Wheel of Power

Wheel of Power is fanfic Game of Thrones sequel by Ni201, setted in 336 AC, 31 years after Game of Thrones' Season 8 finale. King Bran the Broken just died and a new king has to be elected, making the stage for a new series of conflicts all over Westeros, and beyond...

1.1 : "The first spin"
Bran the Broken is dead. In the fully rebuilt Sept of Baelor, his funerals are celebrated. Many are attending, among them are: Robb Baratheon, Steffon Payne, Lothar and Hoster Tully, Robin Aryn, Asha Greyjoy, Elia Martell and Lord Astor Caswell. The Lord Commander of the King's Guard, Ser Brienne, and her most trusted knight, Ser Podrick and Grand Maester Sam Tarly, Hand of the King and Protector of the Realm until a new king is elected, are also there with all the other royal guards.

At Winterfell, Jon Stark, heir of the Queen Sansa Stark, is sparring with his young Brother, Ben. Alongside watching are Catelyn Stark, youngest child of the Queen, and Ned, son of Serah, Sansa's closest friend, and himself a longtime friend of the Stark children. As Jon beats Ben, Ned teases Cat and jokingly challenges her to a duel. She accepts, determined to fight her small, frail opponent. Ben gives his sword to Ned, the poor boy doesn't even have one, and he and Jon watches her sister easily putting Ned into the ground.

"You should have thrown her books", Ben said.

"Your family doesn't have that many books", Ned replied.

Cat helps Ned to get up and their eyes meet, both staring at each other for a few awkward seconds.

In Highgarden, Viola and Willem Blackwater are eating in front of each other.

“Why are you here?", Viola asks harshly.

“Well… eating, why would I be anywhere else?”, Willem responds.

“Maybe at a funeral, you prick!”

“For fuck sake! Not this again? The cripple’s dead, get over it.”

“You’re an imbecile. Every lords and ladies of every fucking house and lands are all in the same, plotting with each other and you, you’re eating, drinking yourself to death and possibly whoring later in the night, am I wrong? Refusing the Master of coins job after our father died was a full shit pile of stupidity!”

“We’re already rich. Why in the Seven Hells would I sit all day long in this stinking city?

“I should be Warden of the Reach, not you. Your only concerns are dirty whores after all…”

“Expensive as they are, they’re not dirty at all. Why should I freaking do then?”

In her throne room, Queen Sansa announces to her children she received a letter from Grand Maester Sam Tarly, announcing that the lost king's corpse will be brought to Winterfell, buried in the crypt.

In King’s Landing, Sam Tarly announces to all the major lords and ladies the election for a new king will be held in the Dragon pit in a few months. Robb Baratheon looks satisfied…

1.2 :"Child's play
In  King's Landing, Robb reunites in secret Elia, Asha, Steffon Payne, Robin Arryn and Hoster Tully.

" Your brother Hoster is not with us?", asks Payne.

" He already left back home. He's more useful un Riverrun than here.", Lothar Tully responds.

" Only the high lords and ladies had to be there anyway. This talk never happened, what's said in this room stay in this room.", says Robb.

"Then what's so important that even our closest advisers can't hear?", questions the Princess of Dorne.

"Like you know, I've been Master of Laws for 2 years before King Bran unfortunately dies. I know politics, I've been in game, I also know how to rule. The people at court are all fond of me and so the people of this city. I'm young and if I'm given the chance, like my grandfather before me, I could rule Westeros for a long and prosper reign. All I ask of you is your support when the time comes for the election. Can I count on you?", asks Robb.

Everyone seems to agree and all return back home, away from the capital.

 In the crypt of Winterfell, Queen Sansa, Jon, Ben and Cat, all attend Bran's final ceremony. In the library, Ned asks Wolkan, the Maester, about a word in High Valyrian he doesn't recognize.

" Well, it's Valyrian, but it's low, not High Valyrian. Zaldrizes buzdari iksos daor… A dragon is not a slave… a common saying in what was Old Valyria. Buzdari means slave, but is not the proper word. In High Valyrian, the word for slave is dohaeriros. Buzdari is used today by commoners in former valyrian colonies like Astapor and Meereen.", answers the Maester.

" I still need to work on it then…", says Ned.

" But you're improving fast.", responds Wolkan.

Hoster Tully is back at Riverrun, finally home. As is brother instructed him, he calls all the bannermans and the generals for a meeting when the Warden of the Riverlands will be back.

In Winterfell, the Queen, Jon, Ben, Cat, Serah  and Maester Wolkan are all meeting in the throne room.

" Lord Glover has requested food supplies for the next 2 months. Harvest has been difficult for them lately", says Wolkan.

" Give him what he needs. Lord Glover is a powerful ally. No need of frustrated lords around us right now …", responds the Queen.

" Also, there is a group of bandits causing a lot of trouble near White Harbor. Commoners are scared…"

" He can track them down, mom", says Jon

" Oh please Jon, don't steal all the fun!", says Cat.

" Yeah, I mean, it has been a while since I shot my arrow at something…", responds Ben.

" Alright alright, children. You wanna play? Then go play with your toys. But come safe home as soon possible.", orders Sansa

" Alright, thank you mom", says Jon.

Serah and Sansa looks at each other, smiling with complicity.

 

Outside, Ned watches the Stark children ride for White Harbor. Serah comes from behind him.

" You love her, do you?"

" Whom?", asks Ned.

" Please, I know love when I see it…"

" Ok fine, yes. But it's all for nothing. Why would her girl like her would be interested in someone like me?"

" You'd be surprised. There's a lot of things you have to learn about women. Love is not always logical…"

" If you say so…"

In Highgarden, Viola sees Will walking to his chamber with 2 "professionals". She looks at them with disgust.

1.3 : "Back Home"
Asha Greyjoy and Olivar Botley sail back to Pyke.

" So, you haven't told me yet : What was this secret meeting about?", asks Olivar.

" Robb Baratheon claiming his crown, mostly.", answers back Asha.

" I see… maybe it's time then to you, know, claiming what us yours…"

" Independence, you mean."

" Mostly, yes."

" No. Robb Baratheon's gonna be king soon. We'll be stuck here we are."

" Indeed. Haven't I told you about what your mother was promised once…?"

" Yes you did. The Dragon Queen promised her Iron Island's freedom but then, she went mad and we know the story… a cripple boy became king and we got stuck, just like right now…"

" Maybe it's time for you to claim what is yours…"

" No. I'd I do that now, everyone would be at our throat. I'm not my grandfather Balon, I'm not an idiot."

" Perhaps you should wait and consider it later."

" Maybe..."

 Robin Arryn returns to the Eyries, greeted by his daughter, Alys. The Lord Paramount of the Vale public announces he will side with Robb Baratheon, "the one true king". Alys is furious.

"Not this prick!? Are you mad?", she asks him.

"My father was his grandfather's Hand. Any man who follows honor follows him", Robin answers.

 The Stark children arrive in White Harbor. The bandits already left. Jon questions the civilians and the group learn the bandits are now near Oldcastle, terrorizing the population. The 3 Starks continue their track.

 Elia Martell and her personal guard, Guryn Uller, are back in Sunspear.

" What did I missed?", he asks.

" Nothing important. Prepare the Dornish army, fun is coming.", only says the Princess of Dorne.

 In Highgarden, Will goes for hunting. Viola disapproves.

"What's the problem again?", he says.

"You can't go now, you have important matters that require your attention", Viola responds.

"For fuck sake! Nothing that you can't do yourself."

"Could you please be Warden of the Reach for once in your life?"

"Only when it's really important. You said it yourself, only one matter really deserves my "attention", like you call it."

"Then you know what to do?"

"Yes, and you know it's not for now, we have plenty of time. Can I go now?"

"Yes. Go kill your little beasts, if that amuses you so much."

 Lothar Tully arrives at Riverrun, greeted by his bannermen and Hoster. They hold a war council.

"If we are all here today, it's not for my amusement. Aaron is coming. I don't know who's gonna fight, but one thing is sure, it'll happen soon or later.", he says.

"And...on which side are we going to be?" Hoster asks.

"Well, Robb Baratheon might be king soon. For our own sake, we'll probably fight with him, but everything is possible. Hoster, I name you Lord of the Twins. Go there and wait. Fortunately for you and unfortunately for me, you'll not be far of my sight for long. When the time comes, I'll need you by my side. It's all for today, get out."

 

In King's Landing, Grand Maester Sam, Ser Brienne and Ser Podrick are all in the throne room.

"So, how are the preparations for the election?", asks Sam.

"Everything is fine.", answers Brienne.

"We might have to make changes to the throne room. We're looking for a new chair for the new king to sit on since you know, King Bran already got his own…", says Pod.

"Well, keep looking.", responds Sam.

 At Storm's end, a triumphant Robb Baratheon arrives, greeted by his mother, Melissa Caron.

"Lady Melissa, I'm happy to tell you you'll be queen mother soon.", Robb tells her.

 Jon, Ben and Cat finally find the bandits, attacking farmers. Ben shoots one, Jon slays 2 of them and Cat saves many or the farmers an kills 3 bandits. One of the bandits escapes with his horse.

"It seems the hunt's not over yet.", says Ben.

"Let get on with it quickly.", responds Jon.

"Then what are we waiting for?", replies Cat.

1.4 : "The letters"
In Winterfell, Sansa and Serah are drinking wine in the Queen's chamber.

"They've been out there for a while now…", Sansa complains.

"Don't worry, they'll come back. You worry to much…", says Serah.

"The Grand Maester wrote me. Sam is worried…"

"About what?"

