This is a silly theory, but I think it's also fun, and fun is what I am all about at least part of the time. It's also an EASY theory...
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| Tormund tells his bear story |
Tormund and the Bear
Tormund Giant's Bane tells stories, both in the book and on the show, about a love affair with a bear. The show version annoys Ygritte and she tells him he didn't f*&k a bear, but in the books it is rather a drawn out love story and Tormund says no woman ever gave him such strong sons.
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| Maege Mormont is a jolly woman |
The Mormont Women and their Bear Lovers
When Robb Stark calls his banners to send men, House Mormont has no men... Joer was, at the time, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch and Jorah has been exiled for selling poachers into slavery. Instead, two women come—Maege Mormont and her eldest daughter (leaving the younger daughter to rule on Bear Island). Maege tells Asha Greyjoy (in circumstances that WOULD be spoilery) that the Mormont women don't take husbands. When they wish to have children, they go out and lie with a bear. It makes for stronger sons. Do you see it? These tales have an awful lot in common and I happen to think they are actually the SAME tale... that Maege Mormont and Tormund Giant's Bane have a sort of “same time next year” love affair. Tormund is said to have climbed the wall hundreds of times, so he has had ample opportunity.
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