re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

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Why would Dayne hide out at the wall? I don't see that happening.

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Negotiated end to the Tower of Joy battle.

Arthur Dayne's best friend in life was Rhaegar Targaryen and, in all likelihood, the best swordsman in Westeros during Robert's Rebellion. If he was truly at the ToJ to protect Lyanna (not imprison her) and her unborn child, rather than guarding the king or at Rhaegar's side with the army in the field, then the weak point of all of this is the child.

They didn't know who would show up. When it was Ned and battle was joined, either Dayne or Hightower might have come up with the solution - tell Ned the truth - he is one of the most honorable men in Westeros and this is his freakin' sister and nephew upstairs.

So, if Dayne capitulated to protect Lyanna and Jon, honor would also compel him to take the black, anonymously, wouldn't you agree?

Thus, Dawn had to go back to Starfall, because that would be a dead (pardon the pun) giveaway.

Suddenly, there is a great swordsman at the wall (and no Sword of the Morning, since). I'm not saying I'm convinced, but the evidence is there if you want to see it.