– I would like to point out that the continued employment by First Men Kings of Andal Mercenaries (even in the face of a predilection for betrayal on the latter’s part) may easily be explained by their raw technological superiority the chance to secure the services (or better yet the secrets) of Iron Weaponry must have outweighed many fears on the part of Bronze Age kings – it should also be noted that Loyal Mercenaries leave fewer traces in History than the ones who make themselves Kings by their own Hands, given that the former are far less likely to found Dynasties worthy of Song & Story. Now, if I may, a few thoughts on points raised or suggested in your Article:. Essentially, the White Walkers could have wanted Sam to travel back to the Wall and inform the Night’s Watch of what was coming.Master Steven, as ever I post to add my praise to the Chorus of Admiration for the most recent of your ever-Excellent efforts and also to submit my own portion of Food for Thought.įirstly, allow me to say that The Vale exerts a consistently strong grip on my imagination (a grip only enhanced after reading THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE), Secondly let me point out that you have done a most excellent job of academic analysis on the diverse sources (although I occasionally disagree with your conclusions, your method and style cannot be faulted).
Since Sam saw firsthand the enormity of the White Walkers and their army, he could spread the truth which would result in more fear. It is a long way to the Wall and horses do need to rest sometimes. Also, he wanted to buy Jon time so he could put further distance between him and the White Walker Army of the Dead, so he sacrificed himself. Why didn’t Benjen get on the horse?īenjen is barred by the magic of the Wall from crossing south.
He has lived beyond the wall for years, a vast hostile space devoid of living creatures. Simply, the answer is that Benjen had no intent of making it out alive. Many have asked why Benjen didn’t join Jon on his horse to escape the horde. Why didn’t uncle Benjen get on the horse? It tore Ned apart to keep the secret of Jon’s lineage to himself for his entire life. He knew that, if Jon took the black, he would never be able to become rule Westeros as history had intended. If Benjen knew who Jon’s parents were, then he knew exactly how important Jon really was. Did Benjen stark know about Jon’s parents?
She admitted that her hatred for the boy wasn’t right but even though she was honest enough with herself to know this, she still wished him to die. Jon Snow was a boy hated by Catelyn since she first glimpsed him in Ned Stark’s arms.
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