S2E3 · What is Dead May Never Die

Complete story — includes the ending

Catelyn arrives at Renly's camp to negotiate an alliance. A female warrior called Brienne of Tarth wins the right to join Renly's Kingsguard by defeating Loras Tyrell in a practice duel. Renly has recently wed Margaery Tyrell, Loras's sister. Renly avoids consummating his and Margaery's marriage due to his homosexuality and sexual relationship with Loras. In the Iron Islands, Balon plans an attack on the North, led by Yara. Conflicted, Theon burns his letter to Robb warning of Balon's impending attack and affirms his allegiance to House Greyjoy in a water-based ceremony to the Drowned God. In King's Landing, Tyrion imprisons Maester Pycelle after determining he is Cersei's informant. Tyrion appoints his lover, Shae, as Sansa's handmaiden, both to protect Shae and watch Sansa. Beyond the Wall, Craster demands the Night's Watchmen leave. Jon discovers that Lord Commander Jeor Mormont has always known about and ignored Craster's human sacrifices. On the road to the Wall, the Night's Watch recruits are attacked by Lannister soldiers searching for Gendry. Yoren is killed, and Arya and Gendry are taken prisoner. To protect Gendry, Arya falsely states that a boy the soldiers have killed, Lommy, was Gendry.