Corvo the Crow Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Since there's a recent surge of many what if scenarios... What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? Would Benjen marry Cat? Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? What name will he give to Jon? Would he take the Iron Throne? Would he send Jaime to NW? Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 54 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Since there's a recent surge of many what if scenarios... What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? Would Benjen marry Cat? Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? What name will he give to Jon? Would he take the Iron Throne? Would he send Jaime to NW? Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? Ask the author. It is his story after all and he would know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylath's Snout Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 41 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? There is a distinct possibility Ned's death might directly or indirectly cost the rebelles the war. Robert seems like he would completely lose his mind if Ned died. 47 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Benjen marry Cat? Maybe, seems more likely if Ned died before he married her to secure the Tullys loyalty. 51 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? He could say that "Jon" was Ned's or more probably Brandon's bastard if he didn't think claiming "Jon" himself was a plausible story. 53 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: What name will he give to Jon? Eddard, Rickard, Brandon or some variation of those seems like probable candidates but we don't know a lot about Benjen so it is hard to say. 55 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would he take the Iron Throne? No, he any lacks backers aside from maybe Hoster Tully. Robert might have been fine with Ned taking the throne but Ned's kid brother not so much. 56 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Maybe not, if Ned killing Arthur really did drive Ashara to despair. I don't think we know enough to say what really happened there. 58 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? Don't think so. Ned had some sort of previous history with the Daynes, Benjen not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvo the Crow Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Dorian Martell's son said: Ask the author. It is his story after all and he would know You usually answer "Story would continue" or "There wouldn't be any story" to these kind of threads. Should I feel like a special snow flake because of your different answer or did your style change in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis-something-Rose Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 If Ned dies, Jon never goes to Winterfell. If he dies before he calls the banners, then that means Benjen is the last living male. Maybe he decides that it's more important to continue the Stark line than rise in rebellion. If he dies after his marriage to Catelyn, then Robb exists, so I imagine she acts as regent for him or Benjen does that until he reaches his majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: You usually answer "Story would continue" or "There wouldn't be any story" to these kind of threads. Should I feel like a special snow flake because of your different answer or did your style change in general? of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandrax Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Benjen marry Cat? Maybe, or maybe old Walder would taste trout meat. 5 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? Benjen, if Cat isn't impregnanted. 5 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: regarding Jon's parentage? I don't think that Ben would go south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Mac Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Since there's a recent surge of many what if scenarios... What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? Too hard to tell but I imagine the north would continue but some other lord would be put in charge of the northern host rather than await for the young Benjen to travel south. Benjen would have been younger than Robb was. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Benjen marry Cat? If Ned died before the double marriage and Hoster joining the rebellion it may call into doubt which side Hoster would join, but I presume he would have and he would have expected Benjen to marry his daughter. Though Cat was a couple of years older than Benjen, the marriages may have been switched. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? Likely Benjen. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? Benjen is not Ned, even if he was sent South to join the war it is unlikely that he would be in the same position of power, it would be someone else in charge of advancing to Kings Landing, someone else tasked with relieving Storm's End. I think it is unlikely that he ever goes to the Tower of Joy. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would he take the Iron Throne? He was younger than Robb, so no, not a chance. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would he send Jaime to NW? Ned was like a brother and son to Jon and Robert and he did not have the influence to be able to send Jaime away, Benjen, even if actually cared as much as Ned did, is going to have even less of a say in the matter. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Impossible to say as we really don't know why she did it. 9 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRANDON GREYSTARK Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Since there's a recent surge of many what if scenarios... What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? Would Benjen marry Cat? Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? What name will he give to Jon? Would he take the Iron Throne? Would he send Jaime to NW? Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? With Ned dead , the Iron Throne may request fealty from Benjen . Eddard . No . No . Yes . Edric . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvo the Crow Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 12 hours ago, Dorian Martell's son said: of course! I knew you also had feelings for me. Let's elope to some long abandoned ruin of a tower in Dorne my sun and spear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 33 minutes ago, Corvo the Crow said: I knew you also had feelings for me. Let's elope to some long abandoned ruin of a tower in Dorne my sun and spear! Alas, my one true love on the forums is a poetess, but you can always be my side piece. It's a Dornish thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skahaz mo Kandaq Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 18 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: Since there's a recent surge of many what if scenarios... What would happen if Ned dies during Rebellion, say while crossing the Bite or in battle of bells? Nothing, he just dies. Would Benjen marry Cat? Yes Who'll be the Stark in Winterfell? A distant branch perhaps? Benjen+Cat=children What lies(or truths) will Benjen tell regarding Jon's parentage? Nothing to tell. Lyanna got preggers with Brandon. He will keep that to himself. What name will he give to Jon? Jon Would he take the Iron Throne? No. No Stark has a right to the throne. People would not stand for it. Jon is a product of two Starks. Would he send Jaime to NW? No Would Ashara still jump from Palestone Sword? Sure Would Ned Dayne be named Benfred Dayne and nicknamed Ben in honor of Benjen? No, still Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvo the Crow Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Dorian Martell's son said: Alas, my one true love on the forums is a poetess, but you can always be my side piece. It's a Dornish thing I... I see. Guess I'll go jump from a tall tower then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hairy bear Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 It must be remembered that Benjen was 13-14 during the Rebellion. So in the extremely unlikely case that he had joined the Northern army, surely he wouldn't have been entrusted to run to King's Landing, lift the siege of Storm's End, or find Lyanna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylath's Snout Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 29 minutes ago, The hairy bear said: It must be remembered that Benjen was 13-14 during the Rebellion. That seems like pretty much the cusp of being considered an adult in Westeros so he might have tagged along but he wouldn't be leading troops. He is to young for that and neither Robert nor Jon Arryn would have any reason to trust him the way they did Ned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Martell's son Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Corvo the Crow said: I... I see. Guess I'll go jump from a tall tower then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fossoway Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Uh, well. First book would be completely different, since a lot of events revolve around Eddard. He even got some POVs for Rahloo sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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