On December 4th, George R R Martin handed in a finished manuscript of Winds of Winter. I took notes as I reviewed the book. I did not read it in full and in depth, but skimmed for my job. I expect the news to break next week, so here's the rough story by chapter for all my buddies here.There are 96 chapters. I will summarize each one briefly. Sadly the storyline does somewhat follow the show.>Epilogue - Forley PresterPOV is a knight of Lannister escorting Rob's wife and Uncle to Casterly Rock. Snows have slowed them down so they are weeks late. One night a wolfpack led by Arya's wolf attacks the host killing everyone>Chapter 1 - Daenerys IDany is being 'escorted' by the Dothraki back to Vaes Dothrak for judgement. She sent away Drogon and was caught, but the dragon is circling. She is considering her fate all the while the dragon circles overhead. Her thoughts about Mereen and her Brother continue to develop and shape the rest of the book.>2 - Cersei IIn the aftermath of Kevan's death, Cersei is completely shut down with rage feeling powerless. Mace arrived the morning of and put the castle under protective lockdown and Cersei is 100% convinced that Margery is fucking Tyrion, and planning on killing Tommen. Cersei is banned from seeing Tommen given her trial and she is also convinced the Tyrells killed Jamie. Qyburn does his best to manage her as the trial approaches
>>24987208>Chapter 3 - Theon ISame as released chapter, Stannis arrests the traitors from House Karstark and plans to burn Theon despite's Asha's pleading>Chapter 4 - Victarion ISame as pre release, Vicarion approaches the city and prepares to blow the horn to capture the dragons and then rape Dany>Chapter 5 Tyrion ISame as pre release with some extra material, Tyrion is working behind the scenes to ensure his new mercenary friends attack the slaves, with Jorah spotting Vicarion's fleet. Tyrion begins considering who the Iron Fleet is supporting and decides that the mercenaries can stand against them if they align with Mereen.>Chapter 6 - Bran IBran is green seeing more, and spots both the approaching Frey/Manderly Army on Stannis's camp and the Battle of Fire in Mereen. He leaves the visions thanks to Meera, who wants to leave. Her brother is indeed dead and she is afraid of something she found in the cave.>Chapter 7 - Melisandre IQueen Selyse and Mel are concerned about Jon Snow's assassination, who's body is now stored in an ice cell. Tormund's been arrested and the Queen's men have aligned with the 'loyal' Brothers. Mel sees in the fires that the Others are approaching the Night Fort and she needs Stannis to win. She wrote the letter to try and convince Jon to become the new Lord of Winterfell and sees him turning into an ice dragon in the fires.>Chapter 8 - Barristan IA merge of the two Chapters released. Barristan is nervous about the battle, then charges out. He is initially upset about the fleet, but realizing it's the Iron fleet is emboldened to attack the siege weapons.
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>>24987209>Chapter 9 - Asha IAsha is pleading again with an emboldened Stannis to behead Theon rather than burning him when the Bolton forces arrive. Quickly though, Stannis traps the Frey forces on the lake and they crash through killing many. Manderly's forces turn and kill the remaining Freys but do not align with Stannis outright. Asha spots them leaving the battle leaving Stannis's camp.>Chapter 10 - Davos IDavos arrives to find Rickon and is quickly captured. He's brought to Osha who reveals that the remaining natives have taken to Rickon as a God King due to his warging powers. Davos tells her everything and Osha does not want Rickon back on Westeros. Davos is imprisoned again>Arianne ISame as the pre release, Arianne journies to meet with Jon Connington in the stormlands.
>Chapter 12 - Jon Snow IThis is a little bit different than the released chapter as George shited his focus to describing in great detail the first anal encounter of Jon Snow. It is with Tyrion as you might have guessed>>24987221*Chapter 11 - Arianne IApologies I have explosive diarrhea and I was posting from the bathroom
>>24987221>Chapter 12 - Tyrion IIMore than the pre release. With the battle turning thanks to the Iron Fleet's arrival, Tyrion and the Mercs turn on Mereen and ride out. They meet with Barristan who is horrified to see Tyrion alive and with the company. Tyrion asks Barristan for a good cup of wine.>Chapter 13 - Asha IIIn the aftermath of the battle, Asha learns that Stannis is marching on Winterfell after finding supplies from the Frey baggage train and additional allies from the Karstark loyalists, Umbers, and some other houses. The snows have let up and she is relieved that Theon will be killed at Winterfell as she hopes he will die quick at the Gods' wood. Suggs inferrs they burned a bunch of Frey POWs to end the snows and he will burn her if it starts snowing again.
