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Qhorin Halfhand and his crew arrive at the Fist of the First Men. They’ve seen some action but gained valuable intelligence. Mance Rayder is seeking some magic to bring down the Wall. Three small groups will scout ahead and do what they can to prevent this. Mackelly and Simon long for the comforts of Castle Black.

Chapter Review:
Jon Snow is roused from sleep by horns of the Night’s Watch. One blast means that it is rangers returning. Qhorin Halfhand has arrived with 100 men from the Shadow Tower. There are injuries and missing horses. The Halfhand recognizes Jon, he knew Ned and Ned’s father, and Jon shares the Stark look.

Mormont and Qhorin discuss what to do. Intelligence suggests that Mance Rayder has gathered a significant host, but that it comprises as many women and children as fighting men. Also that he might be seeking some device in the Frostfangs that would allow him to breach the Wall. Even if his plans are more worldly, he, as a former brother of the Night’s Watch, knows the strengths and weaknesses so he poses a risk.

Mormont considers re-garrisoning some of the abandoned castles along the Wall. Meanwhile, Qhorin will take a handpicked crew into the Frostfangs to find the truth of what’s going on, and if necessary put a stop to it. Jon gets the call.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Night's Watch - The men who guard the Seven Kingdoms against threats from beyond the Wall.
Jon Snow - Bastard son of Ned Stark. Recently sworn brother of the Night’s Watch.
Samwell Tarly - Brother of the Night’s Watch. Heavy-set and cowardly. Attendant to Maester Aemon. Friend to Jon Snow.
Ser Jeor Mormont - Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch.
Maester Aemon - 100 year-old maester of the Night’s Watch.
Ghost - Jon Snow’s direwolf.
Mance Rayder - Leader of the wildlings, self-styled King-Beyond-The-Wall.
Thoren Smallwood - Acting first ranger of the Night’s Watch.
Eddison Tollett (Dolorous Edd) - Unhappy member of the Night’s Watch.
Benjen Stark - Brother of Ned Stark, uncle to Jon Snow. First Ranger of the Night’s Watch. Has been missing north of the Wall for many months.
Qhorin Halfhand - Ranger of the Night’s Watch from the Shadow Tower.

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