her into an alley after [[Eddard Stark|her father]]’s [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|execution]], Arya was sure he meant to kill her. Instead, the smelly old [[Night's Watch|black brother]] had only cut her hair and promised to deliver her to her home at [[Winterfell]] when he and his new recruits pass by. However, Yoren insisted that she pretend to be an orphan boy named Arry because half of the new recruits would turn her over to Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] quick as spit for a pardon and a few silvers, and the other half would do the same but rape her first. Yoren claimed it should not be too hard to pass as a boy; the hardest part would be passing her water in the woods alone.

There are 30 of them; some of the recruits are orphan boys recruited with promises of food and clothing, but others are criminals from the dungeons under the [[Red Keep]]. The most frightening are the three from the [[black cells]], whom Yoren keeps chained in the back of a [[wagon]]. The five wagons contain supplies for the Wall: hides, bars of pig iron, a cage of ravens, cloth, books, paper, ink, [[sourleaf]], oil, medicine, and spices.

[[File:Yoren.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Yoren of the Night’s Watch – by Amok©]]

The gates of [[King's Landing]] were easy to pass, just as Yoren claimed. The [[House Lannister|Lannister]] guards were searching for the highborn daughter of the [[Hand of the King]], not a skinny boy with his hair chopped off. Yoren called one of them by name and they were waved through. As they were leaving, Arya wished that [[Blackwater Rush]] would rise and wash away the city until she remembered [[Sansa Stark|her sister]] would be washed away, too. Instead, she decided to wish for Winterfell.

Yoren was wrong about passing water being the hardest part. The men ignore her, but the orphan boys Lommy Greenhands and [[Hot Pie]] take her silence to mean she is frightened, stupid, or deaf. Arya is two years younger and quite a bit smaller than them. One morning, Lommy and Hot Pie begin questioning Arya about her sword, “[[Needle]],” wondering where she got it. Hot Pie sarcastically suggests that maybe she was a squire, but Lommy disagrees and argues that Needle is probably not even a real sword. Arya angrily shouts back that it is castle-forged steel, but this only gives rise to claims that she stole it. This angers Arya even more because Needle was a gift from her bastard brother [[Jon Snow]], and she will not let them call him a thief.

Then Hot Pie gets the idea that he can steal Needle from her and Lommy encourages him. Hot Pie’s declaration that she doesn’t even know how to use a sword takes Arya back to the stable boy she stabbed during her [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|escape]] from the [[Red Keep]], but she doesn't mention the incident. The boys continue to mock her, saying that she is going to cry and wet her pants.

[[Gendry|The Bull]]—an older boy with shaggy black hair and a bull-motif helmet—tells them to let her be, but Hot Pie continues. Arya attempts to diffuse the situation by offering to surrender her wooden practice sword, but Hot Pie threatens to beat her up like he did another boy and reaches for Needle. Arya uses her practice sword to whack Hot Pie’s donkey. The animal bucks and throws Hot Pie to the ground. Arya dismounts and breaks his nose with her practice sword before turning on Lommy, who cowers away in fear. The Bull shouts a warning and Arya turns to face Hot Pie. The injured boy throws a rock at her, but Arya ducks and closes the distance to strike him again on the hand, cheek, knee, and back of the head. Dazed and wounded, Hot Pie attempts to charge her, but Arya slips into a [[Water Dancer]] pose and stabs the boy in the groin.

By the time Yoren pulls her off, Arya has hit Hot Pie a dozen more times and the boy’s pants are brown and smelly. Yoren drags her off the road into a tangle of trees, cursing and muttering. There he orders her to drop her breeches and scream loudly, then whacks her several times with her own stick sword. Arya does not want to scream, but cannot help it, and her thighs and cheeks are ablaze with pain.

When he is finished, Yoren tells her that if she ever uses her stick sword on one of her companions again she will get twice what she gives. Yoren also explains that however much her punishment hurt, Hot Pie is feeling much worse. He points out that Hot Pie and Lommy had no part in her father’s death and hitting them won’t bring him back. Arya says she knows that. Yoren goes on to explain that he was set to leave when he received a message to wait for Lord Eddard, who was supposed to be allowed to take the black, only something went queer. Arya blames King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and declares someone should kill him. Yoren replies that someone will, but not him and not her.

Afterward, Arya is unable to sit a donkey for several days, but Hot Pie is unable to do anything but lie in the back of a wagon for even longer and Lommy stays as far away from her as possible. The Bull points out that Lommy twitches whenever she looks at him now. Arya does not answer since it seems safer not to talk. That night, while looking up at the sky, the Bull calls the [[red comet]] the “Red Sword,” saying that it looks like a sword fresh from the forge. Arya can see it as a sword as well, but to her it is her father’s greatsword [[Ice]], covered with her father’s blood as it was after his head was cut off.

When she finally falls asleep, Arya dreams of Winterfell. She longs to see [[Catelyn Stark|her mother]], [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], but more than anyone she misses her brother [[Jon Snow|Jon]] on the Wall. She wishes that somehow they could come to the Wall before Winterfell, just so she could see Jon again.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Gendry]]
*[[Hot Pie]]
*[[Lommy]]
*[[Yoren]]
}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Biter]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Ilyn Payne]]
*[[Jaqen H'ghar]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Rickon Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Rorge]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Syrio Forel]]
}}
|}

==Places, houses, objects and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Blackwater Rush]]
*[[Flea Bottom]]
*[[Great Sept of Baelor]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Red Keep]]
*The [[Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Stark]]
| style="width:20;" |
'''Objects:'''
*[[Ice]]
*[[Needle]]
| style="width:20;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Donkey]]
*[[Horse]]
*[[Kingsroad]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Red comet]]
*[[Squire]]
*[[Valyrian steel]]}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-1/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 1] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Clash of Kings: Chapter 01]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Crownlands]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]

[[es:Choque de Reyes-Capítulo 1]]
[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 02, Arya]]
[[zh:列王的纷争-章节 1]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 1]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65

2021-06-08T08:10:50Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Arya V
| page = 599
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 64|Daenerys VIII]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Arya V]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Bran VII]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Arya IV]]
| arc next = ''A Clash of Kings'' [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 1|Arya I]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Arya Stark|Arya]] is surviving on the streets of [[King's Landing]] by hunting pigeons. When she hears the summoning bells, she joins the crowd to watch [[Eddard Stark|her father]] confess his treason. Once the confession is done, King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] demands his head. Arya attempts to get to him, but [[Yoren]] of the [[Night's Watch]] stops her. Afterward, he declares that she is coming with him.

==Synopsis==
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] is catching pigeons on the Street of Flour. Compared with catching cats, pigeons are easy. She uses her wooden practice sword to knock one from the air and snaps its neck.

After taking the pigeon, Arya walks by a [[cart]] filled with tarts. When she asks for one, she is charged three coppers she doesn’t have. The man also declines to trade for her pigeon. Arya uses the seeing taught by [[Syrio Forel]] and decides she could steal one and get away, but the seller guesses her intention and points out the two [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] close by. Even though they are paying her no attention, the sight of the gold cloaks ties Arya's stomach in knots and she lets the man pass.

At the [[Red Keep]], which she avoids, Arya can see the heads rotting on spikes. There are all sorts of stories among the smallfolk: Lord [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] killed King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] and fled, or the king died hunting a boar, or the king died ''eating'' a boar, or the king was poisoned by [[Varys]] or by the [[Cersei Lannister|queen]]. The stories only agree that the king is dead.

Arya wants to leave [[King's Landing]], but the seven city gates are either closed completely, open only to entering, or closely guarded by [[House Lannister|Lannister]] guardsmen and gold cloaks, who search everything and ask questions. Once she considered swimming the river, but the current is treacherous and she cannot afford a ferry or a ship. Arya imagines that if she can escape to the countryside, she can dig for roots, find orchards, pick berries, and travel north.

There are pot shops in [[Flea Bottom]] where she can get her birds cooked or exchanged for some bread or stew, but the people in them seem dangerous. Arya has even been chased a couple of times when leaving, probably for her boots or cloak, but she outran them. She often goes hungry rather than endure the stares of the people in the pot shops. The first night she spent on the street, her silver bracelet and her bundle of good clothes were stolen while she slept. All the thieves left her were the clothes and cloak she was wearing, her practice sword, and her real sword “[[Needle]],” which she was sleeping on.

She misses her brothers. She tried to talk to the other children, but must have talked wrong (likely with a [[Northmen|northern]] accent) because the young ones all ran away and the older ones asked questions, called her names, or tried to steal from her. One girl, twice her age, even knocked her down to try to steal her boots and was rewarded with a smack from Arya's practice sword.

On her daily circuit to check the city gates, Arya decides to go to the riverfront on her way to the [[River Gate|Mud Gate]] to see if she might be able to stow away on a ship. The wharfs are too quiet. On a pier she sees men in the livery of [[Winterfell]] guarding a ship. She learns from a passing longshoreman that the ship is called the ''[[Wind Witch]]'' out of [[Myr]], which is the same ship that her father contracted to take her and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] home. As she approaches the ship, Arya suddenly remembers to use the seeing that Syrio taught her again and realizes she does not know the guards. They call to her and she plays the part of a boy trying to sell them the pigeon, knowing they will recognize her if she runs. The ploy works and they send her away dismissively.

[[File:Joffs justice Arya POV by cabepfir.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Eddard Stark’s confession - © Cecilia Latella]]

Somehow, Arya finds her way back to Flea Bottom and discovers her pigeon is gone, either stolen or dropped. Then she hears the bells of [[Sept of Baelor|Baelor's Sept]] and wonders what it means this time. From one of the passersby she hears that it is a summoning and from another she hears that the gold cloaks are carrying the [[Hand of the King]] to the sept.

Arya follows the masses. All around her the townsfolk are discussing [[Eddard Stark|her father]] and the rumors of his treason. She pushes through the crowd and finds herself next to the statue of [[Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor the Blessed]], the [[Faith of the Seven#Septon|Septon]] King, and climbs up so she can see. From this vantage point she can see her father supported by two gold cloaks in a rich velvet doublet and a grey cloak, his face drawn with pain and thinner than Arya has ever seen. With him on the pulpit are the [[High Septon (Fat One)|High Septon]], King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], [[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]], four other members of the [[Kingsguard]], [[Varys]], [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]], and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]; Arya wonders why Sansa is there and why she looks so happy.

Then her father makes a speech in which he confesses that he betrayed the trust of King Robert. A stone from the crowd strikes him, causing a gash on his face and more stones follow. The High Septon intones that Blessed Baelor taught mercy along with justice and asks Joffrey for his verdict. Joffrey declares that his mother and his betrothed have requested that Lord Eddard be allowed to [[Night's Watch|take the black]]. Then he declares that while he is king treason shall never go unpunished, and calls for Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] to bring him Eddard’s head. This causes an uproar around Joffrey as the High Septon, Cersei, and even Varys protest the decree.

[[File:Ned's execution.jpg|thumb|350px|right|”Bring me his head!” ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]

Arya jumps to the ground, drawing Needle, but the crowd quickly engulfs her. She sees Ser Ilyn raise [[Ice]]—he has Ice!—and hears Sansa screaming. She continues to fight toward them, using Needle to cut a path. A hand shoots out to grab her and hold her tight, forcing her to drop her sword. The smelly old man who has grabbed her tells her not to look and calls her a boy. Then she hears a soft sighing noise.

Arya looks at the smelly man and recognizes him as [[Yoren]] of the Night’s Watch, who talked with her father. He tells her to keep her mouth shut and that she is coming with him. Yoren shakes her hard when she tries to speak. Once the crowd starts to disperse, he hands her back Needle, saying that he hopes she can use it. He keeps calling her a boy and does not give her the opportunity to deny it, insisting that she is trying to say she is not a smart boy.

Yoren shoves her inside a doorway and a blade flashes at Arya’s face; she wrenches back her head but cannot escape because Yoren has a strong grip on her hair.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Horas Redwyne]]
*[[Hobber Redwyne]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[High Septon (Fat One)|High Septon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Ilyn Payne]]
*[[Yoren]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Rickon Stark]]
*[[Nan]]
*[[Syrio Forel]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Jeyne Poole]]
*[[Baelor I Targaryen]]
*[[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Stark]]
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/11/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-31/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 31] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 65]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in King's Landing]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Great Sept of Baelor]]

[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 65]]
[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 66, Arya]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 65]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Арья V]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59

2021-06-08T08:05:39Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Catelyn Stark]]
| place = [[Twins]]
| title = Catelyn IX
| page = 532
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Eddard XV]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 59|Catelyn IX]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 60|Jon VIII]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 55|Catelyn VIII]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn X]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s host arrives at the [[Twins]], where [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] negotiates their crossing of the [[Green Fork]] with Lord [[Walder Frey]].

==Synopsis==
[[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]]'s apprehensions grow as [[Robb Stark|Robb]]’s host moves south towards the [[Twins]]. She fears for [[Hoster Tully|her father]], [[Edmure Tully|her brother]], [[Eddard Stark|her husband]], her daughters, and her sons in [[Winterfell]]. However, there is nothing she can do for any of them, so she must save her strength for Robb and for that she must be as fierce and hard as the [[north]].

As she watches her son's actions, Catelyn realizes that he has learned so much from Ned, but worries about what he has not learned. Ser [[Brynden Tully|Brynden]] leads a hundred outriders to scout and screen their movements. His reports state that Lord [[Walder Frey]] has gathered four thousand men at the Twins and that Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s host is days to the south. Lord Frey should have gone south to join Edmure's host at [[Riverrun]]. When Catelyn rides forward, Robb is telling [[Robett Glover]] that Lord Frey must be waiting to join his power to theirs. Catelyn reminds her son that if he expects nothing from Lord Frey he will never be surprised and that Lord Frey was always too friendly with the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for a bannerman to [[House Tully]].

After they make camp, [[Theon Greyjoy]] brings another report from Ser Brynden. A dozen Lannister scouts have been killed, and the Lannister force under Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] is retreating south, burning as they go. Theon declares there is no way the Lannisters will know they have split their forces, but Catelyn cautions that Walder Frey may tell them. She encourages them to place archers to kill any ravens leaving the Twins, but Theon says it has already been done.

As she wonders what the Freys have been doing, Catelyn is told that there has been some fighting between the Freys and Marbrand's men, but most of the Frey strength is at the Twins. This gives hope to Robb that Lord Frey will honor his vows, but Catelyn points out that it is one thing to protect one’s land and another to engage in open battle.

The only way across the [[Green Fork]] north of the [[ruby ford]] is the bridge at the Twins, especially with the river running high and no wood for rafts. Theon suggests that they can storm the Twins if they must (they have five times Lord Frey’s numbers), but Catelyn responds that it would not be easy. There is also no time; while they laid siege to the Twins, Lord Tywin would bring up his host and attack from the rear. Catelyn can see that Robb is unsure as he asks her what his father would do. Catelyn insists that he would find a way across no matter what it takes.

Ser Brynden arrives with the dire news that Edmure's host has been defeated in a [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]] and scattered. Edmure has been wounded and captured, but Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] has led survivors to refuge inside Riverrun. Other news is that Lord Frey has withdrawn his strength inside his twin castles. Robb is frustrated, and states that he will pull the walls down around Lord Frey. Catelyn rebukes him, saying he sounds like a sulky boy and that sometimes words are needed. She explains that the Freys have never failed to extract their toll in the six hundred years that they have controlled the crossing. What this toll will be, they have yet to learn but if Robb is unwilling to pay the toll, the only option Catelyn can see is to retreat to [[Moat Cailin]] to meet Lord Tywin in battle. She rides away, not wanting to make it seem that she was usurping Robb's authority and asks herself if her husband has taught their son wisdom, or how to kneel.

[[File:Old Walder Frey.jpg|thumb|250px|Lord [[Walder Frey]], by Amok]]

It is near midday when they arrive at the Twins, two ugly stout castles on either side of the Green Fork with a wide bridge between them. The Freys have gotten rich off the tolls from this bridge. Upon seeing the castles, the northern lords can see it would be nearly impossible to take by storm. A dozen knights led by Ser [[Stevron Frey]], heir to Lord Walder, come forward from the sally port. Ser Stevron asks who leads and Robb rides forward to be told that Lord Walder invites him to share meat and mead with him in the castle and explain his purpose. None of Robb's lords like this, fearing that Robb could easily be captured and sold to the Lannisters. Catelyn can tell that Stevron is not pleased by the accusations, and attempts to save the negotiations by volunteering to go herself. There are objections, but she tells them that Lord Walder is her father’s bannerman and will not harm her, hoping it is true. It is agreed and Stevron's brother, Ser [[Perwyn Frey]], remains as a hostage to her fair treatment.

The frail ninety-year-old Lord Walder Frey meets Catelyn in the great hall with all but one (the hostage, Perwyn) of his twenty-one sons, thirty-six grandsons, and countless other descendants. Walder is impolite and direct; even some of his sons point out his impoliteness, but he does not respond well to their criticism. Catelyn knows that she has to be careful with her words and explains that she is there to ask him to open his gates so they can proceed to Riverrun where she would have expected to find him. Lord Walder insists that he was still gathering his strength when her brother lost the battle. Catelyn doubts Lord Walder's version of events, but does not press the issue. She asks that they talk privately, and Lord Walder commands all the others to leave.

Once they are alone, Lord Walder declares that his descendants are all waiting for him to die, then he asks why he should let Robb's host cross. When Catelyn makes a very subtle threat about the size of Robb's army, Lord Walder retorts that her son’s army will be twenty thousand fresh corpses when the Lannisters arrive. When Catelyn reminds Lord Walder of his vows to House Tully, the old man counters that he also swore allegiance to the king, making her and her son nothing but rebels. Lord Walder then takes his turn at threatening: if he had the sense the gods gave a fish he would deny them the crossing and let the Lannisters have them. However, the old man quickly reveals that he does not care for the Lannisters either, with their gold, their lions, and their arrogant pride. Lord Walder goes on to say that if the Lannisters want his help they must ''ask''. Catelyn humbly stresses that ''she'' is asking, as are her father, her brother, her sons, and her husband with her voice.

Walder complains about her father insulting him by not being present for his last few weddings; an insult despite Lord Hoster's failing health. The old man complains about Lord Hoster not marrying Edmure to one of his daughters, then he complains about how his heirs were defeated in a tourney he attended. He also complains that [[Jon Arryn]] would not foster two of his grandsons, or let him foster [[Robert Arryn]]. When Lord Arryn announced that his son was going to be fostered with Lord [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] stormed off and all the Jon could do was apologize. Catelyn asks if it was not Lord Tywin that Robert Arryn was to be fostered with, but Lord Walder insists that he knows the difference between Stannis and Tywin. Then Lord Walder asks again why he should allow them to cross and the haggling begins.

[[File:Borja Pindado breakingties.jpg|thumb|450px|[[Robb Stark]] at the Twins, by Borja Pindado © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Catelyn returns to Robb followed by Ser [[Jared Frey]], Ser [[Hosteen Frey]], Ser [[Danwell Frey]], Walder's bastard [[Ronel Rivers]], and a long column of pikemen. She tells Robb that he has been granted the crossing and that all but four hundred of Lord Frey’s forces will join his army. In exchange, two of Lord Walder's grandsons will be fostered by the Starks at [[Winterfell]], [[Olyvar Frey]] will become Robb's squire, Arya will marry Walder's youngest son [[Elmar Frey|Elmar]], and Robb himself will marry his choice of Lord Walder's daughters when the fighting is done. Robb, realizing he has no choice if he wants to cross, consents. Catelyn suggests that he should leave four hundred archers and swordsmen at the Twins to ensure Lord Walder keeps faith under a reliable man. Robb suggests Ser [[Helman Tallhart]] and Catelyn agrees.

Robb and his cavalry cross that evening as Lord Walder Frey watches from a litter while [[Roose Bolton]] and the infantry stay on the east bank to march south and confront Lord Tywin.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/10/21/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-29/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 29] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 59]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Catelyn Tully]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Twins]]

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[[ru:Игра престолов, Кейтилин IX]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 53

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Bran Stark]]
| place = [[Winterfell]]
| title = Bran VI
| page = 475
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 52|Jon VII]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 53|Bran VI]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 54|Daenerys VI]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|Bran V]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Bran VII]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Bran Stark|Bran]] watches the [[House Karstark|Karstarks]] arrive, then goes to the [[godswood]] to pray. He is interrupted by [[Osha]], who tells him about the [[old gods]] and the [[Others]]. She insists that [[Robb Stark|Robb]] should be marching north not south. Bran passes on her advice to Maester [[Luwin]]. Then Robb marches his army south.

==Synopsis==
[[Bran Stark|Bran]] watches from a guard turret with the [[Myrish eye|far-eye]] of Maester [[Luwin]] as the [[House Karstark|Karstark]] forces arrive at [[Winterfell]]. When [[Robb Stark|Robb]] heard the news that their father, Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]], had been taken captive in [[King's Landing]], he called the Stark bannermen together for war. The Karstarks are the last to arrive: three hundred horsemen and near two thousand foot lead by Lord [[Rickard Karstark]] with his sons [[Harrion Karstark|Harrion]], [[Eddard Karstark|Eddard]], and [[Torrhen Karstark|Torrhen]] riding beside him. The Karstarks are said to have Stark blood in them, going back hundreds of years, but the fierce men do not look like Starks to Bran.

Bran has not been allowed to leave the castle since [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 37|the incident]] in the [[wolfswood]]. Robb insists that there are no men available to guard him and is not dissuaded by Bran’s argument that [[Summer]] will protect him. The incident in the wolfswood shames Bran as he is not able to protect himself; even [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] would have been able to kick them. A year ago he would have visited the [[winter town]] anyway, climbing over the walls, but now he can only watch with Maester Luwin and [[Hodor]].

Maester Luwin has taught Bran all the banners and now he has faces to associate with them. Bran asks how many [[knight]]s there are and Luwin tells Bran that there are over twelve thousand men, but only three hundred knights because the [[north]] holds to the [[old gods]] and knights are anointed in a [[sept]] of the [[Faith of the Seven]]. However, Luwin assures him, "a man's worth is not marked by a ser before his name." Bran asks when they will leave and is told they must leave soon or the countryside will be eaten clean. Robb has a long way to go and the fighting has started. More men will join Robb as he travels south.

Bran tells Hodor that he does not want to watch anymore. Maester Luwin reminds Bran that his brother is busy greeting the Karstarks, but Bran assures him that he wants to visit the [[godswood]]. Hodor now carries Bran in a basket strapped to his back, an idea Luwin got from the baskets used by the serving women to carry firewood. Being carried this way does not shame Bran the same as being carried like a baby, although Hodor sometimes forgets Bran is on his back when going through doorways.

When Bran exits the castle there are Karstark men arriving. Some men mock him, but Bran has been warned of this by the maester. His attitude is to let them mock since he does not want to stay in his bedroom. Bran calls for Summer, and the Karstark horses reel as the [[direwolf]] goes by.

When Bran arrives in the godswood, he pulls himself out of his seat on Hodor's back using a branch of the [[weirwood]]. Then he lets Hodor lower him down beside the water and says he wants to be alone with Summer. Bran has been finding himself drawn more to the [[heart tree]] and now he takes comfort from its deep red eyes; the old gods are watching over him. He feels safe and it gives him time to think, which he has been doing a lot of recently.

Bran prays for Robb not to go away, for the safety of his family, and for Rickon to understand. Rickon has grown wild and violent since he learned that Robb was leaving. Once Rickon disappeared and, when he was finally found down in the crypts, the youngest Stark had slashed at the men with a sword and [[Shaggydog]] bit [[Gage]] on the arm and took a chunk out of [[Mikken]]'s thigh. It took Robb and [[Grey Wind]] to bring Shaggydog under control. After that [[Farlen]] chained Shaggydog in the kennels and now Rickon cries even more.

[[File:Robb's FavorNitenII.png|thumb|[[Grey Wind]] bites off the [[Jon Umber|Greatjon's]] fingers, by Niten © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Luwin and Bran have both asked Robb to stay but he refuses, saying he has no choice. Bran believes this is only half a lie because Robb could send someone else to guard the [[Neck]]. Robb’s response was that their father would not send others to die while he stayed behind the walls of Winterfell. Robb denies all who request being given supreme battle command. Many of the lords try to test Robb by making demands, but he is able to handle them much as his father did and bend them to his will, even when anger flares. When [[Jon Umber|Greatjon Umber]] demanded the right to command, he drew his sword against Robb. [[Grey Wind]] immediately reacted by biting off two of his fingers. Since the incident, the Greatjon has been Robb’s staunchest supporter.

That night, Robb came to Bran’s bedchamber pale and shaken. Robb also told Bran that the most frightening bannerman is [[Roose Bolton]], who never says a word but only looks at him. When Bolton does this, all Robb can think of is the room in the [[Dreadfort]] where the Boltons hang the skins of their enemies. Bran states that this is only a story of [[Old Nan]]'s, but then asks for confirmation.

