1. Is R+L=J True?
Easily the biggest question everyone, believers and non-believers alike, have wanted answered for years. If you don't know the theory, which you should, seeing as book readers should only be reading, then prepare to have your mind-blown. Fans have theorized since 1996 that Jon Snow is not the illegitimate son of Ned Stark and some mystery woman, but instead, the secret son of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. This theory would make Ned the greatest liar in all of Westeros, even better than Littlefinger. With only two books left in the series GRRM would have to confirm in TWOW Jon's true parentage. If the Lyanna and Rhaegar married, then Jon Targaryen is the rightful King of Westeros. But seeing as Jon is potentially dead then it may be for nothing. Or maybe not? Maybe his death would serve a more important purpose than him ruling as king; his true heritage is vital to the Azor Ahai Reborn prophecy. According to the prophecy, Azor Ahai will be reborn amidst smoke and salt wielding Lightbringer. Look at the circumstances surrounding his death. Jon's wounds smoked as Bowen Marsh's salty tears fell down his face. If Jon is Rhaegar's son, then the prophecy may have been fulfilled. There is also the issue of how Jon and readers learn of his true heritage: I believe it would be cliché if Howland Reed randomly appeared filling Jon in on the details. I also think Bran finding out through his time traveling visions is too predictable also. Maybe the best way would be for Jon to uncover the truth himself - he sometimes dreams of himself inside the Winterfell crypts. A premonition calls for him to travel down there. Is the answer to his heritage hidden deep somewhere in there? This was just part one of a The Winds Of Winter preview, and there are many more parts to come. Any questions or comments are to be submitted below, which could be addressed in future articles.