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Theon views his new ship. Makes a new lady-friend. Admits his inner secrets to her. Discovers he’s been tricked. And gets one further slap in the face from his father’s war plans. Mackelly and Simon offer Theon some alternatives.

Chapter Review:
Theon Greyjoy admires his new ship in Lordsport. She has room for 50 oars and a deck that could take 100 men. He’s approached by Esgred, wife of the ship-builder Sigrin. They flirt and Theon is very interested. He reckons she is too good for Sigrin, Esgred reckons the new ship is too good for Theon. He invites her to a feast and she agrees.

They ride together on Theon’s new horse Smiler who he obtained from Sawane Botley, who couldn’t cope with the size and fierceness of the beast. Theon is far more comfortable on horseback than his countrymen. He gropes Esgred, but she removes his hand. They discuss Theon’s claim to be heir of the Iron Islands and the relative claims of his elder sister Asha (she’s a woman, Theon will marry her off) and his uncles Euron (missing two years possibly dead), Victarion (solid but unimaginative), and Aeron (given himself over to religion).

Upon arrival at Pyke, Theon is amazed to discover that Esgred is in fact Asha. He sulks all the way to the feast where she, not he, is seated beside their father. After the meal, Balon summarizes their war plans: Theon will harry the Stormy Shore, Asha will take Deepwood Motte, and Victarion will conquer Moat Cailin. Balon cares only for war with the Starks, and trusts Theon with only the most menial of tasks.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Theon Greyjoy - Heir to the Iron Islands. Sent to Pyke to bring the Greyjoy fleet into the war to help Robb Stark.
Asha Greyjoy - Elder sister to Theon. Oldest surviving child of Balon Greyjoy.
Balon Greyjoy - Lord of the Iron Islands. Father to Asha and Theon.
Euron Greyjoy - Brother of Balon Greyjoy. Been absent from the Iron Islands for more than two years. Possibly dead.
Victarion Greyjoy - Younger brother of Balon Greyjoy.
Aeron Greyjoy - Youngest brother to Lord Balon. Priest of the Drowned God. Dour and devout. Known as Damphair.
The Sea Bitch - Theon’s warship.

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