Game Of Thrones: 13 Crazy Fan Theories That Could Actually Be True

How will Jon discover the truth about his parentage? At the moment it seems the only people who know it are Bran (in the show) and Howland Reed (in the books), with the more likely option being that it's the former who let's him in on the secret. Aside from just how awkward that conversation would be, it's also not the most dramatic option, but there is a theory that puts a different spin on how Jon might find out.

The crypts of Winterfell have been subject to a lot of speculation, both in text and outside of it. One theory, which can no longer be considered, even stated that it was source of Hodor becoming, well, Hodor, and that he encountered something in the crypts that made him that way. Though that didn't come to pass, it's widely believed their is something down there, with an entire level being blocked off by rubble. We also know that, while the crypts are typically for Kings of Winter and Lords of Winterfell, Lyanna was buried there, and Ned had tombs made for his children.

So, could he have made one for Jon? And on it, written the truth about his parentage? The theory goes that Jon will explore the crypts (perhaps to bury Rickon), and that will lead to him discovering what's beyond the rubble: his tomb, stating he's the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.

It has basis in the mythology of the series, with echoes of the tale of Bael the Bard. A King Beyond-the-Wall centuries ago, Bael snuck into Winterfell and stole away Lord Stark's daughter, leaving a blue winter rose (them again) in her bed. Months later, the daughter returned with a baby of her own. Except it transpired they've never actually left Winterfell; they've been hiding in the crypts, and their son - a bastard - went on to become the new Lord of Winterfell. Numerous parallels are drawn between Rhaegar and Bael, and this is another example of that.

Furthermore, Jon has dreams of actually exploring the crypts, which in text read: "...I find myself in front of the door to the crypts. It's black inside, and I can see the steps spiralling down. Somehow I know I have to go down there, but I don't want to. I'm afraid of what might be waiting for me."

What's waiting for him is his tomb.

Which of these theories do you believe? Any of your own to share? Let us know down in the comments.