Samwell Tarly's Voyage to Oldtown

A Dance with Dragons

Sam is sent to Oldtown to become a maester, escorting Gilly and Maester Aemon on a perilous sea journey.

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The Order to Leave The Order to Leave from "A Dance with Dragons". The Order to Leave Jon's Command Jon Snow orders Samwell Tarly to take Gilly and Maester Aemon to Oldtown. Sam is to become a maester and bring back knowledge.

The Order to Leave from "A Dance with Dragons". The Order to Leave Jon's Command Jon Snow orders Samwell Tarly to take Gilly and Maester Aemon to Oldtown. Sam is to become a maester and bring back knowledge.

The Order to Leave Jon's Command Jon Snow orders Samwell Tarly to take Gilly and Maester Aemon to Oldtown. Sam is to become a maester and bring back knowledge. The Reluctance Sam is terrified of the journey and of leaving the Wall. He argues with Jon but eventually obeys. The Departure Sam, Gilly, and Aemon leave Castle Black with a small escort. They head for Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.

The Storm at Sea The Storm at Sea from "A Dance with Dragons". The Storm at Sea The Voyage Sam and his companions board a ship at Eastwatch. They sail south, but a terrible storm hits. The Wreck Their ship is wrecked.

The Storm at Sea from "A Dance with Dragons". The Storm at Sea The Voyage Sam and his companions board a ship at Eastwatch. They sail south, but a terrible storm hits. The Wreck Their ship is wrecked.

The Storm at Sea The Voyage Sam and his companions board a ship at Eastwatch. They sail south, but a terrible storm hits. The Wreck Their ship is wrecked. Sam, Gilly, and Aemon survive but are separated from their escort. They are rescued by a Braavosi ship. The Loss Maester Aemon dies during the journey. Sam is devastated but must continue. He arrives in Braavos with Gilly and the baby.

Arrival in Braavos Arrival in Braavos from "A Dance with Dragons". Arrival in Braavos The City Sam and Gilly arrive in Braavos. They seek passage to Oldtown. Sam meets with the Iron Bank and learns of the war.

Arrival in Braavos from "A Dance with Dragons". Arrival in Braavos The City Sam and Gilly arrive in Braavos. They seek passage to Oldtown. Sam meets with the Iron Bank and learns of the war.

Arrival in Braavos The City Sam and Gilly arrive in Braavos. They seek passage to Oldtown. Sam meets with the Iron Bank and learns of the war. The Decision Sam decides to send Gilly to Horn Hill with Dareon, while he continues to Oldtown alone. He plans to study at the Citadel. The Farewell Sam parts with Gilly and the baby. He boards a ship for Oldtown, determined to fulfill his mission.

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