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Revision as of 00:07, 15 November 2012

The Horn of Winter, also known as the Horn of Joramun, is a legendary horn with magical properties. It was supposedly blown by Joramun, a wildling King-Beyond-the-Wall. When he blew it, he woke the giants from the earth.[1]

It is currently claimed that blowing the Horn will destroy the Wall.[2] For theories about the Horn, see Horn of Winter/Theories.

Appearance

The horn is eight feet long with a large mouth. It has gold bands, graven with runes.[3]

History

Legends claim that Joramun blew the Horn of Winter to awaken giants from the earth and fight off the Night's King.

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Mance Rayder initially claimed to have opened fifty graves in search of the Horn but failed to find it. However, when Jon Snow returned to the wildling camp, this time as a brother of the Night's Watch, Mance presented what he said was the Horn, telling Jon of his plans to blow the horn should the wildlings fail to take the Wall.[3]

A Dance with Dragons

The supposed Horn is burned by Melisandre when she has "Mance Rayder" (actually a glamoured Rattleshirt) put to death.

Later, Tormund Giantsbane mentions to Jon Snow that the destroyed horn was a fake; Mance never found the true Horn.[4]

References and Notes