"Their election is coming soon. It's seems Gendry's son will be king…"

"Good news isn't it? Robb Baratheon's sympathetic to us, am I right?"

"Probably. Even though Arya broke his father's heart. I'm pretty the poor Gendry never recovered fully." Serah, I need you by my side now more than ever."

"Of course, your grace." Both laugh. "Where else could I go anyway?"

"How about the boy?"

"Ned? He's fine… reading as always."

"Good. He might be useful someday…"

 The young wolves finally find the last bandit. Ben tries to shoot him, but Jon decides to give him a clean death.

"The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword", he says.

"This is shit. He doesn't deserve it", replies Ben.

"I agree with Jon. We should give him a proper death. We are Starks, we should act like Starks.", responds Cat.

"Alright, do as you want.", says Ben.

Jon executes the bandit and all 3 return home.

 Hoster Tully arrives at the Twins. The castle has been abandoned for years. Hoster begins to plan it's restoration.

 In Storm's end, Robb and Melissa discuss strategy.

"No need to plan anything, mother, everyone is at my side.", says Robb.

"Everyone?", Melissa responds.

"Everyone. I've met with Lothar Tully, Steffon Payne, Elia Martell, Asha Greyjoy, even Robin Arryn. Everyone."

"Sweet Robin Arryn… what a mighty ally you've got… I'm impressed. But that's not everyone. What about the Reach?"

"Willem Blackwater was nowhere to be found. Anyway, he won't be a problem."

"Not a problem? Are you sure? He's probably the only real rich guy around here. He's a piece of shit like his father before him, but If he wants to, he could be a major concern."

"Oh mother, you worry too much."

 In the Vale, Alys Arryn is sparring with her knights, defeating them all.

“You’re way too strong my lady!”, says one knight.

“Well, with my weak father,someone had to carry the balls... Alys responds.

 On the road to Winterfell, the young Starks stay a night at a inn. As they're eating, a young woman is eyeing Jon. Ben notices it and says :

"Seems you might have some company tonight, big brother. You looks like she wants it hard…"

"Ben! You know I'm there right?", replies Cat.

"I don't want her. We need to focus on our duty", responds Jon.

"Why not? Why are you always so boring?", asks Ben.

"I'm not boring, I follow honor. You should do the same.", answers Jon.

 

In Pyke, Olivar Botley goes to see Asha. He wants to know if she'll declare the Ironborns' independence.

"No. I won't risk it. I don't want to be everyone's enemy." She answers back.

"But what If weren't alone? What if whe had allies?", asks again Olivar.

"Then it'll be different…"

In King's Landing, Grand Maester Sam writes to all the lords and ladies of Westeros, including Queen Sansa. This is it, the election for a new king will be hold in the Dragon pit...

1.5 : "Long live the King"
In King's Landing, Lord Astor Caswell, Master of Whisperers, visits Sam.

"You wanted to see me, Grand Maester?', he asks.

"Yes, my lord. The council is in a few hours. Your reputation precedes you, I need to know what you know. What have your spies told you about the high lords and ladies. Who wants the crown?", Sam responds.

"My reputation is all I have, Grand Maester. Yes, some of my spies had some informations for me. Robb wants it, that's certain. No one else seems to claim it. No news from Willem Blackwater, mysterious man... I heard some troubling things tough..."

"What kind of troubling things?"

"Only rumors. Elia Martell may be preparing her army right now. But like I said, it's only a rumor..."

"I don't like that... we might have an eye on her... anything else?"

"Nothing important, Grand Maester."

The Great Council of the Dragon pit finally happens. Presided by Grand Maester Sam, it reunites all the major houses, but someone is missing, Willem Blackwater.

"Shall we begin?", says Elia Martell.

"I'm afraid  we can't, there's a seat still unoccupied.", responds Sam.

After long minutes of waiting, Willem Blackwater enters the pit.

"Sorry, I'm late, the travel  from Highgarden was shit. Lot of cocksuckers down the road."

And by so, the council begins. Robb rises from his seat, calling himself, Robert the second of House Baratheon, the one true king the 6 Kingdoms need.

"Anyone else who would want the crown?", asks Sam.

"I do, and anyone who doesn't get me a vote would lose all the food I gently give them. You want that little prick right as king? Then you'll starve.", answers Will.

Of course, the lords and ladies are furious and after long deliberations, Steffon Payne and Lothar Tully both vote for Willem Blackwater, Robin Aryn  lets the Vale starve by voting for Robb, Elia Martell proclaims the independence of Dorne and Asha Greyjoy, shocked by the situation, follows Elia's lead and just like that, the Iron Islands becomes another independent Kingdom. Robb returns to Storm's end, reuniting his bannermen. The war has started. Willem the first of House Blackwater is crowned, long may he reign.

Jon, Ben and Cat are finally home at Winterfell. Sansa was waiting for them. Just by looking at their mother's face, they know something went wrong...

1.6 "Dusty books"
In Winterfell, Jon, Ben, Cat, Serah, Wolkan and Sansa are debating in the throne room. Jon wants to help Robb Baratheon but the queen disagrees.

"I will not risk any northman’s life in a foreign war. This is not our conflict", she says.

"But mother, Willem Blackwater is not sympathetic to the North. We should consider him as our enemy.", Jon replies.

"Perhaps your grace we should be vigilant about this new king. He's a sellsword's son, not the kind of man worth our trust…", says Wolkan.

"I do not trust Willem Blackwater. This is why I name you, Jon, officially Commander of the northern army. If the North is in danger, you'd be in charge. For now, all I ask of you is to trust me and hold back. We will not intervene until I say so. Patience is required", responds Sansa.

''' In King's Landing, the coronation ceremony is held in the throne room. Sam, Brienne, Podrick and the other King's guards are there, as so Astor Caswell, Steffon Payne and Viola Blackwater, now a princess. The High septon officially declares Willem the first of House Blackwater, Lord of the 6 Kingdoms, King of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Realm. King Willem names Sam Hand of the King, Caswell stays Master of Whisperers and Steffon Payne is Master of War once again. 

"Lord Payne, prepare your men. Lord Tully is coming and when he's there, we'll all going for a stag hunt.", says the king.

''' In Storm's end, Robb is furious. He's preparing for the war.

"I told you.", only says Melissa.

"This is treason. They all stabbed me in the back. Even the North won't help us!", Robb says back.

"So we're alone…"

"We still have the Vale in our side."

"Yes, the knights of the Vale are probably the best in Westeros. Is Sweet Robin doesn't lead his magnificent army himself, we might have a chance…"

 

In Pyke, Olivar and Asha are discussing strategies.

"I'm glad you changed your mind.", says Botley.

"My hands we forced. The Ironborn will never kneel for a Blackwater.", Asha responds.

"Do we have a plan. Pillaging as we always do?"

"I have a plan, you won't like it but it's our best chance."

''' At the Eyries, Robin Arryn comes back from the capital. Alys was waiting for him. She is not happy about her father joining the Stormlands in a rebellion. 

"This war is something we can't win by Robb's side, if we even have any food to fight it!", she says.

Robin doesn't listen and he prepares to send his troops south.

 

In the North, Catelyn visits Ned, reading books as always in the library. She announces him the bad news, but he already knew.

"How could people have forgot about the madness and violence of the past?", she asks. "Because they don't know their past. If they have red what I'm reading right now, they would know. Unfortunately, most people doesn't care about what's inside those dusty books.", answers Ned.

At the Twins, Hoster Tully receives a letter from his brother.

"The new king is fighting the storm. Come back to Riverrun.", only wrote the Warden of the Riverlands.

Sitting on his throne, Viola by his side, King Willem questions Astor Caswell.

"What are the news, Caswell?", he says.

"My sources are telling me Robb Baratheon requested help form the North. Queen Sansa Stark decided to stay neutral.", answers the Master of Whisperers.

"That's sad. The northern fools are great fighters. A good scrap with them would have been fun.", says Will.

"What about the Vale, my lord?", asks Viola.

"Robin Arryn is siding with the Baratheons, my lady.", answers Caswell.

"The knights of the Vale are very effective, people say. At least we still outnumber them.", says the princess.

"Indeed, my lady.", replies Caswell.

In Winterfell, Maester Wolkan suffers from sickness and can't leave his bed...

1.7 "Lady of the Vale"
In Riverrun, Hoster goes to see his brother. Lothar tells him war has started, House Tully will fight for King Willem.

"Are we not loyal to Robb Baratheon?", asks Hoster.

"Not anymore. Listen, you killed our mother when you  came into this world and I'll never forget you. But you're my brother and it's the boy reason I tolerate you. Now, you will lead my army south, fight Robb Baratheon and represent House Tully on the battlefield. Am I clear?", answers Lothar.

"Yes, brother."

''' In Sunspear, Elia Martell and Guryn Uller are sparring in the gardens. Elia is quick and precised with her spear, she's a very skilled fighter. They're interrupted by a guard.

"Your grace, someone demands to speak with you. She said it was an urgent matter.", he says.

"Who?", asks Elia.

"She didn't tell."

"Alright I'm coming."

Asha Greyjoy and Olivar Botley are waiting for her. Elia enters the room and hides her surprise.

"The Ironborn in Dorne? That's a first… what brings you here? But wait, are we not technically at war? Should I consider you as my enemy?", she asks.

"That depends on you.", says Asha.

"Perhaps you may want to hear what we have to propose before making a choice, don't you think?", adds Olivar.

The Iron Islands seek an alliance with Dorne, fighting together for each's independence. First, Dorne will sack the Reach and the Iron Fleet will pillage the Westerlands.

''' In the Vale, an handmaiden finds Lord Robin Arryn dead in his bed. He presumably does in his sleep.

