5 : From You, 2,000 Years Ago Info

: In the present day, within the "Paths," Zeke Jaeger commands Ymir to sterilize the Eldian race. However, Eren recognizes Ymir as a human being with her own will, rather than a slave. He asks her to lend him her strength to end the world, finally freeing her to make a choice. Guide to the Reveal's Significance

: 2,000 years ago, Ymir was a child slave for the Eldian tribe. After being accused of releasing a pig, she was "freed"—in reality, hunted for sport. While fleeing, she fell into a tree's hollow trunk and came into contact with a mysterious spinal-like creature in a pool, which transformed her into the first Titan. 5 : From You, 2,000 Years Ago

: Despite her power, Ymir continued to serve King Fritz out of psychological conditioning. She bore three daughters— Maria, Rose, and Sheena —and died saving the King's life. To keep the Titan powers, Fritz forced his daughters to consume her remains, beginning the 2,000-year cycle of Titan inheritance. : In the present day, within the "Paths,"