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Third Person POV
Winterfell, 292 AC, At the some moment.
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As Jon tinued his versation with Wynafryd and Wyl, apanied by his younger siblings, sharing superficial stories of their adventures in the Arctid answering the curious sisters' questions, elsewhere in the castle, Lord Eddard Stark received the noble Wylis and Wendel Manderly in his sor.
"It's a shame Lord Wyman couldn't e, I hope everything is okay with him," Lord Stark said with a slight smile, aware of the Lord of White Harbor's reputation.
Wylis Manderly ughed amiably. "Yes, my father regrets not being able to be here. But as you know, Lord Stark, traveling has bee a challenge for him tely," he said, pausing with a smile. "Our her's size has bee almost as legendary as his business feats."
Joining in the light-hearted banter, Wendel Manderly added, "Indeed, my brother. Sometimes, I think the only army our father 't and is the one fighting against his waistline."
Lord Stark ughed with the Manderlys. "Well, his presence is always felt, even from afar. I hope he is well."
"He is, Lord Stark, and sends his best regards and support to Winterfell," replied Wylis. "Now, let's discuss important matters." Wylis, as the heir of White Harbor, started the real versation.
Lord Stark nodded and tihe discussion. "Well... these past months have been challenging for the North. With winter approag after a long summer, possibly the lo in thousands of years if it tihis way, we o ensure our reserves and supplies are well-prepared."
Wylis Manderly agreed. "In White Harbor, we've been strengthening our trade ties. There are rade routes being explored with Braavos, which has been promising for the ey of the North."
"That's good news," said Lord Stark, relieved. "Trade with the Free Cities has always been crucial for us, especially now."
Wendel Manderly interjected, "We're seeing an increase in demand for furs and timber from the North. The merts of Braavos are paying good prices, which has helped strengthen our coffers."
Lord Stark nodded. "That's vital. With winter approag, every will be important to ehe North withstand the hard times."
Wylis added, "And with growing stability, we're also seeing an increase in the number of mert ships dog at our ports. This has brought not only wealth but also rade opportunities and alliances."
"That's excellent," said Lord Stark. "We must seize these opportuo further strehe North. We o be united and strong, especially with the uaihat winter always brings."
The Manderly brreed, and the versation tinued with details about pns to further strerade routes and efforts to increase food reserves and supplies in preparation for wihe discussion reflected the North's resiliend determination in the face of challenges, alrepared for the hardships winter might bring.
During the versation, the subjeevitably turo Jon Snow.
"He's also very ied in learning more about Jon Snow and his achievements beyond the Wall, after disc the boy was here shortly before we left White Harbor," said Wylis.
Lord Stark nodded, knowing that news like this travels fast. "Jon has been a surprise to us all. His return to Winterfell brought mahings, some quite impressive."
The Manderly brothers exged curious gnces. "I heard he brought a giant wolf, rger than any animal ever seen in the North, and stories of giants and nds beyond the Wall," said Wendel. "Is that true?"
"Yes, it's true," firmed Lord Stark. "Jon has lived a life most of us only dream of. He brought not only a giant wolf but also stories of a kingdom he founded beyond the Wall. Artica, he calls
it." Ned saw no reason to hide such a thing; the boy had already spoken publicly about it.
"Artica... That's fasating, a kingdom among the wildlings? Hard to believe just by words, Lord Stark. No offense meant," murmured Wylis.
"No offeaken, Sir Wylis," Ned nodded.
The versation in the sor tinued with other topics, with Lord Stark and the Manderly brothers discussing political matters and even future marital alliances with his heir and the daughters of Wyllis.
The dihat night at Winterfell turned into a small feast, an occasion to celebrate the visit of the Manderlys and ttheies between the houses of the North. The dining hall was filled with ughter, versation, and the king of gsses. The delicious aroma of food filled the air, and the servants moved skillfully among the guests, serving traditional Northern dishes.
However, Jon Snow chose not to partake in the dinner. After his earlier iion with the Manderly sisters and other versations he had throughout the day, he decided he had engaged enough with the visitors from White Harbor. Jo his presence might be unnecessary, perhaps even unwele to some, especially sidering the ret tensions with Lady Catelyn.
