Benjen Stark

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Benjen of House Stark, younger brother of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, is a man of the Night's Watch. He is the son of Rickard Stark, Lord of Winterfell.

Benjen received an invitation from his brother, Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell as Robert Baratheon, King of the Seven Kingdoms was coming north to Winterfell with the royal family.

A feast was held in the Great Hall of Winterfell. The royal family entered the hall in procession, Lord Stark first escorting the queen followed by King Robert and Lady Stark. Then came the children, Rickon, Robb and Myrcella, Arya and Tommen and Sansa and Joffrey. After them came Ser Jaime and Tyrion Lannister. Last came Benjen and Theon Greyjoy. Lord and Lady Stark hosted the king and queen on a raised platform beneath which sat the Stark and royal children. Benjen came to sit with Jon Snow. Jon asked Benjen to come north with him to join the Night's Watch. Benjen told Jon to come back when he was older. Jon stumbled out of the hall followed by Ghost.

Benjen Stark told Maester Luwin that Jon Snow wanted to take the black.

Description

He is sharp featured with blue-grey eyes..