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The sea has come to Winterfell. Bran is forced to cede the seat of House Stark to Theon Greyjoy. Mikken the smith is killed and Hodor beaten. Meanwhile, Theon assures all that they’ll be treated kindly as long as they follow orders. Simon and Mackelly smell something fishy.

Chapter Review:
Bran has an extended wolf-dream in which Summer tries to escape the walled godswood. The wolf has no inclination to climb, but his Bran-half leads him up a tree. Summer slips and falls. On impact, Bran awakens to a pain in his shoulder. He hopes Summer is OK.

A stranger enters Bran’s room followed by Theon Greyjoy. Theon tells Bran to come down and inform the citizens of their new ruler. Bran, Rickon, Maester Luwin, the Walders, and the Reeds, are brought to the main hall. The 30 or so Iron Islanders have gathered the other citizens of Winterfell. Hayhead has a nasty wound, Alebelly has been killed, and Palla (who played with Bran and the Walders in the godswood) has been raped.

Theon demands obedience, but Mikken the smith is having none of it. He spits vitriol at Theon until a spear is thrust through his neck and he drowns on his own blood. Fulfilling more of Jojen Reed’s prophetic dream. Hodor wails in dismay at Mikken’s death and is beaten by Theon’s men. All the while Theon claims that the people will find him a fair and gentle lord.

The prisoner Reek and Osha both pledge fealty to Theon and are given their freedom. Bran sees the second of these as quite the betrayal, although less than Theon’s.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Brandon (Bran) Stark -  Middle son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. He was pushed from a tower by Jamie Lannister and lost the use of his legs. 
Maester Luwin - Maester in the service of house Stark at Winterfell.
Rickon Stark - Youngest son of Ned and  Cat Stark.
Hodor - Huge but simple man who carries Bran Stark wherever he wishes to go.
Big Walder Frey - Grandson of Lord Walder Frey. Ward of Winterfell.
Little Walder Frey - Grandson of Lord Walder Frey. Ward of Winterfell.
Osha - Wildling captured by the Starks now held as servant/prisoner in Winterfell.
Theon Greyjoy - Heir to the Iron Islands. Former ward of Winterfell.
Mikken - Smith of Winterfell.
Ser Rodrik Cassel - Master-at-arms and

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