Cregan Stark - The Cold Reign

Reborn as the son of Brandon Stark and Ashara Dayne after the bitter sting fo betrayal, Cregan Stark returns to Winterfell at the age of three, a child of prophecy and tragedy. Reincarnated with the soul and memories of Harry Potter,  Cregan brings with him the knowledge of dark magics, blood rituals, and a jaded, bitter view of the world shaped by betrayal.

As Winterfell opens its gates to him, Cregan takes his place not as an heir, but as a Lord forged by his previous life’s experiences. The castle, ancient and wise, watches over him, responding to his very presence with a stirring of ancient magic long forgotten. Despite his young age, Cregan already sees through the webs of lies that hold the world together, and he is determined to reshape it according to his vision.

The boy who was once a hero in another life now stands in the shadow of his father’s legacy. Armed with the stolen knowledge of Tom Riddle and a relentless will to protect the North, Cregan begins to rebuild Winterfell, restoring its strength and power, while uncovering dark secrets buried deep in the castle’s past. Among the conspiracies he discovers .... betrayal is the first of many challenges to face. But Cregan is no stranger to manipulation; in fact, he uses it better than anyone.

As the North’s power grows, so does his resolve to protect it at all costs—even if it means making morally grey choices and bending the rules of honor.

But Cregan’s journey is far from easy. Haunted by visions of an approaching Long Night, and with enemies both from within and beyond the wall, Cregan must navigate the treacherous waters of politics, family, and magic.

As power-hungry rulers in the south conspire against him, and dragons rise to claim the throne, Cregan must decide what kind of leader he will be—and if he is willing to sacrifice everything for his people’s survival.

Cregan Stark – The Cold Reign is a tale of rebirth, betrayal, and unyielding resolve. It is the story of a boy who became a man, a Lord who will defy fate, and a warrior who will protect the North, no matter the cost.

281 AC – The Year of the Tourney at Harrenhal


The great lords gather. Promises are made, glances exchanged. Brandon Stark rides south, and from passion beneath a weirwood canopy, Cregan Stark is conceived.


Cregan Stark is born in Driftmark at the end of the year. His mother kills herself by walking into the sea.. His father, Brandon, does not return, strangles himself on a mermish noose trying to save his father from burning to death. 


Lyanna Stark is taken by Prince Rhaegar. Robert's Rebellion begins. The North marches to war.


The war ends. The crown falls to Robert Baratheon. Cregan Stark journeys to winterfell.


The child plays quiet while the world watches. Secrets stir beneath Winterfell. The first ritual is drawn in blood and will.


Time passes. Roads are carved. Rituals reshape him. Whispers spread across the North. At the Spring Harvest feast, the wolf reveals his teeth.


The young lord sails south. In Oldtown, he shatters the Citadel's pride. In Braavos, he forges trade, shadow, and memory. The Faceless Men kneel.


Cregan returns. The North sharpens. A council forms in silence. The old powers begin to stir. The Iron Islands whisper of kings once more.


291 AC – The Salt That Burns (Chapter 6)


Chapter 10 - Timeline of the Cold Reign so far ---