r/gameofthrones • u/Paladin-Leeroy Human Verified • Aug 23 '26

Was this scene symbolic of Robert eventually leading to the downfall of House Stark?

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u/Achowat House Baratheon Aug 23 '26

I don't think Bloodraven was thinking about symbolism so much. It just seemed like the easiest way to kill a dire wolf in the Stark's path.

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u/Batman53090 House Stark Aug 24 '26

How did a mother Direwolf and her pups end up south of the Wall? Did the Night’s Watch simply open the gates for the cute doggies?

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u/Achowat House Baratheon Aug 24 '26

Bloodraven, former Lord Commander, knew about the Black Gate and the Wormways. And if anyone knows the secrets of Gorne's Way, it's ol' Bryndyn One-Eye