"...the 'Lannisters' in 'King's Landing', after defeating 'Stannis Baratheon' at the 'Battle of the Blackwater', hold a firm grasp on the 'Iron Throne'. But they are threatened by their new ally 'House Tyrell', powerful and manipulative players of the game.
"'Tyrion Lannister' struggles with losing the power he had as 'Hand of the King' and feels his father doesn't appreciate the service he provided the family as hand. Meanwhile, 'Jaime Lannister' continues his attempt to return home, and begins to form a bond with his road companion, 'Brienne of Tarth'.
"The 'Starks' find themselves losing the War. They have lost the support of 'Lord Walder Frey', after 'Robb Stark' broke his vow to him by marrying 'Talisa Maegyr' and many members of Robb's army are losing faith in him.
"His relationship with his mother has also turned icy after her freeing of Jaime Lannister, though the reported deaths of her grandfather and the younger Stark boys brings them closer.
"In reality, 'Bran' and 'Rickon Stark' are alive and continuing their journey north, with new strange allies in the 'Reed' siblings. It was 'Theon Greyjoy' who faked the Stark boys' deaths, and is now being physically tortured under an unknown person's command. However, a mysterious boy claiming to be sent by his sister plans to aid his escape. 'Arya Stark', on her journey home with companions 'Gendry' and 'Hot Pie', finds herself entangled with 'The Brotherhood' without 'Banners' and 'Sandor Clegane'. 'Sansa Stark' remains in King's Landing a prisoner of the Lannisters, but is now being offered help by both the treacherous 'Petyr Baelish' and the Tyrells.
"At 'Dragonstone', 'Stannis Baratheon' appears a broken man after being crushed at the 'Battle of the Blackwater'. His advisor 'Ser Davos' is imprisoned after attempting to kill 'Melisandre', who still believes her god, the 'Lord of Light', will help Stannis return to prominence.
"Beyond the 'Wall', 'Jon Snow' joins 'Mance Rayder' and his 'wildling' army, but with hidden intentions. His vows are tested more than ever by a growing romance with wildling 'Ygritte', as he finds that he will have to choose between her and the 'Night's Watch'. The latter has been largely decimated by a 'White Walker' attack, and a group of them is making their way back to the Wall. However, many of the rangers find themselves also questioning their vows, putting 'Lord Commander Mormont' and 'Samwell Tarly' in danger.
"Across the 'Narrow Sea' in 'Astapor', 'Daenerys Targaryen' continues her quest to reclaim the seven kingdoms. She has a new companion in former King's Guard member 'Barristan Selmy' and still advised by 'Jorah Mormont'. She contemplates buying the 'Unsullied', an elite army of harshly trained eunuchs. They are controlled by a cruel master with an intelligent young translator, 'Missandei'..."
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