![]() ![]() ![]() The theory posits that Ned lied to the entire world (including Catelyn) to protect Jon’s identity, because having a legitimate Targaryen claim to the throne under the Baratheon and Lannister rule would have been fatal for baby Jon. You’ve probably seen this theory written in shorthand as R+L=J. For years, fans have theorized that Ned isn’t actually Jon’s father, but his uncle - with Jon’s true parents being Rhaegar Targaryen and Ned’s sister Lyanna Stark. It’s why he was unable to survive a full season in the world of Game of Thrones, and it’s why its never quite rung true that he’d cheat on his wife to produce Jon Snow. ![]() Sure, it was cool to see Young Ned Stark, and that guy with the two swords was a nifty fighter, and it was a kick for Black Sails fans to see Woodes Rogers with Ned Stark - but the tower itself was fairly nondescript and the scene cut short before we could learn much. If you’re only a casual viewer who doesn’t read the books or spend much time chasing fan theories down internet rabbit holes, you’re probably confused why the Internet is going crazy over a five minute scene. “Oathbreaker,” the third episode of Game of Thrones sixth season, gave us our first onscreen look at the Tower of Joy. ![]()
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