There are many horrible stories that come with travelers, and it is impossible to say which is real, although some are obviously untrue. Then the letter from Sansa arrived with the seal of House Stark. After Robb had read the letter he crushed it. Sansa had said nothing of Arya and Robb asked what is wrong with her. Bran replied that Sansa has lost her wolf, remembering the day four of the guardsmen returned with bones of [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]]. They buried the bones in the [[lichyard]] with the faithful servants of Winterfell; she went south and only her bones returned, like Lord [[Rickard Stark]], [[Brandon Stark]], and two hundred men, and none returned. Now their father, [[Arya Stark|Arya]], [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], [[Jory Cassel]], and [[Tomard|Fat Tom]] have gone south and not come back and later [[Catelyn Tully|mother]] and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel|Rodrik]] left and have not come back. Now Robb is going south and it frightens Bran. Bran prays that the gods look after Robb and his men going south, and that they defeat the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and bring Father back.

[[File:Osha.jpg|thumb|165px|right|[[Osha]] the wildling, by Amok ©]]

Bran is surprised by words from [[Osha]] who is apparently able to move quietly in the shackles she has to wear. She tells him that she can hear the gods answering him. When Summer comes around the pool to sniff her, she flinches. Bran calls Summer back and asks Osha, whom he has not seen since she was taken captive, what she is doing here. The [[spearwife]] replies they are her gods too and the only gods north of the [[Wall]]. Bran notes that she looks more womanly with her longer hair and her dress of brown roughspun. She tells Bran that Gage lets her out to do her prayers from time to time while she lets him do what he wants under her skirt when he feels the need; it is nothing to her, she likes the smell of flour on his hands and he is gentler than [[Stiv]].

She offers to leave but Bran asks her to stay and tell him what she means about hearing the gods. She tells him to open his ears, to which Bran replies that it is only the wind. Osha asks him who sends the winds, insisting that the old gods can see him and hear his words. Bran asks what they say and Osha replies that they are sad because they cannot help his brother in the south. The old gods have no power there because all the weirwoods were destroyed thousands of years ago; they cannot watch over his brother because they have no eyes.

Now Bran listens and it seems there is sadness in the wind, but then he only hears Hodor, who arrives naked from his bath in the hot springs. When Osha sees Hodor she declares that his size denotes [[Giants|giant]] blood in him. When Bran tells her that Maester Luwin taught him that there are no more giants, Osha tells him that the maester should ride [[beyond the Wall]]. The giants sometimes breed with men beyond the Wall, producing half-breeds, though it goes much worse on the women that have sex with a giant. She then asks Bran if he knows what she is talking about and he tells her does, as he has seen animals mating.

As Hodor leaves to dress at Bran’s command, Bran admits that he is very big. Osha confirms there are giants beyond the Wall, and worse than giants: when men leave their fires they often do not come back, or sometimes they come back as [[wights]] with blue eyes and cold black hands. Osha explains that she tried to tell Robb, Maester Luwin, and even [[Theon Greyjoy]] of this, but they would not listen. She asks Bran why else she would flee south in the company of Stiv and the rest of those fools. She goes on to declare that [[Mance Rayder]], once a sworn brother of the [[Night's Watch]], thinks he can fight the wights. Osha states that she, unlike Mance, is of the north, from a long line of the [[free folk]]. Osha laments again that she cannot get Robb to listen and Bran suggests that perhaps Robb will listen to him. Osha is dubious but gives Bran the message:

{{Quote|You tell him this, m’lord. You tell him he’s bound on marching the wrong way. It's north he should be taking his swords. North, not south.}}

Bran does not get to tell his brother this, because Robb takes his meal in the solar with the great lords to make final plans for the march, while Bran has to act as the host to the Karstarks in the Great Hall. When he arrives in the hall, Bran can feel the eyes on him and hears them murmuring about him being broken. He whispers under his breath that he wants to be a knight, which Maester Luwin overhears. He tells Bran that some call his order the “knights of the mind,” and that Bran could forge a maester’s chain at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]]. Bran states that he wants to learn [[magic]] and that [[Three-eyed crow|the crow]] promised he would fly. The maester says he can teach Bran many things but no one can teach him magic. Bran replies that the [[children of the forest]] could teach him. Then he remembers what he promised Osha, and tells the maester of the threat in the north. The maester promises to talk to Osha, but it is obvious even to Bran that what he has said has made little impression.

Two days later, Robb and his army march south. Robb tells Bran that now he must be the lord, the Stark in Winterfell. Bran—who has never felt so little, alone, or scared—does not know how to be a lord. He is told to listen to Maester Luwin and to take care of Rickon who has refused to say goodbye, claiming that no one ever comes back. Robb states that Mother will be home soon and promises to bring Father back. As Robb’s force leaves, Bran remembers Osha's words: he is marching the wrong way. Then he hears the cheers from the village, and thinks they will never cheer for him. All that seems to be left in Winterfell are women, children, old men, and Hodor.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/09/30/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-26/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 26] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 53]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Winterfell]]

[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 53]]
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[[ru:Игра престолов, Бран VI]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Arya IV
| page = 443
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 49|Eddard XIV]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 50|Arya IV]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 51|Sansa IV]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32|Arya III]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 65|Arya V]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Arya Stark|Arya]]’s training with [[Syrio Forel]] is interrupted by Ser [[Meryn Trant]] and a party of [[House Lannister guards|Lannister guardsmen]]. When Meryn demands Arya come with him, Syrio senses something odd and fights the guards, giving Arya time to escape. At the stables Arya finds her sword [[Needle]] and kills a stable boy who attempts to capture her before escaping via the dungeons of the [[Red Keep]].

==Synopsis==
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] is training with [[Syrio Forel]] in the Small Hall before they are due to board ship for [[Winterfell]]. Syrio calls his strikes and Arya blocks each in turn until one hits her breast from the wrong side and Syrio says she is dead. Arya complains that Syrio cheated by lying. The swordsman says only his words lied, not his eyes or his arm, but she was not seeing. Arya insists that she watched him every second, but Syrio declares that watching is not seeing. To illustrate his point, Syrio tells her how he became the [[First Sword of Braavos]].

Syrio explains that there were many who were stronger, faster, or younger, but he was the best because he could see the truth. After the death of the previous First Sword, many [[bravos]] were called to the [[Sealord of Braavos|Sealord]] and as many were sent away. Finally, Syrio was called before the Sealord, who had a fat yellow cat on his lap. The Sealord said the animal had been brought to him from a faraway land by one of his captains and asked if Syrio had ever seen her like. Syrio replied that he had seen a thousand like him in the alleys of Braavos, and that same day Syrio was named the First Sword. Arya says she does not understand. Syrio explains that the cat was just an ordinary one, but the other men all expected a marvelous beast, so that was what they saw. In addition, the Sealord had called it “her” and that was what the others saw, even though it was clearly a tomcat. Arya understands then, and Syrio tells her to uses her senses first and her mind second. Then he declares that when they get to Winterfell it will be time to put “[[Needle]]” in her hand.

The great wooden doors fly open to reveal five [[House Lannister guards|Lannister guardsmen]] and Ser [[Meryn Trant]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. Meryn orders Arya to come with him to see her father. Arya is about to follow when Syrio stops her and asks why Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] would send Lannister men instead of his own. Arya immediately realizes the truth of Syrio’s statement and picks up her stick sword. When Meryn insists he is trustworthy as a member of the Kingsguard, Arya replies that so is [[Jaime Lannister|the Kingslayer]].

Dispensing with the charade, Meryn orders Arya seized. When a guard approaches Arya, Syrio stands before her. The guard orders Syrio out of the way, calling him an old man. Syrio declares his name and that they will be speaking to him with more respect. Unimpressed, the guard goes for his sword but Syrio is faster and breaks the man’s fingers with his wooden sword. Then Meryn orders the Lannister guards to attack and Syrio instructs Arya to go to her father. As the guards attack Syrio, Arya can see that Syrio was only toying with her during their practices; by the time Arya reaches the far end of the hall, Syrio is surrounded by five dead or dying men. Then Meryn, in his heavy plate armor, draws his sword. Syrio tells Arya to go, but she watches as the First Sword lands many blows on the knight's armor before Meryn breaks Syrio’s wooden sword. Arya turns and runs through the kitchen, crying.

As she runs, Arya thinks of everything Syrio has told her: “Swift as a [[deer]]. Quiet as a shadow. Quick as a [[snake]]. Calm as still water. Fear cuts deeper than swords. Strong as a [[bear]]. Fierce as a wolverine. Fear cuts deeper than swords. The man who fears losing has already lost. Fear cuts deeper than swords…”

Her sword grip is slick with sweat when she reaches the turret stair. She wonders if she should go up or down. She then remembers Syrio telling her to do the unexpected, so she goes down to a cavernous cellar that she knows is a dead end. She climbs up to a window. Outside the window she can see the stout door to the [[Tower of the Hand]] is splintered, one of her father’s guards lies dead on the stairs, and she can hear fighting. She thinks about when she heard a man say that if one [[Hand of the King|Hand]] can die, so can another. As she moves, Arya pretends that she is catching cats but then realizes that she is the cat and is dead if they catch her.

Outside the stable she finds [[Hullen]] lying on the ground, looking dead. When she approaches him, he opens his eyes and tells her to warn her father before dying. Inside, Arya finds more dead men including [[Desmond]], who said he would protect her father. There is only a single Lannister body, and Arya remembers Desmond's claim that every [[Northmen|northman]] was worth ten [[southron]]s. Losing her temper, Arya kicks Desmond's body and calls him a liar.

As Arya collects horse tack, she finds her broken chest on the ground. She gropes around for [[Needle]]. Just as her fingers touch the sword a stable boy appears behind her with a pitchfork. She asks him to help her saddle a horse, saying her father will reward him. The boy responds that her father is dead and that [[Cersei Lannister|the queen]] will reward him. When he grabs her arm, Arya forgets all of Syrio’s lessons, only remembering the lesson that [[Jon Snow]] taught her. She sticks the pointy end through the boy’s belly, killing him.

As she saddles her mare, Arya realizes that the gates will be closed and the guards will let no one out; she has to go another way. Immediately she wonders if she can find the room with the monsters again. However, to do that she must cross the open yard and the walls are crowded with more [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]] and soldiers than she has ever seen. Reciting Syrio’s words to herself, she walks slowly across the yard to the empty [[royal sept]], hiding Needle under the cloak she has put on; it is the scariest thing she has ever done. Taking two of the candles in the sept, she crawls out a back window.

It takes Arya more than an hour to find the room: crawling through windows, over walls, and through cellars. She goes back to light her candle and returns. Now the monsters do not frighten her. Neither do the rats in the dungeons. The [[crypts of Winterfell]] were scarier, and she and her siblings were once taken there by [[Robb Stark|Robb]] to visit their own waiting tombs. Then Jon had suddenly appeared covered in flour, pretending to be a ghost, but that had not scared her. The memory of her safe home at Winterfell makes Arya smile as she plunges deeper into the darkness of the tunnel.

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/09/23/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-25/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 25] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 50]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 51, Arya]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 50]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Арья IV]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Eddard Stark]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Eddard XII
| page = 401
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Sansa III]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Eddard XII]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 46|Daenerys V]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 43|Eddard XI]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Eddard XIII]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] now knows the truth [[Jon Arryn]] died for. He also learns from [[Pycelle]] and [[Petyr Baelish]] that Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] is preparing for a war. Later, Ned meets with Cersei and tells her that he will tell [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] the truth when he returns, offering her the chance to flee and save her children. Cersei warns that Ned has made a mistake.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Thwhandudgement1200bythaldir.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Lord [[Eddard Stark]] reads ''[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'', by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Maester#Grand Maester|Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] tells [[Eddard Stark]] that the pain means that the bone is healing, but Ned only replies that he will be happy when his leg stops throbbing. Pycelle provides him with the [[milk of the poppy]] for the pain, but Ned says he sleeps too much already. Pycelle tells him sleep is good for healing.

Pycelle informs Ned that Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] has received a letter from her father. Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] is angry about Ned sending men to bring Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] to justice. Ned replies that it does not bother him; Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] rides under the king’s banner and if Lord Tywin attempts to interfere he will have [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] to answer to, and the only thing Robert likes better than hunting is making war on defiant lords. Pycelle leaves, telling Ned that he will come again the next day.

Ned knows Pycelle is Cersei's creature, and does not care. He is not actually confident in Robert, but he does not want Cersei to know that. He calls for honeyed wine, which will not cloud his mind as badly as the milk of the poppy, because he needs to think. Ned thinks how sometimes a child’s innocent eyes can see things that grown men are blind to and how some day he will have to tell [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] how she made it all come clear to him.

[[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] pays a visit an hour after Pycelle leaves, bringing news that [[Varys]] has heard whispers that [[sellsword]]s are flocking to [[Casterly Rock]]. Ned asks about Robert and is told that, having found the white hart dead, the king is now after a fierce boar. Most of the hunting party has returned, however, including Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Sandor Clegane]]. Littlefinger states that he would have liked to have seen the [[Hound]]'s reaction to learning that [[Beric Dondarrion]] is after [[Gregor Clegane|the brother]] he hates. With that Littlefinger leaves for a dinner, but not before noting the book of ''[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'', and teasingly asking if it is a sleeping potion.

Ned considers that, outside of his retainers, there is not a man in the city he trusts: Littlefinger leaving before the [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|slaughter]] of [[House Stark guards|his guard]] rankles him, Varys knows too much and does too little, Pycelle is Cersei's, and Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] is too old and rigid in his sense of duty.

[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and Sansa will sail in three days. Ned knows that honor will require him to go to Robert with all he knows when he returns. Last night he dreamed of when Lord Tywin had presented the bodies of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s children to Robert. Ned remembers that Robert could be merciful if a man were brave and honest; he had pardoned Ser Barristan, Varys, Pycelle, [[Balon Greyjoy]], and Littlefinger and let them keep their office for an offer of fealty. However, poison in the dark he will never forgive and would kill them all. [[Bran Stark|Bran]] must have learned some part of the truth; otherwise they would not have tried to kill him. Ned decides that he must find a way to save the children.

Ned calls in [[Tomard|Fat Tom]], now in command of his guardsmen, and asks to be taken to the [[godswood]]. Ned also orders the guard doubled despite the shortage of manpower. Ned sends Tom to find Queen Cersei and give her a letter inviting her to join him. As he sits in the godswood, Ned feels the presence of his gods under the faceless [[heart tree]] and his leg does not seem to hurt as much.

When Cersei arrives at nightfall, Ned notes that she is proudly displaying the bruise Robert has given her. For the first time in a long time, Ned can see her beauty. When he declares that he knows the truth [[Jon Arryn]] died for, Cersei scoffs whether he has brought her here to pose riddles or to kidnap her. Ned replies that if she believed such things she would not have come. He then asks about the bruise, and if Robert does such things often. She replies that it has never been on the face before and that her brother Jaime would have killed Robert if he knew.

[[File:Winona Nelson The Only Game that MattersII.JPG|350px|thumb|right|[[Eddard Stark]] and [[Cersei Lannister]], by Winona Nelson © Fantasy Flight Games]]

When Ned suggests a correction of “brother” to “lover,” Cersei does not trouble to deny it. Cersei admits that she and Jaime have been lovers since they were children and that when Jaime is in her she feels whole. When Ned asks about his son Bran, Cersei admits that he saw her and Jaime, offering her love for her own children as a reason for the attempted murder. Ned counters with a declaration that all three of Cersei’s children are Jaime’s. The last time a [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] had a child with a [[House Lannister|Lannister]] was ninety years before when [[Tya Lannister]] wedded [[Gowen Baratheon]]; the single child was large and lusty boy with a full head of black hair. Thirty years before that a Lannister had taken a Baratheon maid; all the children had black hair. According to ''The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms'', the children of a Lannister and a Baratheon always had black hair.

Ned asks Cersei how it is possible that she never had a child by the king, and she admits she almost did but had the child aborted. Cersei goes on to claim that she cannot stand to even touch Robert now, and has not let him inside her for years. Instead she pleasures the king in other ways when he leaves his whores long enough; Robert is always so drunk that he never remembers.

When Ned asks what made her hate Robert so much, Cersei reveals that on their wedding night Robert called her “[[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]]” in the midst of the consummation. The story leads Ned to declare that he does not know which of them to pity more, but that he must still do his duty. Cersei makes a sexual advance on Ned while telling him that [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] needs a strong [[Hand of the King|Hand]] and that he will never regret being kind to her. Ned immediately rejects the advance by asking if she made the same offer to Jon Arryn and she slaps him. Offended by Ned’s honorable persona, Cersei brings up [[Jon Snow]] and accuses Ned of many other possible debaucheries.

Ned makes it clear that he intends to tell Robert everything when he returns and warns Cersei to leave [[King's Landing]]. He recommends that she take a ship to the [[Free Cities]] with all her immediate family, including her father Tywin, to escape Robert's wrath. Cersei stands, laughs, and declares Ned a fool for not taking the throne himself fourteen years before, when he forced Jaime to surrender the seat. Ned replies that he has made more mistakes than Cersei can imagine, but that was not one of them. Cersei insists that it was, saying "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/09/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-22/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 22] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 45]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Eddard Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 46, Eddard]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 45]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Эддард XII]]

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Eddard Stark]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Eddard XII
| page = 401
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 44|Sansa III]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Eddard XII]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 46|Daenerys V]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 43|Eddard XI]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Eddard XIII]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] now knows the truth [[Jon Arryn]] died for. He also learns from [[Pycelle]] and [[Petyr Baelish]] that Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] is preparing for a war. Later, Ned meets with Cersei and tells her that he will tell [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] the truth when he returns, offering her the chance to flee and save her children. Cersei warns that Ned has made a mistake.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Thwhandudgement1200bythaldir.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Lord [[Eddard Stark]] reads ''[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'', by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Maester#Grand Maester|Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] tells [[Eddard Stark]] that the pain means that the bone is healing, but Ned only replies that he will be happy when his leg stops throbbing. Pycelle provides him with the [[milk of the poppy]] for the pain, but Ned says he sleeps too much already. Pycelle tells him sleep is good for healing.

Pycelle informs Ned that Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] has received a letter from her father. Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] is angry about Ned sending men to bring Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] to justice. Ned replies that it does not bother him; Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] rides under the king’s banner and if Lord Tywin attempts to interfere he will have [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] to answer to, and the only thing Robert likes better than hunting is making war on defiant lords. Pycelle leaves, telling Ned that he will come again the next day.

Ned knows Pycelle is Cersei's creature, and does not care. He is not actually confident in Robert, but he does not want Cersei to know that. He calls for honeyed wine, which will not cloud his mind as badly as the milk of the poppy, because he needs to think. Ned thinks how sometimes a child’s innocent eyes can see things that grown men are blind to and how some day he will have to tell [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] how she made it all come clear to him.

[[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] pays a visit an hour after Pycelle leaves, bringing news that [[Varys]] has heard whispers that [[sellsword]]s are flocking to [[Casterly Rock]]. Ned asks about Robert and is told that, having found the white hart dead, the king is now after a fierce boar. Most of the hunting party has returned, however, including Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Sandor Clegane]]. Littlefinger states that he would have liked to have seen the [[Hound]]'s reaction to learning that [[Beric Dondarrion]] is after [[Gregor Clegane|the brother]] he hates. With that Littlefinger leaves for a dinner, but not before noting the book of ''[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]'', and teasingly asking if it is a sleeping potion.

Ned considers that, outside of his retainers, there is not a man in the city he trusts: Littlefinger leaving before the [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|slaughter]] of [[House Stark guards|his guard]] rankles him, Varys knows too much and does too little, Pycelle is Cersei's, and Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] is too old and rigid in his sense of duty.

[[Arya Stark|Arya]] and Sansa will sail in three days. Ned knows that honor will require him to go to Robert with all he knows when he returns. Last night he dreamed of when Lord Tywin had presented the bodies of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s children to Robert. Ned remembers that Robert could be merciful if a man were brave and honest; he had pardoned Ser Barristan, Varys, Pycelle, [[Balon Greyjoy]], and Littlefinger and let them keep their office for an offer of fealty. However, poison in the dark he will never forgive and would kill them all. [[Bran Stark|Bran]] must have learned some part of the truth; otherwise they would not have tried to kill him. Ned decides that he must find a way to save the children.

Ned calls in [[Tomard|Fat Tom]], now in command of his guardsmen, and asks to be taken to the [[godswood]]. Ned also orders the guard doubled despite the shortage of manpower. Ned sends Tom to find Queen Cersei and give her a letter inviting her to join him. As he sits in the godswood, Ned feels the presence of his gods under the faceless [[heart tree]] and his leg does not seem to hurt as much.

When Cersei arrives at nightfall, Ned notes that she is proudly displaying the bruise Robert has given her. For the first time in a long time, Ned can see her beauty. When he declares that he knows the truth [[Jon Arryn]] died for, Cersei scoffs whether he has brought her here to pose riddles or to kidnap her. Ned replies that if she believed such things she would not have come. He then asks about the bruise, and if Robert does such things often. She replies that it has never been on the face before and that her brother Jaime would have killed Robert if he knew.

[[File:Winona Nelson The Only Game that MattersII.JPG|350px|thumb|right|[[Eddard Stark]] and [[Cersei Lannister]], by Winona Nelson © Fantasy Flight Games]]

When Ned suggests a correction of “brother” to “lover,” Cersei does not trouble to deny it. Cersei admits that she and Jaime have been lovers since they were children and that when Jaime is in her she feels whole. When Ned asks about his son Bran, Cersei admits that he saw her and Jaime, offering her love for her own children as a reason for the attempted murder. Ned counters with a declaration that all three of Cersei’s children are Jaime’s. The last time a [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] had a child with a [[House Lannister|Lannister]] was ninety years before when [[Tya Lannister]] wedded [[Gowen Baratheon]]; the single child was large and lusty boy with a full head of black hair. Thirty years before that a Lannister had taken a Baratheon maid; all the children had black hair. According to ''The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms'', the children of a Lannister and a Baratheon always had black hair.

Ned asks Cersei how it is possible that she never had a child by the king, and she admits she almost did but had the child aborted. Cersei goes on to claim that she cannot stand to even touch Robert now, and has not let him inside her for years. Instead she pleasures the king in other ways when he leaves his whores long enough; Robert is always so drunk that he never remembers.

When Ned asks what made her hate Robert so much, Cersei reveals that on their wedding night Robert called her “[[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]]” in the midst of the consummation. The story leads Ned to declare that he does not know which of them to pity more, but that he must still do his duty. Cersei makes a sexual advance on Ned while telling him that [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] needs a strong [[Hand of the King|Hand]] and that he will never regret being kind to her. Ned immediately rejects the advance by asking if she made the same offer to Jon Arryn and she slaps him. Offended by Ned’s honorable persona, Cersei brings up [[Jon Snow]] and accuses Ned of many other possible debaucheries.

Ned makes it clear that he intends to tell Robert everything when he returns and warns Cersei to leave [[King's Landing]]. He recommends that she take a ship to the [[Free Cities]] with all her immediate family, including her father Tywin, to escape Robert's wrath. Cersei stands, laughs, and declares Ned a fool for not taking the throne himself fourteen years before, when he forced Jaime to surrender the seat. Ned replies that he has made more mistakes than Cersei can imagine, but that was not one of them. Cersei insists that it was, saying "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 8}}
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/09/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-22/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 22] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 45]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Eddard Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 46, Eddard]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 45]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Эддард XII]]

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Sansa Stark]]
| place = [[inn at the crossroads]] near the [[ruby ford]]
| title = Sansa I
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 14|Catelyn III]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Sansa I]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 16|Eddard III]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 29|Sansa II]]
}} __NOTOC__

After exploring the camp, [[Sansa Stark]] goes riding with her betrothed, Prince [[Joffrey]]. Near the [[ruby ford]], they come upon [[Arya Stark]] and a [[Mycah|butcher's boy]] play-fighting. Joffrey begins to torment the boy until Arya attacks him.

==Synopsis==
[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is having breakfast with [[Septa]] [[Mordane]] in an [[inn at the crossroads|inn]] near the [[Trident]]. When Sansa feeds her [[direwolf]] [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]] under the table, the septa says that although Sansa is a good girl she is as willful as her sister Arya when it comes to her direwolf.

The septa informs Sansa that they have been invited to ride in the [[wheelhouse]] with Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]]. Sansa has been looking forward to this for a week, hoping for a chance to be with Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. Joffrey is everything she ever wanted her prince to be like: tall and strong and handsome. The one thing Sansa is afraid of is that Arya will ruin everything for her. Septa Mordane wants Sansa and Arya to dress well for the event and Sansa has already decided on a fine silk dress. She does not expect Arya to wear anything appropriate. Sansa begs to be excused so she can look for Arya.

