The Butcher’s Ball
From History of Westeros (Game of Thrones) by History of Westeros
June 8, 2026 · 1h 29m
About this episode
The episode discusses the Butcher's Ball, a unique and horrifying event during the Dance of the Dragons.
Not only the most unique and horrifyingly clever campaign of terror and slaughter in the Dance of the Dragons, one of the most unusual in all of Westeros history. The dead came to dine, and not everyone in attendance wanted to be there. Featuring Criston Cole, the Winter Wolves, Red Robb Rivers, Black Trombo and more. Vote for Us in the Hugo Awards for Best Related Work - https://nomnom.lacon.org/ Shirts - historyofwesteros.threadless.com HoW Audience Survey - bit.ly/howsurvey Bonus Eps & More - patreon.com/historyofwesteros www.historyofwesteros.com Intro/Maps - klaradox.de Facebook Group - …
People in this episode
Host: History of Westeros
Topics covered
- Dance of the Dragons
- Westeros history
- campaign of terror
- horror
- unique events
Keywords
- Butcher's Ball
- Dance of the Dragons
- Westeros
- Criston Cole
- horror
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