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11 examples of George R.R. Martin’s subtle foreshadowing in A Song of Ice and Fire

By John Fallon

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Writer George R.R. Martin of "Game of Thrones" signs autographs during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention-Day 3 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Writer George R.R. Martin of "Game of Thrones" signs autographs during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention-Day 3 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/Getty Images) /
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2. Jeor Mormont’s crow has watched Game of Thrones

At the Wall, Lord Commander Jeor Mormont has a crow companion that Jon keeps around after the Old Bear dies. Some fans have found coded messages in the bird’s seemingly random squakings. One theory holds that the crow has told Jon Snow the truth behind one of fantasy’s worst kept secrets: R+L=J.

"“He rose and dressed in darkness, as Mormont’s raven muttered across the room. “Corn,” the bird said, and, “King,” and, “Snow, Jon Snow, Jon Snow.” That was queer. The bird had never said his full name before, as best Jon could recall. Jon, A Dance with Dragons"

The popular theory was seemingly confirmed at the end of the seventh season of Game of Thrones when Jon Snow was revealed to the be the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, and the heir to the Iron Throne. There are countless hints about this theory in the books, but this crow puts it right in front of our faces. Taking the theory further, some fans think that the crow has been possessed by Bran Stark, and that the younger Stark is trying to tell his older brother about his lineage as best he can.

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