House of the Dragon Unceremoniously Kills Off a Huge Name at The Butcher’s Ball
Alysanne Blackwood emerges from the brush and fires three arrows, ending Ser Criston Cole’s season-long death march in the forest battle.
- Archer Alysanne Blackwood killed Lord Commander of the Kingsguard Ser Criston Cole with three arrows during the Butcher's Ball ambush in House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6.
- Cole and his forces fell into a trap set by Lord Oscar Tully and Lord Roderick Dustin; Rivermen played dead to lure the Greens before surrounding them completely.
- When Cole's surrender offer was refused, Blackwood let loose three arrows that struck him down. He fulfilled the death wish he told Gwayne Hightower last week.
- There will be no songs sung of the 'Kingmaker's' death, ending the figure who helped launch the devastating Targaryen civil war. Cole's demise removes a polarizing character from the conflict.
- George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood served as the source for the sequence, staged as written. Viewers anticipate seeing more of Blackwood, a legendary figure in House Stark lore.
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'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Episode 6: Another key character dies fighting a brutal battle
Criston Cole met a brutal end during a suicide mission in episode six. He was shot multiple times, including in the face, during the battle. Gwayne Hightower abandoned him after learning of his warrior's death promise. Cole attempted to surrender to Team Black, but they continued their attack. The series continues with episode seven releasing next week.
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