What is the oath of the Nights Watch?

I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.

What is the night’s watch based on?

While it is known that Martin never uses a single historical order to make what is in his stories, the Night’s Watch may have been largely inspired by the Teutonic Order of Crusading period. The Teutonic Order started as a hospital by the crusaders from Bremen and Lübeck during the Third Crusade.

Why did the Watcher swear an oath?

Their first attempt, on the planet Prosilicus, included sharing nuclear technology. When the Watchers returned to Prosilicus, they found the natives had all but destroyed themselves in a nuclear war. The Watchers blamed themselves for the catastrophe and vowed to never again meddle in the affairs of other races.

How powerful was the night’s watch?

During Aegon’s Conquest, the Night’s Watch numbered ten thousand strong. However, by 298 AC, their strength has dwindled to less than a thousand.

What is the point of The Watcher?

In the comics, the Watchers are one of the oldest species in the universe. They are devoted to observing and compiling information on all aspects the universe without interfering, as when they did attempt to bestow their knowledge on another race it ended up destroying itself. The Watchers are also omnipotent.

What is the purpose of The Watcher?

The purpose, as stated in the comics, of the Watchers is to record what they see going on in the universe to accumulate knowledge in order to help the universe progress in advancement. They also have been known to involve themselves when there is a universe ending threat that requires intervention.

Who is Lord Commander after Jon?

Eddison Tollett is made acting Lord Commander. Jon chose Edd to lead in his stead after Jon renounced his position as Lord Commander. Thus effectively making him the 999th Lord Commander.