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I assume he was at the Eyrie or the Gates of the Moon when he received the news that Brandon was dead. He certainly had the means to send a raven or two to Winterfell and White Harbor or wherever else. Although, if he had sent a raven to White Harbor why not have them send a ship or three to meet him somewhere?

It's been mentioned that there is a winter town near to Winterfell. Do we know whether this town derives any benefits from the famous Winterfell hot springs? I haven't seen mention of hot springs outside Winterfell itself. However, often where there is one hot spring there will be others in the area. Does the Winterfell winter town have some nearby that makes it particularly vital as a winter town? I am guessing that all the larger castles have some sort of winter town in their vicinity and that places like Barrowton and White Harbor are significantly more full during winter as well, but perhaps these don't grow quite to the degree of the Winterfell one if that is the case.