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A man has been murder, [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] is with [[Roger Ryswell]] who declares that he must of fallen off the wall drunk. [[Roose Bolton]] and his host are still in [[Winterfell]], snowed in. The snow has been relentless, never ceasing, yet they know that [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] is in an even worse predicament outside of the walls. They discuss the worst of the storm, Theon knows not to anger the north gods, as the snow could continue worse.
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One of [[Roger Ryswell]]'s men has been found dead at the inner wall of [[Winterfell]].  [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] hears Lord Roger Ryswell declare that he must of fallen off the wall drunk, but he suspects it might have been murder, as do some others.  
  
[[Holly]], one of Abel the Bard's washer women, sits down next to Theon, who is upset that she has touched him. She asks him about the crypts, Theon comes to the conclusion that she, Abel, and the other women want out. Surmising that they have suffered [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s lockdown of Winterfell. The next morning [[Aenys Frey]]'s squire is found dead and naked outside in the snow. Later on that day another man was found dead, with a crushed skull, assumingly from a horse kick.  
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[[Roose Bolton]] and his host are still stuck inside [[Winterfell]]'s walls due to the relentless snow storms. They expect Stannis' forces to attack them, but have no idea how close he may be due to the storms. Tensions rise among the people inside Winterfell, with no one quite certain whether it is a good idea to wait passively for Stannis or instead to pursue him outside.  It doesn't help that food is somewhat scarce and distributed quite unevenly.  
  
The deaths upset some of the host who start to quarrel. Some are tired of waiting for Stannis and want to attack him. A fight nearly breaks out as [[Hosteen Frey|Ser Hosteen]] and [[Aenys Frey]] blame [[Wyman Manderly]] for the deaths of their three kin [[Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar]], [[Jared Frey|Jared]], and [[Symond Frey|Symond]]. It almost comes to a duel before [[Roger Ryswell]] and [[Barbrey Ryswell|Barbrey Dustin]] calm them down, though [[Roose Bolton|Roose]] did nothing throughout the near altercation.
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[[Holly]], one of Abel the Bard's washer women, sits down next to Theon, who is upset that she has touched him. She asks him about the crypts, and a mistrusting Theon comes to the conclusion that she, Abel, and the other women want out of the locked Winterfell. Theon sympathizes, but he fears the wrath of [[Ramsay Bolton]] and prefers not to get involved.
  
Soon the newly rebuilt stable collapses killing two men and the horses. Roose orders them dug up when a more suspicious death of [[Yellow Dick]] is discovered, with his namesake stuffed in his mouth so hard that three teeth have been broken. This death is taken more seriously as he is one of the the Bolton's closest [[Bastard Boys]]. He is soon ushered to see Roose by [[Walton|Steelshanks Walton]], Roose says that Theon has been seen where all the murders have occurred. Though Lady Dustin deflects the accusations of murder when she gets him to reveal his hands, stating that he is to ruined to have the strength to inflict the murders.
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The next morning [[Aenys Frey]]'s squire is found dead and naked outside in the snow. Later on that day another man, a crossbowman sword to [[House Flint]], was found dead with a crushed skull, presumably from a horse kick.
  
