Bran Stark's Physical and Mystical Transformation

After his fall, Bran loses the use of his legs but gains new abilities and a connection to the old gods.

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The Fall

The Broken Boy The Climb Bran loves to climb the walls of Winterfell. He discovers Cersei and Jaime in a compromising position. The Push Jaime pushes Bran from the window to silence him. Bran falls into a coma. The Dream Bran dreams of a three-eyed crow that teaches him to fly. He wakes from his coma, but his legs are paralyzed.

Learning to Live with Disability

The New Life The Saddle Tyrion Lannister gives Bran a special saddle that allows him to ride despite his paralysis. Bran learns to ride again. The Dreams Bran continues to have prophetic dreams. He sees his father in the crypts and senses danger. The Connection to Summer Bran's bond with his direwolf Summer deepens. He begins to understand that he has a role to play in the coming conflict.

The Greenseer's Path

The Awakening The Crypt Dream Bran dreams of his father in the crypts. He insists on going down, where he finds Rickon hiding with Shaggydog. The News of Ned's Death A raven brings news of Eddard's execution. Bran feels the weight of his new role as lord in Winterfell. The Promise Bran vows to be strong for his family. He begins to explore his greenseer abilities, guided by the old gods.

early in the story, during the royal visit

after waking, during his recovery

near the end of the book, after Robb's departure