Ivana Baquero as EretriaFirst appearanceNovel:Television:'Chosen'(Episode 1.01)Last appearanceNovel:Television:Created byCharacterTelevision producersPortrayed byInformationFull nameEretria OhmsfordFamilyBrin (daughter), Jair (son)Eretria is a fictional from the series of fantasy novels by and their. In the latter, she is portrayed. Described as 'a delicate balance of strength and sensitivity', she is introduced as a cocky young woman from a clan of pillagers.

Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman. With Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett. Princess Amberle Elessedil is selected to be a member of the Chosen that cares for the most sacred Elven tree, the Ellcrys. However she is given a vision of the Ellcrys dying, which could mean trouble for the Four Lands.

Though she initially displays a callous facade, Eretria eventually reveals a compassionate side.Eretria has received praise from numerous critics. During the first season of the television show, Baquero revealed her fondness for the role, citing depth and character development. Contents.Novel series The novels are set during a future in which modern civilization has fallen and Earth is governed by various races, including humans, elves, dwarves, and others. In the second novel, a teenaged princess named Amberle and the magic-user Wil must renew a spell which protects the world from demons. They are eventually joined by Eretria, an orphaned girl enslaved by thieves. Story lines Having grown up in the thieving Rover clan, Eretria possesses a number of stealth-related skills, and is also trained in the ways of combat, particularly with daggers. She is described as a slender brunette with seductive eyes, and is considered extremely beautiful within the Shannara series.

Due to her various attributes, she generally displays a proud, spunky personality. In The Elfstones of Shannara, it is revealed that she had tailed Wil in secret for a day, 'then smiled wickedly as she saw the look that appeared on his face'.Wil eventually learns that Eretria is seeking independence from the Rovers, and the two become closer. When her clan is mysteriously slaughtered, Eretria is freed and chooses to accompany Wil and Amberle. Once the group succeeds in repelling the demons, Wil invites Eretria to his homeland, and she accepts. In the follow-up novel, it is revealed that they are married and have two children. Television series In 2016, the Shannara novels were adapted into a television series called.

The first season adapts the second novel, The Elfstones of Shannara, bypassing the first book, The Sword of Shannara. In an interview with, Shannara creator Terry Brooks stated, 'I felt that Sword was too male-dominated', and noted that The Elfstones of Shannara has a love triangle, 'a great ending and just a better story all around'.

Press releases described Eretria as 'a young woman from the wrong side of the tracks who's been forced to use her beauty and wits to survive'.Series producer described the role of Eretria as the hardest part to cast. Co-producer noted, 'We were down to the wire, about to start shooting, and we hadn't cast Eretria yet'.

Millar remarked that the creators had become deeply fascinated by the character. 'In the books, she almost instantly falls in love with Wil and follows him the whole time. But she actually has a really dark, tragic story.

Her life has been really harsh. We wanted to get into that and make sure that she felt like a real full dimensional character.

She was the one that really intrigued us in terms of finding more complexity and more shades for her', he said.In January 2015, a longtime fantasy fan, won the part of Eretria. The character's stature was significantly expanded beyond her part in the novels.

Was cast as Wil. Millar stated that the producers were fans of Baquero's film, noting that 'she came in and did this incredible chemistry read with Austin.

They had that magical chemistry between them and it made our lives easier.' The also noted that Baquero was seasoned in roles involving 'feminist empowerment'.As in the novels, Eretria has been raised and trained by the Rover clan, who maintain her services against her will.

She often carries out missions while seeking money or freedom, but occasionally acts against her leader. Though she is initially driven by personal gain, she gradually develops a more compassionate nature. While describing the character, Baquero stated, 'She goes on this quest to save the world, but in that quest she also discovers herself'.In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Millar noted that the character would have 'real problems, real dilemmas, and real strength that will all be relatable to a contemporary female audience'. Game room ideas. Season 1 Upon meeting Wil, Eretria saves his life during an encounter with a troll, then charms him while seeking to steal his possessions. A humorous tension develops afterward, with Wil growing distrustful of Eretria while feeling attracted to her as well. In an interview, Austin Butler noted, 'That makes the relationship fun in a way, because there’s this seductive quality to her.

