The Red Wedding is a massacre that took place during the War of the Five Kings in the Game of Thrones series. It was arranged by Lord Walder Frey as revenge against Robb Stark, ruling King in the North, for breaking his marriage pact with House Frey. The wedding feast of Edmure Tully, Lord of Riverrun, and Roslin Frey at the Twins turned into a deadly massacre against the Starks and their bannermen. Key events that happened during the Red Wedding include:
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The Massacre: During the wedding feast, the Freys and Boltons turned on the Starks and their bannermen, killing many of them, including Robb Stark, his mother Catelyn Stark, and his pregnant wife Talisa.
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Breaking of Guest Right: The Red Wedding stains the ancient custom of guest right, with safety and security in anothers home no longer being considered guaranteed.
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Catelyn Starks Death: Catelyn Stark was killed during the massacre, which was a breaking point for her character.
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Talisas Death: Talisa, Robb Starks pregnant wife, was brutally murdered along with her unborn child.
The Red Wedding is considered one of the most shocking events in television history and is still a major topic of discussion among fans of the show.
