“The north remembers”: is there a Grand Northern Conspiracy?
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The Stark family faces political turmoil in the North as various houses plot to restore a Stark to power, favoring them over the Boltons due to historical defense and Ned Stark's reputation for honor. Multiple separate plots involving different groups aim to restore Stark rule in the north and riverlands, although the lack of clear communication methods makes a cohesive conspiracy improbable.
Insights
- The Stark family, known for their historical defense of the north and Ned Stark's reputation for honor and justice, remains a central figure in political plots and conspiracies to restore their power in the region, with various houses secretly working towards this goal.
- While multiple factions such as the Manderlys, Mormonts, and mountain clansmen are involved in separate plots to restore Stark rule, the lack of clear communication methods and the risk of secrets being exposed pose significant challenges to a cohesive and unified Grand Northern Conspiracy, making its success uncertain.
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Recent questions
Who are the main rivals of the Stark family?
The main rivals of the Stark family are the Boltons, who have a history of conflict with the Starks and have taken control of Winterfell after betraying and killing Robb Stark.
What event leads to Robb Stark declaring himself King in the North?
Robb Stark declares himself King in the North after his father, Ned Stark, is imprisoned and executed by King Joffrey, sparking a rebellion against the Iron Throne.
How do Jon and Sansa reclaim Winterfell in Season 6 of Game of Thrones?
Jon and Sansa reclaim Winterfell from the Boltons by rallying support from various houses in the north, culminating in a battle where they defeat the Boltons and take back their ancestral home.
Who is plotting to restore a Stark to power in the north?
Lord Wyman Manderly is revealed to be plotting against the Boltons, aiming to restore a Stark to Winterfell by locating Rickon Stark on Skagos and gathering support from other houses like Locke, Flint, and Glover.
What makes the Starks favored over the Boltons in the north?
The Starks are favored over the Boltons in the north due to their historical defense of the region and Ned Stark's reputation for honor and justice, leading to various houses secretly plotting to restore a Stark to power in what is known as the Grand Northern Conspiracy.
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Summary
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Stark family's struggle for power in North.
- The Stark family has ruled the north for thousands of years, initially as Kings of Winter and later as Wardens of the North after Aegon's conquest.
- Ned Stark, the Lord of Winterfell, is imprisoned and executed by King Joffrey, leading to Robb Stark declaring himself King in the North and the riverlands seceding from the Seven Kingdoms.
- Winterfell is captured by Theon Greyjoy and later burned by Ramsay Snow, causing the Stark children to scatter.
- Robb Stark's campaign fails, and he is killed at the Red Wedding by the Boltons and the Freys, with Roose Bolton becoming Warden of the North.
- In Season 6 of Game of Thrones, Jon and Sansa reclaim Winterfell from the Boltons, with Jon being named King in the North.
- The books present a complex political situation in the north, with various houses secretly plotting to restore a Stark to power, known as the Grand Northern Conspiracy.
- The Starks are favored over the Boltons due to their historical defense of the north and Ned Stark's reputation for honor and justice.
- Lord Wyman Manderly is revealed to be plotting against the Boltons, aiming to restore a Stark to Winterfell by locating Rickon Stark on Skagos.
- Other houses like Locke, Flint, and Glover are implied to be part of Manderly's conspiracy, with the Umbers potentially involved as well.
- Lady Stoneheart, Catelyn Stark resurrected by Beric Dondarrion, may play a role in a plot to crown Jon Snow as King in the North, connecting back to Robb Stark's will and potential alliances with Howland Reed.
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"Northern and Riverlands plots for Stark rule"
- Edmure Tully is a prisoner of the Freys at Riverrun, where he meets with important people like Tom o’ Sevens and Brynden Blackfish.
- Jaime Lannister allows Edmure to enter Riverrun to end the siege, providing an opportunity for Edmure to conspire with Tully men and possibly share information with Stoneheart.
- Desmond Grell and Robin Ryger leave Riverrun to join the Night’s Watch at the Wall, where Jon Snow is located, leading to speculation about their involvement in a conspiracy.
- The mountain clansmen and Mormonts in Stannis’ army are loyal to House Stark and may be plotting to crown Jon Snow or support Rickon Stark.
- Arnolf Karstark plans to betray Stannis and forcibly marry Alys Karstark to his son, but Alys seeks help from Jon Snow, indicating a belief in Jon as a legitimate leader.
- House Hornwood, Cerwyn, and Tallhart show varying degrees of loyalty to the Boltons, with some members potentially joining Stannis’ army.
- House Ryswell appears loyal to the Boltons, while other northern houses are not fully committed to either side due to past betrayals and grievances.
- Despite speculation about a Grand Northern Conspiracy to install Rickon Stark or crown Jon Snow, the lack of clear communication methods and the likelihood of secrets being exposed make a cohesive conspiracy improbable.
- Multiple separate plots involving different groups like the Manderlys, Mormonts, and mountain clansmen are at work in the north and riverlands, aiming to restore Stark rule.
