Game of Thrones: Shadows of the Past
INT. WINTERFELL THRONE ROOM - DAY
JON SNOW sits upon the throne at Winterfell, his face etched with unease. SANSA STARK enters, wearing a gown woven with motives of wolves.
SANSA STARK
I received a raven from King's Landing. They demand an audience with you, Jon.
JON SNOW
(with a sigh)
This is not the first threatening message. What could they possibly want now?
SANSA STARK
(stern)
They claim to have new information about our family's past, Jon. Something that may shake everything we stood for.
INT. KING'S LANDING - THRONE ROOM - DAY
In King's Landing, CERSEI LANNISTER, now adorned in a gold gown with a lion's headpiece, smirks at her brother JAIME LANNISTER.
CERSEI LANNISTER
They will have no choice but to come and face me. The tables have turned.
JAIME LANNISTER
(unconvinced)
And what will you achieve, Cersei? This information will only enrage them more.
CERSEI LANNISTER
(darkly)
That's exactly what I want. To light the fire beneath our enemies.
EXT. THE ROAD TO KING'S LANDING - DAY
Jon Snow, accompanied by Brienne of Tarth, Podrick, and Sansa Stark, ride towards King's Landing, the tension palpable.
SANSA STARK
(whispers to Jon)
Remember our family's words - The North Remembers. Whatever we find there, we stand together.
BRIENNE OF TARTH
(matter-of-factly)
King's Landing is riddled with schemes and treachery. Stay vigilant.
PODRICK
(nervously)
It feels like a trap, Ser.
JON SNOW
(determined)
If it's a trap, we'll face it. We must stand for our family, for Winterfell.
As they near King's Landing, they notice the weather is growing colder, a foreboding of the snowy storm that lies ahead.
INT. KING'S LANDING - THRONE ROOM - DAY
Jon and the others enter the throne room, where Cersei awaits with a twisted smile on her lips.
CERSEI LANNISTER
Ah, the Bastard of Winterfell graces us with his presence. Say, how is the North this time of year?
JON SNOW
(angry, but restrained)
What do you want, Cersei?
CERSEI LANNISTER
(laughing cruelly)
Patience, your grace. This information will strike like a dagger into your Northern hearts.
Cersei signals a hooded figure in the shadows, who steps forward, revealing themselves as... TO BE CONTINUED.
Game of Thrones: Return of the Shadows
EXT. WINTERFELL - DAY
A thick layer of snow covers Winterfell. The wind howls as we see the STARK BANNER flapping proudly above the castle walls.
INT. WINTERFELL - GREAT HALL - DAY
JON SNOW, SANSA STARK, and ARYA STARK sit at the head table, eating and discussing the latest news from the realm.
JON SNOW: The Night's Watch reports that the Wall is holding strong. There has been no sign of the Night King or his minions ever since we destroyed his army.
SANSA STARK: That's one threat we can put to rest, then. But we must not be careless; new enemies might emerge in time.
ARYA STARK: Aye, enemies from the shadows.
As Arya speaks, her eyes glance at the shadowy figure in the corner - JAQEN H'GHAR.
INT. WINTERFELL - JAIME LANNISTER'S CHAMBERS - DAY
JAIME LANNISTER is packing his belongings, looking determined.
BRONN enters the room, smirking.
BRONN: Well, I didn't think I'd see the day when you'd leave the Starks.
JAIME LANNISTER: My debt to them is paid in full. It's time I return to Casterly Rock and set things right.
BRONN: Leaves one family to help another. Typical Lannister.
EXT. THE BEACH NEAR DRAGONSTONE - DAY
DAENERYS TARGARYEN stands on the shoreline, her clothes tattered, and face dirty from her recent battle. She looks out to the horizon with determination.
TYRION LANNISTER walks over and stands behind her, holding a rolled-up parchment.
TYRION: Your Grace, we've just received a raven from Winterfell. I took the liberty of opening the message.
DAENERYS: Is it about Jon?
TYRION: Yes. He's holding a council with the northern lords. They hope he would reclaim his rightful place as King in the North. Without your dragons, they think your claim to the Iron Throne is weak.
Daenerys looks at the distance, her eyes filled with determination.
DAENERYS: We must return to Winterfell, then. It seems there's more to be done before Westeros is truly united.
