In its initial conception, Mr. Martin supposed it would be a trilogy, but part way through A Game of Thrones he decided it’d have to be four books. While working on A Clash of Kings, he came to realize that the story would require at least six novels, and for a long time he stuck to this. However,…
No member of this house has yet appeared.
"There's no need. Today is not the day I die."
Jojen appears to know when he will die, although not necessarily the circumstances in which he will die.