Chapter Forty-Six - A Ghost in Winterfell - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Theon continues to wander Winterfell. A fact that is noted when men start being found murdered. His worthlessness proves to be a sufficiently strong alibi. He is once again propositioned by Abel’s women. Simon and Mackelly consult their IP lawyers.

Chapter Review:
Theon Greyjoy continues to haunt Winterfell, and Winterfell returns the favor. The blizzard rages on, making the living conditions increasingly intolerable. Ropes are strung between the buildings to prevent people from getting lost. Men start turning up dead. The first couple are explained away as accidents, but the third is clearly murder. Furthermore, the newly constructed stable collapses. The great hall, already redolent of men and dogs, is now used to house the displaced horses.
 
Another of Abel’s women tries to befriend Theon, but he still senses a Ramsay trap and avoids her. He's dragged before Lord Roose Bolton, as he’s one of the few people who wanders the whole castle, and therefore has the opportunity (and let’s be honest, the motive) to sabotage the Bolton cause. His demeanor and physical decrepitude end any suspicion. 

A warhorn appears to herald Stannis’ arrival and cause panic within the Walls. Theon, knowing that for him Stannis does not represent salvation, goes to pray in the godswood. There he is again haunted by his crimes, hearing his name and seeing Bran’s face in the heart tree. Abel’s women again accost him. They will help ensure that his prayers are answered, but only once he has spoken to Abel.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Reek - Broken shell of Theon Greyjoy.
Ramsay Bolton - Newly legitimized son of Roose Bolton. New Lord of Winterfell.
Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort and Warden of the North.
Arya Stark - Youngest daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. Princess of Winterfell.
Jeyne Poole - Married to Ramsay Bolton masquerading as Arya Stark.
Barbrey Dustin - Lady of House Dustin.
Wyman Manderly - Lord of White Harbor.
Abel - Bard in Winterfell. Possibly Mance Rayder.

Chapters

• 0:21 Introduction
• 9:37 Character Recap
• 10:05 Chapter Summary
• 16:38 General Discussion
• 1:03:02 Background Information
• 1:06:23 Comparison with the TV Show
• 1:07:23 Pedantry Corner
• 1:07:35 News and Notes
• 1:15:17 Conclusion