In Winterfell, Maester Wolkan is still sick. Serah visits him and then goes to see Sansa un her chamber.

"It's bad, Sansa. He won't be able to assume his charges for a long time, if he manages to even survive.", she says.

"Can't you heal him?, asks Sansa.

"No, definitely not. The only one in the North who knows enough to help would be… himself..."

"I see…"

"We should report that to the Citadel. "

"Maybe… but not yet."

''' In King's Landing, Grand Maester Sam, Hand of the King, holds the Small council. Around the table are Ser Brienne, Ser Podrick, Astor Caswell and Steffon Payne. Viola enters the room.

"My lady, I'm sorry, but this is a Small council meeting, your presence is not allowed.", says Sam.

"Maybe, but my brother will not attend this meeting, he ordered me to represent him here in this room.", Viola replies.

"Why is the king not with us?", asks Ser Brienne.

"My brother is quite busy at the moment.", answers Viola.

"He sure is…", says Caswell, smiling."

"What about the troops, Lord Payne? Are your forces coming soon?", asks Sam.

"Yes, my lord Hand. They are near the city, few days before they arrive. Reinforcements from the Riverlands are also joining us soon enough", answers Payne.

"I heard Lothar Tully is staying home. His little brother will lead his men in the battlefield", replies Caswell.

"Did you know that, my lord?", Sam asks Payne.

"I didn't.", only says Payne.

 

In Winterfell, Jon and Ben are drinking ale together. Jon seems worried.

"What's the matter?", asks Ben.

"What matter?", responds Jon.

"Come on… I know you. What's your concern?"

"The war, Ben, the war. I'm Commander of our army but I can't do anything. We should be already on the battlefield with the Robb Baratheon."

" Maybe doing nothing is the right thing to do…"

"No, we need to fight. This is our duty, it's what honor means."

"Honor? Because you think it's honorable to get thousands of northern men killed?"

"Still, we can't be alone in this, we need allies."

"We don't need anyone Jon, except ourselves. We are wolves and only the pack survives. "

"You sound like mother."

"Maybe because she's right."

At the Eyries, after her father's funerals, Alys Arryn, now Lady of the Vale, orders are troops not to go south to help Robb. They will remain neutral in this conflict. She names Ser Hory Hunter as her personal guard.

1.8 "Flamming arrows"
In Storm's end, Robb is still reassembling his bannermen. He's soon ready for war, but still waiting for the knights of the Vale.

"Still no news of Robin Arry?", asks Lady Melissa.

"Not a word…", Robb says back.

''' In Winterfell, Serah and Sansa are discussing about Maester Wolkan's health. He is still very ill, but stable.

"No need to panic for now then...Is it that me or there's something about Ned and Cat?", asks the queen.

"Only feelings for now, I think.", answers Serah.

"Do I need to explain it can't go further…", says Sansa.

"Of course it can't. I'm working on it."

"Don't worry, I might have an idea…"

''' In Storm's end, the news of Robin Arryn's death finally reach Robb. Learning that he lost his only ally, he is furious, but still decides to attack King's Landing, leaving his fortress.

''' In King's Landing, Steffon Payne announces to the Small council his troops are finally there, ready to fight. Hoster Tully will could arrive at any moment now.

In Sunspear, Elia, Asha, Guryn Uller and Olivar are planning their next moves. Elia is visibly flirting with Asha, Guryn and Olivar look at each other, confused.

''' Queen Sansa goes to visit Wolkan in his chambers. The old man is still very sick.

"I assure you, your grace, that I'll be well enough to serve you as sooner as possible.", says Wolkan.

"I know that. You're a loyal and devoted man. Take your time to heal well, no need to worry for me. But, something concerns me at the moment and I need your opinion…", Sansa tells him.

''' Still in Winterfell, Cat is shooting arrows outside, practicing her skills. Ned is observing her.

"Wanna try?", she asks him.

"I don't think bows and arrows suits me very well…", Ned responds.

"And what could possibly suits you? Let me guess… books…?"

"Well… I'm just trying to be useful… I think…"

"Useful...how reading makes you useful?"

"Perhaps… knowing things? I don't know. The North has so many soldiers, people who knows how to fight, like you. Maybe it also needs someone who knows who to fight and if fighting is the right thing to do…"

"Like you?"

"Me? No. I only know things someone before me wrote. But maybe whith that knowledge I could help someone else to make decisions."

"Like Jon and Ben."

"That's not a bad comparison …"

''' Hoster Tully and his troops finally arrive to King's Landing. Hoster goes to see Will in the throne room, kneeling before his king.

"Your grace, the Riverlands are yours.", he says.

"That was about time. Finally I can kick Robb Baratheon's ass. Caswell, where is the stag prick?", Will asks.

"He's leaving Storm's end, your grace. I heard he's coming to us.", answers Caswell.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go meet this son of a bitch!"

1.9 "Kingswood"
King Willem Blackwater and Robb Baratheon meet in the Kingswood, facing each other and ready for battle. During this meeting before battle, Robb is alone while Will has Steffon Payne and Hoster Tully behind him.

"We outnumber you.", says the king.

"My men are fierce and fight for me. Yours are scared of you and are only there for food.", Robb says back.

"Men still need food to fight.", Will responds.

"About that, how long could you stand anyway? Few months? Harvest hasn't been good in your lands I heard…", says Payne.

"My lord, don't do it. I beg you, don't get your men killed for nothing. Kneel before the new king and your life will be spared.", Hoster tells Robb.

"Tomorrow, House Baratheon will reign over Westeros once again. Ours is the fury.", says Robb. He returns back to his camps.

Will and Steffon Payne look at each other, amused. Hoster looks concerned.

"What a fool.", says Payne.

"One ball and no brains. Still, he has guts. This shit battle might be fun after all…", responds Will.

 In King's Landing, another Small council meeting is held, reuniting Grand Maester Sam, Astor Caswell, Ser Podrick, Ser Brienne and Viola. '''

"I should be on the battlefield. I am the Lord Commander of the King's guard, I should be protecting the king by now", says Brienne.

"Don't worry for the king, Ser Brienne. All the other kingsguards are at his side. Ans my brother can hold a sword on his own pretty well… We still need you and Ser Podrick in the capital. ", Viola says back.

"What about the other rebellions, Dorne and the Ironborn?", asks Sam.

"They're quiet for now, my lord Hand. But ot won't last. As I heard, Asha Greyjoy made an alliance with Elia Martell. They'll probably cause damage south and in the west.", answers Caswell.

"Nothing important then. Let these two have their fun. Even my mother could keep the Reach safe, which I already instructed her to do. We kill the stag, then we crush them and after that, we could concern ourselves with real serious issues.", says Viola.

"Real issues my lady? Like what?", asks Sam.

"The wolves…", she answers.

"The wolves? You mean the Starks?", Sam's asks again.

"You'll see, lord Hand…", Viola only answers.

Sam, Brienne and Pod look at each other, very, very concerned.

''' On their ship, Olivar and Asha are planning their attacks on the Westerlands' coast.

"Maybe we should wait before attacking Lannisport. Begin small, finish big.", says Olivar.

"Agreed. Small villages for now.", answers Asha.

"Oh, and we have to talk about the princess of Dorne."

"Elia? What's the matter?"

"She definitely has an eye for you…"

"An eye on me? Nonsense. Your imagination is beyond limits, uncle."

"I'm not the only who noticed. Her personal guard looked concerned."

"Guryn Martell is just doing his doing his job, which is to be concerned all the time."

"If you say so, if you say so…"

''' The Battle of the King's Wood is on. The royalists largely outnumber the stag rebel, who still charges without any sorts of strategy. The royalists circles Storm troops easily. Will leads his men with fierce and tenacity. He is indeed very good with a sort, like his father before him. But the real hero of this battle is Hoster Tully, another great swordsman, who breaches Robb's personal defenses, coming close with him. They fight each other and Hoster wounds Robb but can't kill him, as he retreat back with his men. The battle is quickly over, a great victory for the king.

"That's a shame. I thought this Baratheon fool would give us better than that. What kind of strategy was that anyway?", says a disappointed Will.

"Your grace, I tried to kill him, I couldn't. I failed you.", says Hoster.

"Payne, where is Robb Baratheon going?", asks Will.

"Probably back to Storm's end, your grace.", answers Payne.

"Good. Well, Tully boy, have you ever went for a hunt?", asks the king.

"Indeed, your grace."

"Good. We've got a wounded stag on the run, let's finish him."

1.10 "Riding south"
Robb Baratheon goes back to Storm's end, Melissa.

"I lost mother, I lost. But it's not over yet. Whatever it takes, whatever we lose, House Baratheon will stand.", he says.

"Hope we have a better plan now…", Melissa only responds.

''' In King's Landing, Sam, Pod and Brienne secretly meet. They worry about Willem and Viola and mostly, about the North.

"We have to do something.", says Pod.

"We pledged our loyalty to the crown, whoever has it. You both made an oath when we joined the Kingsguard.", Sam tells Pod and Brienne.

"Yes, I made it. I also made an oath to Catelyn Stark Catelyn and her daughters. I'm also loyal to Sansa and I'll do whatever I must to protect her.", Brienn responds.

"But you can't. Anyway I am the only who could possibly help her.", Sam says back.

"Then, what are you waiting for? Help her!", Pod says.

"I'll think about it, but I promise you nothing.", Sam says.

''' In Winterfell, another council is held in the throne room, reuniting Queen Sansa, Jon, Ben, Cat and Serah. Only Wolkan is missing, still very ill. 