TYRION nods in agreement.
INT. WINTERFELL - JAQEN H'GHAR'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Arya enters Jaqen's dimly lit chamber. He's seated in the shadows.
ARYA STARK: Why are you here, Jaqen? I thought I left you behind in Braavos.
JAQEN H'GHAR: Arya Stark. A girl has unfinished business.
ARYA STARK: What do you want from me? I thought I was done being no one.
JAQEN H'GHAR: The Faceless Men have a debt to repay. They know the truth about something dark that threatens the realm. You have the skills we require.
ARYA STARK (fierce): I work for my family, not for assassins.
JAQEN H'GHAR: It is not for the Faceless Men that you fight, Arya Stark. It is for Westeros itself.
Arya stares back, conflicted.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Game of Thrones: Legacy of the Dragon Queen
INT. CASTLE DRAGONSTONE - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT
A council meeting is taking place. THEON GREYJOY, SANSA STARK, TYRION LANNISTER, BRIENNE OF TARTH, and other members of the council are seated. A messenger arrives with an urgent message.
MESSENGER
My lords and ladies, I bring urgent news from the East.
TYRION
Speak up, then.
MESSENGER
There have been reports of a great storm near the ruins of old Valyria. Sailors claim it had a roaring sound and blue flames lighting the skies.
SANSA
Storms aren't uncommon in that region.
THEON
Not storms with roaring sounds and blue flames.
TYRION
Let's not jump to conclusions. There could be a number of explanations for these phenomena.
BRIENNE
People are frightened. We need to look into this.
TYRION
Very well. We'll send envoys to investigate these claims.
EXT. EASTERN COAST - NIGHT
ARYA STARK, GENDRY, and their crew prepare a ship for the journey to Valyria. As they work, they discuss their fears and hopes.
ARYA
Many will think us fools for sailing on this mission. I fear we'll find more than just sailors' tales waiting for us there.
GENDRY
If Daenerys left behind anything of her lineage, we need to know. The world may still need the power of dragons.
ARYA
Or fear it. I hope we find only ashes.
EXT. OLD VALYRIA - DAY
Arya and Gendry's ship arrives, and they begin to explore the ruins. They come across an ancient temple, adorned with dragon statues and Targaryen symbols.
ARYA
This feels like a graveyard. What are we hoping to find here?
GENDRY
Answers.
As they explore further, they hear the distant sound of a dragon's roar. They follow the sound and find themselves in an immense cavern, with traces of blue fire and scorched earth.
ARYA
Gendry... look.
In the center of the cavern lies a pile of shattered dragon eggs and, curled up beside them - a small, blue-eyed hatchling. The dragon looks at them curiously, fire sparking within its jaws.
TO BE CONTINUED
Game of Thrones: The Lord of Storm's End
INT. STORM'S END - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
A storm rages outside as the servants prepare a FEAST at the long tables. GENDRY (23), the newly appointed Lord of Storm's End, stands anxiously at his place.
SER DAVOS (60) arrives and stands beside GENDRY.
SER DAVOS: You ought to relax, my lord. A feast here is not as menacing as it was in King's Landing.
GENDRY: It's hard not to feel unprepared for this role, Ser Davos.
SER DAVOS: You've got good help, and you're a good man. Storm's End is in for better times before long.
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INT. STORM'S END - MAIN ENTRANCE - NIGHT
LADY GAYLE (25), a noble local, leads a teary-eyed CHILD (7) ahead of a small group of guests entering the feast.
LADY GAYLE: Come now, Serwyn. The feast will take your mind off your father's departure.
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INT. STORM'S END - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
The guests settle into their meal. GENDRY stands, raising his goblet. The room falls silent.
GENDRY: I may not know what kind of a lord I'll be, but I promise to dedicate my heart and soul to the people of Storm’s End. Cheers to a new dawn!
EVERYONE: Cheers!
The feast commences. GENDRY and SER DAVOS share their meal while SER DAVOS reassures GENDRY.
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EXT. STORM'S END - COURTYARD - NIGHT
As the storm slightly subsides, SAMWELL TARLY (28) and GILLY (23) arrive on a tired horse, seeking refuge for their journey.
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INT. STORM'S END - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
GENDRY and SER DAVOS greet SAMWELL and GILLY.
