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August 19, 2025 68 mins

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Davos isn’t dead. The Manderlys' animosity was all for show. They know the Freys lie. But they’re not ready to join Stannis yet. However, if Davos can find and return Rickon Stark, then that would seal the deal. Mackelly and Simon debate who that might be.

Chapter Review:
Davos Seaworth is kept waiting for his execution. The gaoler refers to him as “The Dead Man,” but he’s fed and has more than decent accommodation. After several days Robett Glover comes and takes him through secret and circuitous means to a chamber within earshot of obvious festivities.

They’re joined by Lord Wyman Manderly. He apologizes for the disrespect that Davos was shown. But while the Lannister, Frey, and Bolton alliance held his remaining son Wylis, he was forced to play along. But the feast that can be heard is to welcome the heir home - and Lord Wyman can let the mask slip a little. A ruse was pulled, a criminal was made to look like Davos and executed - his head and hands were displayed above the walls, heavily tarred and distorted with an onion in the mouth.

Davos is ready to seal the alliance between Stannis and the Manderlys. But lord Wyman’s not there yet - the Bolton’s are cementing their claim to the North by marrying Arya Stark, but courtesy of Theon’s former squire Wex, they know where Rickon Stark is. If Davos can return their rightful liege lord to them, then Stannis will have his ally. Cannibal-island is the destination - sounds fun!

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Davos Seaworth - Hand of the King to King Stannis Baratheon.
Stannis Baratheon - King of the Seven Kingdoms.
Wyman Manderly - Lord of White Harbor.
Wylis Manderly - Heir to White Harbor, former captive of the Lannisters.
Wynafryd Manderly - Elder daughter of Wylis and Leona.
Wylla Manderly - Younger daughter of Wylis and Leona.
Rhaegar Frey - A Frey.
Jared Frey - Another Frey.
Robett Glover - Brother of Galbart Glover, Master of Deepwood Motte.
Rickon Stark - Youngest son of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Wex - Former squire of Theon Greyjoy, one of the few survivors of the Sack of Winterfell.
White Harbor - Only city in the North and its chief port.
White Knife - Major river in the North that empties into the Bite at White Harbor.

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