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So it makes sense that their family stronghold would be impressive. Winterfell is shrouded in mystery, but no part of Winterfell is more mysterious than the crypts. An astounding amount of the narrative in A Song of Ice and Fire, the Game of Thrones book series, is dedicated to to this vast underground labyrinth, and George R. R. Martin hasnt yet revealed why. Weve been mulling this over for a while now, reading theories and watching videos, trying to get to the bottom of it. And weve come across some really interesting ideas. Some people think Rhaegars harp is in the crypts and it will somehow prove that Jon is a Targaryen. Some people think theres a dragon hidden there. And some people think it holds a special sword. While theres a lot of debate, most fans agree that the crypts hold something far more interesting than a few dead Starks. So whats down there Well, our favorite theory is that the crypts are a prison, built to contain a powerful and malevolent evil the Great Other. Heres what you need to know. SPOILER WARNINGCryptic Sayings of the North. Do the crypts of Winterfell hide a dark secretHBOGeorge R. R. Martin has left a lot of unanswered questions about the Starks and Winterfell, and a great many of them have to do with common sayings. Major characters keep saying them, and were just left to guess about their origin and meaning. Its kind of like a puzzle that Martin is daring us to solve. Statements like Winter is coming, the North remembers, and there must always be a Stark in Winterfell have given rise to dozens of fan theories over the years. These saying take on a life of their own, though, if you assume that Winterfell was built to imprison the Great Other. For arguments sake, lets assume it is. And were also going to assume that Winter is just another way of referring to the Great Other. Winterfell. Were never told why the Starks castle is called Winterfell. Places like Storms End, the Red Keep, Harrenhall, the Tower of the Hand, Kings Landing we know why they were named what they were. So why no explanation for Winterfell It would make sense, though, if the God of Winter literally fell from power there. The name of the castle is a reminder of the fact that the Long Night is over and Winter has fallen. It might also mark the exact spot where Winter fell. The Kings of Winter. Were never told why the Starks are called the Kings of Winter, but it would make sense if the Starks essentially hold power over the God of Winter aka the Great Other. If you ruled over Ireland, you might be called the King of the Irish. If you rule over Winter, you might be called the King of Winter. Winter Is Coming. Jons nemesis. HBOAll Kings and Queens worry about being deposed. Its just part of the job description. One great way to maintain power in a monarchy is to remind people how bad it might be if you werent in charge. So why should you bow the knee and be a good servant to the Starks Because Winter is coming. And youd much rather deal with the Starks than with Winter. The North Remembers. Imprisoned gods dont die of old age. They stay locked up until someone sets them free. And thats why The North Remembers is such an oft repeated phrase. You might have thought the saying rose up as a rallying cry against the Freys after the Red Wedding, but a careful reading shows that this saying actually predates the Red Wedding, as shown in A Storm of Swords, Catelyn III Robb shook his head. Even if Harrion were that sort, he could never openly forgive his fathers killer. His own men would turn on him. These are northmen, Uncle. The north remembers. There Must Always Be a Stark in Winterfell. Were told several times that there must always be a Stark in Winterfell, but no one ever tells us why. Just see these examples from A Game of Thrones, Catelyn II and Catelyn III Yes, Ned said, in words that would brook no argument. You must govern the north in my stead, while I run Roberts errands. There must always be a Stark in Winterfell. Ill go, Robb said. No, she told him. Your place is here. There must always be a Stark in Winterfell. Maybe its just good strategy to deter rival Lords from rising in rebellion. But when we first hear Ned say this, hes a northern Lord presiding over a peaceful region. His bannermen are loyal, and theres not even a whiff of rebellion in the air. It seems silly that he would be worrying about that. Consider that when these words are spoken, Robert had just gone on an extended vacation from Kings Landing and taken his entire family with him. But what if theres more to it Were not given a lot of details for this, but it may have to do with the enchantment that holds the Great Other within his prison. We know the Starks are blood descendants of Bran the Builder, and blood magic is the strongest kind of magic. So its a reach, but perhaps the mere presence of a Stark is required to maintain the bonds that keep Winter from escaping. The Winterfell Crypts Would Make a Good Prison for the Great Other. The Winterfell crypts. HBOThe crypts of Winterfell are enormous. This quote from A Dance with Dragons, The Turncloak, illustrates that point There are lower levels. Older. The lowest level is partly collapsed, I hear. I have never been down there. He pushed the door open and led them out into a long vaulted tunnel, where mighty granite pillars marched two by two into blackness. The crypts are built below the oldest building in Winterfell the First Keep, as described in A Dance with Dragons and The World of Ice and Fire. The entrance to the crypts was in the oldest section of the castle, near the foot of the First Keep, which had sat unused for hundreds of years. A Dance with DragonsWithin its walls, the castle sprawls across several acres of land, encompassing many freestanding buildings. The oldest of thesea long abandoned tower, round and squat and covered with gargoyleshas become known as the First Keep. The World of Ice and FireThe First Keep was built by a famous figure in the history of Westeros Bran the Builder. He raised both Winterfell and the Wall thousands of years ago. Bran the Builder is also known to have built other famous, and still standing, structures. He built the incredibly high tower in Oldtown, as explained in The World of Ice and Fire That tower, we are told, rose two hundred feet above the harbor. Some say it was designed by Brandon the BuilderHe helped build Storms End, a castle famously known to be god proof. This is explained in The World of Ice and Fire The Stormlands In their wroth, they the gods sent howling winds and lashing rains to knock down every castle Durran dared to build, until a young boy helped him erect one so strong and cunningly made that it could defy their gales. The boy grew to be Brandon the Builder Durran became the first Storm King. With Elenei at his side, he lived and reigned at Storms End for a thousand years, or so the stories claim. Bran also knew how to build using magic, according to A Clash of Kings, Catelyn III A seventh castle he raised, most massive of all.