The Fate of Yarrow

Yarrow's brief but significant role in Ged's life, representing innocence and the simple joys he left behind.

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Yarrow's First Meeting

The Sister The Shy Girl Yarrow was Vetch's younger sister, a slim, dark girl with a pet harrekki dragon. She was shy but curious, and she asked Ged many questions about magic. The Minnow Vetch revealed her true name, Kest (minnow), showing her fragile nature. Ged was charmed by her innocence.

The Kitchen Conversations

The Wisdom of the Untrained The Questions Yarrow asked Ged about the nature of magic, equilibrium, and death. Her simple but profound questions made Ged reflect deeply. He explained the unity of all power. The Gift of the Cake Yarrow made wheatcakes for the voyage and joked about equilibrium. She gave Ged a sense of warmth and normalcy, contrasting with his dark quest.

The Farewell

The Figure on the Dock The Watcher Yarrow stood on the dock as Ged and Vetch sailed away, a small figure in grey. She did not wave, but her presence was a prayer for their safe return. The Hope Ged remembered her words about his return. She represented the hope that he would come back to the world of light. Her faith in him was a counterbalance to the shadow.

when Ged arrives in Iffish

the two days Ged stayed in Iffish

the morning of departure