In the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules as queen with her three dragons in a city built on dust and death. Yet, she faces many enemies determined to find her. Meanwhile, Tyrion Lannister, with a bounty on his head, travels east seeking new allies. In the north, Jon Snow encounters supernatural creatures and internal threats from the Night's Watch. As unrest grows, various figures including outlaws, priests, soldiers, and skin-changers, are drawn into a decisive struggle for power.