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In this episode, we discuss the feast to welcome the royal family to Winterfell, as seen through Jon's eyes. We also debate whether Ned is blind to the signs and symbols we've all seen so far or seeing them but doing what he needs to do despite them. Plus, we discover who the mysterious Kingslayer is! 

Chapter Review:
Despite being the son of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, Jon Snow finds himself relegated to a table well out of sight of royal eyes at the welcoming feast for the royal family. Jon watches the precession of lords and ladies that include the rest of his family. He gets his first glimpse of the legendary King Robert Baratheon, Demon of the Trident, who turns out to be a disappointment. He is impressed with Ser Jamie Lannister, the twin brother to Queen Cersei. Alongside Jamie in the procession is Jamie’s younger brother Tyrion Lannister, the dwarf known as “the imp.” During the feast, Jon’s uncle Benjen Stark stop by to see him. Jon asks Benjen to take him back to Castle Black when Benjen returns, so Jon can join the Night’s Watch. His uncle suggests he tastes more than 14 years of life before making that decision, as there is no going back. Jon gets upset and storms out of the hall. Outside, he meets Tyrion, who gives him some advice about being different from one’s family.

Characters, places, and events:
King Robert Baratheon - Once a fierce imposing legendary figure. Now a fat shadow of his former self.
Queen Cersei Lannister - Daughter of Tywin Lannister, the Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West. She is the twin sister of Ser Jamie Lannister.
Joffrey Baratheon - Oldest Baratheon child and crown prince. Betrothed to Sansa Stark.
Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon - Younger Baratheon children.
Jamie Lannister - Member of the Royal Kingsguard. Twin brother of queen Cersei.
Tyrion Lannister: Youngest of the Lannister siblings. A dwarf who is often referred to as “the imp.”
Eddard Stark and his wife Catelyn (nee Tully) and their five children: Rob, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon.
Jon Snow - Bastard son of Eddard Stark.
Benjen Stark - Eddard’s younger brother and a ranger in the Night’s Watch.

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