Game of Thrones has always been a treasure trove of theories, prophecies, and unexpected twists. As the show hurtled towards its epic conclusion, fans everywhere found themselves caught up in a whirlwind of speculation, particularly around one tantalizing possibility: Jon Snow riding an ice dragon. While some may scoff at the idea, the potential for this icy twist has roots deep in the lore of George R. R. Martin’s expansive universe.

The Whispering Winds of Westeros

Westeros is a land where legends and reality often intertwine, where whispers of the past echo through the halls of history. Among these whispers is the chilling lore of the ice dragons. George R. R. Martin’s in-universe encyclopedia, The World of Ice and Fire, mentions these mythical creatures said to inhabit the Shivering Sea. These dragons are described as being able to freeze anything with their breath, a stark contrast to the fiery might of their cousins.

Though the details in the encyclopedia are often intentionally ambiguous, the mere mention of ice dragons by Martin himself has set the imaginations of fans alight.

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