She finds Arya on the banks of the Trident, trying to comb the mud out of her direwolf [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]'s fur. Arya is not interested in riding in the wheelhouse, and intends to go riding with [[Mycah]] to look for [[Ruby Ford|rubies]] in the river. Sansa insists that there is no fun in riding because there is nothing to see, but Arya is fascinated by all the new flowers and landmarks and people they are seeing along the way. Sansa informs Arya that she has to come, asking why anyone would want to ride a stinky horse when they could ride in the wheelhouse on pillows while eating lemon cakes and keeping company with the queen. Arya replies that she does not even like the queen and still intends to go riding. Sansa, giving up, leaves but Arya yells after her that Lady will not be allowed in the wheelhouse, which leaves Sansa speechless.

When she nears the camp, Sansa sees a crowd gathered around the wheelhouse; the [[Small Council|council]] has sent an honor guard from [[King's Landing]] to accompany them the rest of the way. The party includes two knights in fine armour: a strong old man in white armor and a beautiful young man in green armor. There is also a gaunt, grim man that Sansa finds so terrifying that she backs right into [[Sandor Clegane]]. Sansa kneels and hugs Lady and, next thing she knows, the two new arrivals are standing above her. Joffrey explains that the terrifying man is Ser [[Ilyn Payne]], the King's Justice (the royal executioner).

The white knight then introduces himself as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]], but the green knight insists that she guess. Based on his age and his antlered helm, Sansa correctly deduces him to be the king's youngest brother, Lord [[Renly Baratheon]]. Feeling more comfortable, Sansa apologizes to Ser Ilyn Payne, but the man does not speak. Once he has left, Joffrey explains that his tongue was ripped out by [[Aerys II Targaryen|Mad King Aerys]].

The Queen says that she must speak with the councilors, and therefore must postpone the day with Myrcella. Instead, she asks Joffrey to entertain their guests—Sansa is overjoyed with the idea of a whole day with Joffrey. Sansa offers to do whatever the prince wants, and when Joffrey suggest they go riding, Sansa gushes that she loves riding. Joffrey then suggests that it would be best to leave Lady and his dog, Sandor Clegane, behind. When Sansa questions leaving Clegane behind Joffrey brandishes his sword, [[Lion's Tooth]].

[[File:Thomas Denmark lions tooth.jpg|400px|thumb|Arya picks up [[Lion's Tooth]] while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground - by [http://thomasdenmarkportfolio.blogspot.com/ Thomas Denmark].© Fantasy Flight Games]]

They ride along the river, exploring the countryside until they draw near to the [[Battle of the Trident|battlefield]] where King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] defeated [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Then they hear an odd sound, like wooden clattering, coming from nearby. In a nearby clearing, they find a boy and a girl play-fighting with sticks. The boy, taller and older than the girl, is winning. When the girl is disarmed by a smack on the hand, Sansa recognizes her as Arya. Joffrey laughs and the boy, a butcher's boy named [[Mycah]], drops his stick. Joffrey begins to taunt Mycah and challenges him to a fight, sword against stick. Mycah insists that Arya asked him to fight her, which Sansa quickly realizes is the truth. Joffrey remains oblivious however, and goes so far as to prick the boy's cheek with his sword. Arya picks up her stick and tells Joffrey to leave Mycah alone. Joffrey insists that he will not hurt Mycah, much.

Without warning, Arya breaks her stick over the back of Joffrey's head. Mycah runs away while an enraged Joffrey staggers but manages to catch a second blow from Arya on his sword, knocking the splintered stick from her hand. Ignoring Sansa's screams for them to stop, Arya throws a rock and hits Joffrey's horse, driving it away. Joffrey chases Arya with his sword until she is backed up against a tree. Suddenly Nymeria appears, savaging Joffrey's sword arm and forcing him to drop his sword. Arya calls Nymeria off and picks up Lion's Tooth while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground. The prince pleads to Arya not to hurt him. Arya throws the sword into the river before running off with Nymeria.

Once Arya is gone, Sansa goes to help Joffrey tenderly, but he snarls at her to leave and not touch him and Sansa can see the contempt in his eyes.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Ilyn Payne]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Mordane]]
*[[Mycah]]
*[[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*Princess [[Daeryssa]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Morgil]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Naerys Targaryen]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Serwyn]]
|}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Kingsroad]]
*[[The Neck]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Winterfell]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Aurochs]]
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Lion's Tooth]]
*[[Lizard-lion]]
*[[Poison kisses]]
*[[House Stark]]
|}
==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15|small=yes}}
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/05/13/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-8/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 8] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place by the Trident]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]

[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 15]]
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[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 15]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Санса I]]

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = North of [[Winterfell]] on the way to [[Castle Black]]
| title = Tyrion II
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Eddard II]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Tyrion II]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 14|Catelyn III]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Tyrion I]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Tyrion III]]
}} __NOTOC__

As they travel north [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Jon Snow]] argue about the realities of life on the [[Wall]].

==Synopsis==
After a fortnight riding north from [[Winterfell]] with [[Benjen Stark]], [[Jon Snow]], and two of his own retainers, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] is amazed by the enormous size of [[the North]]. Although he knows the maps of the region as well as anyone, the land itself is quite another thing. It has grown colder, quieter, and far lonelier the farther north they go and the Kingsroad has narrowed to a wild track.

Three days out of Winterfell the farmland has given way to the dense, dark forests of the [[Wolfswood]]. There they meet up with [[Yoren]], a brother of the [[Night's Watch]], accompanied by two peasant boys condemned to join the Watch. That night Tyrion notices Jon Snow looking at their new companions with dismay and feels sorry for the boy who has had such a hard life chosen for him. Tyrion feels less sympathy for Benjen Stark, who apparently shares his [[Eddard Stark|brother]]’s distaste for Lannisters and seems intent on making Tyrion’s journey north as uncomfortable as possible. However, Tyrion does take a small bit of revenge when he accepts a tattered old bearskin cloak from Benjen, a gift Tyrion thinks Benjen did not expect him to accept and is probably regretting.

By the eighteenth night of their journey the inns and settlements have long since disappeared, forcing the party to make camp. Being too small to help, Tyrion (as is his custom) goes away from the camp with a book about [[dragons]], one of several brought with him from Winterfell. Tyrion has always been interested in dragons. He remembers seeking out the dragon skulls in [[King's Landing]] the first time he was there. He recalls having a torch with him when he discovered the skulls and having the sensation that they seemed to like it when he put his torch to them. There were three skulls much larger than the others and one of the skulls could have swallowed a mammoth whole. Tyrion recalls that King [[Loren Lannister|Loren I]], an ancestor of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]], had been about to defeat [[Aegon I Targaryen]] in battle when the Targaryens [[Field of Fire|unleashed]] all three of their dragons and made short work of their opponents.

As Tyrion reads he is approached by Jon Snow, who asks why he reads so much. Tyrion explains that because his body is twisted and weak he must rely on his mind and that a mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone. When Jon asks what Tyrion is reading, Tyrion begins to explain about dragons and how he fantasized about them as a child when feeling resentful toward his family.

[[File:Tyrion mind needs books.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone." ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]

When Tyrion goes so far as to suggest that Jon must feel resentment towards his own family, Jon protests. However Tyrion continues to push the issue, sarcastically describing how Lady [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] treats him as one of her own, how [[Robb Stark|Robb]] is kind because he is the heir, and how Eddard Stark must have had a good reason to pack Jon off to the [[Wall]]. When Jon replies that the Night’s Watch is a noble calling, Tyrion describes the Watch as a midden heap for the realm’s debtors, poachers, rapers, thieves, and bastards, all kept busy watching for imaginary [[grumkins]] and [[snarks]].

When Jon asks him to stop, Tyrion realizes what he has been saying and feels badly. Reaching out to comfort Jon, he is attacked and knocked down by Jon’s [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]]. Unable to get up on his own, Tyrion is forced to apologize to Jon before receiving help. When Tyrion questions why the wolf attacked, Jon jokes that Ghost must have mistaken Tyrion for a grumkin, which amuses them both.

Having calmed down, Jon asks Tyrion if the things he said of the Night’s Watch were true. When Tyrion says yes, Jon accepts the truth grimly. The two share some wine and return to camp for a supper of squirrel stew. Tyrion is the last to retire, and Jon has the first watch.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jyck]]
*[[Morrec]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Yoren]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]]
*[[Balerion]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Loren Lannister]]
*[[Luwin]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Meraxes]]
*[[Mern Gardener]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Vhaghar]]
|}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Fingers]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Kingsroad]]
*[[Port of Ibben]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Reach]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Summer Isles]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Wolfswood]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragonbone]]
*[[Field of Fire]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Holdfast]]
*[[House Lannister|Lannister]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Others]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
|}

==External links==
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/eddard-tyrion.html Humorous review of the chapter]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-7 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/014/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.

==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13|small=yes}}

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Wolfswood]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]

[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 13]]
[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 14, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 13]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Тирион II]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13

2021-06-08T07:20:32Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = North of [[Winterfell]] on the way to [[Castle Black]]
| title = Tyrion II
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Eddard II]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Tyrion II]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 14|Catelyn III]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Tyrion I]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 21|Tyrion III]]
}} __NOTOC__

As they travel north [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Jon Snow]] argue about the realities of life on the [[Wall]].

==Synopsis==
After a fortnight riding north from [[Winterfell]] with [[Benjen Stark]], [[Jon Snow]], and two of his own retainers, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] is amazed by the enormous size of [[the North]]. Although he knows the maps of the region as well as anyone, the land itself is quite another thing. It has grown colder, quieter, and far lonelier the farther north they go and the Kingsroad has narrowed to a wild track.

Three days out of Winterfell the farmland has given way to the dense, dark forests of the [[Wolfswood]]. There they meet up with [[Yoren]], a brother of the [[Night's Watch]], accompanied by two peasant boys condemned to join the Watch. That night Tyrion notices Jon Snow looking at their new companions with dismay and feels sorry for the boy who has had such a hard life chosen for him. Tyrion feels less sympathy for Benjen Stark, who apparently shares his [[Eddard Stark|brother]]’s distaste for Lannisters and seems intent on making Tyrion’s journey north as uncomfortable as possible. However, Tyrion does take a small bit of revenge when he accepts a tattered old bearskin cloak from Benjen, a gift Tyrion thinks Benjen did not expect him to accept and is probably regretting.

By the eighteenth night of their journey the inns and settlements have long since disappeared, forcing the party to make camp. Being too small to help, Tyrion (as is his custom) goes away from the camp with a book about [[dragons]], one of several brought with him from Winterfell. Tyrion has always been interested in dragons. He remembers seeking out the dragon skulls in [[King's Landing]] the first time he was there. He recalls having a torch with him when he discovered the skulls and having the sensation that they seemed to like it when he put his torch to them. There were three skulls much larger than the others and one of the skulls could have swallowed a mammoth whole. Tyrion recalls that King [[Loren Lannister|Loren I]], an ancestor of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]], had been about to defeat [[Aegon I Targaryen]] in battle when the Targaryens [[Field of Fire|unleashed]] all three of their dragons and made short work of their opponents.

As Tyrion reads he is approached by Jon Snow, who asks why he reads so much. Tyrion explains that because his body is twisted and weak he must rely on his mind and that a mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone. When Jon asks what Tyrion is reading, Tyrion begins to explain about dragons and how he fantasized about them as a child when feeling resentful toward his family.

[[File:Tyrion mind needs books.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone." ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]

When Tyrion goes so far as to suggest that Jon must feel resentment towards his own family, Jon protests. However Tyrion continues to push the issue, sarcastically describing how Lady [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] treats him as one of her own, how [[Robb Stark|Robb]] is kind because he is the heir, and how Eddard Stark must have had a good reason to pack Jon off to the [[Wall]]. When Jon replies that the Night’s Watch is a noble calling, Tyrion describes the Watch as a midden heap for the realm’s debtors, poachers, rapers, thieves, and bastards, all kept busy watching for imaginary [[grumkins]] and [[snarks]].

When Jon asks him to stop, Tyrion realizes what he has been saying and feels badly. Reaching out to comfort Jon, he is attacked and knocked down by Jon’s [[direwolf]], [[Ghost]]. Unable to get up on his own, Tyrion is forced to apologize to Jon before receiving help. When Tyrion questions why the wolf attacked, Jon jokes that Ghost must have mistaken Tyrion for a grumkin, which amuses them both.

Having calmed down, Jon asks Tyrion if the things he said of the Night’s Watch were true. When Tyrion says yes, Jon accepts the truth grimly. The two share some wine and return to camp for a supper of squirrel stew. Tyrion is the last to retire, and Jon has the first watch.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Jyck]]
*[[Morrec]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Yoren]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]]
*[[Balerion]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Loren Lannister]]
*[[Luwin]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Meraxes]]
*[[Mern Gardener]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Vhaghar]]
|}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Fingers]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Kingsroad]]
*[[Port of Ibben]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Reach]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Summer Isles]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Wolfswood]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragonbone]]
*[[Field of Fire]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Holdfast]]
*[[House Lannister|Lannister]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Others]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
|}

==External links==
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/eddard-tyrion.html Humorous review of the chapter]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-7 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/014/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.

==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13|small=yes}}
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/05/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-7/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 7] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13]]
[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 13]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Wolfswood]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]

[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 13]]
[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 14, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 13]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Тирион II]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12

2021-06-08T07:17:32Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Eddard Stark]]
| place = [[Barrowlands]]
| title = Eddard II
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 11|Daenerys II]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Eddard II]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 13|Tyrion II]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 4|Eddard I]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 16|Eddard III]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] and King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] discuss the threat posed by [[Daenerys Targaryen]]'s marriage and the events surrounding the [[Sack of King's Landing]].

==Synopsis==
[[File: Pojypojy_nedandRobert.jpg‎|"I swear to you, I was never so alive as when I was winning this throne, or so dead as now that I've won it" - by Pojypojy ©|thumb|300px|left]]
[[Eddard Stark|Ned]] is woken before dawn to find his horse saddled and King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] waiting. When the king claims to have urgent matters of state to discuss, Ned invites him to come inside. Robert refuses, claiming that the camp is full of ears, so Ned dresses and mounts up.

Robert sets a hard pace and soon the pair leave the [[kingsroad]] to ride through the [[barrowlands]]. They do not stop until dawn, miles south of the main party. Exhilarated by the ride, Robert complains of the glacial pace of [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]’s [[wheelhouse]] and jokingly suggests that he and Ned run off to live as vagabond knights. Ned laughs and reminds Robert of their duties and that they are no longer the boys they once were. Robert jokes that Ned never was the boy he once was, then tries to recall the name of the woman Ned fathered [[Jon Snow]] with. Ned provides the name [[Wylla]], but coldly refuses to say more about her.

Robert finally gets to the business at hand: a message from the eunuch [[Varys]], his master of whisperers in [[King's Landing]]. Ned reads the message with some trepidation, thinking of [[Lysa Arryn]] and her terrible accusation, but finds that it concerns the [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 11|wedding]] of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] to [[Khal]] [[Drogo]]. When Robert explains that the information has come from Ser [[Jorah Mormont]], Ned takes offense, recalling Mormont as a fugitive who fled the King’s justice after selling some poachers to a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] slaver in defiance of the law.

The news of the wedding does not worry Ned, but when Robert angrily suggests an assassination attempt he is not surprised. Since the days of the [[Robert's Rebellion|rebellion]], Robert has held a hatred for the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] that seems a madness to Ned. Ned recalls the angry words that passed between Robert and himself when [[Tywin Lannister]] presented Robert with the corpses of [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]’s wife [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and children [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]] as tokens of fealty. Ned called it murder but Robert called it war. It took the death of [[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]] to reconcile them again.

This time Ned keeps his temper, telling Robert that he is no Tywin Lannister to slaughter innocents. Robert angrily insists that Daenerys will not remain an innocent forever and will soon breed more “dragonspawn” to plague him. When Ned reiterates that killing a child would be unspeakable, Robert responds that what [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] did to Ned’s [[Rickard Stark|father]] and [[Brandon Stark|brother]] and what Rhaegar did to Lyanna were unspeakable.

When Robert mentions that Drogo has 100,000 men in his [[khalasar|horde]], Ned insists that even a million [[Dothraki]] are no threat to the realm without ships. Robert replies that ships can be found in the [[Free Cities]] and that many in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]—particularly in [[Dorne]] and [[the Reach]]—would not hesitate to join a Targaryen invasion. Despite this, Ned remains convinced that they would be able to drive the Dothraki back, emphasizing the importance of appointing a new [[Warden of the East]]. When Robert refuses to appoint [[Jon Arryn]]’s son [[Robert Arryn|Robert]], Ned suggests the king’s own brother, [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. When Robert continues to be evasive, Ned quickly deduces that he has already promised the office to [[Jaime Lannister]]. Ned reminds Robert that Jaime already stands to succeed Tywin Lannister as [[Warden of the West]] and that as Warden of both East and West, Jaime would control half of all the realm’s armies.

Ned asks whether Jaime can be trusted. When Robert asks why he shouldn’t trust Jaime, Ned reminds him that Jaime betrayed and killed the last king he was sworn to protect. To illustrate his point about Jaime Lannister, Ned describes to Robert how, after the [[Battle of the Trident]], he followed Rhaegar's army back to King's Landing to find the city [[Sack of King’s Landing|sacked]] by the Lannisters. Ned goes on to explain that upon entering the throne room, he found King Aerys dead on the floor and Jaime sitting on the [[Iron Throne]]. Although Jaime eventually rose to say that he was only keeping the uncomfortable thing warm for Robert, Ned insists that Jaime had no right to sit the throne.

Robert finds this amusing and does not consider Jaime's "great sin" to be that bad. He gallops off but Ned pauses, despairing of ever keeping Robert from making mistakes. He still believes he should be in Winterfell with his wife and [[Bran Stark|Bran]]. Finally, resigned to not being able to be where he belongs, Ned follows his king.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Alyn]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Baelor I Targaryen]]
*[[Becca]]
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Drogo]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Lysa Tully]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Robert Arryn]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Wylla]]
|}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Bear Island]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Free Cities]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Kingsroad]]
*[[Pentos]]
| style="width:20%;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Red Keep]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Winterfell]]
| style="width:20%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House Arryn]]
*[[Bannerman]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[First Men]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Ice]]
| style="width:20%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[Khal]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Mormont]]
*[[Others]]
*[[House Stark]]
| style="width:20%;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Sworn Brother]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Trant]]
*[[House Tully]]
*[[Usurper]]
*[[Warden of the East]]
*[[Warden of the West]]
|}

==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 12|small=yes}}
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/05/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-7/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 7] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 12]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Eddard Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 12]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the North]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place along the Kingsroad]]
[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 12]]
[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 13, Eddard]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 12]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Эддард II]]

A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8

2021-06-08T07:13:07Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Bran Stark]]
| place = [[Winterfell]]
| title = Bran II
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 7|Arya I]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Bran II]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Tyrion I]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Bran I]]
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 17|Bran III]]
}} __NOTOC__

[[Bran Stark|Bran]] is climbing the towers of [[Winterfell]] when he discovers [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] [[House Lannister|Lannister]] making love and talking about the danger [[Eddard Stark|his father]] poses. Eventually, he is discovered and Jaime shoves him out the window.

==Synopsis==
The majority of the men have gone hunting [[boar]] with the [[Robert Baratheon|king]], leaving Bran behind with [[Jon Snow|Jon]], [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], and the girls. Jon seems to be angry with everyone, even though he’s going to [[the Wall]] with [[Benjen Stark|Uncle Benjen]], so Bran does not look very hard for him.

At first Bran was excited about leaving [[Winterfell]] and going to [[King's Landing]] on a real horse, not just a pony. He remembers the stories [[Old Nan]] told about ghosts, terrible dungeons, and dragon skulls on the walls. He dreams of being a member of the [[Kingsguard]] someday and is anxious to meet the greatest living knight, Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan the Bold]]. But now Bran is also apprehensive about leaving the only home he has ever known. He will miss all those he is leaving behind, even his pony.

Not being able to stand the goodbyes, Bran goes to the castle [[godswood]] with his [[direwolf]]. Unlike all his siblings, he still hasn’t named his wolf; none of the names he tries seem right. Eventually, Bran gets tired of trying to teach his wolf to fetch and decides to go climbing. His wolf doesn’t want him to go and howls when he climbs away up a tree and onto the armory roof.

Bran spends much of his time climbing the roofs of Winterfell. His [[Catelyn Stark|mother]] claims that he could climb before he could walk. Since Bran cannot remember learning to climb or learning to walk he assumes it must be true. His mother is also terrified that one day he might fall and kill himself. Once Bran kept a promise not to climb for almost a fortnight and was miserable the entire time. Finally he gave in, but confessed his crime the next day. When his [[Eddard Stark|father]] ordered him to the godswood to cleanse himself, they found him sleeping in the tallest tree in the grove the next morning. His father, angry and laughing, told him that from now on he was free to climb, so long as his mother didn’t catch him.

Others have tried to stop him, but to no avail. The guards tried to stop him, but they were too slow and escaping from them was fun. Old Nan once told a story of a boy who climbed too high and was struck by lightning and had his eyes eaten by crows, but Bran likes to feed the crows and they never seem interested in eating his eyes. [[Maester]] [[Luwin]] made a clay boy and threw it off the wall as an example, but Bran only responded that he is not made of clay and he never falls.

[[File:Pojypojy_thingsIdoforlove.jpg‎|thumb|300px|left|Jaime and his sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] caught ''in flagrante'' at [[Winterfell]] - by Pojypojy©]]

Bran is climbing toward the Broken Tower, where he likes to feed the crows, when he is startled by voices from the First Keep, the oldest part of the castle. At first he doesn’t recognize them as Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and her brother, Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]. Cersei is telling Jaime that he should be the [[Hand of the King]] and that Eddard Stark will put them in danger because the king loves him like a brother. Jaime jokes that Robert hates his brothers. Unamused, Cersei insists that Robert will listen to Eddard. Jaime states that he prefers honorable men to ambitious men like Robert’s brothers and [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]].

Cersei says she is worried about what [[Lysa Arryn]] may have said to the Starks, but Jaime tells her not to worry, as Lysa has no proof. Despite this, Cersei remains fearful that Eddard might betray her son [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] when he takes the throne or convince Robert to put her aside.

Bran grows frightened by what he overhears but wants to see who is talking, so he climbs over the window, then drops down. He can see the man and woman inside, naked and wrestling, fondling, and moaning. He recognizes Cersei just as her eyes open and she sees him. Bran loses his grip as he tries to escape, but he catches himself on the window ledge. Cersei and Jaime come to look at him. Jaime extends a hand to Bran and pulls him up onto the ledge.

As Bran begins to relax, Jaime asks him how old he is. Bran tells him he is seven. Then Jaime loathingly says, “The things I do for love,” and shoves Bran backwards out the window into the empty air.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25%;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Gage]]
*[[Hodor]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Old Nan]]
*[[Summer (direwolf)|Summer]]
| style="width:75%;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Aegon II Targaryen]]
*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon "the Dragonknight"]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Arryk Cargyll]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Erryk Cargyll]]
*[[Gerold Hightower]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Grey Wind]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Jory Cassel]]
*[[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]]
*[[Luwin]]
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
*[[Lysa Arryn]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
*[[Mikken]]
*[[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]
*[[Rickon Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Robert Arryn]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Rodrik Cassel]]
*[[Ryam Redwyne]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]]
*[[Shaggydog]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
}}
|}

==Mentions==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[Dance of the Dragons]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Arryn]]
*[[House Baelish]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Blount]]
*[[House Cassel]]
*[[House Dayne]]
*[[House Greyjoy]]
*[[House Hightower]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Redwyne]]
*[[House Selmy]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Trant]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Broken tower]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Eyrie]]
*[[First Keep]]
*[[Godswood of Winterfell]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Neck]]
*[[Red Keep]]
*The [[Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragonlord]]
*[[Fosterage]]
*[[Heart tree]]
*[[House Stark guards|Guards]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Knight]]
*[[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]]
*[[Maester]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 8}}
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/04/22/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-5/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 5] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 08]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Bran Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 08]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Winterfell]]

[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 09, Bran]]
[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 8]]
[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 8]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Бран II]]

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{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Eddard Stark]]
| place = [[Winterfell]]
| title = Eddard I
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 4|Eddard I]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Jon I]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Eddard II]]
}} __NOTOC__

King [[Robert I Baratheon]] arrives with his party at [[Winterfell]], where he offers Lord [[Eddard Stark]] the position of [[Hand of the King]] and proposes a betrothal between Eddard's daughter [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and his own son, Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]].

