Theon Greyjoy

**Theon Greyjoy** of House Greyjoy was the youngest son of Lord Balon Greyjoy of The Iron Islands and the younger brother of Rodrik, Maron, and Yara Greyjoy.

Following his father's actions during Robert's Rebellion against The Iron Throne, Theon is taken as a ward (initially hostage) to Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell.

## **Appearance and Character:**

Theon is shown to be arrogant, narcissistic and vain, but fundamentally not malicious, in order to appear like a strong, accomplished young man, he would gloat over things in an almost ridiculous way.

Beneath his confident exterior, however, Theon is insecure, weak, and unsure of himself. This stems particularly from his conflicted family allegiances. After his father's part in Robert Baratheon's failed rebellion, he was taken from Pyke when he was nine years old to be raised at Winterfell by the Stark family as their ward/hostage. Even though he grew up alongside the Stark children - Robb Stark and Theon considered each other best friends - Theon never forgot that he was an outsider since he was not of their blood and would be executed if his father tried to rebel again.

This insecurity eventually leads him to question which is his true family: the Starks or the Greyjoys. Theon seeks approval from the Starks, but usually feels unsatisfied.

An experienced hunter and horse rider, Theon is accomplished with the longbow, and he also wields a dirk. He carries a longsword in a scabbard striped with the Greyjoy colours of black and gold. Theon thinks of himself as a graceful dancer.

## **History:**

Theon refers to Theon Stark, a King in the North, as his namesake. Theon received beatings at Pyke from his older brothers, Rodrik and Maron. He did have better memories of his sister, Yara Greyjoy. He received his first sword from Dagmer Cleftjaw.

Theon was taken from his father, Lord Balon Greyjoy, as a hostage and ward by Lord Eddard Stark and has been raised at Winterfell for nine years since.

Considered to be in fosterage, Theon was raised with the Stark children and tutored with them in all disciplines, including instructions from Maester Luwin and training at arms from Ser Rodrik Cassel. His relationship with the Starks is respectful, and he has come to consider Robb a close friend and younger brother. Although they trained together, Theon never grew close to Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, or his Kingsguard, Ser Oswell Whent. However, though he claims to Catelyn Stark that Lord Eddard was like a second father to him, and although Eddard indeed attempted to be like a father to him from time to time, Theon still thought Eddard to be cold. As a child, Theon used to think that Eddard might marry him to his eldest daughter Sansa and claim him for a son.

Theon and Robb trained with wooden swords on the steps of Winterfell and were trained at arms by Ser Rodrik Cassel. He played in the castle's godswood, and participated in melees during tourneys. In 296 AC Theon travelled with Lord Eddard to Torrhen's Square, where he spent a fortnight with Benfred Tallhart, whom Theon teased for his large neck.

Theon has slept with numerous women, including Kyra and Bessa of the winter town and a miller's wife along the Acorn Water. He lost his virginity to the brewer's wife in Winterfell's godswood.