Islanzadí
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| Islanzadí Dröttning | |
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| Physical | |
| Species | Elf |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 500+ |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | unknown, Probably Green |
| Political | |
| Affiliation | Elves, Varden |
| Other | |
| Film Portrayer | N/A |
Islanzadí (formally Islanzadí Dröttning), the mother of Arya, was the elven Queen at the time of the Rider War, having ascended the throne following the death of her mate, Evandar.
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[edit] Description
Islanzadi was similar in appearance to her daughter Arya, with raven-black hair and stunning beauty. Eragon noted that she was the model for some of the art in his home in Ellesmera. She was famous for wearing a red tunic and a cape made of swan feathers, though in Brisingr, we see when Eragon contacted her, that she wore lustrous golden armour. Eragon noted that Islanzadi was erratic and very judgmental, and that if he was forced to chose a leader, Islanzadi would not be his first choice.
[edit] Relationship with Arya
After Arya pledged herself to serving Alagaësia and the Varden, the relationship between Islanzadí and Arya was strained, even to the point where she banned Arya from her presence. Though they made up when Arya returned with Eragon to Ellesméra, they had not been on good terms for many years.
When her daughter vanished at the edge of Du Weldenvarden while transporting Saphira's egg, Islanzadí withdrew her support to the Varden due to depression, and when Arya returned, Islanzadí used the crowd to manipulate Arya into publically forgiving her.
[edit] Real-world connections
[edit] Possible Influence
Some fans believe that Islanzadi's character was loosely based on J.R.R. Tolkien's character Galadriel. There are several similarities: both are elven women, both rule a forest kingdom, both are more prominent in the stories than their husbands, and both are related to a central character's love interest (Islanzadi being Arya's mother, Galadriel being Arwen's grandmother in The Lord of the Rings). Islanzadi's gifts to Eragon are also similar to Galadriel's gifts to the members of the Fellowship of the Ring.
[edit] Speculations
While not having died yet in the series, many fans believe she will die from over-use of magic or murder. The latter is more popular among fans, for it would seal the deaths of all three leaders: Ajihad, Hrothgar, and Islanzadí. This would make Arya queen of the elves if Arya chose that responsibility. Also, for this to happen, it would have to be at the hands of someone under Galbatorix's influence, just as Ajihad was killed indirectly by the Twins and Hrothgar was killed by Murtagh. Perhaps she will even be killed by Galbatorix himself as elves are apparently the greatest threat to Galbatorix due to their proficiency in magic. Oromis says in answer to Eragon's questioning that the reason Galbatorix doesn't simply storm Du Weldenvarden is that the elves still have enough strength to resist him.
| Preceded By | Position | Succeeded By |
| Evandar | Elven Monarch | Arya (Heiress Apparent) |
