The Snow Keep

Game of Thrones: A Tour of Westeros from A – Z As we reach the halfway point of the third season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, you might find yourself becoming better acquainted with some of the terminology of Westeros. While much of “the Common Tongue” is similar to ours, there are a plethora of words, phrases, places and events which can sometimes confuse the newer viewer, especially if said viewer has not yet read the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels. What you’ll find here is a compilation of terms, places and things that should help you navigate the world of Game of Thrones, laid out for you… alphabet style. Characters have not been included, as we could truly devote a whole alphabet to the characters of the series alone. I tried to keep to words that are relevant to the HBO series, specifically, yet still keep it relevant to the newer book reader. I wish you well on your trip to Westeros and beyond, and may the Seven bless you and keep you on your jou

A Game of Tweets: Exploring the World of Westeros on Twitter by MJ Snow & April Murk Do you wish you knew what all of your favorite Game of Thrones personalities were thinking and doing, every minute of every day? You can actually follow all the (fake) accounts of your beloved, and not so beloved, characters from both the HBO series Game of Thrones, and the book series upon which it was based, A Song of Ice and Fire. Accounts range from serious role players with complex story lines, to parody accounts, some of which are extremely entertaining... Read More ...   Make sure to follow the HBO Watch blog, @HBOWatch , and @houndgirrl for future updates on True Blood, Game of Thrones, Girls, Boardwalk Empire and more.   

When the Hound came out of Petyr Baelish's hospital room, he dove behind the nurses station just as a hail of bullets came right at him from the darkened passageway. He cursed and shoved a dead male orderly out of his way and returned fired, providing cover so the rest of the terrified staff could make an escape for the stairs at the other end. "Bastard Boys… This attack has your stink all over it!" Clegane growled as Ramsay Bolton's pack of killers laughed and tossed a flash grenade, a sudden burst of light and sound filling up the tight area, rendering him blind and deaf for a moment. "Give us the Mockingbird and we'll let you leave out of this alive with that little slut of yours, Sandor." Damon raised his hand, halting the firefight. "She looks like such a delicious dish. I wouldn't mind taking her along too. The Boss does enjoy surprise gifts." "Aye, I bet the pretty lass is a good cock sucker too." Skinner chuc