Jon decides that he will accept Stannis\u2019 offer and become Lord of Winterfell. But at that moment Ghost returns, reminding him of his belief in the old gods and his outsider status to the Starks. He joins his brothers for the vote for the new Lord Commander of the Night\u2019s Watch and is surprised as anyone when he wins. Mackelly and Simon start drawing up a transition team.
Chapter Review:
Jon Snow spars in the yard of Castle Black with Iron Emmett. A ringing blow to the head brings back memories of Winterfell, sparring with Robb, and Catelyn\u2019s enmity. When he is back in the present he discovers he\u2019s viciously assaulted Emmett and is being restrained by several brothers.
Jon takes a bath to ease his muscles. While there he overhears Alliser Thorne, Bowen Marsh and a reluctant Orwell Yarwyck plotting to install Janos Slynt as Lord Commander. Jon heads north of Wall to consider Stannis\u2019 offer of legitimacy, Winterfell, and Val\u2019s hand in marriage. He admits to himself that it is all he ever wanted and that he\u2019ll give up his vows and his gods for it. At that moment Ghost returns, his red eyes and white fur redolent of a weirwood. They reunite and Jon takes it as a sign that his decision was wrong.
He joins his brothers in the latest round of voting for the Lord Commandership. Stannis has promised to keep them sequestered until they have made a choice. Edd has put forward Jon\u2019s name. Thorne invites Yarwyck to speak but is surprised when the First Builder advises every man to vote with his conscience. Jon\u2019s case is bolstered by Mormont\u2019s raven who lands on Jon\u2019s shoulder announcing \u201cSnow\u201d over and over again. Jon wins in a landslide.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Jon Snow - Bastard son of Ned Stark. Member of the Night\u2019s Watch.
Robb Stark - Jon\u2019s dead half brother.
Catelyn Stark - Robb\u2019s mother. Never a fan of Jon.
Maester Aemon - Elderly, blind maester of the Night\u2019s Watch.
Castle Black - Headquarters of the Night\u2019s Watch.
Ser Alliser Thorne - Senior member of the Night\u2019s Watch recently returned from King\u2019s Landing.
Janos Slynt - New recruit to the Night\u2019s Watch. Formerly commander of the Gold Cloaks in King\u2019s Landing and briefly Lord of Harrenhal.
Stannis Baratheon - brother of dead King Robert Baratheon, claims the Iron Throne because Cersei\u2019s children are not Robert\u2019s.
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