Who is Coldhand?

Who is Coldhand?

Coldhands was originally Benjen Stark, brother of Eddard Stark uncle to Bran. He served as the First Ranger of the Night’s Watch, and invited Jon Snow to join the brotherhood. Shortly after Jon arrived though, Benjen was sent on a ranging beyond the Wall, and only his horse returned.

Is Coldhands an other?

Coldhands seems to be a brother of the Night’s Watch: he wears black and calls Samwell Tarly “brother.” Therefore the dominant theory is that Coldhands is a dead or missing brother of the Night’s Watch. Possibilities include: Benjen Stark, who disappeared beyond the Wall during a ranging.

Is Coldhands the last hero?

TL;DR: Coldhands had two legends. Brandon the Builder and the last hero. Combining all their narratives, we have a story of how the last hero was killed by the Others, brought back to life by the children, learned their language, and then decided to build the Wall.

Who is Coldhands Asoiaf?

Coldhands is an enigmatic figure who saves Samwell Tarly and travels with Bran Stark for a time. He appears beyond the wall, riding a great elk.

How is Benjen Stark undead?

Benjen makes himself known to Bran and Meera. When questioned on his identity, he pulls down his scarf and hood, revealing himself as Benjen Stark. Benjen explains that, during his fateful ranging beyond the wall, he was attacked by White Walkers, one of whom shoved an ice sword into his gut and left him for dead.

Is Coldhands dead?

In that lens, all we need to know is that Coldhands was once a ranger of the Night’s Watch, and though he is dead, his watch has not ended.

Why didn’t Benjen become a White Walker?

9 Why Didn’t He Become A White Walker? Benjen also explains that he would have been turned into a Walker, but the magic was stopped by the Children of the Forest and their own magic. They shoved a dragonglass dagger into his chest which stopped his transformation.

Why do the White Walkers ignore Sam?

One popular belief was that Sam was spared to serve as a messenger to the living. Since Sam saw firsthand the enormity of the White Walkers and their army, he could spread the truth which would result in more fear.

Why the Night King didn’t burn?

So, it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone that he was able to withstand the direct blaze from Drogon’s fire. And his immunity to fire doesn’t have anything to do with a possible Targaryen lineage but rather everything to do with his magic. The only way to defeat him is with Valyrian steel, and that’s just what Arya does.

How is the Mad King related to Rhaegar Targaryen?

Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, the last Prince of Dragonstone, was the eldest son and heir to King Aerys II Targaryen, the Mad King. He was the older brother of Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen and the husband of Elia Martell, with whom he had two children, Rhaenys and Aegon.