Chapter Forty-Five - Samwell 5 - A Feast for Crows | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

A Feast for Crows comes to an end when Sam reaches Oldtown and the Citadel. He gives his news to Alleras, as well as Maester Marwyn who promptly departs for Essos. Simon, Jenny, and Mackelly review the murder’s banquet.

Chapter Review:
The Cinnamon Wind makes its way through the Redwyne Straits towards Oldtown. Signs of the trouble being caused by the Iron Born are everywhere, and the approaches are patrolled vigilantly. Samwell Tarly wonders if even Horn Hill would be safe for Gilly if the Ironborn are this bold, but he can't think of a better plan.

When they arrive in the city, he makes his way to the Citadel to fulfill the two parts of his mission: to enroll and to share the news from the Wall. The seneschal’s acolyte keeps him waiting for hours until Alleras (the Sphynx) points out that the man is expecting a bribe. Sam, triggered by this nickname, blurts his whole story to Alleras, who suggests that Sam forget the seneschal and the archmaesters. None of whom would believe him anyway, and instead tell the story to archmaester Marwyn.

Sam agrees and by the light of a burning obsidian candle he repeats his tale. Marywn immediately departs for Essos where he intends to advise and protect Daenerys Targaryen from the Citadel. He’s convinced that the maesters will try to destroy the dragons. He advises Sam to forge his chain quickly.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Samwell Tarly - Brother of the Night’s Watch, friend to John Snow. Slayer of Others.
Gilly - Daughter of Craster. Beloved of Samwell.
Xhondo Dhuro - Mate on the Cinnamon Wind. From the Summer Isles.
Quhuru Mo - Captain of the Cinnamon Wind
Alleras - Acolyte of the Citadel, known as the Sphinx.
Marwyn - Archmaester of the Citadel. Known to dabble in magic. 
Pate - Believed murdered novice of the Citadel.
Redwyne Straits - Separating the Arbor from the Mouth of the Honeywine.

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• 0:00 Introduction
• 8:23 Character Recap
• 8:52 Chapter Summary
• 13:37 General Discussion
• 26:39 [Ad] By Its Cover
• 27:17 (Cont.) General Discussion
• 58:45 Background Information
• 1:01:55 Comparison with the TV Show
• 1:02:42 Pedantry Corner
• 1:03:20 News and Notes
• 1:04:23 Conclusion