Season 2Garden of Bones
Catelyn attempts to convince the Baratheon brothers to unite against the Lannisters, but Stannis demands Renly's submission to his authority. Littlefinger visits Catelyn and offers to trade Jaime for her daughters. Davos witnesses Melisandre giving birth to a shadow creature. Joffrey abuses Sansa in revenge for Robb's victories; Tyrion intervenes. Tyrion releases Pycelle but dismisses him from the Small Council. When Tyrion discovers Cersei's incestuous relationship with their cousin, Lancel, he blackmails Lancel into spying on Cersei by threatening to reveal the relationship to Joffrey. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal castle as captives. Prisoners are tortured to death until Tywin arrives and demands prisoners be used as labor. Recognizing Arya is a girl, he makes her his servant without knowing her true identity. After an exhausting journey through the desert, Daenerys arrives at the prosperous city of Qarth. Daxos, a member of the Council of Thirteen, persuades fellow councilmen to allow Daenerys and her retinue to enter the city.