Why did Maester Luwin want Bran and Rickon to be taken to the wall in S02E10 of GoT
In S02E10 of Game of Thrones, after the men from the Greyjoy army stab Maester Luwin and flee, Bran & Rickon with Osha and Hodor come to Maester Luwin.
Why does Luwin want them to go to the wall and meet up with Jon? The Stark's allied forces were on their way. There was no Greyjoy army. So why didn't he want them to just wait outside the castle (castle was on fire) in someone's home till they come rather then sending them on a dangerous path to the wall. What was the danger for Bran and Rickon to stay at Winterfell?
Best Answer
With Winterfell sacked it was no longer safe. The Greyjoys could have easily returned, or other enemies of the Starks might attack. Bran is also (at the time) Robb's only heir and had to be protected, so it was safer for them to go to the Wall. The Starks have always been an ancient ally to the Night Watch, and Jon Snow was there as well. They could easily find shelter there.
Late season 3 spoilers:
Maester Luwin's fears proved to be true. The Boltons took advantage of the situation to overthrow their liege lords the Starks.
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Why did Bran go to the wall?
Osha says Jon will be heading to Castle Black and they should as well but Bran insists that he must go beyond the Wall to find the three-eyed raven. However, he wants Rickon to be safe, so he tells Osha to take his brother with her to the holdfast of Greatjon Umber, a loyal bannerman of the Starks.Why did Bran and Rickon separate?
HBO We last saw Rickon when he was traveling with older brother Bran, the wildling Osha, plus Hodor, Meera, and Jojen. When Bran decided he had to go north of the Wall, and realized it would be too dangerous for Rickon, the two parted ways. "You and Osha and Shaggydog head for the Last Hearth," Bran told Rickon.Why was Maester Luwin killed?
Culture. Luwin is a Maester of the Citadel and serves as the Maester of Winterfell, serving the lords of House Stark. He is mercy killed by Osha after the Sack of Winterfell.Why did Bran and Rickon leave Winterfell?
With Winterfell sacked it was no longer safe. The Greyjoys could have easily returned, or other enemies of the Starks might attack. Bran is also (at the time) Robb's only heir and had to be protected, so it was safer for them to go to the Wall.Game of Thrones - Winterfell is Burning ( 2x10 )
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