The Hound is alive, saved by a Septon, and living a simple, non-violent life among his followers; when rogue Brotherhood members threaten and eventually slaughter the group, he seeks revenge. In King's Landing, the High Sparrow eyes another target, threatening to punish Olenna after her and Jaime's confrontation with the Faith; Margaery convinces her grandmother to return to Highgarden, secretly signaling that she has not truly converted. The North is reminded: Jon, Sansa and Davos recruit the Wildlings, House Mormont and others, but remain outnumbered by the Boltons, and Sansa secretly sends a message to the Vale requesting aid.
Jaime arrives at Riverrun with Bronn, assumes command of the siege, and unsuccessfully parleys with Brynden Tully. Theon and Yara spend their last night in Volantis before sailing for Meereen to ally with Daenerys. Arya makes a plan to return to Westeros, but the Waif, disguised as an old crone, viciously stabs her.