" Dark Wings, Dark Words ," the second episode of Season 3, originally aired on April 7, 2013. The episode is best known for introducing several iconic characters—specifically the "Queen of Thorns" Lady Olenna Tyrell and the mysterious siblings Jojen and Meera Reed . Key Plot Developments
Arya Stark, Gendry, and Hot Pie are intercepted by the Brotherhood Without Banners , led by Thoros of Myr. Just as they seem safe, the Brotherhood brings in a captive Sandor "The Hound" Clegane , who immediately recognizes Arya and exposes her true identity.
Bran meets Jojen and Meera Reed in the North. Jojen reveals that he shares Bran’s "Greensight" (prophetic dreams) and explains that Bran is a Warg , capable of entering the minds of animals. " Dark Wings, Dark Words ," the second
Lady Olenna and Margaery Tyrell invite Sansa Stark to a private lunch. After offering her lemon cakes and reassurance, Olenna probes Sansa for the truth about Joffrey. Terrified but desperate, Sansa finally admits, "He's a monster" .
Shows her political cunning by expertly manipulating Joffrey, bonding with him over his sadistic fascination with a new crossbow. Just as they seem safe, the Brotherhood brings
The episode's title refers to a Westerosi proverb: messenger ravens urgently delivered often bring bad news. True to its name, multiple storylines face grim revelations:
In a vulnerable moment with Talisa, Catelyn confesses her deep guilt, believing the horrors befalling her family are divine punishment for her inability to love Ned's bastard, Jon Snow. Game of Thrones recap: Dark wings, dark words Lady Olenna and Margaery Tyrell invite Sansa Stark
Robb Stark receives word that his grandfather, Hoster Tully , has died. More devastatingly, he learns that Winterfell has been razed and his younger brothers, Bran and Rickon, are missing and presumed dead.