re: Moving on from Ned...whats your opinion on Theon?

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How well do you think that would go with a shattered leg and all?

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This. He could barely walk let alone fight. Even in his prime, Ned was never known for being an exceptional swordsman. Who would have championed him? His guards were all killed. Lord Beric had already been attacked by the Mountain. He would have had to call someone from the north and cersei would never have been patient enough to allow that.

He confessed because he was told that he would live out his days at the wall i he did so. He would never be more than a couple nights' ride from his wife and children, he would serve with his bastard son and his brother, and he would see his son inherit Winterfell while still being able to give Rob counsel if sought. Plus, he'd be serving under Jeor Mormont, a close personal friend.

The wall really wasn't that bad of a fate for Ned Stark.