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We all have our secrets--though I'm curious why you're so closely watched by that captain and locked in your rooms at night. If I were a fool, I'd say they're afraid of you.

–Nehemia to Celaena in Throne of Glass


Princess Nehemia Ytger was the Princess of Eyllwe and Aelin Galathynius's friend, as well as a master with Wyrdmarks.

Biography[]

Throne of Glass[]

Nehemia arrives at Rifthold, sent by her father, King of Eyllwe, to learn the northern customs. Her reasons behind going to the glass castle are a bit murky, though many believe that she has secret connections to the rebel movement in Eyllwe. Later books confirm that it was actually Elena Galathynius who told her to go to Adarlan for the "sake of her people." Nehemia fiercely loves her country and would do anything to ensure the safety and happiness of her people. As murders are committed within the castle; Celaena Sardothien suspects Nehemia of being the killer, later on it is demonstrated that she is innocent, although she did have something to hide: Nehemia can understand Wyrdmarks and can use them to her benefit. She also hides the fact that she is very fluent in the common language, and tells Celaena that this is because people are more willing to say things around her they would normally not say if they knew she was fluent. When she discovers the truth behind Celaena's identity, instead of being scared, she forgives the assassin for not telling her the truth and names her Elentiya. During Celaena's duel with Cain, Nehemia saves her life twice, once by summoning Elena to get rid of the poison in her body, and heals her injuries.

Crown of Midnight[]

Nehemia tries to persuade Celaena to join the rebels, supposedly not knowing about her friend's true heritage, (it is later revealed that she knew all along) and is upset with her refusal. The princess is later murdered in her chambers by an assassin named Grave, sent by Archer Finn. Nehemia is buried in Rifthold, but her remains are scheduled to be sent back to her homeland, Eyllwe. Her death drives Celaena temporarily mad with grief.

Empire of Storms[]

In a vision induced by the witch mirror, Celaena, now going by Aelin, sees Nehemia being approached by Elena and given the instructions to go to Rifthold. Having the knowledge that Nehemia knew she would never again see her home saddens Aelin.

Personality[]

Nehemia was very bold in her actions and believed in doing what was necessary for the greater good. She was very cunning in that she was able to work with rebel groups without anyone knowing. Nehemia had the nature to be quite blunt about whether or not she liked someone. She also was very wise and intelligent. However, she was also extremely manipulative, willing, and able to deceive Aelin about pretty much everything. She was described as having a temper and being weird and unusual by the court at Rifthold.

Physical description[]

Nehemia by Merwild

Nehemia was described as stunningly beautiful with a long and lean body. She had long black hair usually worn in thin braids, brown eyes, and creamy brown skin. She usually wore golden accessories.

Nehemia

Skills and abilities[]

Knowledge of Wyrdmarks: Nehemia was fluent in the language of Wyrdmarks and was able to use them in all manner of occasions to her benefit.

Deception: Nehemia was a skilled manipulator and was able to lie to Aelin undiscoverably over the course of months.

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • The people of Eyllwe spoke proudly of her beauty and bravery, calling her the Light of Eyllwe.
  • In the original story, her name was Anuksun.
  • Nehemia said that, before her parents got married, her mother was the daughter of a chief who sought to overthrow her grandfather (the King of Eyllwe at the time).
  • Georgina said that she was the last princess left.
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