Suddenly a war horn and drum is sounded, the men inside the walls begin to believe that Stannis has arrived. Theo goes to pray in the [[godswood]], seeing hints of [[Bran Stark|Bran]]'s very face in the [[weirwood]], hearing it whisper his name. The spearwives appear, they say that they have answered Theon's prayers, and he is to come and see Abel.
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Nevertheless, the suspicions and tensions keep growing to the point that open quarreling happens among the host's Lords inside the Great Hall. Some are tired of waiting for Stannis and want to attack him. A fight nearly breaks out as [[Hosteen Frey|Ser Hosteen]] and [[Aenys Frey]] blame [[Wyman Manderly]] for the deaths of their three kin [[Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar]], [[Jared Frey|Jared]], and [[Symond Frey|Symond]]. It almost comes to a duel before [[Roger Ryswell]] and [[Barbrey Ryswell|Barbrey Dustin]] calm them down, though [[Roose Bolton|Roose]] did nothing throughout the near altercation.
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Soon the newly rebuilt stable collapses, killing two men and twenty-six horses. Roose Bolton gives orders for the surviving horses to be brought inside the walls of Winterfell.
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A more suspicious death is discovered, that of [[Yellow Dick]].  His namesake is stuffed in his mouth so hard that three teeth have been broken. This death is taken more seriously as it can't be confused with an accident and to boot he is one of Ramsay Bolton's [[Bastard Boys]]. Theon is soon ushered to see Roose by [[Walton|Steelshanks Walton]]. Roose says that Theon has been seen where all the murders have occurred.  Theon is freed from the suspicions due to his weakened physical and psychological state, as remarked by Lady Dustin and Roger Ryswell.  It is now however undeniable that someone has been committing murders, possibly at Stannis' behest.  The resulting suspicion flames the tensions between the Freys and the Northmen, who are reminded of their role at the [[Red Wedding]] and the result losses for so many Northron Houses.
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Suddenly a war horn and drum is sounded, the men inside the walls begin to believe that Stannis has arrived. Theon goes to pray in the [[godswood]], seeing hints of [[Bran Stark|Bran]]'s very face in the [[weirwood]], hearing it whisper his name.  
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[[Holly]], [[Rowan]] and a third washerwoman appear, claiming to have come for him. Theon believes that they are behind the murders and want to kill him now, but they deny his suspicions and insist that there will be no more hurt for him but instead a nice, quick death - but first he must see Abel.
  
 
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Synopsis

One of Roger Ryswell's men has been found dead at the inner wall of Winterfell. Theon hears Lord Roger Ryswell declare that he must of fallen off the wall drunk, but he suspects it might have been murder, as do some others.

Roose Bolton and his host are still stuck inside Winterfell's walls due to the relentless snow storms. They expect Stannis' forces to attack them, but have no idea how close he may be due to the storms. Tensions rise among the people inside Winterfell, with no one quite certain whether it is a good idea to wait passively for Stannis or instead to pursue him outside. It doesn't help that food is somewhat scarce and distributed quite unevenly.

Holly, one of Abel the Bard's washer women, sits down next to Theon, who is upset that she has touched him. She asks him about the crypts, and a mistrusting Theon comes to the conclusion that she, Abel, and the other women want out of the locked Winterfell. Theon sympathizes, but he fears the wrath of Ramsay Bolton and prefers not to get involved.

The next morning Aenys Frey's squire is found dead and naked outside in the snow. Later on that day another man, a crossbowman sword to House Flint, was found dead with a crushed skull, presumably from a horse kick.

Nevertheless, the suspicions and tensions keep growing to the point that open quarreling happens among the host's Lords inside the Great Hall. Some are tired of waiting for Stannis and want to attack him. A fight nearly breaks out as Ser Hosteen and Aenys Frey blame Wyman Manderly for the deaths of their three kin Rhaegar, Jared, and Symond. It almost comes to a duel before Roger Ryswell and Barbrey Dustin calm them down, though Roose did nothing throughout the near altercation.

Soon the newly rebuilt stable collapses, killing two men and twenty-six horses. Roose Bolton gives orders for the surviving horses to be brought inside the walls of Winterfell.

A more suspicious death is discovered, that of Yellow Dick. His namesake is stuffed in his mouth so hard that three teeth have been broken. This death is taken more seriously as it can't be confused with an accident and to boot he is one of Ramsay Bolton's Bastard Boys. Theon is soon ushered to see Roose by Steelshanks Walton. Roose says that Theon has been seen where all the murders have occurred. Theon is freed from the suspicions due to his weakened physical and psychological state, as remarked by Lady Dustin and Roger Ryswell. It is now however undeniable that someone has been committing murders, possibly at Stannis' behest. The resulting suspicion flames the tensions between the Freys and the Northmen, who are reminded of their role at the Red Wedding and the result losses for so many Northron Houses.

Suddenly a war horn and drum is sounded, the men inside the walls begin to believe that Stannis has arrived. Theon goes to pray in the godswood, seeing hints of Bran's very face in the weirwood, hearing it whisper his name.

Holly, Rowan and a third washerwoman appear, claiming to have come for him. Theon believes that they are behind the murders and want to kill him now, but they deny his suspicions and insist that there will be no more hurt for him but instead a nice, quick death - but first he must see Abel.