>>24987228>Chapter 14 - Tyrion IIITyrion is in Mereen in the aftermath of the battle with Barristan, the loyal Mecenaries, and Victarion. The black red priest tells them the Volantis fleet is still incoming and have enough power to destroy them all, including the Iron Fleet. He knows Dany is heading to the Dothraki city where she will be killed. Tyrion is incredibly depressed about all of this and has a dream about Viserion the Dragon flying out and destroying a bunch of ships.>Chapter 15- Damphair I / The forsakenSame as the pre release, Euron's brother is being tortured in advance of a massive blood sacrifice to the Great Other.>Chapter 16 - Jamie IJamie is imprisoned in the cave with Lady Stoneheart and Brienne. He's devastated she betrayed him but also accepting as he knows he is 'owed' this end. Brienne is silent as he is questioned by Thoros/Lady Stoneheart who decide he can prove his innocence by trial by combat against Brienne.
>>24987241>Chapter 17 - Alayne/Sansa ISame as the pre release, Sansa is setting up a tournament to protect her cousin and meets her potential love interest.>Chapter 18 - Arya ISame as the pre release, Arya kills a member on her list violating her code as a faceless man.>Chapter 19 - Jon Connington IThe Golden Company has aligned with the Reach forces commanded by Mathis Rowan, who is a Targaryen Loyalist. With Jon Connington present with Targaryen banners and no word from Stannis, the garrison surrenders. Mathis is named to Aegon's council as he states there are others from the Reach who were never aligned to the Lannisters. Jon proposes marching on King's Landing upon receiving word Kevan Lannister is dead. He begins to start seeing things due to the grayscale.>Chapter 20 - Davos IIDavos finally gets to meet with Rickon, who is a child and acts like one. He realizes Osha is the true power and pleads with her to return as Stannis is overtaking things. Osha reveals that Rickon had nightmares about Jon's death and can no longer 'see' Bran. Davos tells them the Manderleys will protect them and get revenge on the Freys who killed Rob and Cat. Rickon, who is more wolf like now, agrees and begins to call for the Skagos warriors to join him for revenge.
>>24987253>Chapter 21 - Alayne/Sansa IIThe tournament begins with Harry being revealed as incompetent, but somehow winning due to others throwing matches. Littlefinger reveals the best way to execute their plan is to have Harry win, proving his prowess as a noble. Sansa is doubtful, but Littlefinger implies others like Rhaegar weren't as good as their legends may have indicated. Word arrives during the tournament that Kevan is dead and Aegon has taken the Stormlands. Littlefinger is gleeful at the news as it will bring them all more power and implies Sweet Robin will be dead soon to prepare.>Chapter 22 - Arianne IIMore than the pre release. Arianne arrives in the stormlands, sees the cave of the first men, but then is redirected to storm's end. There she meets with Jon Connington outside the castle to prevent news of her arrival. He is very resistant to her being there as he knows she will want to marry Aegon. Aegon shows up and they hit it off and Arianne pledges Dorne to the new Dragon>Chapter 23 Daenerys IIDany arrives as Vaes Dothrak, which has swelled with khals due to her 'capture'. All want to see her, but she is treated like Cersei due to her lack of power and overstepping. What follows is like the show where she is brought before the crones, but then Drogon arrives by slashing through the tent. Dany grabs onto him as the dragon kills a bunch of khals chasing after her on the way out. She is on his back and passes out again.
>>24987261>Chapter 24 - Melisandre IINews comes to Castle Black that the dead are climbing over the walls and 'ice spiders' have appeared. She sees the others in the flames and is unable to see a future now, including Stannis's current fate. She speaks with Queen Selyse who is sending ravens and messengers south to have Stannis return. Mel suggests a blood sacrifice and looks at Val. Selyse agrees.>Chapter 25 - Asha IIIThe seige of Winterfell begins with the Boltons seemingly undermanned without the Freys and Manderleys. Stannis receives a messenger who brings the skulls of the spearwives out, to show what agents of his get and he should surrender to the Botlons. Stannis challenges Ramsey to 1 on 1 combat and insults him to the messenger. Its revealed Roose has left to return to the Dreadfort to 'gather more forces' for Winterfells defense, which Asha considers cowardly. Theon notes the move is actually incredibly smart as Ramsey is now weak and Winterfell is exposed, and it means nothing without a Stark. Stannis asks Theon how they made it into Winterfell, which Stannis has the Mountain men do - grappling hooks. The undermanned Winterfell has the same weaknesses and Stannis makes it inside and captive Ramsey is brought to him. Ramsey demands the combat, which he quickly loses. Stannis then claims victory and will celebrate by executing Theon.
