| Kyra | |
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 Kyra, by Kep Trefler© | |
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| Allegiance | House Stark |
| Culture | Northmen |
| Born |
280 AC or 281 AC[1] the winter town |
| Died |
300 AC forests near the Dreadfort |
| Lover | Theon Greyjoy |
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Kyra is a tavern wench who works at the Smoking Log in the winter town outside of Winterfell.[2]
Recent Events
[edit]A Game of Thrones
[edit]While riding through the winter town, Theon Greyjoy calls out to Kyra, making her blush and turn away. Theon claims to have intimate knowledge of her.[2]
A Clash of Kings
[edit]When Theon captures Winterfell, he has Kyra brought to him within the castle and makes her his mistress.[3] While she is initially eager to be his bedmate,[3] after Theon has a prophetic nightmare, he rapes her, leaving her bruised and sobbing.[4]
After Ramsay Snow and the men of the Dreadfort decimate Ser Rodrik Cassel's men at the battle at Winterfell, Theon allows them into the castle. Ramsay demands his bedwarmer Kyra for his service, and Theon takes offense to this, calling him mad. Ramsay strikes him, breaking his cheekbone, and his men proceed to sack Winterfell.[5]
A Storm of Swords
[edit]After the sack of Winterfell, Bran saw no women among the slain,[6] while Lady Catelyn Stark is told that Ramsay took the women and children to the safety of the Dreadfort,[7] including Kyra.[8]
A Feast for Crows
[edit]Kyra remains among the women of Winterfell held captive at the Dreadfort, alongside Beth Cassel, Turnip, Palla, Bandy, Shyra, and Old Nan.[8]
A Dance with Dragons
[edit]Kyra escapes the Dreadfort through a postern gate, having stolen keys from the gaoler. Not knowing the way back to Winterfell, she also sets Theon free. However, their escape proves to be a game devised by Ramsay Bolton, so he could hunt them for sport with his hounds. During their flight, when they hear the horns and hounds behind them, Theon suggests they split up, but Kyra is crazed with fear and refuses to leave him. They are both caught within the hour. One of the hounds bites Kyra on the leg, while another knocks Theon to the ground. When Ramsay himself rides up, Kyra throws a stone at his head, though she misses by a foot. Theon is returned to the Dreadfort, while Kyra suffers a painful and grisly death.[9] Having enjoyed the hunt, Ramsay later gives the name "Kyra" to a pup from his hounds' next litter.[10]
Theon is fearful of any time he seems to have a chance to escape, remembering Kyra and her keys.[11][10]
The Winds of Winter
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After escaping Winterfell with Jeyne Poole, Theon is brought to Stannis Baratheon's encampment in the crofters' village. He meets his sister Asha and tries to tell her everything that has happened to him, including Kyra and her keys.[12]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ See the Kyra calculation.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 37, Bran V.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 50, Theon IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 56, Theon V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 66, Theon VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 24, Bran II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 35, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 12, Reek I.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 41, The Turncloak.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 37, The Prince of Winterfell.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Chapter , Theon I.