Bear Island and Reinforcements

By Rozy, in 2. AGoT Rules Discussion

Do reinforcements characters shut down Bear Island ability? I guess so.

Yes. The card has no House affiliation, so as a character, they count as neutral. That means they do not have the Stark House affiliation and "shut down" Bear Island.

And what about Epic Battle events that are placed next to my plot deck?

Rozy said:

And what about Epic Battle events that are placed next to my plot deck?

Ha, good question. I think that such event is not in play. It's just reminder.

Rogue30 said:

Rozy said:

And what about Epic Battle events that are placed next to my plot deck?

Ha, good question. I think that such event is not in play. It's just reminder.

Correct. They are not actually considered to be "in play."

and what about Brienne of Tarth (POTS)???

she has the Stark and the Bara Housssymbol??

Brienne has the House Stark affiliation and thus does not shut down Bear's Island.