"I've reconsidered our position. We have to help Robb Baratheon, but I won't risk any of our men in this war. This is why I send you, Jon, Ben, to Storm's end. Since Robb showed how he doesn't have any sense of strategy, you both will provide it to him…", Sansa orders.

"Yes, mother", says Ben.

"Yes, mother. I'll represent you on the battlefield.", also  says Jon.

"I hope you won't have yo fight…", tells the queen.

"What about me? I can fight too. I want to go with them.", says Cat.

"No. I need you here.", responds Sansa.

"Please mother, how could I be useful here anyway?", asks Cat.

"Cat, don't be silly. I need you here. If something happens to your brothers, I'd have by my side. In fact, you'd be Commander of the Northern army. Now, everyone get out. It's over for today. Serah, tell Ned I want to speak to him.", says Sansa.

 

Ned enters the throne room, the queen was waiting for him.

"My Queen, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, Ned. After all these years, we've never had the opportunity to speak. I've seen you're pretty close with my children, especially Catelyn."

"Yes, my Queen."

"Then is my pleasure to recognize you as a true friend of House Stark. Also, as you could have known, Maester Wolkan is getting old. He's been really sick recently and we have to work on his replacement when the time comes. I've been speaking to him on this matter and we both agree : you should be the next Maester of Winterfell."

"I'm honored, your grace.

"Then grab this letter and go to the Citadel immediately."

"Yes your grace. May I say my goodbyes before leaving?"

"Indeed you can."

"Also, how would I go to Oldtown?"

"Don't be foolish, boy. You'll get a horse."

''' In the Vale, Lady Alys Arryn deals with some frustrated lords. While they're not participating in the war, they still don't receive food from the Reach. She tells them to eat their boots if they have to and be patient. “It won’t last, I know what I’m doing…”, as she says. In Winterfell, Ned says goodbye to Serah and then goes outside, Cat was waiting for him.

“I’ve been told you’re leaving”, Cat says to him.

“I do. Your mother ordered me so. I’ll be back, as Maester of Winterfell, well, I hope…”, he responds.

“Then it’s not farewell. If my mother wants you as a maester here, that’s what you will be. She’s a queen, she always gets what she wants.”

Cat and Ned stares awkwardly at each other and after a long waiting, they kiss. Ned then gets on his horse and goes south. He is joined by Jon and Ben. They’ll ride down the King’s road until they’ll split to seperate ways.

Will Blackwater, Steffon Payne, Hoster Tully and their forces arrive at Storm’s end. This is a blockade. The siege has begun...

End of Season 1.

2.1 "Maesters"
Ned arrives at Oldtown and goes directly to the Citadel. There, he speaks to a maester who’s job is visibly to receive the visitors.

“I have letter, from the Queen in the North. I am to be the Maester at Winterfell.”, he says.

“According to our records, Wolkan is Winterfell’s maester.”, the maester responds.

“Yes, but he’s severely sick and…”

“We’ve not been informed.”

“Now you are.”

“This is irregular. The archamasters will discuss those irregularities with you. In meantime, you’re permitted to use the library."

Ned enters the library and he is shocked. He’s like a child discovering mountains of toys at once.

''' At Storm’s end, Jon and Ben Stark sneak to the fortress, unnoticed by the royalist army. Robb Baratheon was informed they were coming by Queen Sansa. 

“Welcome, my lords. I’m glad the North finally decides to support to rightful king the Six Kingdoms need.”, says the Warden of the Stormlands.

“We came only here to help on strategic matters, Lord Robert. It’s our duty to be at your side when you’ll lead your men out of this castle.”, Jon responds.

“You can call me Robb.”, the Barathon says.

“About strategic matters, do you have a plan?”, asks Ben.

“It’s quite simple. We wait and we run out of food..”, says Melissa while she enters the room.

“It’s an honor to meet you, my lady.”, says Jon.

“Don’t be too formal, Jon Stark. I believe we’ll spent a lot of time with each other soon…”, she responds.

''' At the Citadel. Ned is met by three archmaesters : Arthur, Mors and Konrad.

“If I understand well, Maester Wolkan will dies soon and Queen Sansa sent you to take his place, am I right?", asks Arthur to Ned.

"Indeed, archmaester.", answers Ned.

"She has no right to do so. We are loyal to King Willem and the Six Kingdoms, not to the North or the Starks.", says Mors.

"Ned, could you excuse us a moment?", asks Arthur.

"Of course, archmaester.", Ned replies.

Ned leaves.

"Still, are we not supposed to accept anyone who wishes to find true knowledge? If the Queen in the North wants him as her Maester, why should we refuse her? If I'm not mistaken, she's good friend with the Grand Maester…", says Konrad.

"I don't like it but the decision is yours.", says Mors to Arthur.

Ned comes back.

"Well, Ned, if you really want to become one us, you're welcome here, but I can't guarantee you you'd return to Winterfell. Konrad, you seems to care a lot about the boy's education, so you'll do it yourself. That's my final word on the matter.", responds Arthur.

In King's Landing, Grand Maester Sam, Hand of the King, summons Ser Brienne and Ser Podrick to his chambers. He has decided he will help Robb Baratheon, the Ironborn and Dorne, "to protect the North". He has a plan…

Near the Westerlands' coast, Asha Greyjoy receives a raven from the Grand Maester. She shows Olivar the letter.

" What do we do. You go there or I'll go?", he asks.

"You will. You're a great sailor, I'll give the men you need.", answers Asha.

''' In the Reach, Elia Martell also receives a raven.

"So, we won't sack Highgarden after all?", asks Guryn Uller.

"No, Lady Aura might keep her head after all… If the lonely stag accepts the plan…", Elia responds.

''' In King's Landing, another Small council meeting is held, reuniting Sam, Brienne, Podrick, Caswell and Viola.

"The Iron Fleet is causing more damage than expected, we might have to name a Master of Ships.", says the Grand Maester.

"Alistor Redwyne is probably the best we can hope for. I heard he built himself a very large armada that could maybe rival the Iron Fleet.", says Caswel.

"Than we should summon him here.", responds Sam.

"I've already done. He's on his way.", says Viola.

"I beg your pardon, did you summon to the Small council without telling anyone? This is not the kind of decision you have the right to make.", Sam tells her.

"We don't have much time to lose. I took the initiative, you should thank me for it.", she responds.

"We'll talk about it later… Caswell, what about the siege?", asks Sam.

"Nothing new, my Lord Hand. Robb Baratheon hasn't done anything yet.", answers the Master of Whisperers.

"I need to know everything about it.", orders Sam.

"Indeed, my lord.", Caswell responds.

Olivar takes a small ship, a few men and sails to the Stormlands.

2.2 "Smarter than them"
Alistor Rewyne arrives to the capital and attends the Small council meeting. Sam, but mostly Viola, orders him to go west and track down the Iron Fleet. Lothar Tully will take some of his remaining men to help him.

''' Olivar Botley arrives at Storm's end. He's arrested by some Baratheon guards and taken to Robb. Jon, Ben and Melissa are also in the room.

"I've come in peace, my lord. My name is Olivar Botley and I represent Asha Greyjoy.", he says to Robb.

"Your visit was unannounced.", says Robb.

"We had to be very discreet. I have to admit, even I struggled passing this blockade.", responds Olivar.

"So, why are you here?", asks Robb.

"To seek an alliance with you. The Ironborn already sides with Dorne. We're fighting against the crown and it's allies at this very moment. Since we all have the same enemies, perhaps you should join us.", answers Botley.

"And in exchange of your help, your want your "freedom", as you call it, I suppose?", Robb asks.

"Yes, my lord. The Iron Islands and Dorne both want their independence, this is what we fight for.", answers Olivar.

"It's unacceptable.", only says Robb.

"You should accept.", intervines Ben.

"Lord Botley, could you give us moment?", asks Melissa.

"Of course, my lady.", he responds.

Olivar exists the room.

"Robb, you have to accept this proposal, it's our best chance, if not the only we've got.", says Melissa.

"I am the be the King of the Six Kingdoms, all of those six. If the Ironborn and Dornish don't accept me as their king, they are my enemies.", responds Robb.

"We need allies!", Jon says.

"For once, I have to agree with my brother. We needs allies, Robb.", adds Ben.

"My decision if final.", responds Robb.

"Even if I tell you we received a raven, from the Hand if the King himself?", asks Melissa.

"The Grand Maester? What does he want?", Robb asks.

"I have some crucial informations for us", Melissa replies.

"This is a trick. We shouldn't trust him.", says Robb.

"You're making a mistake.", says Jon.

Everyone exits the room, except Ben who grabs Sam's letter.

 Learning the proposition failed, Olivar goes back to his ship. Ben was waiting for him.

"You should read this. This new Master of Ships might cause you sine problems.", says Ben.

Olivar takes him and sails back to the Westerlands.

 As he returns back inside the fortress, Ben sees Jon coming to him.

"I saw you. I know you gave the letter to Botley.", says Jon.

"I need what's necessary to help us.", eplies Ben.

"This is treason. I don't agree with Robb either, but we have to respect his decision. You gave crucial informations to the enemy."

"This is not an enemy. If the Ironborn succeed, we succeed too."

"This was not your decision to make."

"Jon, I know this is not honorable. But honestly, I don't care about honor. I'd do anything I must for our family. Edddard Stark, Robb Stark and even Jon Snow were all great men, honorable men, but made serious mistakes because of it. As mother always gold us, we have to be smarter than them."

In the Reach, Elia has been sent another raven. Without an agreed alliance with Robb Baratheon, there's not point to go to the Stormlands now. She decides to go west and help the Iron Fleet.

