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Originally Posted by ThaVirus:
That's an interesting theory
I don't know if I love or hate this theory.
On one hand, the encyclopedia released this year confirmed that Meera and Jon are the same age and wow, what an added twist to what would already be one of the greatest twists in fantasy.
On the other hand, one could argue that it streamlines one of fantasy's best twists (R + L = J) into Star Wars. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
I don't know if I love or hate this theory.
On one hand, the encyclopedia released this year confirmed that Meera and Jon are the same age and wow, what an added twist to what would already be one of the greatest twists in fantasy.
On the other hand, it streamlines one of fantasy's best twists (R + L = J) into Star Wars.
IIRC, there's a quote from Alfie about S6 saying that there is going to be a "star wars twist". [Reply]
Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan:
Don't worry, they'll just remind everyone about the Ironborn during their "Previously, on Game of Thrones" intro. That should suffice, right?
I just don't see why this matters, if it's true. Okay fine, they're siblings. Great. How does that change/excite/provoke/improve the story? What difference does it make?
I'm not against it in any way. I just don't see what the point would be. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn:
I just don't see why this matters, if it's true. Okay fine, they're siblings. Great. How does that change/excite/provoke/improve the story? What difference does it make?
I'm not against it in any way. I just don't see what the point would be.
Well, if it were true, then Meera would also be a secret Targaryan which could make her one of the three heads of the dragon and a possible dragon rider in the epic final battle, and could make her a claimant to the throne if Dany, Aegon and Jon all die.
So yeah, could have a big impact. Which is why it doesn't feel true to me. I've never gotten any impression in the books or show that she is anything other than a bit player meant to get Bran to the three-eyed crow, and a possible love interest for Bran. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
You guys buying into the new R+J=L theory? The theory: Jon Snow's twin sister is Meera Reed. (R+L=J+M)
Not a lot is known about what happened at the Tower of Joy, the place where, according to R+L=J, Lyanna made Ned promise to take care of Jon. Supposedly, Ned Stark and six of his main dudes fought three Kingsguard whom they found guarding the tower. From that fight, only two men survived: They were Ned Stark and his homie Howland Reed, aka Meera's "dad."
Oh. Shiz.
If Lyanna did have twins, the safest plan would be to split them up. According to the twins theory, one went with Ned, and the other went with Howland. And it turns out there's actually evidence to support this.
The rest of the article and case for this theory is here:
I don't know that I "buy" it, but it's interesting.
It would make Lyanna's death in childbirth make a lot more sense (I always wondered about that and couldn't believe Rhaegar would have left her at ToJ without a maester to attend her*).
It would explain why Jojen had abilities and Meera does not, and also explain some of Jojen's protective behavior towards her (and placing her safety above his).
It would explain the odd coincidence of Meera and Jon's ages and listings in the books. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn:
I just don't see why this matters, if it's true. Okay fine, they're siblings. Great. How does that change/excite/provoke/improve the story? What difference does it make?
I'm not against it in any way. I just don't see what the point would be.
Why does it matter?
Well, it means Jon Snow could ACTUALLY be dead.
it means she is the potential third head, as I think someone already said.
It changes the story in adding a new, character who is positioned in the correct area to combat the white walkers, who is hanging out with the people who best know how to deal with the walkers and can benefit from their knowledge - as well as the supernatural abilities of Bran and Bloodraven. [Reply]
