Plot
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At the Wall
Jon, released from the Night's Watch by his death, states his desire to head south, as he is disillusioned by the betrayal of his fellow Night's Watchmen and tired of endless fighting. Sansa, Brienne, and Podrick arrive at Castle Black and Sansa is reunited with Jon. After they exchange their stories, Sansa tries to convince Jon to help her retake Winterfell, but Jon remains reluctant to fight. Frustrated, Sansa declares she will take Winterfell with or without Jon.
Brienne confronts Davos and Melisandre, informing them she killed Stannis to avenge Renly Baratheon. She warns Davos and Melisandre that she does not forget or forgive. Brienne attracts unrequited romantic interest from Tormund.
Later, a letter from Ramsay to Jon arrives. Ramsay boasts he has Rickon and demands Sansa's return, threatening to exterminate the wildlings, kill Rickon and gang-rape Sansa while forcing Jon to watch before executing him. This finally convinces Jon to agree to assist in retaking Winterfell. When Tormund warns him of the size of Ramsay's army, Sansa says Jon can leverage his status as a son of Eddard Stark to unite the North against Ramsay.
In Winterfell
Osha is brought before Ramsay. He asks her why she helped Rickon. Osha claims that she intended to betray Rickon and attempts to seduce Ramsay while reaching for a knife. Ramsay tells her he knows Osha used a similar ruse to escape Theon and kills her.
In King's Landing
Margaery is brought to meet the High Sparrow, who warns her to stay away from her life of riches and sin. He tells her, when he was a proud cobbler, he learned his wealth and pursuits were lies and that the shoeless poor were closer to the truth. He takes Margaery to see Loras, who is breaking under the Sparrows' torture and will do anything to make it stop. Margaery realizes the High Sparrow hopes to use Loras to break her, and tells him to remain strong.
Cersei meets Tommen, who brings up the High Sparrow. Tommen is reluctant to provoke him, but Cersei says he is dangerous because he has no respect for the Crown. Tommen tells Cersei that Margaery's walk of atonement will happen soon. Cersei relays the information to Kevan and Olenna. Olenna is horrified and pledges her army to defeat the Sparrows; Kevan is bound by Tommen not to attack the Sparrows but is swayed when Cersei points out that there is no order to defend the Sparrows from Olenna's army and that he can have his son Lancel back once the Sparrows are defeated.
In the Vale
Littlefinger arrives at Runestone in the Vale. Lord Yohn Royce asks how Sansa became married to Ramsay, Littlefinger claims Roose Bolton's men kidnapped her while implying Royce assisted them. He manipulates Robin Arryn to consider executing Royce, then into giving him a second chance after he pledges absolute loyalty. Littlefinger tells Robin that Sansa, his cousin, has escaped the Boltons and is taking refuge at Castle Black, but that she remains unsafe. Robin agrees to command Royce to lead the Knights of the Vale to protect her.
On The Iron Islands
Theon returns to Pyke, reuniting with Yara. Yara has not forgiven Theon staying behind when she assaulted the Dreadfort. She accuses Theon of returning to seize the throne after Balon’s death. Theon insists he only heard the news after landing and promises to support Yara's claim at the Kingsmoot.
In Meereen
Despite Grey Worm and Missandei's objections, Tyrion arranges a meeting with representatives from Astapor, Yunkai and Volantis. He proposes allowing the cities seven years to transition away from slavery, while compensating the masters for losses. In return, the masters will cease supporting the Sons of the Harpy. As the representatives deliberate, former slaves of Meereen confront Tyrion; they oppose negotiations with the masters. Grey Worm and Missandei reluctantly support Tyrion, but privately warn him the masters will use him if he tries to use them.
In Vaes Dothrak
Jorah and Daario reach Vaes Dothrak and hide their weapons, as they are forbidden in the city. In the process, Jorah accidentally reveals his greyscale infection to Daario. They encounter Daenerys outside the Temple of the Dosh Khaleen and try to convince her to sneak out of the city. She tells them they will assist her with a different plan.
Later that night, Daenerys stands before the gathered khals in the temple to hear her fate. She recalls her pregnancy ritual in this temple and Khal Drogo's vow to conquer Westeros. She accuses the khals of being unsuited to lead the Dothraki as they lack ambition, and says she will lead them. When Khal Moro and the other khals threaten to gang-rape her, she tips three braziers onto the straw floor, setting the temple on fire and killing the khals, who Jorah and Daario have barred inside. The Dothraki witness Daenerys emerge from the temple, naked but unburned. The Dothraki along with Jorah and Daario bow down and worship her.
