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The Crypts of Winterfell

November 19, 2017 | By History of Westeros

Explore the dark and ancient past of House Stark and Winterfell. We discuss the crypts, statues, history, dreams, and Bael the Bard. Plus skinchangers, direwolves, dragons, the fires of the earth and so much more. So let’s descend into the crypts of Winterfell. Spooky~~~

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The castle itself is peculiar in that the Starks did not level the ground when laying down the foundations and walls of the castle. Very likely, this reveals that the castle was built in pieces over the years rather than being planned as a single structure. Some scholars suspect that it was once a complex of linked ringforts, though the centuries have eradicated almost all evidence of this. – TWOIAF


By ancient custom an iron longsword had been laid across the lap of each who had been Lord of Winterfell, to keep the vengeful spirits in their crypts. The oldest had long ago rusted away to nothing, leaving only a few red stains where the metal had rested on stone. Ned wondered if that meant those ghosts were free to roam the castle now. He hoped not. The first Lords of Winterfell had been men hard as the land they ruled. – AGOT, Eddard I

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Delve into the chilling secrets of Winterfell’s crypts in this episode! We unearth the history of House Stark, exploring the enigmatic Bael the Bard, the unsettling magic of skinchanging, and the significance of direwolves and dragons in their lineage. From the spectral tales surrounding the crypts’ ancient lords to the architectural mysteries of Winterfell itself—built piecemeal over centuries, perhaps even on older ringforts—we uncover fascinating details about the Starks’ past, weaving together lore from both the books and the show. Hear discussions of key figures like Ned, Lyanna, and Jon Snow, and discover how the crypts hold clues to the very fate of the North. Prepare for a journey through time, steeped in family secrets and chilling whispers from beyond the grave!

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