Stannis Baratheon's Northern Campaign

A Dance with Dragons

Stannis marches from the Wall to Winterfell, gathering allies and struggling through winter storms to confront the Boltons.

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Bearing strength in each event

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March from the Wall March from the Wall from "A Dance with Dragons". March from the Wall The Decision Stannis decides to march south to win the north.

March from the Wall The Decision Stannis decides to march south to win the north. He leaves Castle Black with his army, including knights, wildlings, and mountain clans. The Goal His target is Winterfell, held by Roose Bolton. He hopes to liberate the north and gain support for his claim to the Iron Throne. The Beginning of the March The army sets out, but winter is coming. The weather soon turns against them.

Taking Deepwood Motte Taking Deepwood Motte from "A Dance with Dragons". Taking Deepwood Motte The Attack Stannis's forces attack Deepwood Motte, held by Asha Greyjoy. The ironborn are overwhelmed, and Asha is captured.

Taking Deepwood Motte from "A Dance with Dragons". Taking Deepwood Motte The Attack Stannis's forces attack Deepwood Motte, held by Asha Greyjoy. The ironborn are overwhelmed, and Asha is captured.

Taking Deepwood Motte The Attack Stannis's forces attack Deepwood Motte, held by Asha Greyjoy. The ironborn are overwhelmed, and Asha is captured. The Aftermath Stannis restores the castle to House Glover. He gains the support of the mountain clans, who join his cause. A New Ally Asha Greyjoy becomes a prisoner. Stannis plans to use her as a hostage to negotiate with the ironborn.

The Snowstorm The Snowstorm from "A Dance with Dragons". The Snowstorm The Blizzard A massive snowstorm hits Stannis's army, slowing their advance. Men and horses die from cold and hunger.

The Snowstorm from "A Dance with Dragons". The Snowstorm The Blizzard A massive snowstorm hits Stannis's army, slowing their advance. Men and horses die from cold and hunger.

The Snowstorm The Blizzard A massive snowstorm hits Stannis's army, slowing their advance. Men and horses die from cold and hunger. The march becomes a nightmare. The Cold Count Every day, the army loses more men. The queen's men urge Stannis to burn sacrifices to R'hllor to stop the storm. Stannis refuses. Desperation Food runs out. Men resort to eating their dead. The army is trapped in a frozen village, unable to move forward or back.

The Arrival of the Iron Bank The Arrival of the Iron Bank from "A Dance with Dragons". The Arrival of the Iron Bank Tycho Nestoris Tycho Nestoris, an envoy from the Iron Bank of Braavos, arrives at Stannis's camp.

The Arrival of the Iron Bank from "A Dance with Dragons". The Arrival of the Iron Bank Tycho Nestoris Tycho Nestoris, an envoy from the Iron Bank of Braavos, arrives at Stannis's camp.

The Arrival of the Iron Bank Tycho Nestoris Tycho Nestoris, an envoy from the Iron Bank of Braavos, arrives at Stannis's camp. He offers financial support in exchange for repayment of Robert's debts. A Ray of Hope The Iron Bank's backing could provide Stannis with the resources to continue his war. However, he must first survive the storm. Theon and Jeyne Tycho also brings Theon Greyjoy and Jeyne Poole, who escaped from Winterfell. They are a gift to Stannis, providing him with valuable hostages and information.

The Battle Looms The Battle Looms from "A Dance with Dragons". The Battle Looms The Enemy Approaches Roose Bolton sends forces from Winterfell to engage Stannis. The Freys and Manderlys are among them.

The Battle Looms from "A Dance with Dragons". The Battle Looms The Enemy Approaches Roose Bolton sends forces from Winterfell to engage Stannis. The Freys and Manderlys are among them.

The Battle Looms The Enemy Approaches Roose Bolton sends forces from Winterfell to engage Stannis. The Freys and Manderlys are among them. A battle is imminent. Stannis's Resolve Despite the odds, Stannis remains determined. He prepares his starving army for battle, hoping for a miracle. The Unknown Outcome The book ends before the battle begins. The fate of Stannis and his army is left hanging.

after the battle at the Wall

early in the march

midway through the march

late in the march

end of the book