==Synopsis==
[[File:Federico Musetti Cersei's Wheelhouse.png|thumb|[[Cersei Lannister]]'s [[wheelhouse]], by Federico Musetti © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The king's party, three hundred strong, rides into [[Winterfell]]. Eddard recognizes Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Tyrion Lannister]], Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], and [[Sandor Clegane]], but does not recognize his old friend King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] until Robert calls out. Eddard is shocked to see that Robert has gained 8 stone (112 lbs) since they last saw each other nine years ago during [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. Eddard pays obeisance as Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and the younger children debark from the [[wheelhouse]]. After the formalities of greeting, including the introduction of children from both parties, Robert insists on being taken down to the [[crypts of Winterfell]] where the dead of [[House Stark]] are buried, so he can pay his respects to Eddard's sister. Queen Cersei objects, but is disregarded by Robert, and quietly led away by her twin brother.

Ned asks Robert about his journey and Robert complains of the distance that has to be traveled in the vast emptiness of the [[north]]. Robert then describes the advantages of living in the south, telling Ned he has to see the wonders, the warmth, and the undress of the women.

[[File:Ned and Robert at tomb.jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] visits [[Lyanna Stark]]'s tomb.]]

They descend into the crypt, which is an effort for the out-of-shape Robert. Robert wants to visit the tomb of Ned's sister [[Lyanna Stark]], who was his betrothed. They pass the dead of House Stark with statues in front of the crypts, each lord holding a sword on his lap with a [[direwolf]] at his feet. They arrive at the last of the occupied crypts. Here there are three tombs for Ned's father [[Rickard Stark|Rickard]], his elder brother [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]], and his sister Lyanna. Robert declares that Ned should have buried Lyanna on a sunny hillside, but Ned explains that she was a Stark of Winterfell and belongs here as was her wish. Ned remembers her dying, with only he and his friend [[Howland Reed]] nearby, while Robert recalls taking his vengeance on [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] for what he did to Lyanna, regretting that he only got to kill him once. Ned suggests that they should return to the surface where Robert's wife will be waiting. Robert replies that the [[Others]] can take his wife, but they start back all the same.

As they return, Ned asks about [[Jon Arryn]] and Robert declares that he has never seen a man die so quickly: from healthy to dead within a fortnight. Ned asks how Jon's widow [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]] is bearing her grief, explaining that [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] fears for her sister. Robert confides that he thinks Jon’s death has driven Lysa mad and that she has taken [[Robert Arryn|her son]] back to the [[Eyrie]]. Robert had hoped to foster the sickly boy with [[Tywin Lannister]], but Lysa refused to hear of it and left in the dead of night; Cersei was furious. Ned, who does not trust Tywin, is relieved. Ned asks to foster Robert Arryn himself, but Tywin has already agreed and Ned taking him as a ward would be an insult to Tywin.

Ned comments that Robert should visit the [[Wall]], but Robert responds that he has more important concerns such as replacing Lord Arryn, who held several important positions such as [[Warden of the East]]. Ned reminds Robert that that title traditionally goes with the domain of [[House Arryn]] but Robert declares that he will not appoint six-year-old Robert Arryn as Warden of the East. Ned reminds Robert that during times of peace the title is only an honor. The king is not pleased--the son is not the father, though maybe when the boy is grown the title will be given back. Robert mentions that he also needs a new [[Hand of the King]] and offers the position to Ned so they can work together again. Then Robert tells Ned how the responsibilities bore him and complains that he is surrounded by flatterers and fools. He insists that he wants Ned to come south to [[King's Landing]] to be Hand of the King, the second most important man in the kingdom.

Ned does not want the position and tries to declare himself unworthy of the honor. Robert only jokes that he is not trying to honor Ned but to get him to run the kingdom for him, relating the low-born saying that “the King eats and the Hand takes the shit.” Robert asks for at least a smile, but Ned replies that it is said to be so cold in the North that a man's laughter freezes in his throat and chokes him to death.

King Robert also offers to marry his son, Prince Joffrey, to Ned's eleven-year-old daughter [[Sansa Stark]] to join the Houses of Stark and Baratheon as he and Lyanna were supposed to. Ned hesitates to make this decision, wishing to speak to his wife, but Robert asks him not to take too long. Ned is filled with a sense of foreboding, knowing that Winterfell is where he belongs, and that winter is coming.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:40;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Catelyn Stark]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Robert I Baratheon]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
}}
|
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Howland Reed]]
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
*[[Lysa Arryn]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Rickard Stark]]
*[[Robert Arryn]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
}}
|}

==Mentions==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]
|
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Arryn]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Clegane]]
*[[House Greyjoy]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Tully]]
| style="width:60;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Crypt of Winterfell]]
*[[Eyrie]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Neck]]
*[[Pyke]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]
}}
|
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Bannerman]]
*[[Crannogmen]]
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Dragonlord]]
*[[Mercenary|Freerider]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[King of the Iron Islands]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Knight]]
*[[Longsword]]
*[[Lord of the Eyrie]]
*[[Lord of Storm's End]]
*[[Lord of Winterfell]]
*[[Mercenary|Sworn sword]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Others|The Others]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Ward]]
*[[Warden of the East]]
}}
|}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2011/04/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-3/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 3] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 04]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Eddard Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 04]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Winterfell]]

[[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos - Capítulo 4]]
[[fr:A Game of Thrones, Chapitre 05, Eddard]]
[[es:Juego de Tronos-Capítulo 4]][[pt:A Guerra dos Tronos-Capítulo 4]]
[[ru:Игра престолов, Эддард I]]

A Dance with Dragons-Epilogue

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Kevan Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Epilogue
| page = 944
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 71|Daenerys X]]
| current = Epilogue
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Appendix|Appendix]]
| arc previous =
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
Lord Regent [[Kevan Lannister]] is hosting a small council meeting in the [[Red Keep]]'s throne room; neither Queen [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]] nor [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] are present, nor is [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], as Kevan thinks it kinder to let him spend as much time as possible with his mother before her trial and possible execution. The lord of [[Griffin's Roost]], [[Ronnet Connington]] stands before them, insisting that he is loyal to King Tommen and uninvolved with whoever claims to be his uncle [[Jon Connington]] and the [[Targaryen]] pretender he has brought with him, who have landed with the [[Golden Company]] in the [[Stormlands]], attacking towns and villages as they march on [[Storm's End]].{{Ref|ADWD|61}} Ronnet begs to prove his loyalty in battle, but the new [[Hand of the King]] [[Mace Tyrell]] refuses, and orders Ronnet kept in his quarters for the moment, in addition to sending the men-at-arms [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] sent to accompany Connington south - all former [[Mountain's men|thugs]] of [[Gregor Clegane]]'s - to the [[Night's Watch]].

Kevan has begun to resent the demands of Mace Tyrell as Cersei did, but he realises he cannot openly oppose them; Tyrell and his bannerman [[Randyll Tarly]] have both brought armies to [[King's Landing]], while the Lannisters' standing army is still in the [[Riverlands]]. Tyrell insists that he will deal with Connington and his boy after Margaery's trial, but both he and Tarly show much reluctance about it; Kevan however chides them. Tyrell then asks why Tommen can't declare Margaery's innocence without a trial, but Kevan insists that defying the Faith will send them straight into the arms of Connington or [[Stannis Baratheon]] at a time when the [[Ironborn]] are attacking the Western lands as well. Mace Tyrell retorts that [[Paxter Redwyne]] will drive the Ironmen back and that Stannis has to face both [[Roose Bolton]] and the cold climate of the North. He also dismisses the threat Jon Connington and the exiles of the [[Golden Company]] pose but Kevan is unsure; he still remembers when [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] appointed Connington to the role of Hand, and while [[Tywin Lannister]]'s assessment of Connington as unsuitable for the post proved true after his failure to kill [[Robert Baratheon]] at the [[Battle of the Bells]], Kevan believes age has surely made Connington wiser, more cautious and more dangerous.

The small council all agree that Connington and his pretender must be crushed, lest [[Daenerys Targaryen]] receive word and leave [[Meereen]] to join forces with them. [[Pycelle]] suggests that they buy off the Golden Company, but new [[Master of Coin]] [[Harys Swyft]] dismisses this idea; thanks to Cersei's economic mismanagement, the treasury is nearly empty, the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]] still demanding its money, pledges for new loans from [[Myr]] received no favorable response, and their hopes of replenishing the treasuries with the fabled wealth on [[Dragonstone]] following [[Loras Tyrell|Ser Loras's]] capture of the island have proven in vain. Mace Tyrell reacts angrily to that, arguing that Loras searched the castle and found no trace of gold or gemstones, nor the fabled cache of [[dragon egg]]s supposedly kept there; Kevan personally thinks that Loras didn't look very hard, given that he is a young man prone to rash judgments, even more so following his injuries, and the [[Valyria]]n sorcery used to construct Dragonstone likely hides many secrets, but Kevan defuses the argument by suggesting Stannis likely took everything of value with him when he fled. Kevan also suggests that Harys try [[Pentos]]hi [[magister]] moneylenders, or else go to Braavos and deal with the Iron Bank in person.

Next, business turns to the forthcoming trials; Kevan says that Cersei has chosen [[trial by battle]], with Ser [[Robert Strong]] to represent her as her champion. Tyrell and Tarly express deep misgivings about the man, which Kevan shares as they have all heard rumours: [[Meryn Trant]] says he has never seen Strong eat or drink, and [[Boros Blount]] claims to have never seen him use the privy. Kevan muses that ''"Dead men don't shit"'', suspecting that he and the others know [[Robert Strong/Theories|who Strong really is]]. However, Kevan silences Mace's protests by arguing that if Cersei loses her trial, the legitimacy of her children, and thus Margaery's claim to the throne as Tommen's queen will be called into question. He also assures the council that even if Cersei proves her innocence, she will be sent back to [[Casterly Rock]] afterwards, and play no further part in ruling or Tommen's education.

The meeting adjourns, intending to reconvene in five days' time and leaving for later decisions about an inheritance involving [[House Rosby]] and six claims, as well as the preparation for [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]]'s upcoming marriage. Mace Tyrell makes plain his scorn for the marriage, particularly after Myrcella's injuries, and suggests a better match for her; Kevan muses that Mace likely has his son [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]] in mind. He dismisses the idea, warning that reneging on Myrcella's betrothal now could be all the cause [[Doran Martell]] needs to side with Connington. Harys Swyft suggests that they get the Dornish to deal with Connington and his pretender; Kevan agrees that it would save them a lot of trouble. After Tyrell and Tarly are gone, Pycelle asks Kevan for guards, fearing that Mace Tyrell means to do him harm for his part in Cersei's claims about Margaery, but Kevan dismisses his concerns.
[[File:SaraWintersVarys.jpg|[[Varys]], crossbow in hand. © FFG|thumb|300px|right]]
It is snowing heavily in King's Landing and Kevan retires to his study for a time to warm up. He muses on the possibility of raising his son [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] to the Kingsguard to end his newfound piety, before his thoughts turn to Cersei, the charming and sweet girl once was; he believes that, had Aerys accepted Tywin's offer and wed his son to Cersei, [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] would never have looked twice at [[Lyanna Stark]], and perhaps many now dead would still be alive. He then thinks on Cersei's [[walk of atonement|walk of shame]] and how similar it was to what Tywin did to their [[Tytos Lannister|father's]] [[Tytos Lannister's mistress|mistress]], but Kevan reassures himself it was necessary; the Faith had to be appeased, and left unchecked, Cersei would have corrupted Tommen as she did [[Joffrey]].

Kevan then goes to Cersei's chambers, where he has dinner with her and Tommen. Cersei is very calm and guarded after her walk of atonement, which Kevan thinks a good sign. She makes a humble request that [[Taena Merryweather]] attend on her once more after the trial and that her son be brought to court as a companion for Tommen; she also asks after her brothers, but Kevan has no news of Jaime or Tyrion. He also says that he has imprisoned the remaining Kettleblack brothers for their crimes of fornicating with a Queen; if they confess, he will send them to the Wall. If not, they will face Robert Strong.

A messenger then announces that Grand Maester Pycelle is asking for Kevan's presence. Kevan arrives at the Maester's chambers and enters to find a [[white raven]] sitting on the window ledge, a sign from the [[Citadel]] that winter has come. Kevan turns to leave, and is hit in the chest by a crossbow bolt. He calls out for help, but then sees Pycelle sat at his table, already dead. For one moment, Kevan calls out to [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]], thinking his nephew responsible, but a familiar voice tells him otherwise as the real killer emerges: [[Varys]]. Varys explains to the dying Kevan that he bears the man no ill will, that Kevan is simply a good man in service to a bad cause, but he was becoming too successful in uniting the realm behind Tommen and undoing the damage Cersei had caused. The eunuch adds that Cersei will suspect the Tyrells (with help from the Imp) for Kevan's murder, the Tyrells will blame her, someone will blame the Dornish and the alliances shoring up Tommen's hold on the [[Iron Throne]] will crumble as [[Aegon VI Targaryen|Aegon]] makes his presence known at Storm's End and the realm flocks to the side of the Targaryens.

Kevan insists that Aegon was killed during the [[Sack of King's Landing]] but Varys explains otherwise; that Aegon has been groomed since birth to be king, taught not just in skill at arms and ruling, but how to look after himself, what it means to go hungry, to be hunted and most importantly, that it is his ''duty'' to rule, not his right, and to put his people first. Varys then summons some of his "[[little birds]]" and instructs them to finish the dying Kevan off.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Kevan Lannister]]
* [[Tommen]]
* [[Ronnet Connington]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[Margaery Tyrell]]
* [[Aerys II Targaryen]]
* [[Mace Tyrell]]
* [[Grand Maester Pycelle]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Randyll Tarly]]
* [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[Jaime Lannister]]
* [[Qyburn]]
* [[Jon Connington]]
* [[Aegon VI Targaryen]]
* [[High Sparrow| High Septon]]
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
* [[Owen Merryweather]]
* [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[Qarlton Chelsted]]
* [[Rossart]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Harys Swyft]]
* [[Loras Tyrell]]
* [[Robert Strong]]
* [[Meryn Trant]]
* [[Boros Blount]]
* [[Myrcella Baratheon]]
* [[Willas Tyrell]]
* [[Doran Martell]]
* [[Garth Tyrell]], Lord Seneschal of Highgarden
* [[Paxter Redwyne]]
* [[Euron Greyjoy]]
* [[Nymeria Sand]]
* [[Oberyn Martell]]
* [[Littlefinger]]
* [[Balon Swann]]
* [[Darkstar]]
* [[Osmund Kettleblack]]
* [[Osfryd Kettleblack]]
* [[Lyanna Stark]]
* [[Elia Martell]]
* [[Tytos Lannister]]
* [[Taena Merryweather]]
* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
* [[Dorna Swyft]]
* [[Osney Kettleblack]]
* [[Varys]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/11/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-43/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 43] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 72]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV miscellaneous]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Epílogo]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 73, Épilogue]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Epílogo]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 71

2021-06-08T06:49:20Z

Jwyatt: Added "A Read of Ice and Fire" to references/notes

{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
| place = [[Dragonstone (hill)|Dragonstone]] in the [[Dothraki sea]]
| title = Daenerys X
| page = 929
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 70|The Queen's Hand]]
| current = Daenerys X
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Epilogue|Epilogue]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 52|Daenerys IX]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File: Marc_Fishman_Drogon_flies_to_Dany.jpg‎|[[Drogon]] comes to Daenerys's call - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|250px|left]]
[[File: Drogonsprey.JPG|Dany and Drogon by Ashley Hunter Rice |thumb|250px|left]]
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] is walking back south through the [[Dothraki Sea]] towards [[Meereen]], following a small rivulet that she thinks will flow into the [[Skahazadhan]]. She has spent her time flying [[Drogon]],<ref>After fleeing Meereen with him back in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]]</ref> but could not make him take her back.

Instead, they have been staying at his lair, a small cave in a hill she named [[Dragonstone (hill)|Dragonstone]] as a reference to [[Dragonstone|the place where she was born]]. She gets sick on the way,<ref>Some of the symptoms suggest that she may have caught the [[bloody flux]], but she is also bleeding and believes it is due to menstruation</ref> and has a number of hallucinations as she lies in the grass, bleeding and dying. These include a vision of [[Quaithe]], of [[Viserys Targaryen]], and of [[Jorah Mormont]], and seem to revolve around the idea of forgetting who she is.

Finally, a single [[Dothraki]] scout approaches her, but does not see her. The scout freezes as Drogon approaches, and then flees. Daenerys calls out for Drogon as he flies over, and mounts him. Drogon catches and devours a horse, and Dany joins him. This is how [[Jhaqo|Khal Jhaqo]], former [[ko]] of Khal [[Drogo]],{{Ref|AGOT|68}} accompanied by 50 of his warriors, finds her.

{{Stub}}

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Daario Naharis]]
* Khal [[Drogo]]
* [[Jhogo]]
* [[Hero]]
* [[Groleo]]
* [[Rhaego]]
* [[Irri]]
* [[Jhiqui]]
* [[Missandei]]
* [[Reznak mo Reznak]]
* [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]]
* [[Strong Belwas]]
* [[Quaithe]]
* [[Viserys Targaryen]]
* [[Magister Illyrio]]
* [[Jorah Mormont]]
* [[Aggo]]
* [[Rakharo]]
* Khal [[Jhaqo]]
* Khal [[Pono]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/11/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-43/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 43] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 71]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Dothraki Sea]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 71]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 72, Daenerys]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 71]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 70

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Barristan Selmy]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Queen's Hand
| page = 914
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 69|Jon XIII]]
| current = The Queen's Hand
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 71|Daenerys X]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 67|The Kingbreaker]]
| arc next = ''The Winds of Winter'' [[Barristan I (The Winds of Winter)|Barristan I]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File: Marc Fishman SerBS GreatP.jpg| [[Barristan Selmy|Ser Barristan]] looks at a smouldering [[Meereen]] - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|350px|left]]
[[File:Rhaegal_yherizan_mereen.png| [[Rhaegal]] makes his lair on the pyramid of Yherizan - by Ashley Hunter Rice © |thumb|248px|right]]

It is raining heavily in Meereen, for which [[Barristan Selmy]] is grateful; otherwise the fires caused during [[Viserion]] and [[Rhaegal]]'s rampage might have consumed the entire city. There is no sign of the two [[dragon]]s: they do not like the rain any more than men. [[Quentyn Martell]] is dead; it took three days for him to die. Out of respect for the prince, Ser Barristan had him placed in [[Daenerys Targaryen|the queen's]] bed, the same one he crossed half the world to reach. [[Missandei]] is the only one he could get to help tend Quentyn, for none of the cupbearers were willing and the [[Blue Graces]] never responded to his summons; he suspects the [[pale mare]] has carried them off. Missandei asks what is to be done with Quentyn's body and Barristan replies that they will find a way to send him back to [[Dorne]], though he is unsure how.

He advises Missandei to get some sleep and she urges him to do the same as she has noted that he doesn't sleep very much. Barristan privately thinks it is not just needing less sleep than a younger man, as [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] once told him, but having reached the age where he fears to close his eyes in case he never opens them again; Barristan does not consider dying in his sleep a death worthy of a knight of the [[Kingsguard]]. For a brief moment, he wonders if Daenerys is dead, but then dismisses the thought, though he notes that each time it becomes harder to convince himself his queen is still alive.

At dawn, [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] comes to speak with him; Skahaz is already aware that Quentyn is dead, and he informs Barristan that the [[Galazza Galare|Green Grace]], who Barristan sent to treat with the [[Yunkai'i]] to make them release the hostages, has not returned to the city. In addition, while the city is secure, an angry mob is gathered outside the pyramid demanding [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|Hizdahr]]'s release and that both dragons be destroyed, and since his arrest, the [[Sons of the Harpy]] have resumed their nightly murders with a vengeance; Barristan is shocked to learn they have killed twenty nine in the night, in contrast to nine the previous night and three the night before. However, despite Skahaz's insistence, Barristan still refuses to kill the hostages in retaliation.

The Shavepate tells Barristan (who is now the Queen's [[Hand of the King|Hand]], as head of a council ruling the city) that the council is waiting for him. Barristan does not want the position, but in the absence of Daenerys, he doesn't trust any of the others to rule. [[Grey Worm]] and the captains of the [[Stalwart Shields]], [[Mother's Men]] and [[Free Brothers]], along with [[Strong Belwas]] are present. Barristan informs them of Quentyn's death; most of the council express contempt for the prince's actions and many want his companions, who are at present imprisoned, executed for unleashing the dragons on the city. The fighting pits are to remain closed, for fear that the noise and smell of blood will attract the dragons, though [[Marselen]] suggests reopening the pits in the hope it lures [[Drogon]] back, and Daenerys with him. For the time being, the pits are packed full of livestock, from which the dragons are feeding regularly, and thus far, there has been no further evidence of either Viserion or Rhaegal eating people.

The council are convinced that the Yunkai'i are never going to accept any terms beside the killing of both dragons for the return of the hostages. When asked what he will do when his terms are refused, Barristan replies "Fire and Blood". They quickly grasp his meaning; he intends to do battle with the Yunkish army. A lengthy discussion regarding the battle plan follows, particularly regarding the deployment of troops, targets to attack, how best to use the [[Unsullied]] and other such concerns; however, all agree that if they can destroy the slavers, the [[sellsword]] companies will abandon their paymasters, and the dragons may make their presence known in the fight, though Barristan cannot say if they will help or just kill indiscriminately, though he does note that if they come, it will help break Yunkish morale.

When the council adjourns, Barristan goes to the cell where the two Dornishmen are being held and informs them of Prince Quentyn's death. [[Gerris Drinkwater]] angrily blames Daenerys for it, causing a fierce argument between him and Barristan, who bluntly dismisses Gerris's claims Quentyn came for love and asserts they came because [[Doran Martell|Quentyn's father]] wanted the backing of [[House Targaryen]] before daring to defy the [[Iron Throne]], but [[Archibald Yronwood]] angrily tells Gerris to shut up before more can be said. Barristan then makes an arrangement with the two [[Dornishmen]]; in exchange for a ship back to Dorne and Quentyn's bones to return to his father, Barristan wants them to go back to the [[Windblown]] company and tell the [[Tattered Prince]] that they will give him what he wants (namely [[Pentos]]) if he can free and protect the hostages during the attack.

The Green Grace returns, telling Barristan that the Yunkai'i have refused his offer, and that the only price they will accept is the death of the dragons. As they speak, the Shavepate runs in and tells them that the six trebuchets have begun flinging not rocks, but corpses into [[Meereen]].

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Quentyn Martell]]
*[[Missandei]]
*[[Skahaz mo Kandaq]]
*[[Marselen]]
*[[Symon Stripeback]]
*[[Grey Worm]]
*[[Tal Toraq]]
*[[Jokin]]
*[[Widower]]
*[[Rommo]]
*[[Goghor the Giant]]
*[[Belaquo Bonebreaker]]
*[[Camarron of the Count]]
*[[Spotted Cat]]
*[[Belwas]]
*[[Tumco Lho|Tum]]
*The [[Red Lamb]]
*[[Archibald Yronwood]]
*[[Gerris Drinkwater]]
*[[Bhakaz]]
*[[Grazhar zo Galare]]
*[[Azzak]]
*[[Viserion]]
*[[Galazza Galare]]
*[[Kezmya]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Rhaegal]]
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*Grand Maester [[Pycelle]]
*[[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
*[[Harghaz]]
*[[Mollono Yos Dob]]
*[[Daario Naharis]]
*[[Aggo]]
*[[Rakharo]]
*[[Drogon]]
*[[Harghaz]]
*[[Hero]]
*[[Jhogo]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Cletus Yronwood]]
*[[Willam Wells]]
*The [[Tattered Prince]]
*[[Caggo]]
*[[Meris]]
*[[Hugh Hungerford]]
*[[Dick Straw]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[The Harpy]]
|}

==Places and Terms Mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Meereen]]
*[[Great Pyramid]]
*[[Naath]]
*[[Slaver's Bay]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Dothraki Sea]]
*[[Yunkai]]/The Yellow City
*[[Summer Islands]]
*[[Daznak's Pit]]
*[[Pit of Ghrazz]]
*[[Golden Pit]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Skahazadhan]]
*[[Sunspear]]
*[[Astapor]]
*[[Pentos]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Duskendale]]
*[[Harvest Hall]]
*[[Tolos]]
*[[Qarth]]
*[[Ghis]]
*[[Valyria]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House of Hazkar]]
*[[House of Yherizan]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Blue Graces]]
*[[Bloody flux|Pale mare]]
*[[Silent Sisters]]
*[[Battle of the Trident]]
*[[Maesters#Grand Maester|Grand Maester]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Hand of the King|Hand of the Queen]]
*[[Green Grace]]
*[[Wise Masters]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Tokar]]
*[[Great Masters]]
*[[House of Uhlez]]
*[[Sons of the Harpy]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[Brazen Beasts]]
*[[Mother's Men]]
*[[Free Brothers]]
*[[Stalwart Shields]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Stormcrows]]
*''[[khalasar]]''
*''[[jaqqa rhan]]''
*[[Fighting pits|Pit fighters]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[Faith of the Seven|The Seven]]
*[[Windblown]]
*[[White Book]]
*[[Pink Graces]]
*[[Poisoned locusts]]
|}

{{Stub}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/29/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-42/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 42] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 70]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Barristan Selmy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 70]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 71, La Main de la reine]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 70]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 69

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon XIII
| page = 899
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 68|The Dragontamer]]
| current = Jon XIII
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 70|The Queen's Hand]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 58|Jon XII]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:FileBetrayal at the Wall david nashIIII.png|[[Wun Wun]] dragging the corpse of [[Patrek of King's Mountain|Ser Patrek]] behind him. © FFG|thumb|250px|left]]
[[Jon Snow|Jon]] means to lead men to [[Hardhome]] to rescue the [[wildlings]] and men of the [[Night's Watch]] trapped there. [[Selyse Florent|Queen Selyse]] and [[Melisandre]] discourage him, and want to leave them to their fate. However, Jon is determined to lead a rescue mission.

