Why did they replace Jeyne with Talisa?

So after several rewrites Jeyne became a noblewoman from Volantis who is also a nurse. At that point George realized that she was now a completely different character and that “Jeyne” wasn’t a Volantine name, so he advised that they change her name also. Thus we have Talisa Magyer.

Does Jeyne Westerling get pregnant?

Jeyne Westerling, the daughter of Lady Sybell Spicer and Lord Gawen Westerling, marries Robb Stark after he has been crowned King in the North. Jeyne does not conceive before Robb leaves for the Twins for the wedding of his uncle, Lord Edmure Tully. …

Was Talisa a spy?

No, although it would have made her character a far easier pill to swallow. Talisa in the show is a replacement for Jeyne Westerling, Robb’s bride in the novels – except that in the books, Jeyne’s mother was in cahoots with Tywin Lannister, and gave Jeyne draughts to ensure she never conceived Robb’s heir.

Was Talisa in the books?

Jeyne Westerling/Talisa Of Volantis One of the major book-to-show changes made by Game of Thrones is a complete overhaul of the character of Robb Stark’s wife. In the books, she’s Jeyne Westerling, the daughter of one of Stark’s minor vassals. In the show, she’s Talisa, a noblewoman from the foreign land of Volantis.

Who does Robb Stark fall in love with?

She joins his army as they move on in their campaign and, despite Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley)’s warnings, Robb becomes increasingly attracted to Talisa, with the pair eventually sleeping together, falling in love, and getting married (which takes place in the season 2 finale).

What happens to Robb Starks wife?

Robb and Talisa manage to share one last kiss before Talisa is stabbed multiple times in the stomach, fatally wounding her and killing their unborn child. She immediately collapses and dies in Robb’s arms from massive blood loss.

What happened to Robb Stark’s wife in the book?

So Jeyne Westerling stays by Robb’s side as he recovers and, wouldn’t you know it, they end up sleeping together (after Robb receives the very sexy news that his little brothers have been murdered). Ashamed of this dishonorable act, Robb marries Jeyne right away.

What happened to Talisa?

Queen Talisa Stark, née Maegyr, was a healer on the battlefields of the Westerlands, where she met the King in the North, Robb Stark, fell in love with him, and eventually married him. She was killed at the Red Wedding.

What does Jeyne Westerling look like in real life?

Jeyne has curly chestnut hair, a heart-shaped face, a shy smile, and doe-like soft brown eyes. House Westerling is an old house that descends from the First Men. Although noble and old the family is not rich, their gold mines having failed.

What is Robb’s relationship with Jeyne Stark like?

On the advice of Robb’s mother, Catelyn Stark, Jeyne tries to be patient and understanding. Robb for his part is able to smile and be temporarily without worries when he is in her company. Jeyne is anxious around Grey Wind, since Robb’s direwolf killed a knight at the Crag whom Jeyne had known for years.

How does Jeyne try to be a good wife?

Jeyne tries hard to be a good wife for Robb, although she is worried about the pressure he is under as king. On the advice of Robb’s mother, Catelyn Stark, Jeyne tries to be patient and understanding. Robb for his part is able to smile and be temporarily without worries when he is in her company.

What happened to Jeyne’s father in Game of Thrones?

Jeyne’s father, Lord Gawen Westerling, is captured by Robb’s army captures during the battle in the Whispering Wood and held at Seagard. While at Harrenhal, Robb’s incognito sister, Arya, learns from Elmar Frey that his House has been dishonored.