Game Of Thrones: 5 Major Book Changes From "The House Of Black And White"

5. Brienne Encounters Sansa

On The Show: After agreeing with Jaime Lannister that they owe it to Catelyn Stark to honor their vow, Brienne of Tarth and squire Podrick Payne have been traversing the riverlands in search of the Stark girls. Despite the setback of a happenstance meeting with Arya resulting in Catelyn’s youngest daughter refusing Brienne’s help, Brienne is thrilled to discover Sansa with Littlefinger at a tavern. Unfortunately, Sansa – like Arya – turns Brienne away. Nevertheless, Brienne and Podrick follow Sansa to protect her from afar.

In The Books: After agreeing with Jaime that they owe it to Catelyn to honor their vow, Brienne and Podrick leave the capital with a satchel full of gold and a letter of authority from King Tommen. Under the impression that Arya is long dead, Brienne traverses the riverlands in a seemingly hopeless quest to locate Sansa. As of the end of the fifth book, Brienne has been captured by the Brotherhood Without Banners and forced to bring Jaime before Lady Stoneheart for judgment to spare Podrick's life.

What It Could Mean: With Brienne able to confirm the survival of both Sansa and Arya, it is likely that the Maid of Tarth will survive her encounter with the Brotherhood Without Banners and interact with at least one of the Stark girls before the end of the final book.