While planning the mission with [[Tormund Giantsbane]], Jon receives a [[Bastard Letter|letter]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]]. Ramsay claims that [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]] is dead after a seven day battle, that he captured [[Mance Rayder]] and flayed his spear wives, and that he wants [[Jeyne Poole|his bride]] back, along with [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]], [[Melisandre]], [[Val]], Mance's presumed son, and Queen Selyse and her daughter

This changes everything, and Jon decides to send the bulk of the Night's Watch to Hardhome with Tormund in command, while he will go to [[Winterfell]] himself and make Ramsay answer for his words. Jon knows that doing so will break his vow to not interfere in the wars of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], so he is prepared to go alone. He asks if anyone will ride with him and he gets an overwhelming roar of support from most of the wildlings, though not from his Black Brothers - [[Othell Yarwyck|Yarwyck]] and [[Bowen Marsh]] leave the hall with their men. Jon doesn't mind as he appears to have more than enough men to go with him and none of the Night's Watch will have to break their vows.

When Jon is on his way to inform Queen Selyse, he hears the giant [[Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun|Wun Wun]] roar and a man scream. When he arrives, a bleeding Wun Wun is smashing dead [[Patrek of King's Mountain|Ser Patrek]] against a tower wall. Jon tries to calm the people who come
running, when [[Wick Wittlestick]] slashes at Jon's throat with a dagger, just barely grazing him. While Jon is still trying to understand, Bowen Marsh and others plant daggers in him, all of them saying, ''"For the Watch."''
By the time the fourth dagger slashes him, Jon passes out.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Selyse Florent|Queen Selyse]]
* [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]]
* [[Shireen Baratheon]]
* [[Patchface]]
* [[Axell Florent|Ser Axell Florent]]
* [[Melisandre]]
* [[Devan Seaworth]]
* [[Malegorn of Redpool]]
* [[Benethon Scales]]
* [[Narbert Grandison]]
* [[Patrek of King's Mountain]]
* [[Dorden the Dour]]
* [[Brus Buckler]]
* [[Tormund|Tormund Giantsbane]]
* [[Gerrick Kingsblood]]
* [[Mance Rayder]]
* [[Raymun Redbeard]]
* [[Ygritte]]
* Gerrick Kingsblood's three daughters
* [[Val|Lady Val]]
* [[Ghost]]
* [[Borroq]] and his boar
* [[Soren Shieldbreaker]]
* [[Alys Karstark]]
* The promised prince
* [[Rattleshirt]]
* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Leathers]]
* [[Toregg|Toregg the Tall]]
* [[Mother Mole]]
* [[Monster|Little monster (Gilly's child)]]
* [[Aemon Steelsong|Mance Rayder's child]]
* [[Mully ]]
* [[Fulk|Fulk the Flea]]
* [[Mormont's raven]]
* [[Satin]]
* [[Bowen Marsh]]
* [[Othell Yarwyck]]
* [[Morna White Mask]]
* [[Brogg]]
* [[Gavin|Gavin the Trader]]
* [[Great Walrus]]
* [[Howd Wanderer]]
* [[Harle the Huntsman]]
* [[Harle the Handsome]]
* [[Doss|Blind Doss]]
* [[Ygon Oldfather]]
* [[Maester Aemon]]
* [[Samwell Tarly]]
* [[Qhorin Halfhand]]
* [[Jeor Mormont|the Old Bear]]
* [[Donal Noye]]
* [[Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun|Wun Wun]]
* [[Cregan Karstark]]
* [[Clydas]]
* [[Ramsay Bolton|Ramsay Snow/Bolton]]
* [[Jeyne Poole]]
* [[Rowan]]
* [[Holly]]
* [[Squirrel]]
* [[Willow Witch-eye]]
* [[Frenya]]
* [[Myrtle]]
* [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon Greyjoy/Reek]]
* [[Reek|Reek/Heke]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
* [[Bran Stark]]
* [[Rickon Stark]]
* [[Sansa Stark]]
* [[Lady (direwolf)]]
* [[Hareth (Mole's Town)|Horse]]
* [[Rory]]
* [[Wick Whittlestick]]
* [[Lew (Left Hand)|Left Hand Lew]]
* [[Alf|Alf of Runnymudd]]
* [[Gavin|Gavin the Trader]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/22/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-41/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 41] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 69]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 69]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 70, Jon]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 69]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 68

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Quentyn Martell]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Dragontamer
| page = 887
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 67|The Kingbreaker]]
| current = The Dragontamer
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 69|Jon XIII]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 60|The Spurned Suitor]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:The_dragontamer.png‎|The Dragontamer by [http://ashleyhunterrice.tumblr.com/ Ashley Hunter Rice] |thumb|250px|left]][[Quentyn Martell|Quentyn]] goes ahead with his plan to steal the dragons. With the help of the [[Windblown|Windblown Company]], they make it to the pit where [[Rhaegal]] and [[Viserion]] are kept. There, however, they use the codeword "dog" on the [[Brazen Beasts]], who are actually part of the scheme to overthrow the king that very night. A fight ensues, and the four guards are slain, although Quentyn is almost slain by a spear. They enter and find that Rhaegal has also broken his chains since he was last in the pit, and that Viserion has created a cave for himself in the ceiling of the pit. Viserion is first attracted to [[Pretty Meris]], as he is looking for Daenerys, but then tries to exit the pit. Throughout this encounter, Quentyn tries to dominate the dragons like he had seen [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] do with [[Drogon]], but when he strikes Viserion with a whip, Rhaegal spews fire on him, setting him aflame.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Quentyn Martell]]
* [[Rhaegal]]
* [[Viserion]]
* [[Pretty Meris]]
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Drogon]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Windblown]]
*[[Brazen Beasts]]
}}

{{Stub}}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/15/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-40/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 40] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 68]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Quentyn Martell]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 68]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 69, Le dompteur de dragons]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 68]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 67

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Barristan Selmy]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Kingbreaker
| page = 874
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 66|Tyrion XII]]
| current = The Kingbreaker
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 68|The Dragontamer]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 59|The Discarded Knight]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 70|The Queen's Hand]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Barristan Selmy|Ser Barristan]] meets with [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] again, and they go through with their plan to seize [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|Hizdahr]] and the city, and have it [[ruling council of Meereen|ruled by a council]] until [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]'s return. They decide that their word for going ahead with the plan will be "''[[Groleo]]''," in reference to the hostage that was slain by the [[Yunkai]]'i. Skahaz reveals that he was present in the throne room when [[Bloodbeard]] and the slaver lords made their insult, and that he and every one of the [[Brazen Beasts]] present would have killed the Yunkish delegation in an instant had Hizdahr given the command, raging that the Yunkish would never have dared do such a thing to Daenerys. The Shavepate goes on to explain to Ser Barristan that Hizdahr's horrified reaction to Groleo's severed head was a sham and the slavers couldn't care less about [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]'s death in the pit; the whole thing was arranged so as to give Hizdahr a pretext to kill the queen's [[dragon]]s before [[Volantis]]'s fleet arrives.

Despite Skahaz's objections, Barristan insists that after Hizdahr is deposed, they will order the Yunkai'i return their remaining hostage and withdraw their armies from [[Meereen]], only going forth to do battle if they refuse. Selmy is also confident he can overcome Hizdahr's guards, as they are only [[pit fighters]] and Barristan believes men like that, who fight for the adulation of the crowd and only when they are called to, are no match for a knight of the [[Kingsguard]] who must always be alert and ready to fight and die at a moment's notice to defend their monarch.

Barristan and Skahaz also dispute over trying to rescue the remaining hostages—[[Jhogo]], [[Hero]] and [[Daario Naharis|Daario]]—as the Shavepate believes it is too dangerous to try. He is also particularly scathing about Daario, believing it would be better in the long run for Daenerys if the [[Stormcrows]]'s captain were to die. Though he is aware Daenerys is in love with Daario, Barristan privately agrees as he is well aware from history that the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] have a propensity for choosing poorly in matters of the heart, choices that almost always lead to disaster:

{{Quote|''Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] loved his Lady [[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]] and [[Robert's Rebellion|thousands died for it]]. [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]] loved the [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|first Daenerys]], and rose in [[First Blackfyre Rebellion|rebellion]] when denied her. [[Aegor Rivers|Bittersteel]] and [[Brynden Rivers|Bloodraven]] both loved [[Shiera Seastar]] and the Seven Kingdoms bled. The [[Duncan Targaryen|Prince of Dragonflies]] loved [[Jenny (Oldstones)|Jenny of Oldstones]] so much he cast aside a crown, and Westeros paid the bride price in corpses. All three of the sons of the [[Aegon V Targaryen|fifth Aegon]] had wed for love in defiance of their father's wishes. And because that unlikely monarch had followed his heart when he chose his queen, he allowed his sons to have their way, making bitter enemies when he might have made fast friends. Treason and turmoil followed, as night follows day, ending at [[Summerhall]] in sorcery, fire and grief.''}}

Skahaz also mentions that they have hostages of their own and that they can easily retaliate in kind if the Yunkai'i harm any more of their hostages, but like his queen, Barristan refuses to harm the cupbearers, due to his own aversion to killing children. Though disappointed, the Shavepate agrees and promises that everything will be ready for the plan by nightfall.

For the rest of the day, Barristan makes his rounds about [[Great Pyramid|the pyramid]] and trains with his boys. He thinks to himself that some of them might be ready for [[knight]]hood soon. However, as he wrestles with what he is planning to do that night, he decides it would be worse for the boys if they were knighted by a knight without honor just before his death. He lectures the boys about honor and thinks that someday maybe they will understand. He also warns [[Missandei]] not to leave the queen's chambers, but refuses to answer her questions about his intentions. He also reflects on his own failures, one in particular; that he didn't defeat Rhaegar at the [[tourney at Harrenhal]]. Had he won, he would have crowned [[Ashara Dayne]], who he was enamored with, as [[queen of love and beauty]] and wonders that if he had, would Ashara not have killed herself from grief over a child supposedly fathered on her by [[House Stark|a Stark]]. Barristan considers that his greatest failure.

During the night, after bathing and donning his armor, Ser Barristan goes to confront Hizdahr in his chambers; the Brazen Beasts let him past without incident. Barristan, using the pretext of delivering a message to gain entrance, tries to question Hizdahr, demanding to know if he is in league with the [[Sons of the Harpy]] and if he had anything to do with the [[Poisoned locusts|assassination attempt]] on Daenerys. Hizdahr's denials of the accusations do not convince Selmy, and when the old knight draws his sword, Hizdahr call for the pit fighter [[Khrazz]], one of his guards, to defend him. Despite Barristan's efforts to convince Khrazz to surrender, the pit fighter attacks him; however, Khrazz's inexperience of fighting opponents wearing armor is his downfall, and Selmy kills him quickly. Barristan tells Hizdahr, who desperately begs for his life, that he means to take Hizdahr to a cell, where he will be imprisoned until Daenerys returns. Suddenly, a [[Miklaz|cup bearer]] informs them that [[Reznak mo Reznak|Reznak]] wishes to see the king. Barristan, surprised as he and Skahaz had planned to imprison Reznak as well, asks why and is told the dragons ([[Viserion]] and [[Rhaegal]]) have been loosed upon the city.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Skahaz mo Kandaq]]
*[[Tumco Lho]]
*[[Larraq]]/[[Larraq|The Lash]]
*[[The Red Lamb|Red Lamb]]
*[[Missandei]]
*[[Steelskin]]
*[[Draqaz]]
*[[Qezza]]
*[[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
*[[Miklaz]]
*[[Khrazz]]
*[[Jezhene]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Groleo]]
*[[Bloodbeard]]
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Grey Worm]]
*[[Symon Stripeback]]
*[[Mollono Yos Dob]]
*[[Marselen]]
*[[Marghaz zo Loraq]]
*[[Reznak mo Reznak]]
*[[Hero]]
*[[Jhogo]]
*[[Daario Naharis]]
*[[Denys Darklyn]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
*[[Daemon I Blackfyre]]
*[[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)]]
*[[Aegor Rivers]]
*[[Brynden Rivers]]
*[[Shiera Seastar]]
*[[Prince of Dragonflies]]
*[[Jenny of Oldstones]]
*[[Duncan Targaryen]]
*[[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Aegon V Targaryen]]
*[[Grazhar zo Galare]]
*[[Qezza Galare]]
*[[Galazza Galare]]
*[[Mezzara]]
*[[Kezmya]]
*[[Azzak]]
*[[Bhakaz]]
*[[Dhazzar]]
*[[The Harpy]]
*[[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)]]
*[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[House Whent|Lord Whent]]
*[[Oswell Whent]]
*[[Varys]]/[[Varys|The Spider]]
*[[Rhaella Targaryen]]
*[[Elia Martell|Elia of Dorne]]
*[[Ashara Dayne]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Lomas Longstrider]]
*[[Quentyn Martell]]
*[[Drogon]]
*[[Barsena Blackhair]]
|}

==Places and Terms Mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Great Pyramid|Great Pyramid of Meereen]]
*[[Yunkai]]
*[[Volantis]]
*[[Duskendale]]
*[[Ghis]]
*[[Red Waste]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Oldstones]]
*[[Summerhall]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Meereen]]
*[[Basilisk Isles]]
*[[Lhazar]]
*[[Ghis]]
*[[Red Keep]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Slaver's Bay]]
*[[Great Pyramid of Ghis]]
*[[Valyria]]
*[[Qarth]]
*[[Ghiscari Empire|Old Empire of Ghis]]
*[[Arbor]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House of Loraq]]
*[[Dragon]]
*[[Wise Masters]]
*[[Stormcrows]]
*[[Bloodrider]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Free Brothers]]
*[[Stalwart Shields]]
*[[Mother's Men]]
*[[Fighting pits]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Brazen Beasts]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Tragedy at Summerhall]]
*[[Poisoned locusts]]
*[[Green Grace]]
*[[House of Merreq]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House of Pahl]]
*[[House of Ghazeen]]
*[[House of Zhak]]
*[[House of Quazzar]]
*[[House of Uhlez]]
*[[House of Hazkar]]
*[[House of Dhazak]]
*[[House of Yherizan]]
*[[Great Masters]]
*[[Battle of the Trident]]
*[[Sons of the Harpy]]
*[[Tourney at Harrenhal]]
*[[Queen of Love and Beauty]]
*[[Faith of the Seven|The Seven]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*''[[arakh]]''
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/08/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-39/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 39] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 67]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Barristan Selmy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 67]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 68, Le briseur de roi]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 67]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 66

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[Yunkai|Yunkish]] camp near [[Meereen]]
| title = Tyrion XII
| page = 860
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 65|Cersei II]]
| current = Tyrion XII
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 67|The Kingbreaker]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 57|Tyrion XI]]
| arc next = ''The Winds of Winter'' Tyrion I
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] has made an agreement with [[Ben Plumm]] to join the [[Second Sons]]. He signs a number of agreements that he will pay about 50 higher ranking members of the company 100 gold dragons. This amount increases for the higher ranking officers, and for Plumm himself, he must sign a contract for 100,000 dragons along with land and a lordship. After this, he signs the register of the Second Sons using his own blood as ink.

After this, he is told to go and find armor for himself and [[Penny]]. He returns to where she is sleeping, and there he notices signs that she may have the [[bloody flux]]. Regardless, she is distraught over the abandonment of the hog and the dog that were part of her show. Tyrion is hiding from her that the two animals have almost definitely been slaughtered by [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]'s men. While they are looking for armor, they find [[Jorah Mormont]] outfitted in a random assortment of armor, which he claims is of decent quality. When Penny tells Tyrion that she dreamt that she was jousting with her brother again, Tyrion slaps her, trying to force her to quit her mooning and to realize that they must wear armor or likely die. Finally, Tyrion says that he will take care of making sure that the Second Sons turn sides again, since Tyrion and Jorah both agree that they are on the losing side of the coming battle.

{{Stub}}

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
* [[Jorah Mormont]]
* [[Kasporio]]
* [[Inkpots]]
* [[Penny]]
* [[Brown Ben Plumm]]
* [[Snatch]]
* [[Kem]]
* [[Jaime Lannister]]
* [[Hammer]]
* [[Nail]]
* [[Shae]]
* [[Tysha]]
* [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]
* [[Leo Lefford]]
* [[Nurse]]
* [[Sweets]]
* [[Oppo| Oppo (Groat)]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/08/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-39/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 39] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 66]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 66]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 67, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 66]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Cersei Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Cersei II
| page = 848
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 64|The Ugly Little Girl]]
| current = Cersei II
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 66|Tyrion XII]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 54|Cersei I]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] is forced to walk from the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] to the [[Red Keep]], as atonement for her confessed sins; it is the only way to escape the Sept, as her uncle [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]] will not oppose the Faith and Cersei does not have enough friends in the Sept to risk a trial like [[Margaery Tyrell]] - her only hope is a trial by battle. Cersei feels fear at the thought of being paraded through the streets naked, remembering the violence the smallfolk caused during the [[Riot of King's Landing|riot]], but reassures herself that no harm will come to her.

When morning arrives, her goalers arrive with a group of [[Silent Sisters]], who strip Cersei naked and shave her of every hair on her body. Cersei is then led by an escort of [[Warrior's Sons]] (among them, her cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]], much to Cersei's disgust) to the courtyard, where Cersei finds herself standing close to the spot where [[Eddard Stark]] was executed. As the Septas accompanying her announce her sins to the watching crowd, Cersei muses first on how [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] undid all her plans and the work of [[Varys]] and [[Littlefinger]]; had he done as he was told and sent Stark to [[the Wall]], Ned and his knowledge of Cersei's incest would have been removed and the Lannisters would have had peace with [[Robb Stark]], a hostage in the form of [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and the freedom to deal with [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon]], but instead Joffrey demanded Stark's head, and after that everything fell apart. Cersei's thoughts then turn to memories of how [[Tywin Lannister|her father]] did away with her [[Tytos Lannister|grandfather's]] mistress after his death, having her stripped naked and marched through the streets of [[Lannisport]], but Cersei insists to herself she will not be broken and humiliated so easily.

Cersei is then forced to strip before the crowd and walk to the Red Keep. At first, Cersei walks with dignity, ignoring the insults and worse (such as rotten vegetables and a cat carcass) the crowd throw at her, but as the walk continues and the insults grow worse, mocking her faded beauty and the signs of age on her body, Cersei struggles to maintain her composure. As she walks, Cersei begins to hallucinate, seeing faces of others in the crowd; her father frowning, Ned and Sansa Stark, along with [[Lady (direwolf)|Sansa's wolf]] staring accusingly at her, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] laughing at her and finally, the face of [[Maggy the Frog]] intoning her prophecy: ''Queen you shall be, until there comes another, younger and more beautiful, to cast you down and take all you hold most dear''.

At this, Cersei breaks down in tears and runs for the Red Keep, collapsing as soon as she staggers into the courtyard. Kevan Lannister orders her covered up and removed, at which point Cersei is picked up by an eight-foot-tall giant of a man, clad in the armour and white cloak of a [[Kingsguard]] knight. [[Qyburn]] appears and introduces Cersei to his champion, [[Robert Strong|Ser Robert Strong]] and she is most pleased.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[Kevan Lannister]]
* [[Margaery Tyrell]]
* [[Lancel Lannister]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Varys]]
*[[Littlefinger]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Tytos Lannister]]
*[[Lady (direwolf)]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Maggy]] the Frog
*[[Qyburn]]
*[[Robert Strong]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Red Keep]]
*[[Riot of King's Landing]]
*[[Warrior's Sons]]
*[[Lannisport]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Faith of the Seven]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/10/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-38/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 38] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Cersei Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Great Sept of Baelor]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in King's Landing]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep]]

[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 66, Cersei]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 65]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 64

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Arya Stark]]
| place = [[Braavos]]
| title = The Ugly Little Girl
| page = 835
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 63|Victarion I]]
| current = The Ugly Little Girl
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 65|Cersei II]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 45|The Blind Girl]]
| arc next = ''The Winds of Winter'' [[Mercy (The Winds of Winter)|Mercy]]
}}

==Synopsis==
After a gathering of eleven [[Faceless Men]], [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is interrogated by [[plague face]] and deemed ready for her first assassination. Arya disguises herself again as Cat of the Canals and returns to [[Brusco]]'s. While selling seafood at the [[Purple Harbor]], Arya observes her target, an old man who sells insurance for captains, shipowners, and other merchants. When the [[kindly man]] suggests that the man might not be paying out for claims as he should, Arya determines that a family member of a client has prayed for the man's death at the [[House of Black and White]]. Arya eventually decides she will kill her target with [[poison]], which the [[waif]] then helps her prepare.

[[File:Paul Guzenko Poisoned Coin.JPG|350px|thumb|left|Arya's target bites the poisoned coin. © Fantasy Flight Games]]

The kindly man informs Arya that she will need a new face for this job, since Cat of the Canals would be easily recognized. He and the waif lead her down into a hidden chamber deep under the House of Black and White. The walls are covered with mask-like faces, which Arya realizes are the faces of people who have died at the House of Black and White. The face chosen for Arya is that of a young girl who was abused to the point of permanent disfigurement, and who came to the temple seeking death. Arya's blood is used to soften the leathery mask into living skin, which then bonds to her head and becomes her new face. The kindly man warns Arya that she will suffer the nightmares of the girl whose face she has taken, but only for a time. His promise proves to be true, and that night Arya dreams of the abuse that was suffered by the girl at the hands of her father.

The target is always accompanied by two guards, and the kindly man has forbidden Arya to kill anyone other than her target, so Arya must stalk the man for several days to find an opportunity. She eventually dispatches him by slipping a poisoned coin into the purse of one of his clients, knowing the old man selling insurance will bite into the shipowner's coins to test their legitimacy. Knowing that the target's heart would then soon give out after consuming the poison, the kindly man is pleased by Arya's success, and he raises her to the status of an acolyte. He gives her a black and white robe to wear while at the temple and restores her face. However, the next day she is to take a new face and leave for her first apprenticeship with someone named [[Izembaro]].

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
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* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Lordling]]
* [[Fat fellow]]
* [[Plague face]]
* [[Handsome man]]
* [[Squinter]]
* [[Kindly man]]
* [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[Dunsen]]
* [[Raff]]
* [[Ilyn Payne]]
* [[Meryn Trant]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[Brusco]]
* [[Brea]]
* [[Old man]]
* [[Red Roggo]]
* [[Waif]]
* [[Jaqen H'ghar]]
* [[Tickler]]
* [[Talea]]
* [[Sailor's Wife]]
* [[Tagganaro]]
* [[Casso]]
* [[Izembaro]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
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* [[Braavos]]
* [[House of Black and White]]
* [[Winterfell]]
* [[Purple Harbor]]
* [[Harrenhal]]
* [[Warren]]
* [[Gardens of Gelenei]]
* [[Stones of the Silent God]]
* [[Patternmaker's Maze]]
* [[Black Canal]]
* [[Ragman's Harbor]]
* [[Drowned Town]]
* [[Happy Port]]
* [[Ship (playhouse)|The Ship]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/09/24/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-37/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 37] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 64]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Arya Stark]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Braavos]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 64]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 65, La laideronne]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 64]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
| place = [[Slaver's Bay]]
| title = Victarion I
| page = 827
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 62|The Sacrifice]]
| current = Victarion I
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 64|The Ugly Little Girl]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 56|The Iron Suitor]]
| arc next = ''The Winds of Winter'' [[Victarion I (The Winds of Winter)|Victarion I]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Victarion Greyjoy]] continues on his way to [[Meereen]]. Despite his crew's unease at [[Moqorro]]'s continued presence, Victarion insists that the [[R'hllor|Red God]] will help them on their journey. Though his arm and hand are now burned, they are stronger than ever. He says, ''“Two gods are with me now...No foe can stand before two gods.”''

