Distraught over Shireen's death, Selyse hangs herself, half of Stannis's forces desert, and Melisandre flees to Castle Black; the Boltons easily defeat Stannis's depleted army, and Brienne finds him on the battlefield and executes him for Renly Baratheon's murder. Theon kills Myranda after she catches him and Sansa attempting to escape Winterfell, and the two leap from the outer wall together. Seeking forgiveness, Cersei confesses her former relationship with Lancel and must atone by parading naked through the streets, pelted with garbage, spit and feces by jeering crowds; upon reaching the Red Keep, Qyburn introduces her to the newest Kingsguard member, the reanimated and completely loyal Mountain.
Jaime, Myrcella, Bronn and Trystane set sail from Dorne, but Myrcella has been poisoned by Ellaria Sand and soon dies. Arya crosses a name off her list, killing Ser Meryn Trant for personal revenge, and is punished for violating the Faceless Men's rules by losing her sight. Varys arrives in Meereen to govern the city with Tyrion, Grey Worm and Missandei, while Daario and Jorah search for Daenerys, who finds herself surrounded by strangers, captured by a Dothraki horde. Samwell, Gilly and Little Sam leave Castle Black for Oldtown, where Sam will train as a Maester. At Castle Black, mutineers including Alliser Thorne and Jon's steward, Olly, fatally stab Jon, leaving his body in the courtyard.