Send us a text

Ned suffers some pretty brutal sensory deprivation down in the dungeons. Allowing his overactive imagination to run wild. A surprise visitor gives him some advice on how to free himself, but can Eddard bring himself to do the smart thing, instead of the right thing? Mac and Simon are more than capable of both.

Chapter Review:
Eddard Stark is visited by dreams, ghosts, and eunuchs in the Red Keep's dungeons. He dreams of Rhaegar Targaryen presenting Lyanna Stark with the blue roses, after winning the jousting at the Harrenhal Tourney. He’s mocked by King Robert’s ghost for where his uncompromising stiff neck has brought him. He gets some wine and advice from Lord Varys.

Varys explains how the realm is descending into anarchy, but that Sansa has made a plea for Ned’s life. Lord Stark must swallow his pride and admit to treason, proclaim Joffrey the rightful king, and bend the knee. The next visitor could bring Eddard some much needed food, or Sansa’ head, it all depends on Ned.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Eddard "Ned" Stark - Former Hand of the King, Lord of Winterfell, and king Robert's closest friend.
Queen Cersei Lannister - Widow of King Robert Baratheon, twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister. Father of King Joffrey Baratheon.
Ser Barriston Selmy - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. Older but still deadly with a sword or a lance.
Renly Baratheon - King Robert's youngest brother. Lord of Storm's End and Master of Laws.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Master of Coin, member of the Small Council, and childhood friend to Catelyn Tully.
Grand Maester Pycelle - Elderly grand maester of the Seven Kingdoms. Fellow member of the king's Small Council.
Lord Varys - The Spider. Eunuch and Master of Whispers.
 
Support the podcast. Buy a bit of merch from our store. Or if swag is not your bag, buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold.

If you like what we're doing, please consider rating and reviewing us at Apple Podcasts, podchaser.com, and anywhere else you can leave a rate and review.

Join the discussion on our Discord server!

We'd lov

Support the show

Support us:

• Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks
• Donate to our cause
• Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible
• Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link

Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.

Find us on social media:

• Discord
• Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube

All Music credits to Ross Bugden:
INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden)
TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden)
YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M