[[File:Marc Fishman VictarionWomenSacrafice.jpg|250px|thumb|left|''The Sacrificial Offering'' by Marc Fishman]]
The Iron Fleet captures a number of trading ships: ''[[Ghiscari Dawn]]'', ''[[Dove]]'', two unnamed ships that he renames as ''[[Ghost (ship)|Ghost]]'' and ''[[Shade]]'', an unnamed fat galleas, an unnamed trading galley, an unnamed fishing ketch, and a slaver galley named the ''[[Willing Maiden]]''. Moqorro's prophecies are instrumental in the capture of these fleets. As a show of his appreciation, Victarion burns seven [[Lys|Lyseni]] bed slaves as a tribute to both the [[Drowned God]] and R'hllor. After this sacrifice, a favourable wind rises for the Iron Fleet, which now numbers 60 ships with the new additions.

That night, Victarion allows Moqorro to inspect the [[Dragon Horn]] given to him by his brother [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]]. Moqorro reads the [[Valyria|Valyrian]] glyphs displayed on the horn to Victarion, telling him that the horn's name is written as ''"I am [[Dragonbinder]]."'' Moqorro goes on to explain that no mortal man can blow the horn and live. However, he states that ''"Who blows the hellhorn matters not. The dragons will come to the horn’s master. You must claim the horn. With blood.”''

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==Character List appearing/mentioned==
[[File:Chase Toole Sacrificed to Two Gods.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Victarion burns the seven [[Lys|Lyseni]] bed slaves. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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* [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
* [[Moqorro]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Hizdak]]
* [[Tom Tidewood]]
* [[Vole]]
* [[Euron Greyjoy]]
* [[Aeron Damphair]]
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
* [[Manfryd Merlyn]]
* [[Longwater Pyke]]
* [[Balon Greyjoy]]
* [[Dagon Greyjoy]]
* [[Dusky woman]]
* [[Aerys I Targaryen]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/09/24/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-37/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 37] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 63]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Victarion Greyjoy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Slaver's Bay]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 63]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 64, Victarion]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 63]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Asha Greyjoy]]
| place = [[crofters' village]] in the [[wolfswood]]
| title = The Sacrifice
| page = 814
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 61|The Griffin Reborn]]
| current = The Sacrifice
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 63|Victarion I]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 42|The King's Prize]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Marc Fishman four cannibals.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Four Cannibals - by Marc Fishman]]
[[File:Mustamirri AshaTheon meeting.jpg‎|Asha fails to recognize [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] - by Mustamirri ©|thumb|right|300px]]
[[Asha Greyjoy]] is still a prisoner of [[Stannis Baratheon]] at the [[crofters' village]] between the lakes, being guarded by [[Alysane Mormont]]. While they thought they would be only three days from [[Winterfell]], the snows have kept them stranded for nineteen days. Food has become a major concern. The supply of fish from the lake has been diminishing, they have already been relying on their dying horses as a source of food for a while now, and foraging has brought little result. Some men have even begun to resort to cannibalism: four men from [[House Peasebury]] were caught eating parts of a dead man from [[House Fell]].

There are growing tensions between the [[queen's men]] that Stannis brought with him from Dragonstone and the other people present, both local northerners and the [[king's men]] that Stannis brought from [[Dragonstone]] and the [[Stormlands]] with him.

Fueling those tensions, Ser [[Godry Farring]] the Giantslayer, Ser [[Corliss Penny]] and Ser [[Clayton Suggs]] are about to burn the four cannibals in sacrifice for [[R'hllor]], hoping to stope the snowfall. Northerners [[Artos Flint]] and [[Hugo Wull|Big Bucket Wull]] express dislike of the sacrifice. Asha has noticed that Clayton Suggs is a cruel man and fears that he may eventually turn against her.

Stannis himself has been retreating to a tower roof with a perennial flame for four days, since his squire [[Bryen Farring]] was given a funeral burning after dying from the cold. He returns now, along with Queen's Man Ser [[Richard Horpe]] and [[Karhold]]'s castellan [[Arnolf Karstark]], whose men joined theirs eight days past. There are rumors that Arnolf may hold Winterfell in Stannis' behest if they are successful at retaking the castle. Stannis authorizes the sacrifice and watches it until its end.<ref>Pages 814-819</ref>

Ser [[Justin Massey]] remains close to Asha and protects her from the worst of Clayton Suggs' threats. He also reveals that he is no longer a true believer in R'hllor and hints that he knows more than he is telling.

Justin offers to guard Asha for a while, relieving Aly Mormont from that duty. The two of them eat some roasted horse in the hall. Stannis' knights are however lost by a lack of options, knowing that they are likely to die soon no matter what they do, since they have no food nor are they in any condition to fight [[Roose Bolton]]'s forces at Winterfell. Talk is tense and frustrated, and eventually Justin leaves the Hall. Attempting to follow him, Asha finds Clayton Suggs instead. He threatens her, but the two of them are surprised to find that riders are coming to Stannis' encampment.

Assuming that this is an attack from the Boltons and [[House Frey|Freys]], Clayton commands Asha to warn the others while he alone attempts to delay the riders. But there is no immediate danger, for the riders are not hostile. It is instead the group of [[Tycho Nestoris]], representative of the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]], with two men of the [[Night's Watch]] and the seven [[ironmen]] that he ransomed from [[Sybelle Locke]]. Asha recognizes [[Tristifer Botley]] among them.

The group has come by way of Winterfell, where they found [[Crowfood Umber]] beating drums and blowing horns, and have brought [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] and [[Jeyne Poole|Jeyne]] from Winterfell.

Jeyne's nose is black from frostbite, and no one has referred to her by name yet, so it is not clear whether Tycho's group knows that she is not [[Arya Stark]]. Asha fails to recognize Theon, who looks decades older than she knows him to be. Theon, however, reveals his identity to Asha, much to her shock.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Asha Greyjoy]]
* [[Alysane Mormont]]
* [[Godry Farring]]
* [[Artos Flint]]
* [[Hugo Wull|Big Bucket Wull]]
* [[Corliss Penny]]
* [[Clayton Suggs]]
* [[Justin Massey]]
* [[Bryen Farring]]
* [[Stannis]]
* [[Melisandre]]
* [[Richard Horpe]]
* [[Arnolf Karstark]]
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Theon Greyjoy]]
* [[Willam Foxglove]]
* [[Humfrey Clifton]]
* [[Ormund Wylde]]
* [[Ned Woods]]
* [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[Arthor Karstark]]
* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
* [[Middle Liddle]]
* [[Crowfood Umber]]
* [[Tristifer Botley]]
* [[Roggon Rustbeard]]
* [[Grimtongue]]
* [[Fingers]]
* [[Rook]]
* [[Cromm]]
* [[Sybelle Locke|Sybelle Glover]]
* [[Tycho Nestoris]]
* [[Mors Umber]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/09/10/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-36/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 36] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 62]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Asha Greyjoy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Wolfswood]]
[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 62]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 63, Le sacrifice]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 62]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 61

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jon Connington]]
| place = [[Griffin's Roost]]
| title = The Griffin Reborn
| page = 801
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 60|The Spurned Suitor]]
| current = The Griffin Reborn
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 62|The Sacrifice]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 24|The Lost Lord]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Daniel ClarkeGreyscale.png|300px|thumb|left|[[Jon Connington]] has been infected with greyscale. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Jon Connington]] and the [[Golden Company]] have landed at [[Cape Wrath]] in [[Westeros]], and manage to seize [[Griffin's Roost]] and other small castles by taking them unawares. The [[taking of Griffin's Roost]] was quite easy; the Golden Company only lost four men in the attack. Any raven trying to leave the castle was shot down, followed shortly by the castle's [[maester]] being thrown from his tower. After that, what was left of the garrison surrendered.

Taking his leave of the Golden Company officers by claiming to be going to pray at his father's tomb in the castle sept, Jon instead goes to the battlements and reminisces over the time [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] visited his home and seemed impressed with Connington's lands. Jon then reflects on what happened next to [[House Connington|his House]]; after [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] exiled Jon, furious at his failure to stop Robert, the lands and title went to his cousin [[Ronald Connington]] (who had been Jon's castellan while he was in [[King's Landing]]) but after the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] stripped Ronald of his lordship and gave most of House Connington's lands to houses that had fought for him. Jon, however, is glad that he will not have to fight his deceased cousin or Ronald's son [[Ronnet Connington|Ronnet]], who is away fighting in the Riverlands, to reclaim Griffin's Roost, not wanting to celebrate his return by killing one of his own kin. Nor does he blame his cousin any longer for taking advantage of his downfall, since as far as Jon is concerned, the one responsible for House Connington's downfall is himself.

Jon's musings then turn to where he lost everything: [[Stoney Sept]]. Taking over pursuit of Robert from the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]] after the [[Battle of Ashford]], Jon cornered the rebel in the town and began searching for him. But the search yielded nothing, as the townsfolk were protecting Robert, hiding him and constantly moving him. All of Connington's efforts to find Robert- offering bribes for information, taking hostages, threats and pardons- got him nowhere, and the delays bought time for [[Eddard Stark]] and [[Hoster Tully]] to bring a rebel army to Robert's rescue. The rebels attacked Connington's men at the same time Robert and his followers emerged from the town in a counterattack, and the [[Battle of the Bells|ensuing battle]] ended in a rebel victory. For years, Jon reflects that he insisted he did all he could, until [[Myles Toyne]] disabused him of that notion by pointing out that [[Tywin Lannister]] would have burned Stoney Sept to the ground to kill Robert, then offered pardons to Stark and Tully when they arrived to convince them to give up and go home. Connington, however, knew this would mean killing everyone in the town, and he both didn't want to be branded a murderer and wanted the glory of slaying Robert for himself. Jon reflects that his failure at Stoney Sept led to Rhaegar's death at the Trident and vows not to fail Prince Aegon as he failed his father.

Re-joining his fellows, Jon takes note of the captives, including Ronnet's brother, sister and bastard son. Most of the castle staff swear loyalty to him. Connington pays a visit to [[Haldon]], who is trying to interpret where most of the Golden Company, scattered along the coast by the Volantene ships that transported them from [[Essos]] to send a message to [[Doran Martell]] to inform him that his nephew [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]] is alive, in order to gain the Dornish alliance. Jon reflects that he could not have expected loyalty from these men if he had reclaimed his home while [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] and [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] still held the Stormlands. Haldon also argues that they need to offer incentives to convince recalcitrant lords to join them-as most of the gold and land will go to the Golden Company officers that was taken from their ancestors, Haldon suggests offering the hands of Prince Aegon and Jon himself for marriage alliances. Jon, however refuses, in the face of his illness and his insistence that Aegon must be free to wed [[Daenerys Targaryen]] if she ever returns home. In his chambers, Jon privately treats his [[greyscale]] with wine. If his condition became known, he fears that any lords still loyal to [[House Connington]] would abandon him.

Four days later, Prince Aegon arrives along with [[Rolly Duckfield|Duck]], the first member of his [[Kingsguard]]. Jon recalls his disapproval of that choice and how he argued with Aegon that they should leave places in his Kingsguard open to both warriors of great renown or the younger sons of important lords to add lustre to their cause, but Aegon refused, saying all he wanted from his Kingsguard was their willingness to die defending him, pointing out that Jon's criteria for the Kingsguard perfectly fits [[Jaime Lannister|the Kingslayer]]. Jon informs him that his men plan to take [[Storm's End]] in ten days (he had refused the suggestions of the Golden Company officers to make an alliance with [[Stannis Baratheon]], who holds it, arguing that Stannis is Robert's brother, a rival claimant to the throne and leagues away from them with nothing to offer). Aegon agrees to this plan, and tells him that he intends for the siege to go forward with one change: Aegon will lead the attack himself.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Jon Connington | Jon Connington (Griff)]]
* [[Balaq|Black Balaq]]
* [[Harry Strickland]]
* [[Franklyn Flowers]]
* [[Malo Jayn]]
* [[Brendel Byrne]]
* [[Haldon|Haldon Halfmaester]]
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
* [[Armond Connington]]
* [[Lester Morrigen|Lord Morrigen]]
* [[Aerys II Targaryen]]
* [[Ronald Connington]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Ronnet Connington]]
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Hoster Tully]]
* [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[Myles Toyne]]
* [[Jaime Lannister]]
* [[Raymund Connington]]
* [[Alynne Connington]]
* [[Ronald Storm]]
* [[Renly Baratheon]]
* [[Stannis]]
* [[Tristan Rivers]]
* [[Laswell Peake]]
* [[Gorys Edoryen]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[Margaery Tyrell]]
* [[Mace Tyrell]]
* [[Myrcella Baratheon]]
* [[Doran Martell]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Elia Martell]]
* [[Rhaenys Targaryen]]
* [[Lemore|Lady Lemore]]
* [[Lymond Pease]]
* [[Dick Cole]]
* [[Marq Mandrake]]
* [[Tommen]]
* [[Lysono Maar]]
* [[Rolly Duckfield]]
* [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/09/10/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-36/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 36] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 61]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Connington]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Stormlands]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 61]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 62, Le griffon ressuscité]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 61]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Quentyn Martell]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Spurned Suitor
| page = 793
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 59|The Discarded Knight]]
| current = The Spurned Suitor
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 61|The Griffin Reborn]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 25|The Windblown]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 68|The Dragontamer]]
}}

==Synopsis==
Gerris Drinkwater reports having spoken to Beans, Books, and Old Bone Bill. In exchange for some gold, the three members of the [[Windblown]] agreed to tell the Tattered Prince that the three Dornishmen would like to meet. Despite successfully delivering the message, Drinkwater insists the group should heed [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan Selmy’s]] warning, leave Meereen for Volantis, and ultimately return to Dorne. Quentyn wants to leave for Westeros as well, but fears arriving empty-handed, as he worries he will disappoint his father and Lord Yronwood, and face mockery by the Sand Snakes should he do so. Quentyn tells his companions they can leave without him, but they choose to stay.

[[Denzo D'han]] finds Quentyn to discuss terms for the meeting. Denzo tells the Dornish prince to find a door marked with a purple lotus near the spice market at sunset the next day. Quentyn agrees and tells Denzo that the Tattered Prince can bring two men, as he will be accompanied by Drinkwater and Archibald.

The three Dornishmen leave to meet the Tattered Prince an hour before sunset, bearing weapons. On their way, Archibald and Gerris point out that they might face violence or other retribution from the Tattered Prince for their betrayal. Quentyn agrees it is possible, but they continue walking. The three then discuss waiting for Daenerys’ return, and the possibility of killing Hizdahr zo Loraq to allow Quentyn to marry her. Quentyn fears that his friends have lost sight of why they are in Meereen—for Daenerys’ dragons—and points out that he has Targaryen blood and can therefore tame at least one of the remaining two. Gerris balks at his plan, and points out that the dragons will not care about his lineage. The Prince argues the plan is necessary to grant meaning to the deaths of [[Cletus]] and [[Willam Wells]] and to please his father.

The three eventually find a door marked with a purple lotus and enter a large but dilapidated building. An older woman greets them and takes them to a dim cellar, where [[Pretty Meris]], Danzo D’han, [[Caggo|Caggo Corpsekiller]], and the Tattered Prince await them. Quentyn is wary as the Prince is wearing mail and has brought one man more than they had agreed upon. Quentyn expresses his displeasure at the extra bodyguard, but the Prince points out that Maris is not a man. The Prince remains resentful of the Dornishmen’s betrayal, as it resulted in the imprisonment of several of his best men. To persuade the Prince to join their side, Quentyn promises to double the amount being paid to the Windblown by the [[Yunkai]] once they arrive in Dorne, but the Tattered Prince is unmoved. Quentyn then reveals that he plans to steal one of the two remaining dragons in [[Meereen]], and the Prince names [[Pentos]] the price of his allegiance.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Quentyn Martell]]
* [[Gerris Drinkwater]]
* [[Beans]]
* [[Books]]
* [[Old Bill Bone]]
* [[Tattered Prince]]
* [[Pretty Meris]]
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Archibald Yronwood]]
* [[Doran Martell]]
* [[Anders Yronwood]]
* [[Denzo D'han]]
* [[Orson Stone|Ser Orson]]
* [[Dick Straw]]
* [[Hugh Hungerford]]
* [[Will (of the Woods)|Will of the Woods]]
* [[Harghaz]]
* [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
* [[Cletus]]
* [[Zahrina]]
* [[Caggo]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
* [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]
* [[Morghaz zo Zherzyn]], the "Drunken Conqueror"
* [[Lord Wobblecheeks]]
* [[The Rabbit]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/27/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-35/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 35] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Quentyn Martell]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 60]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 61, Le prétendant éconduit]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 60]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Barristan Selmy]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Discarded Knight
| page = 783
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 58|Jon XII]]
| current = The Discarded Knight
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 60|The Spurned Suitor]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 55|The Queensguard]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 67|The Kingbreaker]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Marc Fishman CaptainGroleosHead.jpg|Admiral [[Groleo]]'s severed head - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|250px|left]]
Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] attends [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]'s court under the unease that [[Daenerys Targaryen]]'s absence brings.

The [[Brazen Beasts]] now have a new commander - the king's cousin, [[Marghaz zo Loraq]]. [[Reznak mo Reznak]] keeps a strong voice in court, counseling the new King.

[[Harghaz]] is now acclaimed as a hero after his fight against Drogon.{{Ref|aDwD|52}}

Ser Barristan notices the presence of [[Quentyn Martell]] and his two Dornish companions at court, remembering his former companionship to Prince [[Lewyn Martell]], his [[Kingsguard]] colleague and also Quentyn's uncle. He considers the possibility that the [[poisoned locusts]] that [[Belwas|Strong Belwas]] ate might have been meant for Hizdhar, as part of a plot to direct Daenerys into marrying Quentyn, given that [[Oberyn Martell|another of the prince's uncles]] was notorious for poisoning those who got in his way.

Before he makes up his mind on the matter, three [[Wise Masters]] envoys from [[Yunkai]] arrive, along with their sellsword [[Bloodbeard]], to talk with Hizdahr. They show Admiral [[Groleo]]'s severed head as a gesture of intimidation, claiming his death as payback for the death of [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]], who was trampled to death during the panic when [[Drogon]] attacked the [[Fighting pits]].{{Ref|aDwD|52}}

Ser Barristan reminds King Hizdahr that Yurkhaz's death was accidental, while the Yunkai representatives free three of the six remaining hostages. They demand that the dragons be destroyed as a condition for the release of the last three hostages. Barristan is also suspicious of Hizdahr's lack of reaction, given that all three of the [[Westeros|Westerosi]] kings he served under- [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]], [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] and even the supposedly weak [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen|Jaehaerys]]- would have responded to such an insult by ordering every member of the Yunkish delegation killed; he also believe Bloodbeard is trying to start violence in order to get the plunder the peace has denied him.

As the court is ended for further deliberation of the King's council, Ser Barristan decides to counsel the [[Dornishmen]]. Despite appearing weak, the King has taken notice of Quentyn, and Ser Barristan considers it dangerous for them to remain in [[Meereen]]. He advises them to return immediately to [[Dorne]], going so far as offering the coin for the trip, and reveals that there was an attempt at poisoning either Daenerys or her consort during the fighting pits reopening.{{Ref|aDwD|52}} Quentyn's shocked reaction reassures Ser Barristan that the Dornishmen had no part in the poisoning, but he still counsels Quentyn and his companions to leave Meereen and return to Dorne, for he considers his prospects of marriage unpromissing and his situation dangerous.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Quentyn Martell]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Marghaz zo Loraq]]
* [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
* [[Reznak mo Reznak]]
* [[Harghaz]]
* [[Lewyn Martell]]
* [[Belwas]]
* [[Bloodbeard]]
* [[Groleo]]
* [[Aerys II Targaryen]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
* [[Drogon]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Brazen Beasts]]
*[[Wise Masters]]
*[[Yunkai]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Meereen]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Dornishmen]]
*[[Fighting pits]]
*[[poisoned locusts]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/27/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-35/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 35] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 59]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Barristan Selmy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]
[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 59]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 60, Le chevalier écarté]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 59]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon XII
| page = 769
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 57|Tyrion XI]]
| current = Jon XII
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 59|The Discarded Knight]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 53|Jon XI]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 69|Jon XIII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Marc_Fishman_march_to_the_wall_I.jpg‎ |The Free Folk march to the Wall - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|250px|left]]
[[Tormund Giantsbane]] along with over three thousand [[wildlings]] pass the [[Wall]] at [[Castle Black]]. The price of their entry, which was negotiated between Jon and Tormund, is that the wildlings will yield all valuables so that they can be sold for food, as well as one hundred boys as hostages. Initially, two girls are included in the one hundred hostages, although Jon spots them and they are replaced by two new boys. Tormund voluntarily includes his own son as a hostage as a sign of good faith. Jon decides to take him on as his own squire.

While watching the Wildlings pass through the wall, Jon and Tormund speak of many things. Jon mentions that [[Melisandre]] burned the [[horn of Joramun]] that Mance and the wildlings were supposedly going to use to break down the Wall. Tormund tells Jon that although they did find that huge horn in the [[Skirling Pass]], it is not actually the true Horn of Joramun, or they would have used it when they assaulted the Wall. Jon, confused, tries to decide whether it was Mance that lied to him or Tormund lying to him now about the authenticity of the horn.

The rear guard of the Wildings with Tormund includes a warg who is accompanied by his boar. [[Ghost]] and this boar seem to be on edge around each other, and it is mentioned that they should be restrained while the wildings are staying at Castle Black. Most of the wildlings will be relocated in the coming weeks.

Later, Jon receives a letter from [[Cotter Pyke]], saying that he is stranded at [[Hardhome]], and calls for help. He also reveals that the Braavosi captains on loan from Tychos would only allow wildling women and children aboard their ships, and that the Woods Witch has taken to calling them slavers. This explains Arya's report that the wildlings from Hardhome had been captured by slavers, as narrated in "The Blind Girl". He also says there are [[Wight|dead things]] both in the woods and the water, lending a great deal of urgency to his message.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Jon Snow]]
* [[Ygritte]]
* [[Donal Noye]]
* [[Dick Follard|Deaf Dick Follard]]
* [[Qhorin Halfhand]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
* [[Jeor Mormont]]
* [[Tormund]]
* [[Jaremy Rykker]]
* [[Denys Mallister]]
* [[Benjen Stark]]
* [[Bowen Marsh]]
* [[Dolorous Edd]]
* [[Iron Emmett]]
* [[Black Maris]]
* [[Satin]]
* [[Ty]]
* [[Mully]]
* [[Lew (Left Hand)|Left Hand Lew]]
* [[Duncan Liddle|Big Liddle]]
* [[Rory]]
* [[Fulk|Fulk the Flea]]
* [[Garrett Greenspear]]
* [[Leathers]]
* [[Mance Rayder]]
* [[Melisandre]]
* [[Selyse Florent]]
* [[Ulmer|Ulmer of the Kingswood]]
* [[Toregg]]
* [[Dryn]]
* [[Ghost]]
* [[Soren Shieldbreaker]]
* [[Gerrick Kingsblood]]
* [[Raymun Redbeard]]
* [[Harle the Huntsman]]
* [[Harle the Handsome]]
* [[Howd Wanderer]]
* [[Devyn Sealskinner]]
* [[Kyleg]]
* [[Morna White Mask]]
* [[Great Walrus|The Great Walrus]]
* [[Alfyn Crowkiller]]
* [[Varamyr Sixskins]]
* [[Danny Flint|Brave Danny Flint]]
* [[Bran Stark]]
* [[Theon Greyjoy]]
* [[Rattleshirt]]
* [[Torwynd]]
* [[Borroq]]
* [[Arya Stark]]
* [[Dannel]]
* [[Harmune|Maester Harmune]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/20/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-34/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 34] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 58]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 58]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 59, Jon]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 58]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 57

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[Yunkai|Yunkish]] camp near [[Meereen]]
| title = Tyrion XI
| page = 754
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 56|The Iron Suitor]]
| current = Tyrion XI
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 58|Jon XII]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 47|Tyrion X]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 66|Tyrion XII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]] is dying of the [[bloody flux]]. A healer explains to [[Sweets]] that the only help for Yezzan is good clean water. [[Nurse]] also got the bloody flux and died the night before after Tyrion gave him dogtail soup with silver mushrooms in the broth. Tyrion asks [[Scar]], a soldier slave in Yezzan's ownership, to send 2 men to get fresh clean water for Yezzan. Scar refuses because he will not take orders from a slave, even though he himself is a slave. He tells Tyrion to get the water himself with Penny. Tyrion asks for the mule and the [[cart]] to get the water. Scar refuses but gives them [[Jorah Mormont]] to help get the water. The three of them travel through the camp to the nearest well south and west of a [[trebuchet]], the Harridan. On the way, Tyrion sees defenses being built to defend against the possible return of [[Drogon]], although he knows that most of these will prove useless against [[dragon]]s. Tyrion knows that a dragon's eyes are its only weak spot, and not the underbelly or throat as old wives' tales claim. While waiting at the well, they hear the latest news and rumors from other slaves, who are discussing the event at [[Daznak's Pit]]. It is argued whether [[Daenerys Targaryen]] flew off on the dragon or died trying. Tyrion states she did not die because her body was not found. He briefly thinks on the moment when he almost revealed his identity to her, only to stop out of fear [[Barristan Selmy]] would prejudice Daenerys against him out of contempt for [[House Lannister]].

