At the end of season 3 of the popular television series Game of Thrones, one of the characters by the name of Jendry Baratheon disappeared for unknown reasons, and immediately for 3 air years. However, there are rumors that in the 7th season (which starts in the middle of July 2017), this hero will appear on the screen again.
While fans are waiting for Jendry to return, let's find out his biography in more detail, and also consider the most interesting theories about his past and future.
Robert Baratheon Bastard - Jendry
This fifteen-year-old (at the beginning of the book's events) young man was born and raised in the poorest quarter of Royal Harbor.
Since childhood, he used to have a negative attitude towards the nobility, not even suspecting that he was the illegitimate son of the lord of the Seven Kingdoms - Robert Baratheon.
Having never seen his father, Jendry inherited not only his appearance and strength, but also a quick-tempered character, as well as a noble heart. All this helped him to become a worthy person.
What is known about the childhood of this hero
Jendry Baratheon spent his youth and childhood at Flea's End. He was not given the opportunity to experience not only his father's, but also his mother's affection. The fact is that the woman who gave birth to him died when he was completely tiny. Jendry Baratheon did not know who she was, or at least what her name was. The only thing he remembered was her golden hair and gentle singing.
Theory of Mother Jendry
Many fans of Game of Thrones and the Song of Ice and Fire saga, on the basis of which the television series was shot, suggest that Jendry Baratheonâs mother could well be King Robertâs lawful wife, Cersei Lannister.
In the first season of the television series, this heroine mentioned that her and her husband, a dark-haired first-born, died in infancy. However, many believe that in fact the baby is not dead, and Cersei herself spread the rumors about his death.
The fact is that this child is the only one who really was the son of King Robert. Yet the other children of the queen were the bastards of Cersei's brother, Jaime, with whom she had a long affair.
Knowing how the mistress hated her husband, it can be assumed that she also did not favor a child from him. At the same time, being the first-born, the boy had all the rights to the throne. And in order to clear the way to power for his beloved bastard son Joffrey, his mother could very well get rid of her unloved child. Thus, she would simultaneously take revenge on her hated husband.
However, she could not kill her child, so she simply sent him to the poorest quarter of the capital Westeros, leaving fate to decide for herself whether to live the young prince or not.
At first, the queen could visit her son, but when he grew up and could remember her, she stopped doing it.
Despite all its shortcomings, Cersei always loved her children. Knowing about the exorbitant love of the spouse and his many illegal children, she spread a rumor that the baby is the bastard of Robert Baratheon.
Jendry, therefore, received the patronage of Varis, who secretly paid for his training in blacksmithing from one of the most skilled craftsmen of the Royal Harbor - Tobho Mottu.
The future of books and seasons will show how true this assumption is. However, if it turns out that Jendry is not a bastard, but the kingâs legitimate son, then he will become a real contender for the throne of Westeros.
The fate of the bastard to the death of his father
While theories about Jendryâs mother are just fanatical speculations, itâs worth knowing what exactly is known about this young man.
So, when he grew up, a certain unknown lord paid for his training as a blacksmith. Moreover, the guy succeeded in this, having fallen in love with his business, and became an excellent master.
For the first time, he appears before readers when Eddard Stark tries to test the theory that all Baratheon children are always dark-haired.
Learning about the bastard of Robert Baratheon, Jendry (actor Joseph Dempsey), Stark met him and noted not only the incredible similarity of the guy with his crowned father, but also skill. For this reason, he intended to take the young man to his guard.
In Joren's squad
Due to the death of King Robert and the execution of Eddard Stark, Prince Joffrey was on the throne. At heart, realizing that rumors of his non-royal origin could be true, the new ruler hastened to deal with all the bastards of King Robert. Fortunately, Varis was the first to know about it and persuaded the Night Watch recruiter, Joren, to take the kid away from the Royal Harbor.
Traveling with criminals and the poor, Jendry made friends with a pretty boy named Arry. However, he soon realized that in fact his companion was the girl Arya, and besides, she was of noble birth.
Jendry and young lady Stark
During the journey, the relationship between Arya Stark and Jendry Baratheon was friendly. Being strong, the guy not only kept the girl's secret, but also protected her from the attacks of other guys.
When Joren was killed, Jendry, Arye, and two other guys from the squad heading for the Wall had to take care of themselves.
Caught by the soldiers of Grigor Kligan, the young man was saved thanks to his profession. Being a good blacksmith, he got a job at Harrenhall Castle and was pleased with his fate.