GENDRY: Ah, Samwell Tarly. It's good to see you here on this stormy night. You may find a warm meal inside.
SAMWELL: Thank you, my lord. Let me introduce you to my wife, Gilly, and our little Sam (7).
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INT. STORM'S END - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
SAMWELL, GILLY, and SAM sit down to eat, and LADY GAYLE purposefully sits near GENDRY.
INT. STORM'S END - GREAT HALL - LATER
After the feast, LADY GAYLE confronts GENDRY.
LADY GAYLE: My lord, have you made a decision about the new face for our coins?
GENDRY, anxiously: No, my lady, not yet. It's a decision that holds much weight, and I want to show my people I take it seriously.
This catches SAMWELL's ears.
SAMWELL: When I was at the Citadel, I learned much about Storm's End, and the tales of House Baratheon. If you'd like, we could discuss possible choices.
Everyone agrees, and they settle in a quiet corner.
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INT. STORM'S END - CORNER TABLE - NIGHT
SER DAVOS, GENDRY, SAMWELL, and GILLY huddle together, discussing proper coin designs, unaware of the looming threat on the horizon.
TO BE CONTINUED
Game of Thrones: The Lost Council
INT. RED KEEP - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT
Candles flicker around a meeting of the SMALL COUNCIL. TYRION LANNISTER sits at the head, his face clouded with concern. BRIENNE OF TARTH stands stoically by the door. BRONN, now Lord of Highgarden, lounges casually in his chair. YARA GREYJOY, eyes like fire, watches each member closely. SAMWELL TARLY, DAARIO NAHARIS, and GENDRY BARATHEON observe with uncertainty.
TYRION: We are facing an uprising in the North; we must act swiftly to protect our lands and restore the people's faith in our rule.
YARA: Swiftly may not be best just yet. We must learn more about our enemy and their motives. Brute force could cause the North to further despise our rule.
DAARIO: You do have a point, iron-borne. Sometimes, you have to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies to establish dominance.
SAMWELL: (nervously) And sometimes, diplomacy and rational negotiation can solve conflicts without unnecessary bloodshed.
BRONN: (smirking) And sometimes, a well-placed dagger can save you a lot of trouble.
BRIENNE: (firmly) We wear the armor of knights and guard the realm. Our decisions should not be based on violence, but on protecting the innocent.
TYRION: Our course of action must be strategic, neither too aggressive nor too passive. We shall begin by sending a missive to WINTERFELL, demanding an explanation for their hostility.
GENDRY: What if their cries for independence demand concessions we cannot grant?
TYRION: Then we will consider our next move, but rest assured we will not allow this defiance to foster further chaos.
The council members nod in agreement. Brienne opens the door revealing SER DAVOS SEAWORTH who enters, looking grave.
BRIENNE: Ser Davos, what news do you bring?
DAVOS: Dire news, my lady. It appears that Queen Sansa Stark has been deposed, and her sister, Arya Stark, killed in WINTERFELL.
The council members look shocked and alarmed as they digest the news.
TYRION: (whispers) Little dove, and the wolf... (louder) We must act now! The fate of the Seven Kingdoms is uncertain. We must make haste to restore order - at whatever cost.
The council members exchange glances, their expressions suggesting that the weight of their duties has just become a heavier burden.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Return of the Direwolf
EXT. WINTERFELL - DAY
A light snowfall covers the courtyard of Winterfell as Jon Snow, Sansa, and Arya Stark reunite, discussing recent events across Westeros.
JON SNOW: The people of the North are growing uneasy. Rumors are spreading of a direwolf larger than any Summer's wolf roaming the forests.
ARYA STARK: The North hasn't seen a direwolf like that since Ghost.
SANSA STARK: And perhaps it's a sign, a creature sent to help protect us during these troubling times.
As they converse, the castle maester cautiously approaches the Starks.
MAESTER: My lords, my lady, there's a visitor at the gates, a mysterious figure who wishes to speak with you.
The younger Stark siblings share a concerned look before nodding in agreement to meet the visitor.
EXT. WINTERFELL GATES - DAY
Upon reaching the gates, the STARKS are met by a hooded figure on horseback. The figure dismounts and removes their hood, revealing a face neither dead nor alive, cold and emotionless.
