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Time for a history lesson.
But my ancestor, Torrhen Stark, began a tradition by making an offering at the onset of winter.
One in 10 men from our household must be chosen to fortify the watch.
This is not a sentence, but an honor.
A duty embraced by all who serve the North.
But who is Torrhen Stark, again?
Heres everything to know about the reference, and how it ties into the greater franchise lore.
Torrhen Starks Historic Decision
This Stark family ancestor was nicknamed the King Who Knelt.
He earned the moniker for deciding to surrender toAegon the Conquerorscampaign to control Westeros.
In other words, Torrhen did right by his people.
By invoking Cregans ancestry, Jacaerys is declaring that the current war is just as dire a situation.