After getting the water, they are supposed to return to their camp, but Tyrion leads them to the tents of the [[Second Sons]] instead. He knows that right now, while Yezzan is on the verge of death, is the best time for them to try and escape the grasp of the slavers. When they get there, Tyrion is recognized as the dwarf that [[Brown Ben Plumm]] wished to buy so they are brought to the captain. There he reveals that he knows that Ben Plumm knows who Tyrion really is and that Tyrion knows that Plumm is a westerman and of [[House Plumm]] and that the dragons were fond of him. He implies that he knows more about Plumm's lineage than even Plumm himself, and that Plumm may have more [[Targaryen]] blood than he thinks. Ben Plumm then recognizes Jorah Mormont, and Tyrion convinces Ben Plumm to let him and Mormont join the Second Sons instead of killing him in order to win a lordship from [[Cersei Lannister]]. Tyrion suggests they play a game of ''cyvasse'' as they continue talking.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
* [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]
* [[Penny]]
* [[Sweets]]
* [[Bloodbeard]]
* [[Nurse]]
* [[Lomas Longstrider]]
* [[Scar]]
* [[Morgo]]
* [[Jorah Mormont]]
* [[Zahrina]]
* Septon [[Barth]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Griff]]
* [[Rolly Duckfield]] ("Duck")
* [[Haldon]]
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Illyrio]]
* [[Jaime Lannister]]
* [[Ghazdor zo Ahlaq]]
* [[Sansa Stark]]
* [[Ben Plumm]]
* [[Bronn]]
* [[Baelor I Targaryen]]
* [[Viserys Plumm]]
* [[Tybero Istarion]] (Inkpots)
* [[Kasporio]] ("the Cunning")
* [[Shagga]]
* [[Timett]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/20/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-34/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 34] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 57]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 58, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 57]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 56

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
| place = [[Isle of Cedars]]
| title = The Iron Suitor
| page = 741
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 55|The Queensguard]]
| current = The Iron Suitor
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 57|Tyrion XI]]
| arc previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 29|The Reaver]] ''A Feast for Crows''
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 63|Victarion I]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Lukasz Jaskolski VictarionGreyjoyhandII.png|Moqorro apparently uses magic on the lord captain; when Victarion emerges from his cabin, his hand is charred and blackened. © FFG|thumb|350px|left]]
[[Victarion Greyjoy]] is anchored near the [[Isle of Cedars]], right outside [[Slaver's Bay]], to find [[Daenerys Targaryen]]. He was sent by his brother King [[Euron Greyjoy]] to command the [[Iron Fleet]] and bring Dany to him, but Victarion means to take her to wife himself. Victarion's shield hand was hurt fighting [[Talbert Serry]] in the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]], and the wound has festered. [[Kerwin|Maester Kerwin]] has had little success treating the wound. Victarion learned that the strong [[Volantis|Volantene]] fleet is on their way to [[Meereen]], too, while his own fleet was scattered on their way and only half have come back together. The 54th ship to arrive, the ''[[Grief (ship)|Grief]]'', has happened upon the red priest [[Moqorro]], who was swept overboard the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'' when [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] traveled her to Meereen. He claims to have seen in the flames that Victarion would die unless the priest helped him. Moqorro succeeds in healing him, and Victarion has the maester killed and makes for Meereen.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
* [[Ralf Stonehouse | Ralf the Limper]]
* [[Euron Greyjoy | Euron Crow's Eye]]
* [[Aeron Greyjoy| Aeron Greyjoy (Damphair)]]
* [[Wulfe|Wulfe One-Ear]]
* [[Tom Codd|Bloodless Tom]]
* [[Daegon Shepherd|Black Shepherd]]
* [[Nute|Nute the Barber]]
* [[Kerwin|Maester Kerwin]]
* [[Burton Humble]]
* [[Osbert Serry|Osbert Serry of Southshield]]
* [[Moribald Chester|Lord Chester]]
* [[Longwater Pyke]]
* [[Rodrik Sparr|The Vole]]
* [[Moqorro]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/13/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-33/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 33] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Victarion Greyjoy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Slaver's Bay]]
[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 56]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 57, Le prétendant de fer]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 56]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 55

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Barristan Selmy]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = The Queensguard
| page = 730
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 54|Cersei I]]
| current = The Queensguard
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 56|The Iron Suitor]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 59|The Discarded Knight]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] has not returned, many fear her dead. The [[Dothraki]] are searching for her across the [[Worm River]]. [[Belwas|Strong Belwas]] is still in mortal danger from the poisoned locusts that he ate during the reopening of the fighting pits,<ref>Probably meant for Daenerys or Hizdahr; Belwas ate the locusts in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 52|Chapter 52 (Daenerys)]], page 691; and felt the effects on pages 696 and 697</ref> and Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] does not trust the Blue [[Graces]] that are taking care of him now. [[Jhogo]], [[Daario Naharis]], [[Groleo|Admiral Groleo]], and [[Hero]] of the [[Unsullied]] all remain prisoners of the [[Yunkai'i]].<ref>Since [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 50|Chapter 50 (Daenerys)]], page 663</ref>

Ser Barristan is told by [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]'s seneschal [[Reznak mo Reznak]] that Hizdahr wishes to receive his Yunkish guests without Barristan there, essentially removing the duties of the head of the Queensguard. Of all of Dany's servants, only [[Missandei]] remains within the royal apartments, although she too has been replaced.

The Unsullied have been slighted by Hizdahr, and the [[Shavepates]] might well be more loyal to [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] than to Hizdahr, so the king lets himself be defended by pit fighters while he prepares for the peace discussions with the Yunkai'i.<ref>Pages 730-731</ref>

Meanwhile, disease<ref>The [[Bloody flux]], also known as the ''pale mare''</ref> has spread throughout [[Meereen]], both in the city itself and among the Yunkishmen camped outside it, despite the best of Dany's earlier efforts. Due to this, the streets are extremely quiet. Barristan is in a depressed and reflective state, wondering how he got here, how he lost Dany like he lost her father and brother, as well as [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]. He remembers how he ran too slowly after Dany, pondering if Daario would have run faster. As [[Drogon]] took to the air with Dany on his back, spears and crossbow bolts were targeted at him, wounding him. In reply, he loosed his fire upon them, killing two hundred and fourteen people and wounding three times as many.<ref>Pages 732-734</ref> Rumor has it that the Yunkai'i sieging Meereen have mounted scorpions around the city in an attempt at slaying Drogon should he return.<ref>Page 735</ref>

As he thinks that she may be flying home, Missandei appears behind him. She tells him that Dany would not leave without them. She also says that Skahaz mo Kandaq the Shavepate wishes to meet with him, secretly. Barristan agrees to a meeting at the stables at sunset. There, the Shavepate says that the [[Sons of the Harpy]] [[poisoned locusts|poisoned the locusts]] that Belwas ate, intending to kill Dany, that [[Volantis]] has dispatched its fleet, and that Hizdahr means to open Meereen's gates for them.

Skahaz asks him to speak to [[Grey Worm]], as he will trust Barristan and support them. Selmy agrees to conspire with the Shavepate against Hizdahr, and to attack the unsuspecting Yunkai'i before the fleet from Volantis can arrive to take the city and enslave all Dany's people. He does this on the condition that Hizdahr's guilt can be proven and Barristan thinks to himself that he will kill the man personally. Barristan says that he will go speak to Grey Worm.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Belwas]]
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Jhogo]]
* [[Daario Naharis]]
* [[Groleo]]
* [[Hero]]
* [[Reznak mo Reznak]]
* [[Missandei]]
* [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
* [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Drogon]]
*[[Grey Worm]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Yunkai]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Meereen]]
*[[Sons of the Harpy]]
*[[Volantis]]
*[[Poisoned locusts]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/13/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-33/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 33] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 55]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Barristan Selmy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]
[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 55]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 56, Le garde de la reine]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 55]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 54

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Cersei Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Cersei I
| page = 717
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 53|Jon XI]]
| current = Cersei I
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 55|The Queensguard]]
| arc previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Cersei X]] ''A Feast for Crows''
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 65|Cersei II]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] is still a prisoner of [[the Faith]]. She wonders when [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] will be coming for her, in addition to wondering what has happened to [[Loras Tyrell]] as last she heard, he lay dying from his wounds on [[Dragonstone]]. She only ever sees three people which are her gaolers [[Unella|Septa Unella]], [[Moelle|Septa Moelle]], and [[Scolera|Septa Scolera]]. Her last visitor was [[Qyburn]]. She hates all three of them as much as those she assumes have betrayed her, blaming [[Osney Kettleblack]], [[Orton Merryweather]], [[Harys Swyft]], [[Aurane Waters]] and [[Grand Maester Pycelle]]. She questions whether she should include Jaime in that group but will not believe it. He would not abandon her, she assumes.

She feels helpless and hates that emotion, and she prays endlessly to the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven Gods]], since that is what they want, but it helps not. At first she fights with her guards but they are much stronger than she thought, they keep her up endlessly, never letting her sleep. Exhausted, she comes to know that she must confess. She asks to be taken to the [[High Septon]] to confess, where she admits to extra-marital affairs. She says she has slept with [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] and the [[House Kettleblack|Kettleblack brothers]]. She insists she did these things because she was afraid for her children and these were her only means to secure the trust of these men.

The [[High Sparrow]] still means to accuse her of high treason, incest, regicide, and deicide, all crimes that Osney Kettleblack admitted Cersei had a part in under torture. She manages to talk her way out of the charges of murdering the previous High Septon and [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] and bearing false witness against the Tyrell girls, and avoids the charges of incest by saying that these are lies that Stannis has made up in order to gain the [[Iron Throne]], which satisfies the High Septon, since the Faith is eager to condemn Stannis' 'worship of a [[R'hllor|red demon]]'. To get the real truth, though, the High Septon means to have her tried by the Faith or [[trial by combat]], where Cersei would be represented by a knight of the [[Kingsguard]]. He is unsure of all the crimes she has committed so the only way to pick the truth from the false is to let the gods decide.

She is allowed a visit by her uncle [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]] who, though angry with her for corrupting Lancel, answers her questions. He tells her that Jaime is missing after his return from [[Raventree Hall]], having disappeared with an unknown woman, though they assume it is [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]]. There is word of sellswords appearing all over the south. They do not have the strength to deal with them, though [[Mace Tyrell]] does. However, he is unwilling to do so until the matter with his daughter [[Margaery Tyrell]] is settled. Mace Tyrell is now the [[Hand of the King|Hand]], [[Paxter Redwyne]] is the king's admiral, and [[Randyll Tarly]] is the justiciar. The Tyrells brought up an army when their daughters were seized, although the High Septon has admitted the case against them is weak.

Kevan brings worse news for Cersei. He relays [[Balon Swann]]'s news of [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]]'s loss of an ear, and [[Arys Oakheart]]'s death. Though Cersei is insistent that Myrcella's mutilation is [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion's]] doing, she sees a chance in the open position in the Kingsguard, and asks Kevan to approach Qyburn for a replacement.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Loras Tyrell]]
*[[Qyburn]]
*[[Unella]]
*[[Moelle]]
*[[Scolera]]
*[[Osney Kettleblack]]
*[[High Sparrow]]
*[[Osmund Kettleblack]]
*[[Osfryd Kettleblack]]
*[[Aurane Waters]]
*[[Orton Merryweather]]
*[[Taena of Myr]]
*[[Harys Swyft]]
*[[Pycelle]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Lancel Lannister]]
*[[Kevan Lannister]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[High Septon (Tyrion's)|Tyrion's High Septon]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Margaery Tyrell]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Tytos Blackwood]]
*[[Brienne of Tarth]]
*[[Selwyn Tarth]]
*[[Mace Tyrell]]
*[[Paxter Redwyne]]
*[[Randyll Tarly]]
*[[Blue Bard]]
*[[Hobber Redwyne]]
*[[Horas Redwyne]]
*[[Hamish|Hamish the Harper]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Balon Swann]]
*[[Oberyn Martell]]
*[[Gerold Dayne]]
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Arys Oakheart]]
*[[Arthur Dayne]]
*[[Trystane Martell]]
}}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-32/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 32] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 54]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 55, Cersei]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 54]]

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 54]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Cersei Lannister]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon XI
| page = 700
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 52|Daenerys IX]]
| current = Jon XI
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 54|Cersei I]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 49|Jon X]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 58|Jon XII]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Jon Snow|Jon]] treats with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. His four thousand [[wildlings]] will be allowed past the wall, including mammoths and giants. They must leave one hundred boys as hostages at [[Castle Black]], and yield all valuables to pay for food. The mammoths are to go the long way around through [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea|Eastwatch]] while the rest are allowed to go through the gates.

Jon accompanies [[Val]] to go see [[Selyse Florent|Queen Selyse]] to tell her of the bargain. The queen is excited and tells him that her husband will be proud, all the wildlings have to do is swear fealty to the king and convert to [[R'hllor]]. This is when Jon tells her that this was not part of the bargain, and Val adds that the free folk do no kneel. Selyse is quite upset about this. Val notices [[Shireen Baratheon|Shireen]]'s facial disfigurements, noting that it is [[greyscale|grey death]]. Jon tells her that it is not always fatal, but she is adamant that it is death, and that the baby "monster" must be taken out of that tower at once and closer to her own person. She insists that Shireen is dead and that the queen and apparently Jon cannot see it.

He then goes to the top of the wall, wondering what has happened to [[Mance Rayder]] and if he has found his sister [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Up here he meets [[Torghen Flint]] of the [[House Flint of the mountains|first Flints]] and [[Brandon Norrey]], the [[House Norrey|Norrey clan]] chief. Jon tells them that the wildlings are coming through, though they are not happy about it because of past conflicts. He tells them that they must forgive crimes of the past if they are to live together. They are worried about their lands, but Jon tells them the wildlings are to remain on the wall in the abandoned castles.

[[Bowen Marsh]] sees this agreement as a betrayal of Jon's vows to the [[Night's Watch]]. However, Jon says that he is sworn to defend the realms of men and asks him whether the people beyond the wall don't count as men. Thus it is his intent to use all available resources to defend the realm of men against [[The Others]].

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Tormund|Tormund Giantsbane]]
*[[Mance Rayder]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Dormund]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Richard Horpe]]
*[[Torwynd]]
*[[Munda]]
*[[Ryk|Longspear Ryk]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Toregg|Tall Toregg]]
*[[Leathers]]
*[[Hareth (Mole's Town)|Hareth]], the "Horse"
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Val]]
*[[Axell Florent]]
*[[Mully]]
*"[[The abomination|Little monster]]"
*[[Selyse Florent]]
*[[Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun]]
*[[Dalla]]
*[[Mother Mole]]
*[[Cotter Pyke]]
*[[Melisandre]]
*[[Ulmer]]
*[[Satin]]
*[[Bowen Marsh]]
*[[Othell Yarwyck]]
*[[Cellador]]
*[[Clydas]]
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Hobb|Three-Finger Hobb]]
*[[Patrek of King's Mountain]]
*[[Patchface]]
*[[Shireen Baratheon]]
*[[Wildling prince]]
*[[Edric Storm]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Ty]]
*[[Owen the Oaf|Owen]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Mikken]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton]]
*[[Brandon Norrey]]
*[[Torghen Flint]]
*[[Denys Mallister]]
*[[Weeper]]
*[[Black Jack Bulwer]]
*[[Hairy Hal]]
*[[Garth Greyfeather]]
*[[Janos Slynt]]
}}
==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/08/06/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-32/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 32] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 53]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 53]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 54, Jon]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 53]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = Daenerys IX
| page = 687
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 51|Theon I]]
| current = Daenerys IX
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 53|Jon XI]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 50|Daenerys VIII]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 71|Daenerys X]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File:Dp_bw.jpeg|[[Daznak's Pit]] - by [http://ashleyhunterrice.tumblr.com/ Ashley Hunter Rice]|thumb|left|255px]]
[[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] bathes in preparation for her visit with [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|her husband]] to [[Meereen]]'s fighting pits. Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] tells her that the girl [[Meris]], whom they set free, said that the [[Windblown]] were willing to join her cause, if Dany gave the [[Tattered Prince]] [[Pentos]]. Dany cannot agree to pay this as [[Illyrio Mopatis|Illyrio]] is from that city and has helped her more than anyone. Her obligations are to him first.

She then departs with her husband and they arrive at the pits, where [[Strong Belwas]] eats a bowl of fried locusts. Hizdahr tells his wife that they are tasty as well, but she declines as Dany is not interested in the spicy food. There are twenty thousand spectators in the pit. As Hizdahr announces the fights, they chant her name, though they use the [[Ghiscari]] word for ''Mother'' because they cannot pronounce her [[Westeros]]i name. Dany thinks to herself that it is not her they love, but the fighting.
[[File:Dany drogon Daznak's PitMarc Simonetti4.png|Daenerys and Drogon in [[Daznak's Pit]] - by Marc Simonetti ©|thumb|left|350px]]
The first fight begins with a victory for the [[Spotted Cat]], and there are many more after that. Following them, the first folly of the day begins with two dwarfs jousting, [[Tyrion Lannister|one on a pig]], [[Penny|the other on a dog]]. One dwarf has a shield painted in the colours of [[House Lannister]], which amuses Daenerys. That one falls off the pig and is chased by the other on the dog when Hizdahr tells Dany that they are about to loose the lions. She tells him this was not in their agreement, that the dwarfs did not consent to this like the other fighters who died did, so she forbids that the lions slaughter the dwarfs.

Up next is a bout between [[Barsena Blackhair]] and a boar. The fight goes well until the boar's tusk rips her open from the knee to the crotch. The boar then jumps on her, pulling out her entrails, all to the displeasure of the crowd. Daenerys insists on leaving as she is disgusted and no longer wants any part in this. Strong Belwas becomes sick from his locusts, asking for a drink of milk.

It is then that [[Drogon]] appears, his attention drawn by the blood and screams. His fires sear the boar, before he eats it and then Barsena. A man runs to try to kill the dragon, jabbing a spear into Drogon's neck before the dragon kills him. Hizdahr commands the rest of his spearmen to kill the dragon. Drogon roasts two spearmen, breaks the pitmaster in two with a swipe of his tail and tears out the innards of another spearman. As Strong Belwas is puking, Dany runs into the fighting pit in a mad state, hearing footsteps behind her. When she gets close, she fears the dragon does not recognize her and will kill her. As he blows fire at her she rolls under the flames, and she whips him until finally he allows her to mount him. She leaps onto his back, pulling out the spear. As she whips him again, he takes flight, and she tells him to go higher, watching as Meereen grows smaller below.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Jhiqui]]
*[[Irri]]
*[[Missandei]]
*[[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
*[[Quentyn Martell]]
*[[Barristan Selmy]]
*[[Belwas|Strong Belwas]]
*[[Meris|Pretty Meris]]
*[[Tattered Prince]]
*[[Illyrio Mopatis]]
*[[Drogo|Khal Drogo]]
*[[Groleo]]
*[[Aggo]]
*[[Rakharo]]
*[[Reznak mo Reznak]]
*[[Gerris Drinkwater]]
*[[Archibald Yronwood]]
*[[Goghor the Giant]]
*[[Belaquo Bonebreaker]]
*[[Galazza Galare]]
*[[Ben Plumm|Brown Ben Plumm]]
*[[Bloodbeard]]
*[[Khrazz]]
*[[Rhaego]]
*[[Mirri Maz Duur]]
*[[Jorah Mormont]]
*[[Spotted Cat]]
*[[Barsena Blackhair]]
*[[Penny]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]
*[[Crunch]]
*[[Pretty Pig]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Daario Naharis]]
*[[Drogon]]
*[[Harghaz]]
*[[Hazzea]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/30/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-31/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 31] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 52]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 52]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 53, Daenerys]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 52]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Theon Greyjoy]]
| place = [[Winterfell]]
| title = Theon I
| page = 673
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 50|Daenerys VIII]]
| current = Theon I
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 52|Daenerys XI]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 46|A Ghost in Winterfell]]
| arc next =
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Theon Greyjoy]] is with some of the [[spearwife|spearwives]], [[Rowan]] as well as [[Mance Rayder|Abel]]. He tells them that it is madness to try to escape as [[Ramsay Bolton]] will chase them and hunt them down with his dogs. Abel replies that [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] must be close by the sounds of the horns and it is unlikely Ramsay would ride out into that. Theon also begs that he not be allowed to fall back into Ramsay's hands alive, to which [[Squirrel]] replies "Abel's word".

[[Hosteen Frey]] barges into the halls, announcing that [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Little Walder]], son of his brother [[Merrett Frey|Merrett]], has been killed. Theon looks at the spearwives but Rowan replies that this is no work of theirs. [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)|Big Walder]] implicates the [[House Manderly|Manderly]] men, saying that the boy went out to get some silver owed to him. The dispute turns into a spar of words and when Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] insults both the dead boy and [[House Frey]] simultaneously, Hosteen draws his sword in a blind fury and attacks Manderly, who is sliced under his chins and collapses; his knights leap to defend him and a vicious and bloody fight breaks out. In the end, six [[White Harbor]] men lie dead, two [[House Frey|Frey]] men, as well as one of Ramsay's [[Bastard Boys]], [[Luton]]. Roose and Ramsay quell the tension by telling the men present if they want blood, they should turn their anger on Stannis. Hosteen replies that once they bring Roose Stannis' head, they will come for Wyman's.

Roose asks Abel to play them a song and the Freys leave. It is then that Rowan grasps Theon's arm, telling him that the time must be now and that Abel can fend for himself. The plan is to dress [[Jeyne Poole|the fake Arya]] up as Squirrel, while the real Squirrel climbs away down the wall. They find the girl in her room, where she is terrified to leave, thinking this is a trap set up by Ramsay. The girl tells the washerwomen that she has been trained, she won't escape, Ramsay does not need to chop off her feet. They finally get her into Squirrel's clothes, and Theon tells her to follow [[Holly]] closely, and not to run.

As they get to the gate they see some guards. Holly seduces one and kills him in the process while [[Frenya]] struggles and kills the other- Jeyne lets out a scream in the process, revealing them. Frenya waits at the bottom and fights the rest of the "kneeler"s that come to catch them, while Holly and the others get to the top of the wall. Holly then realizes that Frenya has the rope, just before being killed by arrows.

Theon thinks that if they are caught now they will be brought to Ramsay and tortured. He then throws himself and Jeyne over the battlements.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Theon Greyjoy]]
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
* [[Nan|Old Nan]]
* "Abel the Bard" ([[Mance Rayder]])
* [[Rowan]]
* [[Squirrel]]
* [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[Walda Frey (daughter of Merrett)]]
* [[Hother Umber]]
* [[Aenys Frey]]
* [[Roger Ryswell]]
* [[Wyman Manderly]]
* [[Ondrew Locke]]
* [[Ramsay Bolton]]
* [[Ben Bones]]
* [[Skinner]]
* [[Damon Dance-for-Me]]
* [[Harwood Stout]]
* "Arya Stark" ([[Jeyne Poole]])
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Hosteen Frey]]
* [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)]]
* [[Merrett Frey]]
* [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)]]
* [[Luton]]
* [[Steelshanks Walton]]
* [[Rhodry]]
* [[Medrick]]
* [[Yellow Dick]]
* [[Balon Greyjoy]]
* [[Myrtle]]
* [[Willow Witch-eye]]
* [[Frenya]]
* [[Holly]]
* [[Maisie]]
* [[Jez (serving girl)|Jez]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
* [[Rodrik Cassel]]
* [[Jory Cassel]]
* [[Harwin]]
* [[Hullen]]
* [[Cayn]]
* [[Desmond]]
* [[Tomard]]
* [[Alyn]]
* [[Mikken]]
* [[Sour Alyn]]
* [[Grunt]]
* [[Bran Stark]]
* [[Rickon Stark]]
* [[Jon Snow]]
* [[Arya Stark]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/23/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-30/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 30] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 51]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Theon Greyjoy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Winterfell]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 51]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 52, Theon]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 51]]

A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 50

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
| place = [[Meereen]]
| title = Daenerys VIII
| page = 661
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 49|Jon X]]
| current = Daenerys VIII
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 51|Theon I]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 43|Daenerys VII]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 52|Daenerys IX]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[Hizdahr zo Loraq|Hizdahr]] holds a feast in [[Meereen]] with the [[Yunkai|Yunkish]] lords and sellsword captains in attendance, to sign the peace and celebrate the imminent reopening of the [[fighting pits]]. However, the sellswords and slaves from Yunkai and its allies are still besieging Meereen. Just as in Meereen, the [[bloody flux]] has been affecting the Yunkish troops as well.