Instead, Johe evening in the pany of Ghost in Winterfell's sacred grove, refleg on the events of the past few days. He ehe tranquility of the woods as he had in the years he lived here, a trast to the hustle and bustle and formalities of the party. There, he could be himself, free from expectations and the judgmental gazes of others.
"It's good to be here, isn't it, my friend?" Jon spoke, feeling the tranquility of the pce.
Ghost just grunted softly. He was born with some vocal issues, but Jon healed him as soon as his magic grew stronger. However, it seemed the wolf liked being quiet, and Jon appreciated that.
"You know, friend, I haven't spoken to the gods in 2 years. I wonder if they're watg us all the time," Jon reflected, looking up at the sky beh the sacred tree. Ghost just looked at him silently.
"Sometimes I wonder if what I'm doing is what they want, if I'm on the right path. But regardless, I'm happy to have left this pce over 3 years ago. I had the eet your parents and see your mive birth to you. You've bee one of my best friends, and that makes everything worth it." Jon smiled as Ghost licked his hand with his huge tongue. Ghost then got up and started lig his face.
"Hahahaha. Stop it, Ghost!" Jon ughed like a child that night until he fell asleep o his wolf, unfazed by the cold of the night.
As the days turned into weeks at Winterfell, Jon Snow kept his distance from most of the castle's inhabitants. He limited his iions to his closest siblings, Arya and Bran.
Jo most of his time in the pany of Ghost, expl the vast stretches of the Winterfell forests or training in the armory yard during quieter moments. His swordsmanship tio improve with the visions he had received, and he found a certain pea the routine of training and e with nature.
Arya and Bran often sought him out, seeking his pany and more stories that he shared not just about the Arctic, but about the past of this world, of heroes that the children loved. Some were just fantasies with their deeds being quite mediocre, but some Jon roud to have known, and he emphasized these to the younger ones.
However, he tio avoid social gatherings and the formalities of castle life, even as the Manderly sisters sought him out. But Jon noticed the nuances of jealousy and misuanding in some of his other siblings, like Robb and Sansa. Therefore, he chose to keep his distance, avoiding any unnecessary flict.
After the Manderlys left, life in Winterfell returo the same as the first week. After weeks since he entered Winterfell, Jon began to feel that his time in Winterfell was ing to an end.
He khat sooner or ter, he would have to return to Artica, the pce where he now felt truly needed and where his role as a leader was uionable. Winterfell, despite being his childhood home, no longer held him with the same ties as before, and he personally did not like the pce due to his old memories.
On one of Winterfell's peaceful ms, Jon Snow met with Maester Luwin in the castle's library again. The atmosphere was filled with calm, with the m sunlight filtering through the tall windows, illuminating shelves full of a books and scrolls of part.
Luwin, always an avid schor and advisor, was excited, surprised, and impressed with a new, deeper versation with the boy, the depth of Jon's knowledge. The versation began with general themes of history and philosophy but quickly evolved into more teical subjects like agriculture and nd ma.
Jon spoke authoritatively about innovative agricultural teiques he had sees from on his travels, especially those that could be adapted to the harsh climate of the North. He mentioned crop rotatiohods, ways to improve soil fertility, and even irrigation teiques that could be useful during the long winters.
Maester Luwin, with his eternal desire to learn, en-mio listen to an 11-year-old boy and absorbed every word, makiiculous notes. "This is fasating, Jon," he excimed periodically. "Such practices could signifitly increase the efficy of our harvests and eter sustenance during the winters, if what you say works in practice!"
Jon also discussed the possibility of introdug new pnt species that could adapt to the Northern climate, bringing diversity to the diet of the Northerners. He talked about the importance of serving natural resources and how education in sustainable practices could be both small and rge ndowners.
Maester Luwin articurly intrigued by Jon's ideas about improving the lives of the kingdom's inhabitants. Jon suggested agricultural educatirams, better access to quality tools, and the creation of local markets where farmers could sell their products directly to ers.
