Esmé Bianco

Beyond a vast wall of ice in the north of Westeros something cold stirs. The Starks of Winterfell receive the visit of the royal family while the exiled Targaryen prince forges a new alliance to regain the Iron Throne.

Incensed over Daenerys' alliance with the Dothrakis, Robert orders a pre-emptive strike on the Targaryens, undermining his relationship with Ned. Tyrion escapes one perilous encounter, only to find himself in another.

Tyrion administers justice after a bloody purge in the capital; Arya shares a secret with a Night's Watch recruit on the road north; Dany's scout returns with disturbing news; Theon Greyjoy returns to the Iron Islands.

Ned issues a decree that could have long-term consequences throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Meanwhile, Tyrion confesses to his crimes and demands a trial by combat whilst Viserys receives his final payment for Daenerys.

Stark continues the war against the Lannisters; Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies & water in the Red Waste; Jon Snow and the Night's Watch shelter beyond the Wall.

Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre pays a visit to the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with House Frey. Roose Bolton decides what to do with Jaime Lannister, while Jon, Ygritte and the Wildlings face a daunting climb.