JON SNOW: State your name and purpose.
MYSTERIOUS FIGURE: I am called Eskar, warden of the shadows. I bear a crucial message for House Stark.
ARYA STARK: (Eyebrow raised) What sort of message?
ESKAR: There is a hidden power within the North. An ancient force awakened by the passing of the Night King. You must seek the Heart of the Winter Wolf, a mythical artifact that could bring balance... or unleash chaos upon us all.
Jon, Sansa, and Arya are puzzled and worried. Jon speaks up.
JON SNOW: If this power is so dangerous, why tell us? Why not let it remain hidden?
ESKAR: The Night King's death has left a void, one that many will pursue to seize power. It is in the hands of House Stark to safeguard this power and ensure it is never misused.
Weary of the news, the Stark siblings question the mysterious figure.
SANSA STARK: We've never heard of you, or your so-called Heart of the Winter Wolf.
ESKAR: And you were never meant to. The mysteries surrounding it were kept beyond even the wisest men's knowledge. Only now, with the great threat, it's time to unveil the truth.
Eskar reveals a parchment, presenting information of the Heart's location and the daunting journey the Starks must undertake to find it.
EXT. WOLF'S WOOD - DAY
Jon, Sansa, and Arya march forward, accompanied by brave Northern soldiers. Their mission, to find the Heart of the Winter Wolf, has begun.
ARYA STARK: How do we know we can trust Eskar?
JON SNOW: We don't, but we can't risk the consequences if his words are true.
SANSA STARK: The North has survived wars and Winter. We must do our best to protect its people, no matter the circumstances.
As they continue their journey, they sense an eerie, chilling presence.
ARYA STARK: (whispering) Something's not right.
Just then, a deafening howl echoes through the woods.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Game of Thrones: Return of the Wolf
EXT. WINTERFELL - NIGHT
A light snowfall creates a thin glistening veil over the gloomy castle of Winterfell. Underneath the Heart Tree, JON SNOW (Aegon Targaryen) and GHOST are having a silent conversation.
JON SNOW
(whispers)
I never thought I'd see this place again, Ghost. But it seems fate has other plans.
Suddenly, SANSA STARK appears from around the corner. She walks briskly towards Jon, her face serious.
SANSA STARK
You've come back to us when we need you the most, Jon.
JON SNOW
I'm here now. And I'm ready to stand by our people.
INT. WINTERFELL GREAT HALL - NIGHT
The Lords and Ladies of the North have gathered, discussing the reasons for Jon's unexpected return. Among them, LADY MORMONT, YOHN ROYCE, and WILLA - a new character and a fierce warrior.
LADY MORMONT
(outraged)
It's not as if he's the King anymore! What right does he have to just waltz back in here?
YOHN ROYCE
(agrees)
It is rather unsettling. We, the people of the North, deserve answers.
WILLA
(confident)
There's no need to question Jon Snow's loyalty to the North. He has returned and we should stand with him.
The doors to the Great Hall suddenly open, revealing Jon and Sansa walking in together. Everyone in the room grows silent.
JON SNOW
My friends, I understand your concerns. I've come back to defend the North and the people I love. There's a new danger arising, and it's not just the North that's at stake, but the realms of men.
LADY MORMONT
(probing)
What kind of danger, Jon Snow?
Jon hesitates, sharing a concerned look with Sansa before replying.
JON SNOW
I'm not certain yet. But I will do everything in my power to keep us all safe.
The Lords and Ladies exchange concerned murmurs as Jon's words hang in the air.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Game of Thrones: The Darkening
EXT. WINTERFELL - COURTYARD - DAY
A light snow falls on the courtyard of Winterfell. Winter is now in full force. TYRION LANNISTER, DAENERYS TARGARYEN, JON SNOW, and MISSANDEI discuss their plans to counter the resurgent forces of the Night King.
TYRION: (sighs) It appears we are trapped in a constant struggle against darkness.
DAENERYS: (nodding) We have to end it, once and for all.
JON: We've tried, but every time we think the Night King is defeated, he comes back stronger than before.
MISSANDEI: We must find out how he keeps returning. Maybe then we can truly destroy him.
INT. CASTLE BLACK - WARM ROOM - DAY
ARYA STARK, GENDRY BARATHEON, and LORD VARYS discuss the mysterious resurgence of the White Walkers.