Daenerys is upset that the Yunkai'i are holding a slave market just outside the city, but [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|Hizdahr]] tells her it is only for a time and to let them have their show and they will have their peace, with Yunkai keeping their slave trade and Meereen remaining out of it.

The Yunkai'i have brought representatives of the four sellsword companies serving them: the [[Tattered Prince]] for the [[Windblown]], [[Gylo Rhegan]] for the [[Long Lances]], [[Bloodbeard]] for the [[Company of the Cat]] and [[Brown Ben Plumm]] for the [[Second Sons]].<ref>We learned back in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]] that the Second Sons have deserted Daenerys for Yunkai</ref> Daenerys is relieved by [[Daario Naharis|Daario]]'s absence, since she knows that he would be furious with Plumm.

An exchange of seven hostages has been arranged in order to ensure a measure of peace during the cerimonies. The four sellsword captains and the three Yunkish nobles present [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]], Supreme Commander, and two others) are understood to be Daenerys' hostages for the time being, while Daenerys offers seven of her own to the Yunkish siege camp in exchange (Hizdar's sister, two of his cousins, her bloodrider [[Jhogo]], her admiral [[Groleo]], her [[Unsullied]] captain [[Hero]] and Daario Naharis).

[[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] the Shavepate is absent as well, having been replaced as commander of the [[Brazen Beasts]] by Hizdahr zo Loraq's cousin, [[Marghaz zo Loraq]].<ref>Page 663</ref>

Were he not a hostage, Daario might be causing trouble. He is unhappy about Dany's wedding to Hizdahr, and he got furious when [[Quentyn Martell]] revealed that his group of [[Westeros]]i Windblowns had been ordered to "defect" to Meereen.<ref>The order was given in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]] and executed in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 36|Chapters 36]] [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 43|and 43]]</ref> Daario nearly slew them all in his rage, but [[Grey Worm]] intervened and stopped him, choosing instead to imprison the group of Windblowns.

Brown Ben comes up to her and explains his defection, saying that it is natural for sellswords to change sides if they believe that it will improve their odds of survival. He claims that the Second Sons were troubled when they learned that Daenerys could not use her dragons to help fight the Yunkish forces. After he leaves, she asks Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] his opinion, as he was hiding and listening as always. He advises her that Brown Plumm is quite truthful, and confirms that it is not wise to place trust in a sellsword.

Seeking ways to make up for the loss of the Second Sons, Dany asks Ser Barristan about the possibility of finding a rival leader in the group that might want to "remove" Brown Ben Plumm. Barristan thinks it possible, but doesn't know for certain. She then mentions the other three mercenary companies, prompting Barristan to offer to arrange a meeting with Gylo Rhegan or the Tattered Prince if she wants so. Dany says that this is not the time or the place as there are too many watchful eyes about. Barristan admits that he is not the best man for such work, and that back in Westeros, it would have been [[Littlefinger]] or [[Varys|the Spider]] to have done this kind of work.

Dany's mind turns back to the captured Westerosi turncloaks. She realizes that by freeing one of the Windblows she might establish negotiations with their leader, the Tattered Prince, and perhaps sway them to her cause. She first suggests and later commands Ser Barristan to send back the woman [[Meris]] as a gesture of her regard, knowing that their captain will get the message. She wants to contact the Long Lances and the Company of the Cat as well. Barristan advises against dealing with Bloodbeard of the Company of the Cat, however; he says that he reminds him of the [[Band of Nine|Ninepenny Kings]], that he is much too greedy and much too dishonourable to be an asset. Daenerys feels that such men might be the easiest to sway, but decides to trust his counsel on this matter.<ref>Page 667</ref>

She then summons Quentyn to speak further, at Ser Barristan's suggestion. He still believes that the Dornish envoys are their best option for returning to Westeros, though Dany will not abandon her city. She speaks with him and brings him to the dragon pit to see her "children". She introduces Quentyn to [[Viserion]] and [[Rhaegal]], telling him that [[Drogon]] is away hunting, and that she is a dragon as well. Dany gives Quentyn another piece of advice to leave Meereen, saying that he is not safe here, that men like Daario and Hizdahr could see him as a threat and eliminate him. He boldly, perhaps foolishly, declines.

Dany then retires to bed where Hizdahr is waiting for her, drunk and lustful. She allows him to have his way with her before he passes out. [[Missandei]] comes in and hears that the queen is unhappy and comforts her, talking of her home [[Naath]]. Eventually Daenerys falls asleep, though she dreads the morrow, when the fighting pits will reopen, and blood will be spilled.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]
* [[Daario Naharis]]
* [[Rakharo]]
* [[Barsena Blackhair]]
* [[Khrazz]]
* [[Spotted Cat]]
* [[Goghor the Giant]]
* [[Belaquo Bonebreaker]]
* [[Doreah]]
* [[Quaro]]
* [[Eroeh]]
* [[Hazzea]]
* [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
* [[Aegon I Targaryen]]
* [[Tattered Prince]]
* [[Gylo Rhegan]]
* [[Bloodbeard]]
* [[Jhogo]]
* [[Brown Ben Plumm]]
* [[Groleo]]
* [[Hero | Hero (unsullied)]]
* [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]]
* [[Marghaz zo Loraq]]
* [[Green Grace]]
* [[Quentyn Martell]]
* [[Grey Worm]]
* [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
* [[Barristan Selmy]]
* [[Littlefinger]]
* [[Varys]]
* [[Meris]]
* [[Quaithe]]
* [[Lewyn Martell]]
* [[Nymeria]]
* [[Daeron II Targaryen]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)]]
* [[Irri]]
* [[Jhiqui]]
* [[Mirri Maz Duur]]
* [[Missandei]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/23/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-30/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 30] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 50]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 51, Daenerys]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 50]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon X
| page = 647
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 48|Jaime I]]
| current = Jon X
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 50|Daenerys VIII]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44|Jon IX]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 53|Jon XI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
[[File: Alys Sigorn by Rae Lavergne.jpg|thumb|[[Alys Karstark]] and [[Sigorn]] by Rae Lavergne © ]]
[[Melisandre]] is conducting the marriage ceremony between [[Alys Karstark]] and [[Sigorn]], the new [[Magnar]] of [[Thenn (valley)|Thenn]]. Only a few brothers of the [[Night's Watch]] attend, along with Queen [[Selyse Florent|Selyse]], her [[queen's men]], and a few king's men that [[Stannis Baratheon]] left behind. Meanwhile, [[Jon Snow]] has ordered [[Clydas]] to dispatch a raven to [[Deepwood Motte]] in order to warn Stannis of [[Arnolf Karstark]]'s treachery.<ref>Jon learned from Alys in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44|Chapter 44 (Jon IX)]] that her uncle Arnolf plans to betray Stannis when his forces engage those of [[Roose Bolton]].</ref>

[[Cregan Karstark]] followed his niece Alys to [[Castle Black]] a day after her arrival. Jon met him before he could reach the fortress and imprisoned Cregan and his men in the ice cells at the [[Wall]]. Knowing that Stannis will execute Cregan when he learns of the betrayal, Jon tries to get Cregan to take the black and accept Alys's claim to [[Karhold]]. Cregan will not hear about it, but Jon thinks time spent in the ice cell might change his mind.

At Alys and Sigorn's wedding feast, a raven brings message that the relief fleet for [[Hardhome]], delayed due to the bad weather, has now left [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]]. [[Cotter Pyke]] is commanding the fleet and he left behind [[Glendon Hewett]] in charge of Eastwatch. Jon is unsure of Glendon's loyalty due to his association with [[Janos Slynt]] and [[Alliser Thorne]]. [[Axell Florent]] once again presses Jon to release the whereabouts of [[Val]], as he intends to marry her, but Jon scoffs at the idea. The wedding feast comes to an abrupt end when a horn is sounded twice, announcing [[wildlings]]. Jon knows that Val has succeeded in her mission, and that [[Tormund Giantsbane]] has come at last.<ref>Jon is expecting an answer for the terms he asked Val to present to Tormund back in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 39|Chapter 39 (Jon VIII)]].</ref>

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Jon Stark]]
* [[Melisandre]]
* [[Old Nan]]
* [[Ghost]]
* [[Alys Karstark]]
* [[Selyse Florent]]
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
* [[Brus Buckler]]
* [[Malegorn of Redpool]]
* [[Narbert Grandison]]
* [[Patrek of King's Mountain]]
* [[Axell Florent]]
* [[Lambert Whitewater]]
* [[Shireen Baratheon]]
* [[Patchface]]
* [[Othell Yarwyck]]
* [[Bowen Marsh]]
* [[Chayle]]
* [[Satin]]
* [[Sigorn]]
* [[Cregan Karstark]]
* [[Ty]]
* [[Mully]]
* [[Hobb]]
* [[Owen the Oaf]]
* [[Clydas]]
* [[Arnolf Karstark]]
* [[Azor Ahai]]
* [[Mance Rayder]]
* [[Harrion Karstark]]
* [[Ramsay Snow]]
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Benjen Stark]]
* [[Torghen Flint|Old Flint]]
* [[Brandon Norrey|The Norrey]]
* [[Val]]
* [[Ulmer]]
* [[Simon Toyne]]
* [[Big Belly Ben]]
* [[Wenda the White Fawn]]
* [[Ygritte]]
* [[Styr]]
* [[Robb Stark]]
* [[Leathers]]
* [[Wun Wun]]
* [[Harmune]]
* [[Cotter Pyke]]
* [[Glendon Hewett]]
* [[Alliser Thorne]]
* [[Janos Slynt]]
* [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[Tormund Giantsbane]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/16/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-29/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 29] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jon Snow]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black]]

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[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 50, Jon]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 49]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Jaime Lannister]]
| place = [[Raventree Hall]] - [[Pennytree]]
| title = Jaime I
| page = 632
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 47|Tyrion X]]
| current = Jaime I
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 49|Jon X]]
| arc previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 44|Jaime VII]] ''A Feast for Crows''
| arc next =
}}
Jaime lifts the siege at [[Raventree Hall]]. On his way to Riverrun and King's Landing, he encounters [[Brienne of Tarth]].

==Synopsis==
[[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] arrives at [[Raventree Hall]], under siege by [[Jonos Bracken]]. The siege here is much smaller than the one at [[Riverrun]] as the intentions are not to storm the castle but rather to starve them out. The siege has been going on for six months and there is not much hope of rescue for [[Tytos Blackwood]] as it is only a matter of time.

Jaime meets first with Lord Jonos who is in an intimate position with [[Hildy]]. After she leaves, Jaime inquires as to what Jonos seeks from the situation. Jonos insists on acquiring a quarter of the [[House Blackwood]] lands, saying that they were stolen from them long ago, and that [[Tywin Lannister]] promised them to Jonos if he subdued the Blackwoods. Jaime chides the [[House Bracken|Bracken]] man saying that they were once an enemy of the king when they sided with the [[House Stark|Starks]], and keeping his head is more than enough compensation for what the [[Gregor Clegane|Mountain]] did to his lands. Bracken protests that he will keep faith with the crown as he did with the Starks; Jonos adds that a dozen good men of his died at the [[Red Wedding]] with [[Robb Stark]] and he bent the knee because he saw no point in fighting on for a lost cause. Jaime remarks that Lord Jonos is a prudent man on hearing this, yet privately thinks Blackwood might be considered more honorable.

Jaime then goes to parley with [[Tytos Blackwood]]. Inside he sees the castle's massive [[weirwood]] tree from which the castle derives its name; the tree is black and leafless. Tytos tells Jaime that it is the fault of the Brackens, poisoned and barren for a thousand years, and in another thousand it will turn to stone as weirwoods never rot. As they treat, Jaime tells him that he does not have to physically kneel to him. They agree to a confession, fealty, pardon, and financial sum as well as lands. Finally they discuss the matter of a hostage, and Jaime asks for [[Bethany Blackwood|Bethany]], his daughter, but Tytos refuses as she is his only daughter. They eventually agree to sending [[Hoster Blackwood|Hoster]] as he is a bookish boy who may enjoy his time in [[King's Landing]] and all the books there. Jaime then leaves quickly as he has appointments in Riverrun and King's Landing. The boy is ready to leave with him within an hour. Before departing, he meets Ser Jonos to tell him the resolution, but also informs him that a daughter of his is to attend to the queen in the capital, as she too is to be a hostage.

Jaime rides to the village [[Pennytree]] with Hoster, who tells him of the history of the lands and animosity between the Blackwoods and Brackens. In the village stands an ancient [[oak]] tree with pennies nailed to it, the namesake of the village. There, [[Brienne of Tarth]] finds them, bandaged on her face, and with the sword [[Oathkeeper]]. Brienne claims that she has found [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], and that Jaime must accompany her alone or else [[Sandor Clegane]] will kill the girl.<ref>Brienne was last seen in ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 42|Chapter 42]]; Sansa, in ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]]; and Sandor, in ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'', [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 74|Chapter 74]]. Brienne's story is almost certainly false, given the latest known situations of all three characters.</ref>

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Jaime Lannister]]
* [[Jonos Bracken]]
* [[Tommen Baratheon]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[High Sparrow|High Septon]]
* [[Josmyn Peckledon]]
* [[Lancel Lannister]]
* [[Osmund Kettleblack]]
* [[Moon Boy]]
* [[Hildy]]
* [[Myrcella]]
* [[Doran Martell]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Brynden Tully]]
* [[Tytos Blackwood]]
* [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[Walder Frey]]
* [[Kennos of Kayce]]
* [[Edmure Tully]]
* [[Bethany Blackwood]]
* [[Robert Blackwood]]
* [[Lucas Blackwood]]
* [[Brynden Blackwood]]
* [[Hoster Blackwood]]
* [[Harry Rivers]]
* [[Beric Dondarrion]]
* [[Thoros of Myr]]
* [[Sandor Clegane]]
* [[Catelyn Tully|Lady Stoneheart]]
* [[Ryman Frey]]
* [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
* [[Barba Bracken]]
* [[Melissa Blackwood]]
* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
* [[Ellyn Tarbeck]]
* [[Eddard Stark]]
* [[Brienne of Tarth]]
* [[Harry Merrell]]
* [[Harsley]]
* [[Ormond (knight)|Ormond]]
* [[Lacey]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-28/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 28] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 48]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Jaime Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Riverlands]]

[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 48]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 49, Jaime]]
[[zh:魔龙的狂舞-章节 48]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 48]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[Yunkai|Yunkish]] camp near [[Meereen]]
| title = Tyrion X
| page = 618
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 46|A Ghost in Winterfell]]
| current = Tyrion X
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 48|Jaime I]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 40|Tyrion IX]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 57|Tyrion XI]]
}}

==Synopsis==
All remaining crewmen and passengers of the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'' are sold into slavery in a [[Yunkai|Yunkish]] camp near [[Meereen]]. [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] and [[Penny]] are sold together to [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]], an immensely fat Yunkish (though a [[Westeros|Westerosi]] sellsword tries hard to buy them-Tyrion suspects this is because the sellsword knows him and wants to claim [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei's]] bounty on his head) and put under the charge of his retainer called [[Nurse]].

Tyrion sees [[Jorah Mormont]] brought on the auction block behind them. The knight tried to fight off the slavers and was beaten almost to the point of death, his face is so swollen as to be almost unrecognizable. Tyrion convinces Nurse that Mormont is an essential part of their show and needs to be bought too. Jorah fought bravely, killing three of the slavers, before being captured and beaten so severely. The fight went out of him once he heard that [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] had wed [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]].{{Ref|aDwD|43}}

Once purchased, they are brought to Yezzan's pavilion, where they meet some of his other "treasures" and his most prized possession [[Sweets]], a hermaphrodite. They are also fitted with slave collars, which Tyrion does not mind as he observes that collars can be removed. There they find out that the sellsword who also tried to buy them was [[Brown Ben Plumm]] of the [[Second Sons]]. In the evening, Tyrion and Penny are summoned to perform a joust for the guests of Yezzan, including the Yunkish supreme commander [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]. The joust is well received, following which they are to pour wine and water for the guests. One of the men heard Tyrion's boast of his skill at [[cyvasse]]. Tyrion plays against him and wins, angering the man. He also plays Ben Plumm as his master bets on him; he wins four of five matches, and earns much gold for his master.

As a reward for their great jousting performance, Yezzan announces they are to repeat it in the [[Daznak's Pit|Great Pit of Daznak]] in front of tens of thousands of people.

==Character List appearing/mentioned==
{{Columns|3|
* [[Tyrion Lannister]]
* [[Illyrio]]
* [[Penny]]
* [[Jorah Mormont]]
* [[Tywin Lannister]]
* [[Cersei Lannister]]
* [[Bronn]]
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
* [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]
* [[Zahrina]]
* [[Nurse]]
* [[Sweets]]
* [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]]
* [[Brown Ben Plumm]]
}}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-27/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 27] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 47]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Tyrion Lannister]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Meereen]]

[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 48, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 47]]

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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = [[Theon Greyjoy]]
| place = [[Winterfell]]
| title = A Ghost in Winterfell
| page = 605
| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 45|The Blind Girl]]
| current = A Ghost in Winterfell
| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 47|Tyrion X]]
| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 41|The Turncloak]]
| arc next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 51|Theon I]]
}}

==Synopsis==
One of [[Roger Ryswell]]'s men has been found dead at the inner wall of [[Winterfell]]. [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] hears Lord Roger Ryswell declare that he must've fallen off the wall drunk, but he suspects it might have been murder, as do some others.

[[Roose Bolton]] and his host are still stuck inside [[Winterfell]]'s walls due to the relentless snow storms. They expect Stannis' forces to attack them, but have no idea how close he may be due to the storms. Tensions rise among the people inside Winterfell, with no one quite certain whether it is a good idea to wait passively for Stannis or instead to pursue him outside. It doesn't help that food is somewhat scarce and distributed quite unevenly.

[[Holly]], one of Abel the Bard's washer women, sits down next to Theon, who is upset that she has touched him. She asks him about the crypts, and a mistrusting Theon comes to the conclusion that she, Abel, and the other women want out of Winterfell. Theon sympathizes, but he fears the wrath of [[Ramsay Bolton]] and prefers not to get involved.

The next morning [[Aenys Frey]]'s squire is found dead and naked outside in the snow. Later on that day another man, a crossbowman sworn to [[House Flint]], is found dead with a crushed skull, presumably from a horse kick.

Nevertheless, the suspicions and tensions keep growing to the point that open quarreling happens among the host's Lords inside the Great Hall. Some are tired of waiting for Stannis and want to attack him. A fight nearly breaks out as [[Hosteen Frey|Ser Hosteen]] and [[Aenys Frey]] blame [[Wyman Manderly]] for the deaths of their three kin [[Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar]], [[Jared Frey|Jared]], and [[Symond Frey|Symond]]. It almost comes to a duel before [[Roger Ryswell]] and [[Barbrey Dustin]] calm them down, though Roose does nothing throughout the near altercation and Theon sees something new in Roose's eyes for the first time: a hint of fear.

Soon the newly rebuilt stable collapses, killing two men and twenty-six horses. Roose Bolton gives orders for the surviving horses to be brought inside the walls of Winterfell.

A more suspicious death is discovered, that of [[Yellow Dick]]. His namesake is stuffed in his mouth so hard that three teeth have been broken. This death is taken more seriously as it cannot be confused with an accident and to boot he is one of Ramsay Bolton's [[Bastard Boys]]. Theon considers that a [[hooded man]] whom he meets may be responsible for the murder. Theon is later ushered to see Roose by [[Steelshanks Walton]]. Roose says that Theon has been seen where all the murders have occurred. Theon is freed from the suspicions due to his weakened physical and psychological state, as remarked by Lady Dustin and Roger Ryswell. It is now however undeniable that someone has been committing murders, possibly at Stannis' behest. The resulting suspicion flames the tensions between the Freys and the Northmen, who are reminded of their role at the [[Red Wedding]] and the fact they are surrounded by northern Houses who all lost people at the Red Wedding and have more than good reason to despise and do harm to the Freys.

Suddenly a war horn and drum is sounded, and the men inside the walls begin to believe that Stannis has arrived. Theon goes to pray in the [[godswood]], seeing hints of [[Bran Stark|Bran]]'s very face in the [[weirwood]], hearing it whisper his name.

[[Holly]], [[Rowan]] and a third washerwoman appear, claiming to have come for him. Theon believes that they are behind the murders and want to kill him now, but they deny his suspicions and insist that there will be no more hurt for him but instead a nice, quick death - but first he must see Abel.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Theon Greyjoy]]/[[Theon Greyjoy|"Reek"]]/ [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon Turncloak]]
*[[Ben Bones]]
*[[Grey Jeyne]]
*[[Roger Ryswell]]
*[[Hosteen Frey]]
*[[Ondrew Locke]]
*[[Yellow Dick]]
*[[Sour Alyn]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton]]
*[[Damon Dance-for-Me]]
*[[Skinner]]
*[[Hother Umber|Whoresbane Umber]]
*[[Rickard Ryswell]]
*[[Barbrey Dustin]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Holly]]
*[[Aenys Frey]]
*[[Harwood Stout]]
*[[Roose Ryswell]]
*[[Wyman Manderly]]
*[[Sara]]
*[[Willow (Hound)|Willow]]
*[[Mance Rayder|Abel]]
*[[Luton]]
*[[Grunt]]
*[[Hooded man]]
*[[Steelshanks Walton]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Rowan]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Roose Ryswell]]
*[[Melisandre]]
*[[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Little Walder Frey]]
*[[Red Jeyne]]
*[[Jez]]
*[[Helicent (hound)|Helicent]]
*[[Aggar]]
*[[Gynir|Gynir Rednose]]
*[[Gelmarr|Gelmarr the Grim]]
*[[Ramsay Bolton|"Reek"]]
*[[Rhaegar Frey]]
*[[Jared Frey]]
*[[Symond Frey]]
*[[Wendel Manderly]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Wylis Manderly]]
*[[Jeyne Poole|"Arya Stark"]]
*[[Mikken]]
*[[Farlen]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn Stark]]
*[[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]]
*[[Donella Hornwood]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Robert I Baratheon]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Rickon Stark]]
|}

==Places and Terms Mentioned==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:33;" |
'''Places:'''
*[[Winterfell]]
*[[Wall]]
*[[Winterfell#Inner Castle|Great Hall]] (Winterfell)
*[[Dreadfort]]
*[[Winterfell|Battlements Gate]] (Winterfell)
*[[Winterfell#External Walls|Hunter's Gate]] (Winterfell)
*[[Winterfell|Kingsroad Gate]] (Winterfell)
*[[White Harbor]]
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Pyke]]
*[[Iron Islands]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Acorn Water]]
*[[Winterfell#Inner Castle|Great Keep]] (Winterfell)
*[[Barrowton]]
*[[Wolfswood]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House Tallhart]]
*[[House Cerwyn]]
*[[R'hllor|Red God]]
*[[Bastard's Boys]]
*[[old gods]]
*[[House Flint]]
*[[Faith of the Seven|The Seven]]
*"[[Iron Lances]]"
*"[[The Winter Maid]]"
*"[[The Queen Took Off Her Sandal, the King Took Off His Crown]]"
*"[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]"
*[[House Frey]]
*"[[The Maids That Bloom in Spring]]"
*[[Kinslayer]]
*[[Ironborn]]
*[[Godswood]]
*[[Red Wedding]]
| style="width:33;" |
'''Terms:'''
*[[House Slate]]
*[[House Ryswell]]
*[[House Dustin]]
*[[Northmen]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Bolton]]
*[[Horn of Joramun]]
*[[House Hornwood]]
*[[House Locke]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[Direwolf]]
*[[Weirwood]]/[[Weirwood|Heart Tree]]
*[[House Greyjoy]]
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2015/07/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-27/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 27] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 46]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Theon Greyjoy]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Winterfell]]
[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 46]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 47, Un fantôme à Winterfell]]
[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 46]]