>>24987280>Chapter 26 - Sam ISam is studying hard with the Sphinx to understand the Others with the information at the citadel. The Sphinx is protective of Sam and is constantly questioning him about what he knows about Dragons. Sam leaks some info about dragons he learned from Castle black, including the theory that they can be controlled with horns. He mentions his broken horn. News comes in the Red Wyne fleet is approaching but the City Guard are to hold here. Many of the Maesters doubt the power of the Iron Born. Sam learns the Others are believed to be death incarnate and were worshiped by the first men. The chapter ends with him being 'arrested' for stealing a key.>Chapter 27 - Damphair/Aeron IIEuron is sailing his fleet out to meet the Red Wyne fleet, with Aeron still strapped to the front. Euron begins rythmic chanting as arrows fly killing the hostages including Euron's pregnant girlfriend. He has visions of the drowned God who tells him Euron is working with old magic he does not understand. Aeron begins screaming his name as an arrow from the Red Wyne fleet pierces his chest. His last thoughts as he dies is that he can smell burning meat.
>>24987285>Chapter 28 - Cersei IITrial day begins with a whimper as word comes out that Aegon is marching upon King's landing. Mace Tyrell appoints Nymeria Sand to oversee Cersei's trial as the Reach folks begin to plan defenses, including Randyl Tarly. Margery's trial is to be held the day after. Cersei's champion faces off against a Knight of the Faith, Wells, who is immediately killed by Robert Strong. Cersei, seemingly restored by this win, begins to plot about killing all her foes. She learns that Randyl Tarly and Margery have vanished ahead of the trial. Mace is infuriated and threatens Cersei. Robert Strong then brutally kills Mace which Cersei becomes incredibly aroused by.>Chapter 29 - Arya IIArya awakens in the House of the Undying and is brought to them for her crime. She is questioned about her motives and pushed even further. They then reveal they know she was never one of them, but much like a mask she is one of their tools. They will continue to train her but she will never be one of them. She is ok with this result, but afraid of what they have planned for her.>Chapter 30 - Theon IITheon is preparing for death with his thoughts and much of it is him replaying all his errors. He's then brought to the God's wood where Lady Barbey reveals he was instrumental for the downfall of Ramsey. It turns out Lord Manderly knew the Starks were alive via Theon's squire who told Manderly about the missing swords, and that's why Lady Barbey wanted in the crypts. Theon helped prove the missing blades thus that the Starks are not all dead. Theon breaks down and asks for forgiveness. Stannis offers him peace as Asha watches on - and Theon is finally killed.>Chapter 31 - Aero Hotah IAero, Doran's guard, is present as all current events are recounted: Mace and Keven are dead, Aegon has taken Storms End and marches on King's Landing, Stannis has taken Winterfell, and the Red Wyne fleet has won against Euron and the Iron Men. Doran is troubled that word from Arianne has not returned to him, just a note that she is with Aegon on his march. Word comes in that Dark Star was last seen moving north as well after stealing the house Dayne sword. This came off as filler tbqh>Chapter 32 - Brienne IBrienne and Jamie square off, Brienne armed with the Valyrian blade. Jamie taunts the reluctant Brienne who is contemplating suicide by Lannister for her betrayal of him, but Jamie is still so bad it's hard to throw the fight. She gets a lucky shot and knicks his leg causing him to start to bleed out. Lady Stoneheart, clutching the crown, goes to Jamie as he's dying. Brienne is horrfiied but Thoros is happy that order is restored. Lady Stoneheart whispers something to him as he dies, then kisses him.
>>24987341>Chapter 33 - Barristan IIAs Barristan plans the hopeless defense, he has to deal with Vicatrion who demands Dany. Despite reality, the Iron Born captain is convinced she is on her way via the red priest - something Barristan doesnt believe. The sacrifice of the slavers ended the pale mare infection ravaging Mereen but Barristan knows without the Iron Born they have no choice. Only Rhaegal seems to remain around the city and he has been acting strangely. Chapter ends with him calling for Tyrion's help.>Chapter 34 - Jamie IIJamie awakens from death with Lady Stoneheart's words echoing thru his head. She seemingly said 'defend them'. He is not sure what it means. Brienne is release and Wight Jamie is puzzled about his new state. He is not angry at Brienne anymore but is at Cersei and others. The Brotherhood releases them all and they are not sure. Jamie has a dream about Jon's rebirth as 4 wolves surround the pyre he arises from. He realizes 4 stark children are alive and mistakes Jon for Ned Stark (the words used are frozen and black, so it's ned). Brienne, Jamie, Pod and Hunt decide to head North to look for the Starks.
>>24987359>Chapter 35 - Arianne IIIAegon's host emerges from the King's Wood to find more Tyrell Forces... surrendering. Lead by Ranyl Tarly they present Margery Tyrell as hostage to Aegon. Arianne is concerned about the new competition. They learn that Cersei now barely holds the city with Tommen after Mace's death. Aegon is confident about victory and wishes to be crowned in the Sept of Baelor by the High Sparrow. Arianne convinces him to kill Tommen first as there's been too many pretender Kings already. Dark Star arrives and pledges his support to Aegon. Arianne, nervous about the Reach influence, requests Aegon pardon Dark Star and add him to his King's Guard, which Aegon does. Jon Con is upset about this and blames Arianne, and Jon is seemingly getting angrier by the day.