There's a feverish murmuring at the idea of being the mate of an Old God but mostly the room falls silent. Lord Manderly begs for leave to speak and Sansa grants it. She feels that he will support her in this and she has faith that he will support Jon being king once again.

"We have supported our queen even before she was our queen. If a woman of House Stark is chosen as the mate of one of our Old Gods made manifest, we are bound to fulfill the decree issued by her to retrieve her brother to become our king once more. Pledge your allegiance to the Queen in the North once more and the King in the North yet to come."

Now the crowd does just that, chanting her title and Jon's title to be, and Sansa lets out a breath she didn't know she was holding. She holds up a hand once again.

"I consider the matter concluded. I have to leave before we install the new king but Lord Manderly will have the throne in my stead. If there is any thought of rebellion, know that the gods will retaliate swiftly."

Sansa does not believe that to be true since Rowan isn't actually a god but it is a threat strong enough to keep any ambitious lords in check. She reaches for Rowan's hand and squeezes it.

"I think that's done," she says quietly.