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  ====Season 8====
  Sam is approached by Daenerys Targaryen, who thanks him for saving Jorah's life, but also reveals that she executed Randyll and Dickon for refusing to bend the knee to her; Samwell is grief-stricken. Bran tells Sam to reveal to Jon his true parentage. As the battle against the approaching army of White Walkers is being prepared for, Sam presents the Valyrian Steel sword of House Tarly, Heartsbane, to Jorah. Sam participates in the battle against the undead, but is scared after witnessing Edd being killed by a wight and flees back into Winterfell. He ultimately survives the Long Night, and participates in the funeral ceremony afterwards. When Jon travels south with Daenerys' army, Sam bids him farewell; it is revealed that Gilly is pregnant with Sam's son.
  Following Tyrion Lannister's arrest and Jon's murder of Daenerys, Sam journeys south to participate in the council to determine the future of the Seven Kingdoms. Sam suggests holding an election where all the people of Westeros are permitted to vote for the next ruler, but is roundly mocked. Tyrion suggests Bran as King and Sam is the first to agree to Bran's crowning. Sam is appointed as Grand Maester in Bran's Small Council.