Youma Talama

Youma Talama is the former Queen of the Eight Kingdoms, and currently resides within Red Keep as a "hostage".

Appearance
Youma is a tall pale woman with a slim build. Her hair is long and dark, though in a state of ill repair ever since she abdicated. She usually is seen wearing dark clothing, bearing the symbol of House Talama.

Early Life
Youma Talama was born in the Vale to an unknown family. She grew up practising her archery in the hopes of working her way up to serve as a professional archer. Few details of her early life are known, however she eventually was proclaimed as Lady Paramount of the Vale at 16 years of age.

Lady Paramount of the Vale
During Youma Talama's short-lived time as Lady Paramount of the Vale, she oversaw many challenges facing the region. However, she term as Lady Paramount was cut short after her fateful visit to King's Landing.

Queen of the Seven Eight Kingdoms
Youma was summoned to a meeting of Paramounts to discuss the matter of electing a Monarch Regent, to which she happily agreed to attend. She arrived in King's Landing slightly late, to encounter Liam Breaker and Grayce Tarlor arguing over who should be appointed as such. After Youma arrived, it was decided that she would be declared Queen Regent on the condition that she be replaced with a child of northern and southern blood when they become of age.
 * Execution of Liam Breaker
 * Taking the stepstones
 * Rebuilding the kingdom
 * Gardening
 * Visions

Abdication and 'Imprisonment'
Due to her habit of gardening, and with the rising power of Dirk Telarien, Youma was seen as a weak Queen. She was pressured into abdicating to prevent a civil war, and thus Dirk declared himself as King. After this, Dirk saw fit to keep Youma as a hostage for unknown reasons, keeping her locked in the gardens under close guard.

The Great Escape of Red Keep
Main article: Flight of Talama

Island Isolation and Kidnapping
After the Royal Navy destroyed Youma's vessel, both her and Jar Tawney swum overnight to the island now known as Tawney's Vigil. Once they arrived, they discovered themelves on a barren island, with only a overhanging rock and crabs to keep them company. After a few days, the pair had started to drift into madness, but were found by a crew of pirates. The pirates kidnapped Youma and murdered Jar, and gave her to the captain. Just as the captain was going to have his way with Youma, the royal navy attacked the pirate vessel and rescued Youma.

Hand of the Queen
Youma was appointed Hand of the Queen by newly crowned Queen Amber Ironguard to help stop rebellions that were occuring in the Stormlands in Youma's name.

Combat Statistics
Veteran Archer (+30) - A lifelong archer, Youma is said to have been a top archer during her younger years. However, she has grown ever-so rusty whilst being a hostage in Red Keep.