6. The Old Gods And The New Here

: Arya Stark narrowly avoids recognition by Petyr Baelish and is forced to use her second death wish from Jaqen H'ghar to kill Amory Lorch before he can expose her. Thematic Significance: Religion in Westeros

: A violent riot breaks out in Flea Bottom as the royal family returns from seeing Myrcella off to Dorne . Joffrey’s inability to control the starving crowd leads to several deaths and the near-rape of Sansa Stark. 6. The Old Gods and the New

: An animistic religion practiced by the Children of the Forest and now primarily by Northerners and Wildlings. Worship centers on sacred weirwood trees with carved faces, which act as the eyes of the gods . : Arya Stark narrowly avoids recognition by Petyr

: Jon Snow and Qhorin Halfhand ambush a wildling outpost. Jon is unable to execute Ygritte , his prisoner, and becomes separated from his group. : An animistic religion practiced by the Children

: Theon Greyjoy seizes Winterfell, a move intended to prove his loyalty to House Greyjoy , but he immediately struggles with the ruthlessness required . This is exemplified by his botched, messy execution of Ser Rodrik Cassel.

: In Qarth, Daenerys discovers her dragons have been stolen and her Dothraki guards slaughtered while she was away meeting with the Spice King.