.He then proceded to read for about 45 minutes. The scene ended with Melisendre talking to Jon Snow. She observes that it's cold today and he says it's always cold on the Wall. "Do you think it?" she asks. "I know it," he answers. "Then you know nothing, Jon Snow," she whispers."
How spooky is that?! I really think there is magic, but Mel just doesn't always interpret properly. It seems like she was channeling another woman kissed by fire...I wonder how that'll play out. She's probably reminding him he broke his vows once and will do it again to be Lord of WF. That was just a random flash I had to record before I forget. Please proceed.
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
Brandon was the best of the Starks with sword in hand, and the best jouster as well. But Benjen has other skills that serve him well as a ranger... and Ned was likely the best battle commander.
This one is my favorite thus far....I think this is a strong hint that Benjen has some kind of special magical ability.
Me too. It was implied when they had the convo in clash with qhorin and the LC that BenJen along with them was already quite aware of the WWs and Magic north of the wall.
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones