Does Mance Rayder have any children (legitimate or otherwise) besides Dalla's boy? Or (same question really) did Ser Arthur sire any children before his run-in with Ned?
Could you tell us a bit more about how Mance met Dalla?
Or, my new favorite (also one where you'll want to note his reaction): who would win in a duel between Mance Rayder and Arthur Dayne? Assuming equal weapons of course. [You could set it up with "I was surprised that Mance was so much better than Jon when they sparred, and so skilled with a greatsword. Would it be correct to say that few men could defeat him in a duel?" Then after the "yes" answer... "How would he compare to, say, Ser Arthur Dayne if the latter were still alive...?" ]
We are told Craster's blood runs black and he bears a heavy curse. The black blood makes sense, since his father was in the NW. But why the heavy curse? Is it because he is a NW bastard, and so his very existence means someone broke a vow? Or is there more to it than that? (What I really want to get at is: can only children with black blood be given to the Others as offerings, and is this why Old Nan says the Wall will stand as long as the Watch is true? Because only when NW brothers break their vows can new white walkers be created? But I don't think he would answer that, hence the more subtle question attempting to link Craster's curse and his black blood).
โIn Qohor he is the Black Goat, in Yi Ti the Lion of Night, in Westeros the Stranger. All men must bow to him in the end, no matter if they worship the Seven or the Lord of Light, the Moon Mother or the Drowned God or the Great Shepherd. All mankind belongs to him... else somewhere in the world would be a folk who lived forever. Do you know of any folk who live forever?โ
Or is it a horror scenario, with a reanimated Egyptian mummy killing a rabbit and baking it into a pie?
i am going for the rabbit pie, it sounds yummier than a pie made by a zombie egyptian rabbit 4000 years ago.
"Arya did not dare take a bath, even though she smelled as bad as Yoren by now, all sour and stinky. Some of the creatures living in her clothes had come all the way from Flea Bottom with her; it didnโt seem right to drown them."
Is there any significance to Valla returning to the wall all dressed up in white? there is fan fiction (nudge Heresy nudge) that this is representative of her magical ability, is this true?
Along with the white outfit (and other than it being relatively expensive, as far as money values go beyond the Wall, nothing further is forthcoming in the Books), there a few aspects such as Tor (sp?) s arm bracelets with runes written on them, that to some indicate a a magical tradition and practice, is this correct?
so if there is indeed magical ability, practice and tradition, (other than skin changing) are we going to see more of it in Winds?
voice, this is a bit jumbled, but I am sure that you can re-phrase this appropriately
Well, ASOIAF has officially won this poll. My "Wild Cards" vote didn't accomplish much. GoT was a strong runner up. I'll start working on the new poll with all of the (serious) questions added to it.
The OP has been updated with the latest suggestions.
"I can see it. You have more of the north in you than your brothers."
It looks like 50 is the max for a poll. So I can start a second poll with any new additions. SerTarod , it cut me off right before your last suggestion:
51. If there is indeed magical ability/practice and tradition (other than skin changing) in the north, are we going to see more of it in Winds?
So that will be the headliner in Poll#2 if we get a few more suggestions to add
Thanks for all the work making the poll! When do you get to ask your question(s)? What an amazing opportunity!
As a side note, #32 could probably be condensed to Can the Others experience emotions, such as joy or sadness?
โIn Qohor he is the Black Goat, in Yi Ti the Lion of Night, in Westeros the Stranger. All men must bow to him in the end, no matter if they worship the Seven or the Lord of Light, the Moon Mother or the Drowned God or the Great Shepherd. All mankind belongs to him... else somewhere in the world would be a folk who lived forever. Do you know of any folk who live forever?โ
Why wasn't Howland Reed present when Robb called his banners?!
I mean supposedly he trusted Reed the most, he was with him when Lyanna died, killed Arthur Dayne with a frog to the face, but he sends up his 2 short kids instead? WTF?! Did he have a falling out with Ned too? I'll cross post this in my Howland Reed thread
โNever 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.โ โ George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
Good afternoon George. My name is Rick. I have only one question. Where the fuck is Howland Reed? Thank you for fielding my inquiry.
If you asked this question, I would want someone to secretly record George's reaction. It would be funnier if voice could actually hear your "voice" when you say that. I will bug Matt on Wednesday and ask him to think of a funny question too
โNever 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.โ โ George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
I'd like to know if Jon is the 'sleeping lion' (nearly torn in two) and if he was born amidst smoke and salt. If so, that would give us Jon's birthday and place of birth.
โNever 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.โ โ George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
I'd like to know if Jon is the 'sleeping lion' (nearly torn in two) and if he was born amidst smoke and salt. If so, that would give us Jon's birthday and place of birth.
I don't understand this question, but I'll add it to the list for Poll #2.
This one might be a bit too interpretive to get a clear answer in reply. Can you rephrase it?
"I can see it. You have more of the north in you than your brothers."
I don't understand this question, but I'll add it to the list for Poll #2.
This one might be a bit too interpretive to get a clear answer in reply. Can you rephrase it?
I think Martin has embedded a very clever birth announcement for Jon and he is 'showing rather than telling'. The sleeping lion nearly torn in two and the twin fawns spattered in blood beside it are celebrated at a feast given by Robert after his victories at the Battles of Summerhall.
The lion is a symbol for kings and royalty. Just as Dany is warned about waking the dragon; there is a similar proverb about waking a sleeping lion. The lion torn nearly torn along with fawns spattered in blood suggests a difficult birth where the lion (cub) nearly died; or body and spirit torn in two.
This speaks to the forging of Lightbringer in the heart of a lion where the blade is broken in two... Jon's current state of being at the end of DwD.
So if my interpretation is correct; then asking the question in this way might get an answer since it is so 'interpretive'.
If the answer to the question is yes; then we would know that Jon was born on the day Robert won the Battles of Summerhall and that Lyanna died shortly afterward. This would bring Dany's birthdate into focus as well.