She's really good at getting in somebody's mind, especially Wil's. So it's fun to watch their dynamic now that he's doing his best to put up this wall'.After helping the Rovers capture Amberle and Wil, Eretria is finally granted her freedom, but returns to help Wil and Amberle escape.

'She sees things like Wil putting his life on the line for her and Amberle, and she starts growing a conscience of her own', Baquero stated. 'In those situations where you're put in an extreme situation, you just react by instinct. And I think her natural instinct is that of a good person'. Baquero described Eretria's compassion as 'something that she learns along the way, and that's what's so beautiful about the character, quite frankly'.After freeing Amberle and Wil, Eretria joins the mission, and the three endeavor to create a spell that will protect the world from demons. The group is then captured in a fortress, where Eretria uses her skills to initiate another escape, and later rescues the others from a beast called the Reaper.As the journey nears its end, it is revealed that Eretria's blood is a key factor in creating the required spell. She loses consciousness amidst the process, but is soon revived by Wil's magic.

She later fights off a group of trolls in order to help Wil and Amberle complete the mission, sharing a kiss with Wil before separating from him. Afterward, Amberle creates the new spell that repels the demons, which requires her to become one with a tree called the Ellcrys. After mourning Amberle’s loss, Wil embarks on a quest to find Eretria. Season 2 Prior to the show's second season, Baquero discussed her enthusiasm for the project, noting, 'I've always wanted to do fantasy and be part of this genre, and to have a character like Eretria to portray is definitely very cool'. She also stated that the series would reveal more about Eretria's link to the supernatural spell, along with her history in general. Reception In an article on The Elfstones of Shannara, review website BiblioSanctum.com noted that Eretria 'adds some much needed fire to the threesome'. Hugo Award winner Aidan Moher expressed fondness for the romantic story line between Eretria and Wil.

In a review of the television series, 's Megan Vick stated that 'By the end of the first episode, Eretria will inevitably be your favorite thanks to her no-nonsense attitude and handy work with a knife'. Sara Netzley of noted that 'Ivana Baquero brings an intriguing fierceness to the role'.In February 2016, posted an online article titled '5 Reasons We Need Eretria To Survive On The Shannara Chronicles'. One of the reasons given was 'She becomes more interesting every single week'. Similarly, Voice of TV posted an article titled 'Why Everyone Loves Eretria', and stated that 'she is the main one who makes everything interesting', citing her development through the season. AfterEllen.com expressed interest in the television character's bisexuality, which is revealed during the sixth episode. When the first season concluded, another article from the site expressed disappointment that the matter was not further explored.In a review of the fifth episode, Terri Schwartz of IGN.com praised the producers for 'bringing Eretria to the forefront'.

While reflecting on the first season, Terry Brooks, author of the Shannara novels, noted that Baquero 'was wonderful. Eretria has to be fiery and difficult, and she caught that well'.

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There have been a number of television series based on books to hit the small screen so far in 2016. Included in that number is MTV's futuristic fantasy show The Shannara Chronicles, based on the Terry Brooks book series. So far, the show has only run for one season consisting of 10 episodes, but fans are hoping.

If that happens, though, the question becomes: Which? Spoilers for Season 1 ahead!Of course, if we're going to talk about which cast members could reprise their roles on The Shannara Chronicles, we have to discuss which of their characters are left alive. Season 1 saw a number of deaths — most of which were utterly heartbreaking — which means not all the cast members have characters to come back to. So, before I get into who could come back, let's take a moment to honor those who fell in Season 1: the elven king Eventine Elessedil, elven Prince Arion Elessedil, Rover leader Cephelo, elven Commander diana Tilton, and Lorin (we hardly knew you) the elf.OK, now that that's out of the way, let's look at the remaining cast members.

Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford. After restoring the Ellcrys tree vanquished the Dagda Mor at the end of Season 1, the finale seemed to set up Bandon as the big bad of Season 2. Thankfully, Vanco seems eager to return for a second season of Shannara and tweeted that he hoped to soon.So, it seems most of the cast whose characters were left alive at the end of Season 1 are excited at the prospect of another season. But, I'll wait for official confirmation from MTV about Season 2, and further news about casting decisions, before I get my hopes up too high.Images: MTV.