2.3 "A clash of ships"
Marching west in the Roseroad, the Dornish Army is attacked by Lothar Tully and some Blackwater vassals. Elia and Guryn take their spears and fight alongside their men. The Princess of Dorne shows the violent beauty of her skills, inspiring her troops. Dorne easily wins this one, ready to join Asha Greyjoy in her effort.

 Olivar Botley and his small ship comes back to the Iron Fleet. He announces Asha the bad news.

Outside Storm's end, the Royal army is still waiting for Robb to make the first move. King Willem is enjoying, even without some proper whores, a siege would not be a safe place for them after all. Still, the wine is very good. He attends another long war council with Steffon Payne and Hoster Tully.

"So, Payne, what are the news?", asks Willem.

"Your grace, Lothar Tully has been crushed by Elia Martell herself. She's joining Asha Greyjoy west. Alistor Redwyne will circle the Iron Fleet soon enough.", answers the Master of War.

"Well, it seems we just have to wait here…", responds the Blackwater king.

''' Near Lannisport, the Iron Fleet is also under attack, this time by Alistor Redwyne and some western minor houses. The two greatest fleets clash with one another. The Loyalist fleet respects it's plan and circles the Ironborn, but Asha Greyjoy anticipated it. Redwyne attacked her where she wasn't and just like that, the captain who tried to circle her is outmaneuvered himself. Redwyne, knowing he has lost before it even started, retreats. The Ironborn won this one, but without causing real damage.

In Winterfell, Cat is sparring in the courtyard. Sansa is watching her, she stands exactly where a certain Peter Baelish once stood before. Serah goes beside her, also watching the young wolf. 

"She looks so much like Arya…", says Sansa.

"They definitely have the same temper, but she has always reminded me of a certain statue in the crypt.", Serah responds.

"Which one?"

"Lyanna Stark. She was your aunt, if I'm not mistaken."

"She was. Never knew her. But my father told me a little about her. She was a beauty, but fierce and a great will for adventure."

"Like Arya and Cat…"

"... and Cat…"

''' The Dornish army joins the Iron Fleet and Elia embarks on Asha's main ship.

"It seems this Lord Redwyne wasn't a real challenge after all…", Elia tells Asha.

"Either Lothar Tully, I heard.", responds Asha.

"Perhaps we eont need that stag fool of Robb Baratheon after all."

"Indeed. Olivar tried his best, but this idiot is very stubborn."

"What's the plan? You're the captain of the ship, you have the lead."

"Maybe it's time to pay our respect to the King."

"I like that plan."

They both stare and quickly fall for each other. They make love in the middle of the night. It was a very intense one.

2.4 "Few links"
Elia and Asha awake, both in the same bed. Olivar enters in the cabine, not knowing what was going on. He sees them and looks surprised and confused.

"Asha, some of our men are causing problems. We need you on the bridge.", he tells her.

"Alright, I'm coming."

''' In the Vale, food is getting very rare. Alys Arryn receives the recent news of the war.

"My lords, be patient, we might see some action soon..", she tells to her angry vassals

''' In Storm's end, the fortress is still under siege, out if food. The conditions are very harsh. Jon, Ben and Melissa are getting out of patience, but Robb keeps waiting.

"My grandfather's brother, Stannis Baratheon, stood here for an entire year.", Robb tells them.

"Yes, eating rats. Unfortunately, Stannis Baratheon is not a great example of victory…", replies Melissa.

"He crushed the Iron Fleet. He was a great commander.

"He died in the snow, outside Winterfell. He attacked the castle without any cavalry."

"We can't keep waiting like that.", says Jon.

"Yes, what "great" idea do you have in mind?", adds Ben.

"While all his army is here, Will Blackwater is beated by Dorne and the Ironborn."

"That's your brilliant plan? Letting them face the Royal army while we do nothing? Those we refused to side with? If we had accepted their help, we could've been at King's Landing by now and it's Willem Blackwater who would have been under siege.", replies Ben.

"Waiting is not a strategy.", says Jon.

"Yes it is, and that's what we're going to do", orders Robb.

''' In King's Landing, another  Small council meeting is held after the news of Redwyne's failure.

"It seems Asha Greyjoy knew you were coming…", says Viola.

"Probably...", Sam replies.

"They definitely got the information one way or another. This is rather suspicious, don't you think, Grand Master?", asks a Astor Caswell who knows more than he shows to do.

"Indeed, it's suspicious.", responds Sam.

 At the Citadel, Ned has already forged few links of his chain, under the teachings of Archmaester Konrad. '''

"Since Eddard Stark, Ned is common name in the North. You were no one, you're because something. Be proud of yourself, you'll be a maester very soon.", Konrad tells him.

"Thank you, archmaester. I only try to be useful with the little I have.", Ned responds.

"Well Ned, a very small man like you can cast a very large shadow."

''' Elia goes to see Asha on the bridge, she was looking at the horizon.

"So, Captain, ready to take the capital?", Elia asks.

"That's where we going, but it won't be that easy. We're just getting started.", Asha responds.

"King's Landing is not that far…"

"It's not. But we just won a battle, not the war. I made Alistor Redwyne look like a fool, but he's still very dangerous. We'll see more of him soon enough."

"Against us, he has no chance. He'll drown one way or another, I assure you. We form quite a team."

"We do…"

2.5 "Last chance for peace"
In Winterfell, Maester Wolkan finally dies after a long agony. In his honor, Sansa orders his body burned outside the castle. Many are attending, as Sansa, Cat and Serah. After the ceremony, Cat goes to see her mother in her chambers.

"Does this mean Ned is coming soon?", she asks.

"Maybe", answers Sansa, "But I know what was going on with you two before he left. I don't want any of it."

"Nothing happened…"

"If you say so. But can't even have feelings for him, do you understand?"

"Why is it so important?"

"Because he'll be maester soon. A maester cannot have that sort of relationship. And you are a lady of Winterfell…"

"So I'll have to marry the who you chose for me…"

"No… well, yes, but I am not talking about marriage. You can't be with that boy, that's my final word."

In King's Landing, Viola Blackwater goes to see Astor Caswell, needing more news from the Master of Whisperers.

"What about the two bitch whores?", she asks him.

"Nothing you don't know yet, my lady. It seems they have insight of our strategy. We definitely have a traitor within us.", he answers.

"And I expect you're trying to find that traitor, aren't you?"

"No need to worry, my lady. My numerous spies are already on that particular matter. Soon, they'll come to me with songs of treachery and villainy, I assure you."

"They better. For your own sake..."

In the North, Queen Sansa and Serah spend time together, drinking wine as always.

"Did you tell the Citadel about Wolkan?", Serah asks.

"Not yet. If I tell them now, Ned might be back sooner than expected.", answers Sansa.

"Why would you delay it?"

"To protect him. War is upon us, Winterfell won't be a safe place for long. If he comes back now, he would be in danger."

"But he will come back?"

"Of course he will. Don't worry about that." Ironic, isn't it? A whole order of people who claims to know everything, and yet unaware that one of their own is dead. Tells a lot about them if you ask me…"

Storm's end is still under siege. On the camps outside the fortress, Hoster Tully goes to see his king.

"Your grace, I come before you to ask to speak to Robb Baratheon.", says Hoster.

"What for?", asks King Willem.

"Peace. We've been here for months, they're running out of food. Maybe he's ready he's willing to settle for peace now."

"He's gonna refuse, but go if you want. I haven't fucked a good whore for long now, I would definitely like to return home."

"Thank you your grace."

Hoster and Robb meet at the gates. Jon and Ben are behind the Baratheon lord.

"So, the Blackwater usurper is surrendering?", Robb asks.

"Well, we're discussing your surrender…", answers Hoster.

"I will not kneel before a sellsword's son, if it's that you want me to do."

"My lord, you can't win. I beg you again, kneel before King Willem Blackwater and save your life. If you die, the Baratheon name would disappear. Don't save yourself, save your house. There's still a chance to settle this peacefully."

"I don't want peace, I want what belongs to me. Never a stag will kneel before a Blackwater."

Robb goes back into his fortress, leaving the Stark brothers with Hoster.

"At least you tried…", only says Ben.

"Convince him, please, change his mind.", Hoster tells them.

"We stand for Robb, we will follow his lead.", Jon responds.

"It was his last chance. I can't do more for him. I'm sorry.", apologizes Hoster.

2.6 "Our is the Fury"
It's the middle of the night, Asha and Elia are sleeping together in the captain's cabin

Olivar rushes into the cabin.

"Asha! We're under attack!", he screams.

Alistor Redwyne is back, ready for a second clash of ships. The main shop is under assault, some Tully men are on the bridge, slaying the Ironborn ons by one. Asha and Elia fight them, side by side. The battle is intense, both armadas face major casualties. Both retreat.

 

Robb, Jon, Ben and Melissa are planning their next move. Robb insists to charge the enemy.

"We should stay behind our walls.", suggests Jon.

"I'm tired of waiting, as so this unworthy king. This is why he ordered Hoster Tully to make peace with us. This our strike for victory. We charge to win.", Robb tells them.

"Robb, we can't win. We don't have the numbers, their camps are well settled and our men are starving. They're not in condition to fight properly.", Melissa responds.

"Our men are strong, they'll bring us our victory.", Robb says back.

"If we charge, we have to do it well. One giant fist would be annihilated easily, we need to split our forces. Attacking them from two sides.", says Ben.

"Alright, use the strategy you want, but I want a victory.", responds Robb.

"You will get it.", assures Jon.

 Before the battle begins, Ben goes to see Jon. He is very preoccupied.

"Jon, we need to leave right now.", he tells him.

"We stay. It's our duty.", Jon responds.

