I’m so happy for the sequel! I don’t see it on your author page though?!

So So SO happy! I loved this story so much. Can't wait for the sequel when, hopefully, Daenerys comes in to the picture. Thank you.

Brilliant chapter! Thanks for writing!

You know, I was getting a bit tired of the last few chapters, because nothing much happened... but this is a new development. Hadn't thought of that, neat.

Great update as always. The best thing about your stories is always the great character writing. Keep it up!

I like Winter's Fury out of your list of names for book 2. It sounds the most natural, and carries the same connotations.

I'm interested in what Jon's job will be. I can see things like taking charge of the defence of Most Caitlin, laising with the Nights Watch on the Mance Rayder problem (Ned had been concerned with that from the start of the books/show - good job working that in and keeping continuity), or acting as an envoy to Dorne. But the former two he probably would have told Sansa/Dom about, so it's probably not them.

Dorne seems most likely, as they won't take insult to a bastard, and sending the man who killed the Mountain would have meaning.

That would be interesting. And if that's the case you did a good job of setting the tone for the Martells not acting as an outsider (and the reader) would expect to that - and to what they are working towards behind closed doors.

I think other people have suggested this as well, but if Sansa and Dom's relationship arc stagnates it might be best to limit the couple/lovebird scenes (although I know they are the main protagonists here). Getting glimpses of their relationship as they handle other matters/conflicts would be great, but scenes of them moving in place might drag on.

I'm not a romance sap though, so I probably don't speak for everyone.

Also, you've done a good job of keeping the surrounding politics/war/characters dynamic and moving where the characters cause it to go.

I like how with this last chapter you've reminded us that while Domeric is a functional human being, unlike Roose or Ramsey, he's still a Bolton, with all the baggage that implies. I'm looking forward to reading further.

That having been said, you didn't even try to resist the joke, did you?

There are some things I certainly got on board with and others that I did not agree with. Nevertheless, this was and is a great story. My favorite parts are the direwolves being together as a pack (and being alive), Dacey and Jon made a good pair and (if it was momentarily) the meeting of the heirs of Winterfell & the Dreadfort in a way that wasn't confrontational. Even though Domeric was perhaps a few steps away from who his father is, the dark shadow of House Bolton hangs over Domeric like a storm cloud. Also, if you were to ask me, it is the Starks who rule the North. That opinion has not changed (for me, at least). Well done. I wish you well in your future projects.

A very well written chapter and it also serves as an excellent springboard into Book Two if you have plans on going that far. I certainly hope that is the case and if you do, please give us an update so we can follow more of your wonderful work!

Awesome update :)

Excellent Book 1. I look forward greatly to book 2.

Good chapter.

This closes book 1. I am excited for the sequel. Some general thoughts o this story now that it is completed.

For one it was too long. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against long chapters and long stories. But that length must be justified in the story. Too often passages or entire chapters felt useless or that they contributed only very little to the overall story.

Something else is your willingness to break with canon. That I highly appreciate. Too often authors will introduce elements to their stories that should by all rights lead to divergences from canon, yet then seem too afraid to follow through. You don't have that problem and this story is better for it.

Last on my general comments are the PoV characters. At the beginning you followed Martin's model and stuck to a certain number of characters through which we saw Westeros. Then you changed that to chapter with multiple PoV. Both methods are fine as ong as they are used correctly, but the change of narrative style was kind of jarring. It would be better to stick with one.

For the sequel. With Stannis soon to receive the fealty of the North and Riverlands it seems continuously more unlikely that Renly will be shadow-assassinated. To actually see the Lannister's pitted against the Reach and Stormlands would be a nice change of pace. Too few authors go there.

With two kingdoms sworn to him, eve if they won't immediately march to war for him due to the peace treaty, Stannis may well decide more diplomatic overtures have merit. So when Ned voluntaries to go as envoy to the Vale, Stannis probably will send some of his own man with him.

Then there is the matter of the incest. Kevan will inform Tywin. After all the damage Jaime and Cersei have done already he can't afford not to. That will be a sight to see.

I wonder what mission Jon received. I very much doubt Ned would send him to treat with Balon. Neither do I see him going to Daenerys. Maybe making preparations against a possible Ironborn invasion?

Speaking of Ironborn. Obviously Ned will NOT send Theon back to his father. Not that that fact will prevent Balon from rebelling. Through he may change targets now. Not due out of any consideration to his son of course. But he may decide the Westerlands make for a better target. More likely then not he will do the same as he did in canon.

Thanks for your good work. Until next time.

Thank you so much for this story, I can't wait to start reading the sequel (would definitely appreciate an update to let us know it's available).
I loved how realistic a character you kept Domeric, even though he is essentially an oc in terms of you having to fill his character for this story. You managed to keep everyone's given characteristics and continued growing them for there, without any strange out-of-character leaps being made. I love all the relationships between characters, especially Sansa-Domeric of course!

Really great story, it has been a blast to find and then follow it. I look forward a lot for the sequel!

Maybe the "Our Fury is Winter"? It's has a good word-playing