re: GoT "Middle Ground" Thread - Between Seasons Edition ***Spoilers Possible***

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This is why the Starks are on the brink of extinction right now. Still frustrating

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It appears they are on the brink of destruction, but in reality Arya, Sansa, Bran, and as far as we know Rickon is still alive. Jon Snow is still kickin' at the Wall.

Obviously the show is growing drastically different than the books, so I'm going to go on the premise of what we've seen on the show. But Sansa is possibly moving into a position to make a big power play if she's going where we think she may be, Bran is with what appears to be a pretty powerful creature in the Three Eyed Crow, Jon is now the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and Arya could become an straight up badass assassin.

It looks to me like the Starks can be potentially acquiring the tools to wreck some shite.

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This is why the Starks are on the brink of extinction right now. Still frustrating

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It's also the reason the Starks are the only family that has been around for 8 thousand years. Their honor might get them killed when it is applied too staunchly, but it also inspires intense loyalty from their vassals who know they will always get a fair shake with the Starks.

And currently, there are 5 living Starks, any one of whom could continue their legacy. That's far from extinction.