"We've done everything we could, this is a battle we can't win."

"But you've planned it. Robb is going to follow your strategy, how could you say that?"

"It's a good plan, but we still gonna lose."

"Why would you tell Robb it could work? Are saying you outed to him? Why?"

"I told him what he wanted to hear. He's stubborn, he won't change his mind. Anything I could have said to him would have changes nothing. We need to go back home now."

"We're here to help Robb, we have to fight at his side."

"If we stay, we die. Our duty is the North and the North only. How could we protect the North if we are dead?"

"We stay, this is my final word."

"Alright, alright, we stay. But promise that if the battle goes wrong, which it will, we save ourselves and go back home."

"Fine, if it goes wrong, we escape to Winterfell."

"Thank you brother."

The battle begins. Robb splits his forces and leads the half, Jon the other. Ben is in charge of the archers. The battle goes terribly wrong. Robb attacks first, but his forces, weakened and outnumbered, are defeated. Willem and Hoster both fight brilliantly and together capture Robb. Will kills him in single combat.

"Ours is the Fury" are Robb's final words.

Just like that, the Baratheon line goes extinct. Jon falls back and joins Ben. They escape the fortress and go back to the North.

2.7 "Last Words"
King Willem and Hoster Tully enter inside Storm’s end, where they find Melissa, alone in her fortress.

"It seems you lost, my lady.", says Will.

"My son lost. I knew at the moment he charged it would come to this.", Melissa responds.

"And still, here we are. And you're a prisoner now.", says the King.

"A true Blackwater, no honor as always.", Melissa replies.

"Your grace, we should give her an honorable death, right here, right now. She deserves it.", Hoster says.

"Alright. Do it yourself. Join me and Steffon Payne when it's done. We're heading back to King's Landing.", orders Will.

"Yes, your grace.", Hoster responds.

Will goes back to his camps, leaving Hoster and Melissa alone. Melissa kneels before Hoster, who has his sword in hand.

"I'm sorry, my lady."

"Don't. You're a good man. And you show real honor. Maybe you're not on the right side after all… Now let's get over with it."

"Any last words?"

"Stay true to yourself, Hoster Tully. Don't let the world change you, like it did to my son. Those are my last words."

With a swing of his sword, Hoster executes her.

 

On the main ship, Elia, Asha, Olivar Botley and Guryn Uller discuss their next moves, learning about what happened at Storm’s end.

"With the Stormlands now unoccupied, this is the perfect place to land our troops.", says Guryn.

"I agree, it's time to split forces"; adds Olivar.

"Agreed.", says Asha.

"King's Landing, here we are. It was about time.", says Elia.

 

At the Citadel, Archmaester Konrad goes to find Ned in the library.

"You're probably the easiest boy to find in the known world. You know that being a maester doesn't imply you have to read all the time?", Konrad jokingly says to Ned.

"Well, it's not like there's much to do here…", Ned responds.

"Can't argue with that. I heard you speak High Valyrian pretty well, don't you?"

"I've studied the language for long now, but I've never got the opportunity to have a conversation in Valyrian."

"But could you?"

"Probably. Why asking?"

"Because I'm heading to Asshaï for my research. I could use a translator…"

"Don't the people in Asshaï have their own language?"

"Yes, but most of them understand Valyrian. "

"Then I would be honored to help you, archmaester."

 

In the North, Sansa receives the news off Robb Baratheon’s death.

"What a fool, this Robb Baratheon. Stupidity from start to the end.", says the Queen.

"What about Jon and Ben?", asks Cat.

"I don't know. We have no news if them.", answers Sansa.

"They're fine. I'm sure of it.", adds Serah.

"Knowing Ben, he probably convinced Jon to save themselves.", says Cat.

"I hope you're right. We'll need them more then ever…", replies Sansa

 

In the Vale, Alys Arryn also receives the news or Robb's defeat. She resembles all her bannermen. She's ready for war.

"The lone stag has been hunted for good. Now it's time to show our strength.", she says.

"On which side are we in?", asks Hory Hunter.

"You'll see, you'll see…", only answers Alys.

''' The Iron Fleet brings the Dornish Army to Storm’s end. They are ready for battle. The spears on the land, the krakens on the sea.

"I hope it's just a goodbye…", says Asha.

"We'll,see each other, don't worry. Soon, King's Landing will be ours and we're gonna celebrate our victory. You'll see. And we have so much to experiment together…", responds Elia.

"I love you."

"I love you more."

They kiss and go separate ways.

2.8 "Krakens and spears"
Alistor Redwyne returns to King’s Landing, joining another Small council meeting.

“They’re coming. I tried to stop them, but I failed. My armada faced heavy casualties.”, he says to the council.

“Do you have enough ships to protect the city?”, asks Viola.

“Yes, your grace”, Redwyne answers.

“Then this is what you are gonna do, my lord. Protect the city.”, orders the Princess.

“Yes your grace”, responds Redwyne.

“If I may ask, where is the King? If we want to protect King’s Landing, we need an army. All our men were with King Willem.”, asks Ser Brienne.

“This is definitely an issue…”, says Grand Maester Sam.

“My brother is on his way back. He’ll be here soon enough.”, answers Viola.

“My lady, my lords, there’s more. I heard rumors about another incoming force…”, Caswell tells them.

“Who?”, asks Sam.

“Alys Arryn. She’s bringing her knights right to the city.”, answers Caswell.

“Is she a friend or an enemy?”, asks Viola.

“I can’t tell. It appears this is a secret only she knows…”, says Caswell.

“If she’s against us, we’re screwed.” says Podrick.

“Indeed…”, replies Viola.

Back in King’s Landing, King Willem is greeted by Viola. She doesn’t seem very happy.

“Me being King was your idea, what’s the matter?”, he asks.

“Yes, because we had the power to do so, now it’s falling off our hands, the pirate bitch and the princess whore are heavily damaging us and are coming here.”, she responds.

“That’s alright.”

“No it’s not. You don’t seem to care, but you’re the King now, act like one.”

“A Blackwater only cares about two things, gold and women. Where’s our beloved mother, Lady Aura?”

“She stayed in the Reach, keeping an eye on Highgarden.”

“Good. Let’s go kill the pirate bitch and the princess whore.”

Elia and Asha attack King’s Landing. Dorne by the land, the Iron born by the sea. The battle is intense. The rebels are winning. The Royal was not well prepared and their men are still exhausted by the battle at Storm’s end and the quick return to the capital. The Iron Fleet is simply better than the Redwyne one. But, coming out of nowhere are Akys Arryn and the knights of the Vale. The Dornish army mostly has infantry and his on big disadvantage against those knights. Dorne is maybe the specialist of guerilla war, but for full scale frontal battle, the Vale is just on another level. Alys Arryn and Elia Martell are facing each other, ready for single combat. Alys with a sword and shield, Elia with her spear.

“This is why you waited so long. Arrive at the very end and take all the glory.” Elia mockingly says.

“There’s no point in running if you know to start at the right time.”, responds Alys

The dual is intense. Alys is strong and tall while Elia is quicker. The Princess of Dorne uses well her reach advantage with her spear, but the Lady of the Vale’s strength is overwhelming. After a great single combat to be remembered in history, a wounded Alys Arryn kills Elia Martell, ending House Martell forever. Guryn Uller tries to retreat with what remains of the Dornish army, but he's also killed by Alys Arryn. On the Blackwater bay, following Alys’ orders, Hory Hunter embarks on Alistor Redwyne’s main ship. His mission: take Asha Greyjoy at any cost. This is exactly what he does. He and some Redwyne soldiers directly attacks Asha’s ship and after a brutal fight with her, Hunter captures Asha. She is a great with a sword, but Hory Hunter is a an unbeateble giant, he is just too strong for anybody.

Watching the Iron Fleet being torn apart after Asha’s capture, Olivar Botley takes his ship and his men, escapes the battle and set sail to Eastwatch by the sea. The Royal army is victorious and Willem Blackwater remains King of the Six Kingdoms, getting back Dorne and the Iron Islands.

2.9 "The Grand Maester"
At Winterfell, Jon and Ben return back home. They are greeted by Cat in the courtyard.

“Mother wants to see you, right now”, she tells them.

The enter the Throne room, where Sansa and Serah were waiting for them.

“We lost, mother, we are deeply sorry.”says Jon.

“I know, I know. I’m not mad at you both, you were right to escape. Dying for Robb Baratheon would have been completely stupid.”, responds Sansa.

“This is what we thought.”, says Ben.

“Now, we have to talk on the real matter…”, says Sansa.

“...which is?”, asks Jon.

“While you were on the road, Elia Martell and Asha Greyjoy attacked King’s Landing. They lost, thanks to Alys Arryn. She joined the King. Now the Six Kingdoms are reunified and the crown is stronger than ever.”, answers the Queen.

“That’s concerning…”, says Ben.

“This is. We need to act quickly. Jon, you’re in command. Assemble all our forces, all our bannermen. We need to be ready as fast as we could.’ orders Sansa.

“They won’t attack, wouldn’t they?”, asks Cat.

“It seems this is already planned. I’ve been in touch with the Hand of the King, Grand Maester Sam. He’s a true friend of the North for many years now. He provided us many vital informations.”, Sansa answers.

“Then we have to be ready.”, says Ben.

“I won’t disappoint you, mother.”, assures Jon.

“I expect no less of you.”, responds Sansa.

Now the situation under control, Lord Astor Caswell, Master of Whisperers, goes to see King Willem.

“Your grace, while you were fighting Robb Baratheon, your sister ordered me to find the traitor in your Small council. I found him.”, tells Caswell to Will.

