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On Dragonstone, Davos watches Melisandre burn the gods of The Seven. He has a drink with pirate Salladhor Saan. He meets with King Stannis and is commissioned to go spread the word of Stannis’ rightful claim to the people of Westeros. Simon and Mackelly consider converting. 

Chapter Review:
Melisandre reveals the prophecy of Azor Ahai and his flaming sword Lighhtbringer, from the time of heroes. She tells that Stannis is the embodiment of the fabled hero and he withdraws a flaming sword from the burning effigies of the seven false gods of Westeros. Davos is impressed by Melisandre’s powers, but concerned by Stannis’ willingness to alienate what few allies they have. 

Davos has a pint with Salladhor Saan, a Lysene pirate. He brings news of the wars on the mainland and demands that they attack King’s Landing while it is vulnerable. Saan also has a very negative view of the whole Azor Ahai thing - he, Azor Ahai, murdered his wife to make his sword, not exactly an inspiring antecedent for Stannis to emulate. 

Davos meets with Stannis. The king wants his smuggler to sail to every port in Westeros with news of Joffrey’s parentage and Stannis’ rightful claim. Davos doubts that they have the proof, but Stannis reminds him of Edric Storm - Robert’s recognized bastard son at Storm’s End. Stannis bemoans that he is in the right, but has the least gold and men of the various claimants. He notes that his only assets are his navy and Melisandre. 

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Stannis Baratheon - (Arguably) The rightful King of the Seven Kingdoms. Elder brother of Renly Baratheon. Husband to Selyse. Father of Shireen. 
Melisandre - The Red Woman of Ashaii. Priestess of R’Hellor, the Lord of Light. Advisor to King Stannis. 
Selyse (Florent) Baratheon - Wife of Stannis Baratheon, (arguably) rightful Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. Mother of Shireen. 
Ser Davos Seaworth - The Onion Knight. Advisor to King Stannis Baratheon. 
Maester Pylos - Young maester, sent to Dargonstone to replace the frail Maester Cresson.
Maester Cresson - 80 year-old maester of Dragonstone. Long-time servant of the Baratheon family. 
Robb Stark - Eldest son of Eddard (Ned) and Catelyn (Cat) Stark. Crowned King in the North after his victory at Riverrun. 
Eddard "Ned" Stark - Er

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