Game of Thrones 3/7

This reading starts with Tyrion and Catelyn at the Catelyn’s sister’s land, the Vale. Tyrion’s man who volunteered to fight to the death for him fights a knight that Catelyn’s sister appointed. Bronn wins and Tyrion is set free with Bronn. This is going to be an interesting duo with Tyrion bringing the brains and Bronn providing the brawn. John Snow and Sam get inducted into the Nights Watch. John does not get the position that he wanted. Snow wanted to be a ranger but instead is a servant. He is really mad about the whole situation and cannot seem to catch a break. In the Dany chapter the Dothraki kill Viserys by pouring hot liquid gold on his head. Arya and Sansa go back to the north. Ned believes they will be safer there than in Kings Landing. Sansa is obviously upset because she wants to be with Joeffry Arya also wants to continue her sword fighting lessons at kings landing. Ned knows it is not safe for them to be with him because of the knowledge he is collecting. Ned finds out that the children do not belong to Robert Baratheon, rather they are products of incest between Cersei and her brother Jamie. Ned tells Cersie and implores her to leave Kings Landing. Now Ned is in much danger with the Lannister family after him. Robert then conveniently gets hurt in a hunting accident and is now on his deathbed. He hands the kingdom over to Ned until Joeffry is old enough to be king. Ned however writes that Roberts brother Stannis will become king. This section is really where it hits the fan. A lot goes on and sets up for the conclusion of the book. At this point we know the characters well enough and it’s all drama and action.