“I wasn’t informed about this. Who’s it?”, asks the King.

“Your Hand, your grace. It seems Grand Maester Sam is a friend of the North. He tried to arrange an alliance between Robb Baratheon and the rebels from Dorne and the Iron Islands. He also informed the Grejoys about Alistor Redwyne attack on them. This is why he was defeated so easily.”

“Let’s pay a visit to my Hand. Tell Alys Arryn and her giant knight to join us.”

“Of course, your grace.

Will, Alys, Hory Hunter and Astor Caswell enter Sam’s chambers.

“Grand Maester, you’re under arrest.”, says the King.

“Wait… what..? But… your grace… on what crime?”, asks Sam.

“Please, Grand Master. You know why. You’re a traitor. You’ve helped our enemies, your true loyalty belongs to the North, not the realm.”, Caswell tells him.

“Jon Snow was best friend, Caswell. Yes, I’m a friend of the North, but I would have never betray the crown if you didn’t conspire against the northerners.”, replies Sam.

“What conspiracy?”, asks Will.

“It’s your sister, your grace. In a Small council meeting, right in my face, she talked about “the wolves issue”, if a remember well. Caswell, you were there”, answers Sam.

“I do not remember any of this, Grand Maester.”, says Caswell.

“What a liar! You were there!”, screams Sam.

“Sorry Grand Maester, it’s your word against Caswell’s, and I don’t trust you.”, says Will.

Ser Brienne and Ser Podrick enter the room.

“What’s the meaning of this?”, asks Brienne.

“The Grand Maester has been charged with treason, Ser Brienne. He’s to be executed.”, answers Caswell.

“Nonsense. You won’t kill him, I won’t let you.”, Brienne responds.

“I demand a trial.”, says Sam.

“Why not a trial by combat? That could be fun.”, replies Will.

“Then I will be his champion.”, says Podrick.

“Stay out of this Pod.”, orders Brienne.

“Please, you’re too old for this. You are outnumbered, there’s no point to kill you.”, says Alys.

“We will die with honor.”, replies Brienne.

Brienne and Pod faces Will, Alys and Hory Hunter. They were way too old for this and easily defeated. Sam is then executed. Here rest in peace three heroes of the Long night. It’s the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one.

2.10 "The Shadow lands"
In King’s Landing, a special council is held in the Throne room. Many official announces are to be made. The King is not there and by so, it’s Viola who is in charge. First announces of the day concern to nomination of new wardens of the kingdoms who rebelled against the crown.Joren Connington is named Warden of the Stormlands and Duncan Dayne Prince of Dorne. The Ironborn may chose their own leader by themselves.

“Hoster Tully…”, says Viola.

“Yes your grace?”, Hoster asks while kneeling before her.

“You proved your bravery and your loyalty on the battlefield on many occasions. Because of this, the King names you Lord Commander of the City watch. You are granted a seat on the Small council.”

“Thank you, your grace. It’s an honor, I won’t disappoint the King.”

“Now, let’s discuss the real matter of the day. Astor Caswell provided the crown serious information about the North. It is reported they helped Robb Baratheon in his rebellion against us. This is why we have to consider them as our enemies and we need to attack them. The war is not over yet. This is why the King orders Alys Arryn and Steffon Payne, Master of War, to join Lothar Tully in the Riverlands and invade the north immediately.”

“Your grace, you can’t tell the King I will take the North for him. I will bring Queen Sansa to her knees myself. Barely an inconvenience.”, responds Alys.

“I will fight for the King.”, says Payne.

“Perfect. Now, it’s time to make the final announcement of the day. Lord Astor Caswell, because of your crucial informations about the war and the previous Hand’s treason, the King names you as his new Hand, while you keep your title of Master of Whisperers.”

“Thank you, your grace. You can tell the King I will serve him with honor.”, tells Caswell to Viola.

Konrad and Ned arrive in Asshaï. They discover a strange and dark city. It’s habitants are all dressed in black, most of slaves. Many priests are walking in the streets. A dense fog covers the city. Konrad and Ned finds a inn to sleep for the night.

“Sorry Ned, I lied to you. My researches are not actually based in Asshaï, but in the Shadow lands.”, Konrad tells Ned.

“So we’re heading there now?”, Ned asks.

“Only tomorrow, we stay in the city for the night. We need to rest.”

“Yes, archmaester.”

In King’s Landing, Alys Arryn and Hory Hunter are getting prepared for the long road far north.

“What about Asha Greyjoy. Still our prisoner?”, asks Alys.

“Yes, my lady. We keep in Maegor’s keep.”, answers Hunter.

“She’s no longer useful. She’s yours.”

“As you wish, my lady.”

Ser Hory Hunter enters in Maegor’s keep, where Asha is still imprisoned. Hunter tortures her brutally, rapes her and lets her die slowly in her blood. The Greyjoy line goes extinct.

Konrad and Ned explore the Shadow lands near Asshaï and finds a cavern. There, they find something they did not expect at all. They are facing a huge black dragon, visibly protecting a corpse…

End of Season 2.

3.1 "First pile of snow"
Ned and Konrad are still looking at the black dragon. They hide behind a rock before it sees them.

“Is that really a dragon? How is that possible?”, asks Ned.

“It is. There is only one explanation…”, says Konrad

“... which is?”

“This is Drogon, Ned. The biggest dragon of Daenerys Targaryen and the only one who survives the last Long Night and the War of the Two Queens.”

“But that’s more than thirty years ago! Do you think the corpse is...”

“It could only be her.”

“Tell me this is not what your were trying to find here.”

“Of course not! How you I expect that?”

“What do we do with this?”

“First we return to Asshai. With Drogon around, this place is definitely not safe.”

''' In King’s Landing, Hoster Tully officially takes the command of the City watch.

“My lord, we are glad to have you now. There’s many serious matter to deal with.”, says one of his lieutenant.

“Serious matters? Like what?”, asks Hoster.

“The food supplies, my lord. They have been sacked multiple time now.”

“By whom?”

“We don’t know, that’s the problem.”

“Alright, let’s begin with that.”

Olivar Botley and his men arrive by ship at Eastwatch by the sea. They enter the castle and decide to hide there.

Cley Cerwyn, older brother of Rickard Cerwyn, now deceased husband of Queen Sansa, and uncle of the Stark children, arrives at Winterfell. He enters the Throne room, where the Stark family and Serah are waiting for him.

"Uncle, I'm glad to see you again. It's been a while.", says Jon.

"I'm thankful of the invitation.", Cerwyn responds.

"This is not for courtesy, lord Cerwyn. The Grand Maester is dead. Which means the Blackwaters know what we've done. They'll soon at our doors.", says Sansa.

"We need you, uncle. House Cerwyn had been one the most loyal bannermen of House Stark for generations and one of the biggest northern houses since the last Long Night. You have large army and we'll need it.", says Jon.

"It will be my honor to fight for your, my Queen.", tells Cerwyn to Sansa.

"You're a man of honor, Cley.", replies the Queen.

''' Konrad and Ned returns to Asshai, still terrified of what they've seen.

"Ned, you're a good lad. When we'll be back at the Citadel, I promise I'll vouch for you. You will be a maester and at Winterfell, I assure.", says Konrad.

"Thank you, archmaester. Now, what do we do?", asks Ned.

"Konrad has no time to answer then both he and Ned have a knife at their throat. They are surrendered by seems to be armed priestesses.

"Archmaester, it seems we're gonna stay in this city a bit more than expected …."

"Ned, I couldn't agree more."

3.2 "Priestesses"
Alys Arryn and Steffon Payne arrive at the Twins, joining Lothar Tully.

"Welcome my lords, my lady. Here we are, preparing a war in my halfwit brother's castle.", Lothar tells them.

"You don't seem to like your brother that much…", says Alys.

"Why would I? Incapable of anything, except swinging his damn sword."

"He fought with honor besides King Willem. This is why he was named Lird Commander of the City watch after all…", replies Payne.

"Good. If it makes him stay in King's Landing, I'm fine with it. As far as he could be makes me happy."

"Well, it's time to plan this war, don't you think my lords? Less time we spend talking, the fastest we can get on with it.", replies Alys.

"Indeed, I don't like stupid wars either.", says Lothar.

"It's not war, it's just sports. Wolves are easier to behead than you think.", responds Alys.

 

At Winterfell, Queen Sansa, her children, Serah and Clew Cerwyn are holding a special war council in the Throne room.

"We need to counter them on the Kingsroad. Make the first move.", says Ben.

"Yes, but we also need a castle…", replies Cerwyn.

"What about Moat Caillin?", asks Jon.

"They would expect it.", responds Ben.

"What about the Neck?", asks Cat.

"That would do fine. House Reed would definitely provide great defense. ", answers Cerwyn.

"I agree.", says Ben.

"Agreed.", says Jon.

"I approve. Jon, you will lead the Northern army to Greywater watch. This will be our first line of defense. Ben, you go with him. Cley, we'll need your men.", orders Sansa.

"They're yours, your grace.", responds Cerwyn.

"Mother, I want to fight this time. I won't satu behind and do nothing.", says Cat.

"Alright. You're good with your sword, Jon will need it.", responds Sansa.

"I won't disappoint you.", replies Cat.

"My neither, mother.", says Jon.

"Protect yourselves.", only responds Sansa.

 

At the Red Keep, Will an Viola are drinking a lot of wine.

"We need to talk about strategy.", Viola tells Will.

"Strategy? Alys Arryn is taking care of everything up North.", responds Will.

"I wasn't talking about that kind of strategy. I don't like Alys Arryn."

"Why not? She's our best ally?"

