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Yara Greyjoy is one of the most interesting female characters created by George Martin for the A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series. You could also see her in the series “Game of Thrones”, created based on the works of the American writer.
Origin of the heroine
Yara was born in Pike Castle, located on the island of the same name. Her father is Balon Greyjoy. The man is tough and brave. Twice in his life he rebelled to become King of the Sunset Sea.
In the first rebellion, Balon lost his eldest sons, Rodrik and Maron. The youngest, Theon, was forced to give as a prisoner to the Stark house.
Yara Greyjoy's mother is Alannys Harlow. She has never been in good he alth. The death of older children and separation from the younger only worsened her condition. She spent most of her time on Harlow Island, which had a mild climate. After the death of her husband, Alannys settled in the Widow's Tower.
Parents perceived Yara as the only heiress of the Iron Islands. Balon 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.
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 “Daughter of the Kraken”.
Yara's appearance can hardly be called attractive. Nature did not reward her with a beautiful face, but gave her a radiant smile and a strong character.
George Martin describes her as a long-legged brunette who can fight on par with men.
Yara Greyjoy: actress
In the American drama series Game of Thrones, Yara first appeared in the second season. You could see her in four episodes. Gemma Elizabeth Whelan played the heir to the Sea Throne. The little-known English actress did an excellent job with the role, earning the love of viewers and critical acclaim.
Yara in books
Yara Greyjoy is one of the few characters on whose behalf chapters appear in George Martin's novel cycle. She was last featured in A Dance with Dragons.
After a failed attempt to take over the Iron Islands, Yara decides to travel to Darkwood. Only a few ships remained of her fleet, so she could not hold Torrhen's Lot.
Having learned of Stannis Baratheon's advance, the ironborn tried to flee with her people. But the vanguard 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 ends when she manages to escape from Baratheon's army and meetwith Theon, who is accompanied by the remaining islanders in the North.
Yara in the series
The fate of Yara Greyjoy in the series viewers can trace back to the seventh season.
Euron kills his brother Balon and seizes power in the Iron Islands. Yara and Theon are forced to flee. Together with the ironborn fleet, they go to Daenerys Targaryen to offer her their ships.
Khaleesi accepts their help and travels to Westeros with an army of Dothraki and the Unsullied.
Yara is determined to help the Targaryens seize power in the Seven Kingdoms. On ships, she goes to Dorne to ferry the soldiers. En route, she is attacked by Euron's fleet.
Unprepared people are defeated, Yara is captured. She last appears in the throne room of the Red Keep. Euron leads his bound niece to cheers. Her further fate is still unknown to the audience.
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