At the end of the versation, Luwin was not only impressed with Jon's knowledge but also inspired. "Jon, your ideas have the potential t great ges to the North. I will make sure to discuss them with Lord Stark. I 't guarantee about edug the smallfolk, no lord ieros would agree to that, but the matter of pntations and agricultural methods seems logical, and ut it into practi some pces to see the results," said Luwin, clearly excited about the prospect of applying the knowledge shared by Jon.
Jon, in tur a quiet satisfa in being able to tribute signifitly to the well-being of Winterfell and the North.
"I would be happy to help in any way necessary, Maester Luwin," Jon replied. "The experience I acquired beyond the Wall has given me a new perspective on how we improve life here in the North. Since I apply it in Artid it is yieldis, even though the nds are barren." With that, Luwin bid farewell to Jon ao teach Jon's brothers, while Jon himself stayed in the library reading Winterfell's exclusive books.
On a sunny day in Winterfell, Jon Snow and Theon Greyjoy were iraining yard, both engaged in intense sword bat. The air was tense, as Theon, motivated by a mix of envy and challenge, wao prove his superiority over Jon. However, despite his efforts, Theon was defeated once again.
Frustrated and humiliated, Theon lost trol and, in a fit of anger, insulted Jon vilely, attag the memory of his dead mother. "Your mother was nothing more than a whore, Snow! So don't think you're better than me, you bastard!" shouted Theon, hoping to hurt Jon with his words.
Joe feeling a wave of emotions, remairangely calm on the surface. He did not respond to Theon at that moment, but the anger and pain caused by the insult were not fotten.
The following day, during araining session, the tensioween Jon and Theon alpable. This time, Jon was mgressive, his as refleg the rese he had accumuted. During a critical moment in the fight, Jon saening and, without hesitation, delivered a firm and precise strike to Theon's arm.
Theon screamed in pain, falling to the ground with his arm clearly broken. The injury was severe; it was evident that Theon would have difficulty fully rec the use of his arm, permaly affeg his sword and bow skills.
Jon was immediately reprimanded by Ser Rodrick, and Robb looked at him fearfully. Jon just nodded ahe yard. Jon's a did not go unnoticed. Some speurmured among themselves, surprised by the sudden violence of the training. Jon, for his part, simply dropped his sword ahe yard without a word.
Later, wheioned about the i, Jon remained retit. He knew his as had been impulsive and driven by a desire for revenge, but he also felt that he had defehe honor of his deceased mother, whose identity he did not even know.
Lord Stark was immediately informed about the i. He wao reprimand Jon, but after hearing what Theon had said, he was torn. However, Catelyn Stark was visibly disturbed. Furious about Jon Snow's a against Theon Greyjoy, she fronted ark with a mix of fear and indignation.
"Ned, did you see what he did? He deliberately broke Theon's arm! This is uable!" Catelyn excimed, marking every word. "What if he does the same to Robb? We 't allow your son to tiing with impunity."
Ned, in turn, was deeply ed about the situation. He knew Jon's as could not be ignored and o be addressed to maintain pea Winterfell. "Catelyn, I uand your s," he replied, trying to calm his wife. "What Jon did was wrong, and I will talk to him about it. He will not participate iraining in the yard again."
Catelyn seemed relieved by Ned's decision, although she was still clearly worried about Jon's influen Winterfell. "I hope this calms things down," she said. "I don't want our children to take unnecessary risks with that bastard!" She spoke and before Ned could respond, she left his sor.
Ned nodded ao speak with Jon. Jon simply said that he didn't o talk, that he had already heard about his punishment through ears at the window of Ned's sor. Ned wao reprimand Jon but couldn't, not after Jon's question.
"Would you have defended her?" he asked.
"I... Yes, perhaps I would have done worse," Ned admitted, after all, he loved his sister who died in front of him. With that, he left Jon alohout another word.
A few days after the tension in the castle, Winterfell was surprised by araordinary event. In the distance, immense figures were seen marg toward the castle. The news spread quickly: a group with giants roag Winterfell.
Jon, who had been watg a bird in the sky, looked quickly at the group with satisfa. "They have finally arrived," he murmured.
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