"She's not. Why do you think she's been waiting so long to help. Why is she with us anyway? Definitely not just for food."

"How could I know. She's at our side, that's the oy thing that matters."

"She could join the other two rebel bitches. A all-women coalition just to put our heads on spikes."

"We would have won anyway."

"No, they would have crushed us. Her strategy made no sense, unless she's up to something."

"Sister, you worry too much."

"And you brother, you don't care at all."

"A Blackwater only cares about two things…"

"Don't say it, don't fucking say it."

 

In Asshai, Konrad and still being captured by the mysterious priestesses.

"What are they saying?", Konrad asks Ned.

"I don't know, it's not Valyrian.", answers Ned.

"Try to talk to them."

"I'll try. (In a rusty High Valyrian) Could we...please... know... what's going on?"

Their leader answers Ned.

"So?", asks Konrad.

"They know what we've found. They want us to lead them to Drogon."

"Are they crazy? Of course not! Who are they?"

Ned speaks a bit more which their leader.

"So, I'm certain everything, but seems they're a kind of sect or something. Like a darker cult of R'hollor. Oh, and their leader is called Myshara. She's not that bad for someone who's threatening our lives.", says Ned.

"And they still need us to find the dragon?"

"Yes. We should accept. We would have better chances of surviving than now. They don't look like they have a gift for patience..."

"Alright, we'll lead them. But I don't know what they think they could do with that dragon."

They walk outside the city. While the priestesses are not looking, Konrad gives secretly a huge bag of gold to Ned.

"Hide it.", Konrad orders Ned.

"I don't like that. I don't think this about the dragon…", says Ned.

"Then what what is it all for?"

"The corpse…"

305 AC
The Dothraki came back in their lands. They formed multiple Khalasars. Grey Worm and his Unsullied set sail in the Island of Naath. Bronn makes his own House, House Blackwater. "With gold, we prosper" is the motto.

306 AC
Thousands of Unsullied died from the Butterfly disease in only a year, forcing Grey Worm and the remaining of his forces to sail back in Meereen. In Dragon's bay, revolts quickly erupted after Daenerys' death. Daario Naharis tried to maintain the peace, with the help from the Unsullied.

307 AC
The Masters regained control of the Bay. Daario died and so Grey Worm, the Unsullied no longer exist. Astor Caswell, minor lord from the Crownlands, is made Master of Whisperers. Bronn Blackwater married Aura, a simple prostitute from King's Landing.

308 AC
Arya Stark came back from her exploration, finding new lands west of Westeros.

309 AC
Bronn's son, Willem "Will" Blackwater, was born. Qyeen Sansa Stark married Rickard Cerwyn, a little brother of Lord Cerwyn. Gendry Baratheon married Melissa Caron.

311 AC
Jon Stark, eldest son of Queen Sansa and Rickard Cerwyn, was born. Viola Blackwater was also born that year, as so Robert "Robb" Baratheon, heir of Storm's end.

312 AC
Arya Stark, with Queen Sansa's blessing, goes back to the sea for a second exploration of the lands west of Westeros

314 AC
Queen Sansa's second child, Benjen "Ben" Stark, was born. Yara Greyjoy's daughter and heir, Asha, was also born that year.

315 AC
Alys Aryn, Robin Aryn's only child and heir, was born. Arya Stark came back from her second exploration. It was now clear she found a new continent. Elia Martell, heir of Sunspear, was also born that year.

316 AC
Hoster Tully, Edmure Tully's second son, was born.

318 AC
Queen Sansa gave birth to her third child, Catelyn "Cat" Stark.

319 AC
Rickard Cerwyn, Queen Sansa's husband, died near Winterfell from a horse riding accident. King Bran and lord Tyrion Lannister came for the funerals and stayed few weeks in the North. Unfortunatly, Tyrion died at Winterfell from an heart attack.

320 AC
House Lannister now extinct, Lord Steffon Payne, Master of War, is made Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the Westerlands. Serah, Queen Sansa's handmaiden and closest friend, gave birth to her only child, a son named Ned. Arya Stark came back to the sea a for a third exploration, huge this time, with the North and Iron Island's help. Yara Greyjoy sailed with her, but they never came back. They are presumed dead.

326 AC
Edmure Tully died. His heir, Lothar Tully, took his place as Lord of Riverrun and Warden of the Riverlands.

332 AC
Bronn Blackwater died from a stroke. Will Blackwater was made Lord of Highgarden and Warden of the Reach.

333 AC
Gendry Baratheon died from illness. Robb Baratheon took his place.

334 AC
Jon Snow, King Beyond the Wall, traveled far North, but never came back. Presumed dead. Tormund Giantsbane took his place.

336 AC
King Bran the Broken died while warging. A new king has to be elected...

House Stark
Sansa Stark : Queen of the North, she’s 51 in Season 1. She married Rickard Cerwyn and had 3 children together. She became through the years a just and intelligent monarch and she's known as sassy and very fierce with her words. She's considered as one of the greatest ruler in the North's history.

Jon Stark : Eldest son of Sansa and heir of Winterfell, he looks like his uncles Robb Stark or Jon Snow. Great leader that everyone likes, he’s brave, honorable and the best swordsmen in the North. 25 in Season 1.

Benjen “Ben” Stark : Second son and child of Sansa, he physically looks like his Tully ancestors. Great archer, he’s also good with a sword. As Jon being the leader, Ben assumed the role of the good tactician his brother needed. 22 in Season 1.

Catelyn “Cat” Stark : Youngest child of Sansa, she’s the two sides of the same medal. Great beauty, but also fierce with a sword. She looks like a Lyanna Stark 2.0, both in personality and looks.18 in S1.

House Blackwater
''"With gold, we prosper." ''

House sigil : a flamming arrow.

Willem “Will” Blackwater : Bronn’s eldest child and Lord of the Reach. He is exactly like his father. 27 in S1.

Viola Blackwater : Will’s younger sister. She's concerned about family and legacy and she's the mastermind behind her brother. Also have the looks of her father. 25 in Season 1.

Lady Aura : Mother of willem and Viola, she was only a prostitute in King's Landing when Bronn married her. She doesn't concerns herself with politics. In her 50s.

House Lannister
House Lannister has gone extinct since Tyrion Lannister's death in 319 AC.

House Aryn
Robin Aryn : Lord of the Vale, he was considered a joke around Westeros due to his softness and lack of intelligence. 47 in Season 1.

Alys Aryn :  Robin’s only child, she is smart, cold, calculative and ruthless. She wants to restore her family’s greatness and build her legacy. Tall and strong, she’s a good fighter. She could be compared to a Stannis or a Tywin. 21 in Season 1.

House Tully
Lothar Tully : Lord of Riverrun, he looks more like a Frey than a Tully. Edmure’s eldest son. 35 in Season 1.

Hoster Tully : Lothar’s younger brother. Looks like Edmure. 20 in Season 1.

House Baratheon
Robert  “Robb” Baratheon : Young, handsome and popular, Robb is Gendry’s only child. Lord of Storm’s end, he was formerly master of laws under King Bran the broken. Looks like Renly. 25 in Season 1.

Melissa Caron : Mother of robb and widow or Gendry, she’s her son’s closest counselor. Blond with brown eyes. Mid 40s.

House Martell
Elia Martell : Young and beautiful, she’s a true dornish beauty. She rules Dorne. Great with spear, she’s also good in scheming and war strategies. 21 in Season 1.

House Greyjoy
Asha Greyjoy : Warden of the Iron Islands, Captain of the Iron Fleet and Master of Ships under King Bran. Only child of Yara Greyjoy, she has her mother’s look. Great captain and good with a sword, she’s also a bit shy and introvert. Still, she has good sense of leadership. 20 in Season 1.

Others
Steffon Payne : Warden of the West. In his 50s.

Ned : Serah's son and friend of the Stark children, especially Cat Stark. He grew up in Winterfell and spent most of his time in the library. Blue eyes, small and frail. He's kind, smart and wise for his age.

Serah : Sansa’s closest friend and handmaiden. Brown hair and eyes. Raised Ned herself. In her 50s.

Lord Astor Caswell : Named Master of whisperers by Bran the Broken, he made a vast network of spies with the crown’s resources. Master schemer and great politician. In his 50s.

Olivar Botley : Asha’s uncle, lieutenant and closest counselor. Lord of a loyal vassal house of the Greyjoys, he’s a great captain and a loyal man. 42 in Season 1.

Ser Hory Hunter : Alys Aryn’s personal guard, he is the strongest knight in Westeros. He is gigantic and cruel. 31 in Season 1.

Maester Wolkan : Old Maester of Winterfell. Very wise and knowledgeable. Ned's mentor. In his 80s.

Guryn Uller : Lord of a dornish vassal house and personal guard and advisor to Elia Martell, Princess of Dorne. 46 in Season 1.

Archmaester Arthur : Eldest of the archmaesters at the Citadel and leader of the Conclave. In his 70s.

Archmaester Mors : One of the most respected member of the Conclave. Very loyal to the crown. He doesn't like Ned at all. In his 50s.

Archmaester Konrad : Second to Arthur in the Conclave. Mentor and somewhat father figure to Ned. In his 50s.

Alistor Redwyne : Lord of House Redwyne and named Master of Ships by Grand Maester Sam, Hand of the King, and Princess Viola Blackwater. 45 in Season 2.

Joren Connington : New Warden of the Stormlands. In his 50s.

Duncan Dayne : New Prince of Dorne. 20 in Season 2.

Myshara : Priestess of R'hollor and leader of a dark cult from Asshai.

Cley Cerwyn : Leader of his house and uncle of the Stark children. One of the most important lords of the North.In his late 50s.