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[[Tyrion Lannister]] ([[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]]) blackmails more information out of his cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] ([[w:Eugene Simon|Eugene Simon]]), who reveals that Queen Regent Cersei has been stockpiling massive amounts of [[wildfire]], a dangerous explosive chemical. Tyrion visits with the official [[pyromancer]] [[Hallyne]] ([[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]]), who reveals a secret cache of close to eight thousand barrels of wildfire that Joffrey intends to catapult onto Stannis's forces when they attack the city. [[Bronn]] ([[w:Jerome Flynn|Jerome Flynn]]) warns of the dangers of the plan, as wildfire is highy volatile and may inflict more damage onto themselves rather than the enemy, but Tyrion decides to use it and claims the cache for himself.
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[[Tyrion Lannister]] ([[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]]) blackmails more information out of his cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] ([[w:Eugene Simon|Eugene Simon]]), who reveals that Queen Regent Cersei has been stockpiling massive amounts of [[wildfire]], a dangerous explosive chemical. Tyrion visits with the official [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancer]] [[Hallyne]] ([[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]]), who reveals a secret cache of close to eight thousand barrels of wildfire that Joffrey intends to catapult onto Stannis's forces when they attack the city. [[Bronn]] ([[w:Jerome Flynn|Jerome Flynn]]) warns of the dangers of the plan, as wildfire is highy volatile and may inflict more damage onto themselves rather than the enemy, but Tyrion decides to use it and claims the cache for himself.
  
 
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===On the Iron Islands===

Revision as of 20:38, 30 April 2012

The Ghost of Harrenhal
Game of Thrones
Episode # Season 2, Episode 5
Airdate April 29, 2012
Director David Petrarca
Episode chronology
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"Garden of Bones" is the name of the fifth episode of the second season of the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. It was written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss and directed by David Petrarca. It will air on April 29, 2012

Plot

In the Stormlands

King Renly Baratheon ([w:[Gethin Anthony|]]) and Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley) hold talks in his tent, with Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) standing at vigil, when the shadow creature borne by Melisandre suddenly storms the tent and violently murders Renly before disappearing. Two of Renly's guard enter the tent and accuse Brienne of the murder, whom she then slays in self-defense. Catelyn convinces Brienne to escape with her so that she may at least avenge Renly someday; during their journey, Brienne swears allegiance to Catelyn so long as she never interferes with her vengeance on Stannis (Stephen Dillane).

Meanwhile, Renly's death causes confusion amongst his men. Ser Loras (Finn Jones) holds Stannis responsible for Renly's death and wants revenge, but Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen) and Renly's widow Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) convince him that his revenge will come another time and they must escape first before Stannis' fleet arrives. Once Stannis reaches the camp, his dead brother's bannermen swear fealty to him, but Davos (Liam Cunningham) warns him to stay away from Melisandre since the men are whispering that she is controlling him. Stannis takes Davos' advice to not bring Melisandre with him during his forthcoming assault to King's Landing, but gives a reluctant Davos the command of his fleet in the coming siege of King's Landing.

At King's Landing

Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) blackmails more information out of his cousin Lancel (Eugene Simon), who reveals that Queen Regent Cersei has been stockpiling massive amounts of wildfire, a dangerous explosive chemical. Tyrion visits with the official pyromancer Hallyne (Roy Dotrice), who reveals a secret cache of close to eight thousand barrels of wildfire that Joffrey intends to catapult onto Stannis's forces when they attack the city. Bronn (Jerome Flynn) warns of the dangers of the plan, as wildfire is highy volatile and may inflict more damage onto themselves rather than the enemy, but Tyrion decides to use it and claims the cache for himself.

On the Iron Islands

Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) has been made the captain of a single ship, the Sea Bitch, with orders to raid fishing villages on the northern coast. Before even setting sail, Theon's own crew openly disrespect him and abandon him on shore. Theon's first mate comes to his assistance and suggests that Theon will need to win the respect of the men with a more impressive mission. When he proposes an assault to the Northern fortress of Torrhen's Square, Theon disagrees at first, saying that the raid will attract all of Winterfell's forces. However, Theon decides to go through with the plan and attacks Torrhen's Square.

At Winterfell

Bran (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) receives the news that Torrhen's Square is under assault, and urges Ser Rodrik to raise a force to defend it. Later Bran discusses with Osha over his recent dreams, and describes one where Winterfell is destroyed by a monstrous flood. He also asks Osha about the "three-eyed raven" that appears in his dreams, but Osha deflects his inquiries.

Beyond the Wall

The Night's Watch continue to trek further through the north and rendezvous with Qhorin Halfhand, an experienced Night's Watch Ranger, at the ancient ringfort - Fist of the First Men. Qhorin warns that the wildlings have become more organized and dangerous under the leadership of former ranger Mance Rayder, and prepares a party to infiltrate a wildling camp and eliminate him. Steward Jon Snow (Kit Harington) insists on joining the group, and his request is eventually granted.

At Harrenhal

Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) serves as the cupbearer for Lord Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance). During a council meeting, Tywin discovers that she is a Northerner, but continues to be unaware of her true identity. Later, Arya encounters Jaqen H'ghar (Tom Wlaschiha), whom she had rescued along with Rorge and Biter, and is now disguised as a Lannister guardsman at Harrenhal. Jaqen returns her past favor by offering "three lives" he will claim for her, as a compensation for of the three lives she saved. Arya decides her first victim to be "The Tickler", Harrenhal's cruel interrogator, and soon enough, he is later found dead with a broken neck.

Across the Narrow Sea

Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) is enjoying holding court at Qarth and watching her dragons grow. Xaro Xhoan Daxos (Nonso Anozie) later approaches Daenerys in asking for her hand in marriage in exchange for riches and enough military resources with which to take King's Landing. Ser Jorah (Iain Glen) is vehemently opposed to the planned marriage and urges Daenerys to reconsider. After questioning Ser Jorah's motives, Daenerys eventually relents and hears out Ser Jorah's own plans to obtain her the Iron Throne.

References and Notes