Chapter Fifty - Theon 4 - A Clash of Kings | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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Theon loses Bran, Rickon, and the direwolves. They escape with the help of Jojen, Meera, Osha, and Hodor. He gives chase, but they’re outsmarted by the wolves and the wildling. Reek suggests a way for Theon to save face. Simon and Mackelly put Reek’s plan to the sniff test.
Chapter Review:
Theon Greyjoy awakes abruptly in Ned and Catelyn Stark's bed in Winterfell, but all is quiet. Too quiet! The direwolves' infernal howling has stopped. Theon dresses and sends men to find out what is up. As the castle is roused it becomes apparent that Bran and Rickon have escaped.
The young princes are accompanied by their direwolves, Hodor, Osha, and the Reeds. No horses are missing so Theon decides to wait for morning before beginning the pursuit. With the morn he rides out with his men, the Winterfell hounds, Reek, and Maester Luwin. The latter beseeches Theon to not harm the boys. Both know that they’re worth more alive than dead, so it is a deal Theon agrees to.
The hounds are defeated by some trickery by Osha - who has sent the direwolves in a different direction. Eventually, they’re forced to admit defeat. But Reek has a plan to save face. He’s brought spare cloaks and a wolf's head brooch, and has a hunch where the boys are.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Theon Greyjoy - Heir to the Iron Islands. Betrayed his former friend Robb Stark and invaded the North in the name of the Iron Islands.
Asha Greyjoy - Elder sister to Theon. Oldest surviving child of Balon Greyjoy.
Balon Greyjoy - Lord of the Iron Islands.
Victarion Greyjoy - Younger brother of Balon Greyjoy.
Maester Luwin - Maester of Winterfell.
Bran Stark - Paraplegic middle son of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Rickon Stark - Youngest child of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Summer - Direwolf of Bran Stark
Shaggy Dog - Direwolf of Rickon Stark
Osha - Wildling captured by the Starks, swore fealty to Theon Greyjoy at the first opportunity.
Hodor - Giant, but simple-minded citizen of Winterfell. Carries Bran where he needs to go.
Farlen - Kennel-master of Winterfell.
Palla - Farlen’s daughter.
Black Lorren - Cruel Iron Islander. Lieutenant to Theon Greyjoy.
Meera Reed - Daughter of Howland Reed of Greywater Watch.
Jojen Reed - Younger brother of Meera. Has prophetic green dreams.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Character Recap (00:04:23)

3. Chapter Summary (00:04:49)

4. General Discussion (00:08:27)

5. Background Information (00:52:10)

6. Comparison with the TV Show (00:55:23)

7. Pedantry Corner (00:57:07)

8. News and Notes (00:58:32)

9. Conclusion (01:01:52)