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One of the most moving storylines in Game of Thrones has been the one that tells viewers about the life of Jorah Mormont. This hero is not considered a central character, but he was able to survive all seven seasons of the project, which confirms his importance for the plot.
Before the events of the series
Jorah Mormont appears in the first season of Game of Thrones. He is presented as a forty-year-old man who ran away from his home many years ago. The past of the hero in the series is not fully disclosed. It is only known that he dishonored his family, which is considered one of the most powerful and noble in the Seven Kingdoms. Jorah's ancestors ruled Bear Island for many years. It is also known that the Mormonts have always obeyed the Starks, and were also their reliable allies in any war.
The books tell more about Jorah Mormont's life before the main events. The guy's father decided to go to the Wall, give up his status and power in order to protect Westeros from the White Walkers. Jorah was made head of the house. At this point, the hero was a widower. The wife with whom he livedten years old, died after another miscarriage.
Soon the Baratheon rebellion began, in which the Starks also participated, and the Mormonts joined the rebellion. Mormont was one of the first to break into the castle, for which he was awarded a knighthood. Later, he took part in the fights that he dedicated to Linnesa Hightower. Then he won all the battles, even with Jaime Lannister. After the triumph, he asked for the hand and heart of the young lady. Despite the disparity in status, Jorah received permission to marry.
From that moment on, he started having problems. The wife lived in much better conditions than Mormont could offer her. Hoping to please his wife, Jorah got into debt. Soon he found a way to make quick money - the slave trade, which had long been banned in all of Westeros. When the king found out about this, he ordered the execution of Jorah, despite all the heroic deeds committed for the uprising of the new ruler. The head of the Stark house himself went to Bear Island to kill the traitor. However, at that time, Mormont and his wife fled. When the couple ran out of money, Jorah became a mercenary, and his wife moved into the house of a we althy merchant as a new concubine.
Jorah's Love
At the beginning of the first season of Game of Thrones, Jorah Mormont appears as a servant of Viserys Targaryen, Daenerys' older brother. He helps the last, as it was believed at that time, representatives of this kind to hide from the new king, who became the killer of the entire Targaryen family.
Initially, his loy alty to Viserys and his sister was not real. Hereported on the life of the Targaryens to Lord Varys, the master of whisperers, that is, of the spies of that time. Thus, Jorah hoped to be forgiven for his past crimes and return to Westeros. By order, he was constantly next to Daenerys, helped her, and also repeatedly saved her from death. Later, after the death of the girl's husband, he swore allegiance to her, this time for real.
The fact is that the guy began to have tender feelings for the young Targaryenka. It was clear to fans from the start that Jorah Mormont and Daenerys couldn't be together. First of all, the girl suffers greatly due to the death of her first husband. In addition, the object of Jorah's adoration treated him more like a father and mentor.
One day Daenerys becomes aware of Mormont's relationship with Varys. No explanation and oath that he had long ceased to cooperate with Westeros could not reduce the wrath of the Mother of Dragons. She kicks Jorah out and vows to kill him if she ever meets him again in her life.
Now Jorah Mormont is doing everything to earn Daenerys' forgiveness. By chance, the hero meets Tyrion Lannister, who is on the run from his sister Cersei, who recently took the throne. Mormont decides to take the guy prisoner and send him to Daenerys, hoping to get leniency.
Meet Daenerys
Something terrible happens to the heroes on the road. As they sailed past the ruins of Valyria, they were attacked by greyscale patients who had long gone mad but could not die. Jorah and Tyrion still manage to escape, but Mormontbecomes infected with an incurable virus.
Later, the guys get to the slave trader. He decides to put on a show on his prisoners and sends them to the arena. Imagine Jorah's surprise when Daenerys is among the audience. During the duel, the guy sees how one of the spectators sneaks up behind the girl. He then throws a spear at him, saving the life of the Mother of Dragons.
The audience watched the fate of the hero for all seven seasons. The performer of the role of Jorah Mormont received a lot of positive reviews. Actor Ian Glen was able to make the audience love his character despite all his bad deeds.
More about the disease
After killing one of the rebels in the arena, a terrible battle begins. Daenerys is saved thanks to one of the dragons who flew in after her. The danger for the girl does not end there. Drogo takes her very far away from Meereen and has no intention of returning. Meanwhile, Jorah and Daario Naharis set out to find the Targaryen.
Meanwhile, the disease progresses. When Mormont does find Daenerys, the girl forgives him. She accidentally sees Jorah's hand, which has become like a stone, which is a characteristic sign of greyscale. The Mother of Dragons makes the hero promise to find a cure and return to her.
In the seventh season of "Game of Thrones" it turns out that Jorah came to the Citadel of Oldtown, where the best maesters save people from the most terrible diseases. Despite this, no one dares to help Jorah, soThere is no cure for this virus. Fortunately for Mormont, Sam Tarly turns out to be there, who was well acquainted with the hero's father, since he was also on the Wall. A young maester decides to try a forbidden greyscale treatment.
