<P> As A Storm of Swords ( 2000 ) begins , Jon has gained the trust of the wildlings by killing Qhorin , and marches with their host . He learns that Mance intends to breach the Wall and march south to escape the Others , crushing the Night 's Watch if necessary . Jon finds himself torn between his growing love for Ygritte and his vows of celibacy . After climbing over The Wall with Ygritte and Tormund Giantsbane , Jon deserts them to warn the Watch of the impending attack . He helps defend Castle Black against the wildlings ' initial attacks despite his lack of men and weapons . Ygritte is killed in the fighting , leaving Jon stricken . When the battle is won , Jon is arrested for desertion by Thorne and Janos Slynt , but is freed after convincing the judges of his loyalty . Still suspicious , Thorne orders that Jon be sent to kill Mance under the pretense of parley , but Jon 's task is interrupted by the arrival of Stannis Baratheon 's army . Stannis offers to legitimize Jon and declare him Lord of Winterfell if he will align the North with Stannis . Though greatly tempted at the prospect of becoming a true Stark , Jon again chooses to remain loyal to his Night 's Watch vows . With Sam 's help , Jon is elected to the position of Lord Commander by acclamation . </P>
<P> As A Storm of Swords ( 2000 ) begins , Jon has gained the trust of the wildlings by killing Qhorin , and marches with their host . He learns that Mance intends to breach the Wall and march south to escape the Others , crushing the Night 's Watch if necessary . Jon finds himself torn between his growing love for Ygritte and his vows of celibacy . After climbing over The Wall with Ygritte and Tormund Giantsbane , Jon deserts them to warn the Watch of the impending attack . He helps defend Castle Black against the wildlings ' initial attacks despite his lack of men and weapons . Ygritte is killed in the fighting , leaving Jon stricken . When the battle is won , Jon is arrested for desertion by Thorne and Janos Slynt , but is freed after convincing the judges of his loyalty . Still suspicious , Thorne orders that Jon be sent to kill Mance under the pretense of parley , but Jon 's task is interrupted by the arrival of Stannis Baratheon 's army . Stannis offers to legitimize Jon and declare him Lord of Winterfell if he will align the North with Stannis . Though greatly tempted at the prospect of becoming a true Stark , Jon again chooses to remain loyal to his Night 's Watch vows . With Sam 's help , Jon is elected to the position of Lord Commander by acclamation . </P>
who went to the wall with jon snow
who went to the wall with jon snow
Ygritte Tormund Giantsbane
Ygritte Tormund Giantsbane