ARYA: We need to find out how the Night King avoided death.
GENDRY: I agree, but the only ones who would know are those we cannot trust. The ones who follow him.
VARYS: We may have another way.
ARYA: What do you suggest?
VARYS: (whispers) There's a prisoner here. A former White Walker. Perhaps he knows something about their inner workings.
EXT. CASTLE BLACK - PRISON CELLS - DAY
ARYA, GENDRY, and VARYS visit the former White Walker, GAVRIL, who's now mortal after being stabbed with dragon glass. He sits in a dark cell, his eyes showing signs of fear and remorse.
ARYA: (skeptical) Do you expect us to trust a turncloak?
GAVRIL: (shivering) You have no reason to trust me, but I can provide you with the information you seek.
GENDRY: Start by telling us how the Night King survived.
GAVRIL: In the heart of the Land of Always Winter, there is a cursed artifact. It is the source of the Night King's power.
VARYS: (intrigued) And how do we destroy this artifact?
GAVRIL: With dragon fire. But be warned, the path is treacherous, and the Night King will do anything to protect it.
EXT. WINTERFELL - COURTYARD - DAY
JON, DAENERYS, and TYRION discuss Gavril's revelation.
DAENERYS: (determined) We must find this artifact and destroy it.
TYRION: (worried) It's not that simple, Daenerys. The Land of Always Winter is treacherous, and we don't know where exactly this artifact lies.
JON: We don't have a choice. We need to put an end to the Night King.
DAENERYS: (nodding) Assemble our forces. It's time to end this once and for all.
As they prepare, a crawling feeling of dread seems to grip the air.
TO BE CONTINUED
Game of Thrones: The Lost Heir
EXT. GRAND CASTLE - NIGHT
The camera pans over Castle Harwin, a newly established house and blood relative to the Starks of Winterfell. Moonlight casts an eerie glow on the castle walls.
INT. CASTLE HARWIN - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
ELDERLY SERVANT
My lord, a raven has arrived from King's Landing with urgent news for House Harwin.
LORD HARWIN
(reads the letter)
The Queen has ordered a gathering of all noble houses for a great council...
LADY HARWIN
(worried)
What does it mean, my lord?
LORD HARWIN
She wishes to consolidate her power. We must decide whether to join her or stand against her.
INT. CASTLE HARWIN - HARWIN'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Lady Harwin enters Lord Harwin's private chambers, where he stands staring out the window.
LADY HARWIN
Do we have the strength to oppose Queen Cersei? Or perhaps...?
LORD HARWIN
(cuts her off)
No, we shall not swear fealty to that woman.
LADY HARWIN
(boldly)
Then, we must turn to the Dragon Queen. She is our only hope.
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EXT. FIELD - DAY
We see a group of soldiers wearing the Stark sigil heading toward Castle Harwin. They are led by General TOLIC, a seasoned and grizzled Northerner.
GENERAL TOLIC
(to his soldiers)
Stay alert, men. We don't know what Cersei has planned for us Northerners.
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INT. CASTLE HARWIN - GREAT HALL - DAY
Lord Harwin receives General Tolic and his men.
GENERAL TOLIC
Lord Harwin, I bring you dire news. The Night King and his army of White Walkers are advancing southward. Winterfell requests your aid.
LORD HARWIN
(grips his sword)
As blood of the Starks, House Harwin will not stand idly by. To Winterfell, we shall march.
INT. CASTLE HARWIN - HARWIN'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Lord Harwin prepares to leave for Winterfell, packing his sword and armor. Lady Harwin appears uneasy.
LADY HARWIN
Before you leave, my lord... There's something you must know.
LORD HARWIN
(noticing her hesitation)
What is it, my love?
LADY HARWIN
(whispers)
I am with child.
Lord Harwin's eyes widen in shock.
LORD HARWIN
By the gods... Another heir? We must keep this a secret, for the safety of our family.
LADY HARWIN
I understand, my lord. But I fear for our unborn child's future.
As Lord Harwin kisses Lady Harwin's forehead, he reassures her.
LORD HARWIN
I will do whatever it takes to protect House Harwin and our legacy. That, I promise you.
TO BE CONTINUED.