For all this time, Jendry was imbued with sympathy for Arya, despite the fact that they are from different social groups. The girl also reciprocated, but further sympathy their relationship did not have time to develop.
Despite Aryaâs attempts to persuade the guy to help the captive northerners escape from Harrenhall, Jendry Baratheon showed a family character, known for obstinacy, and refused to participate in the girlfriendâs adventure.
As a result, Stark's daughter managed to achieve her goal with the help of another person - Yaken Khgar. At the same time, one of the new friends of the bastard, the blacksmith Lucan, died. The young man grieved over him and considered the girl an indirect culprit of this. Later, in spite of the insult, he forgave her and, together with her and another boy named Pie pie, escaped from Harrenhall.
In the service of the Brotherhood
Friends did not have to wander again for long - soon they encountered one of the units of the Brotherhood without Banners. Here Jendry had to part with his girlfriend. The fact is that, inspired by the ideas of the Brotherhood, he decided to join his ranks.
The young man was knighted, but continued to work as a blacksmith for the needs of his new brothers in arms. Later, he accidentally met Brienne Tart. He helped the knight girl defeat the robbers. At the same time, his new acquaintance recognized in him the family traits of the Baratheons and realized that he was the son of King Robert. Unfortunately, Brienne did not have time to reveal to Jendry the secret of his origin.
To date, the book story of this character ends with the fact that the young man remains in a hotel at the crossroads to serve the Brotherhood.
The fate of Jendry in the television series "Game of Thrones"
In the series, the story of this hero is slightly different from the book version. The childhood and youth of Jendry Baratheon are similar to those described in the books. However, after joining the Brotherhood, this character is "combined" with another surviving bastard of King Robert - Edrick Storm.
Living his fate, Jendry learns the truth about his father and ends up in the Baratheon family castle - Dragon Stone. Here he is seduced by the priestess of the Lord of the Light - Melisander. She does this to enslave the young man and use his blood for a magical ritual.
Later, the sorceress wanted to sacrifice the guy to the Lord of the Light, but Ser Davos, having pity on his kingâs nephew, secretly frees him. He puts Jendry Baratheon (actor Joseph Dempsey coped with the tasks assigned to him) in the boat and makes it possible to escape.
From this moment on, the fate of the bastard Robert Baratheon is not mentioned in the television series. In anticipation of new books and seasons, fans fantasize about the future of Jendry.
Most are sure that, despite his rights to the throne (in the series, he remained the only living representative of the Baratheon dynasty), this hero will refuse him and choose the simple life of a blacksmith.
As for his relationship with Arya, it is quite possible that these two are destined to meet again, and their sympathy can develop into true love.
There is also speculation that the bastard's mentor, Mottu, might have taught Jendry the secrets of handling Valyrian steel. The master himself was so good at working with this wonderful metal that it was him who Tywin Lannister instructed to forge Stark's family sword into two others. By the way, the theory is based on this assumption that it is the bastard who will combine both swords together.
Joseph Dempsey - actor playing Jendry in the television series
After considering the biography of Jendry Baratheon, as well as interesting theories about his past and future fate, it is worth learning about the performer of this role - British artist Joseph Dempsey.
Despite the fact that the story of Jendry is 15 years old, in 2017, Dempsey celebrated his thirtieth birthday. This artist was born in Liverpool and since childhood dreamed of acting in films. He made his debut at the age of 13 in the television series "Maximum Practice". After that, for some time, the aspiring artist starred in a number of transitional projects (Doctors, Offside, Native, Sweet Medicine).
A real breakthrough for him was the role in the series "Duckbills" in 2007. In it, he played the role of the king of parties named Chris. His character appeared in two of the seven seasons of the project.
After The Milkmen, Joseph Dempsey begins to be invited to appear in such films as The Damned United and No Compromise. He also appeared in the television series Doctor Who, Merlin, This is England. Year 1986 â,â Ghosts â.
In 2011, Dempsey was invited to star in the television series Game of Thrones as Jendry Baratheon. The actor in the first season appears in only a few episodes, but in the second and third he had enough screen time.
Due to the inconsistency of the work of the scriptwriters, his character inexplicably disappeared for as many as 3 seasons. During these years, the artist starred in such projects as âThe Accusedâ, âTipping Pointâ, âThis is England. Year 1990, Burn Burn Burn.
Now, Joseph Dempsey is again invited to star in Season 7 of Game of Thrones. In his expectation, fans of the actor and his hero wonder: what surprises will the new series bring and will this character live up to season 8?