"Game of Thrones" Season 3 Episode 6, titled "The Climb," continues to follow the various storylines of the characters as they navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
In King's Landing, Tyrion Lannister continues to assert his power as Hand of the King and makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos to secure funding for the crown. He also receives a visit from his father, Tywin Lannister, who threatens to disown him if he does not marry Sansa Stark.
At the Night's Watch, Jon Snow and the others are still on the run from the wildlings, and they come across an abandoned castle where they take refuge. However, they soon discover that the castle is haunted by the ghosts of the Night's Watchmen who died there.
In the Riverlands, Robb Stark is still trying to rally his remaining forces and receives a proposal from Lord Frey for an alliance. However, the proposal comes with a steep price, and Robb is forced to make a difficult decision.
In the North, Bran Stark continues to have strange dreams and receives training from Jojen Reed to control his abilities. They also receive a visit from Meera and Jojen's sister, who reveals that she is a follower of the Lord of Light and believes that Bran has a important role to play in the coming war.
In the Eyrie, Littlefinger reveals to Sansa Stark that he plans to marry Lysa Arryn and take control of the Vale. He also tells Sansa that he plans to use her as a pawn in his game of thrones.
In the East, Daenerys Targaryen and her khalasar are still on their journey to Meereen, and they come across a slave camp where they free the slaves. However, they also discover that the slave masters have crucified all the slave children as a warning to others.
The episode ends with the Night's Watchmen being attacked by the wildlings, and Jon Snow and Ygritte, who are separated from the others, are forced to climb the Wall to escape.
In summary, this episode follows Tyrion Lannister consolidating his power as Hand of the King and the political maneuvering of Littlefinger. Jon Snow and the Night's Watch are still on the run from the wildlings and take refuge in an abandoned castle. Robb Stark is faced with a difficult decision regarding an alliance with Lord Frey, Bran Stark continues to learn to control his abilities, and Daenerys Targaryen comes across a slave camp and frees the slaves. The episode ends with Night's Watch being attacked and Jon and Ygritte's escape by climbing the Wall.
