In the distant east, Daenerys Targaryen is surrounded by enemies and is forced to buy peace with a marriage. Nobles, suitors, slavers, and mercenaries weave their own plans in Meereen, but some forget that not everyone is made for the dance of dragons...

In Westeros, winter has almost arrived and a wild snowstorm rages in the North. At the Wall, in Winterfell, in the Wolfswood, the snow is a greater threat than spears and swords. Immobilized armies, trapped men, and captive women pray to their gods for salvation, while the men of the Night's Watch stand guard on the ramparts, faithful to the ancient duty to protect the lands of men from the darkness that is preparing to envelop the world.

But whether in the east or west, with ice or fire, sometimes one cannot help but dance to the tune of destiny...

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