Yara Greyjoy is one of the most interesting female characters created by George Martin for the fantasy song cycle “Song of Ice and Fire”. You could see her in the series “Game of Thrones”, created based on the works of an American writer.
The origin of the heroine
Yara was born in Pike Castle, located on the island of the same name. Her father is Beylon Greyjoy. The man is stern and brave. Twice in his life he rebelled in order to become king of the Sea of Sunset.
In the first rebellion, Beylon lost his elder sons, Rodrick and Maron. The younger, Theon, - was forced to give as a prisoner to the Starks house.
Mother Yara Greyjoy - Alannis Harlow. She was never in good health. The death of older children and separation from the younger only worsened her condition. Most of the time she spent on Harlow Island, which was characterized by a mild climate. After the death of her husband, Alannis settled in the Widow Tower.
Parents perceived Yara as the only heiress of the Iron Islands. Beylon Greyjoy believed that there was no hope for his youngest son, Theon, because he grew up far from home and did not know the life of his people.
Character traits and appearance
Yara was raised as the future ruler of the Iron Islands. She perfectly knows the traditions of her people, honors the religion of the Drowned God. One of her nicknames is Kraken's Daughter.
Yara’s appearance is hardly attractive. Nature did not reward her with a beautiful face, but gave her a radiant smile and a firm character.
George Martin describes her as a long-legged brunette who is able to fight along with men.
Yara Greyjoy: actress
In the American drama series Game of Thrones, Yara first appeared in season two. You could see her in four episodes. The heiress to the Sea Throne was played by Gemma Elizabeth Whelan . The little-known English actress coped with the role perfectly, having earned the love of viewers and the approval of critics.
Yara in the books
Yara Greyjoy is one of the few characters on whose behalf chapters appear in the series of George Martin novels. The last time she appeared in the book "Dance with the Dragons."
After an unsuccessful attempt to seize power on the Iron Islands, Yara decides to go to Darkshire. Only a few ships remained from her fleet, so the girl could not hold Torrhenov Udel.
Upon learning of the advance of Stannis Baratheon , the Ironborn tried to flee with her people. But the advance detachment of the northerners seized them. Yara was captured by Stannis, most of her comrades died in battle.
The storyline of the heiress of the Sea Throne breaks off when she manages to escape from the army of Baratheon and meet with Theon, who is accompanied by the islanders remaining in the North.
Yara in the series
The fate of Yara Greyjoy in the series, viewers can follow up to the seventh season.
Euron kills his brother Beylon and seizes power in the Iron Islands. Yara and Theon are forced to flee. Together with the fleet of the Ironborn, they go to Daenerys Targaryen to offer her their ships.
Khalisi accepts their help and, together with the army of the Dothraki and the impeccable, goes to Vasteras.
Yara intends to help Targaryen seize power in the Seven Kingdoms. On ships, she sets off for Dorn to ferry soldiers. Euron's fleet attacks her on the way.
Untrained people are defeated, Yara is captured. The last time she appears in the throne room of the Red Castle. Euron leads the bound niece to joyful cries. Her further fate is still unknown to the audience.