The Golden Slaughter

The Golden Slaughter is a massacre that took place in Wolfrun during an anniversary celebration held in Wolves Keep. Before the massacre, a quarter of the wine barrels were spiked with wolfsbane. These barrels were served at the celebration and caused a third of the shapeshifter attendees to turn on their brethren and the celebration's guest.

Unbeknownst to all, is the fact that the true mastermind of the Golden Slaughter is Rodrick Wolfshine, who conspired against his father for naming Jonathan Wolfshine his rightful heir to his throne.

During the massacre, Queen Melinda Lannister was killed by Queen Esme Wolfshine, along with many more lords and ladies by the hands of several shifters. To atone for the death of his Queen, King Gerald Lannister put Queen Esme Wolfshine to the sword and took Jonathan Wolfshine as his ward.