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| Character_name = Tyanna of the Tower [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px|right]]
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| firstname = Tyanna
| image = [[File:Tyanna of the Tower.jpg|300px]]
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| lastname =
| image_caption = Tyanna of the Tower, as depicted by Magali Villeneuve in ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]''.
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| epithet = of the Tower
| Alias = Tyanna of Pentos<br>The king's raven<br>The mistress of whispers<br>Mistress of the spiders
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| arms = Pentos
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| arms2 = Targaryen
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| title = Queen
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| image = [[File:Tyanna of Pentos by Samantha Altarozzi.jpg|350px]]
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| image_caption = Tyanna, by Samantha Altarozzi ©
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| Alias = Tyanna of Pentos{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>The king's raven{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>The mistress of whispers{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>Mistress of the spiders{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
 
| Title = Queen<br>[[Mistress of whisperers]]
 
| Title = Queen<br>[[Mistress of whisperers]]
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| Predecessor = Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]] <small>(queen consort)</small>
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| Successor = [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] <small>(surviving queen consort)</small><br>[[Elinor Costayne]] <small>(surviving queen consort)</small>
 
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]
 
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]
 
| Race =
 
| Race =
 
| Culture = [[Pentos]]hi
 
| Culture = [[Pentos]]hi
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| Father = Unknown [[magister]]
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| Mother =
 
| Spouse = King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]
 
| Spouse = King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]
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| Lover = Queen [[Alys Harroway]] <small>(rumored)</small>{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
 
| Place_of_Birth = [[Pentos]]
 
| Place_of_Birth = [[Pentos]]
 
| Date_of_Birth =
 
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| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]
 
| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|48}}
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|48}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)
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Queen '''Tyanna of the Tower''', also known as '''Tyanna of Pentos''',{{Ref|fab|The Sons of the Dragon}} was a [[Pentos]]hi woman who eventually married King [[Maegor I Targaryen]], becoming his third (of many) wives.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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Queen '''Tyanna of the Tower''',{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} also known as '''Tyanna of Pentos''',{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} was a [[courtesan]] from [[Pentos]] who married King [[Maegor I Targaryen]], becoming the third of his six wives.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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==Appearance and Character==
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{{See also|:Category:Images of Tyanna of the Tower|l1=Images of Tyanna of the Tower}}
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Tyanna was a pale beauty with black hair the color of a [[raven]].{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} Her name may come from the fact that [[Pentos]] is known for its square brick towers.{{Ref|AGOT|3}}{{Ref|ADWD|1}}
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Tyanna is said to have dabbled in [[Magic|sorcery]] and [[alchemy]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} According to some rumors, she was not loved by her mother-in-law, Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]]. She is remembered as a black-hearted woman who was hated and feared.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
===Background===
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Tyanna was rumored to be the [[Bastardy|natural]] daughter of a [[magister]] of [[Pentos]]. She began as a tavern dancer and rose to become a [[courtesan]], although some claimed she was also a [[poison]]er and a [[magic|sorceress]].{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
Tyanna was rumored to be the [[Bastardy|natural]] daughter of a Pentoshi [[magister]] who began as a tavern dancer and rose to become a [[courtesan]]. She was also said to dabble in [[magic|sorcery]] and [[alchemy]].{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
 
  
===Relationship with Maegor the Cruel===
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Prince [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor Targaryen]] was exiled to Pentos in {{date|39}}, but he returned to the [[Seven Kingdoms]] to claim the [[Iron Throne]] in {{date|42}} amid the [[Faith Militant uprising]]. His rule was challenged with a [[trial of seven]]; Maegor won but was left grievously wounded. Twenty-eight days later, [[Alys Harroway]], Maegor's second wife, returned to Westeros in the company of Tyanna; the Pentoshi woman was rumored to be Maegor's concubine or Alys's [[paramour]].{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} The Dowager Queen, [[Visenya Targaryen]], after meeting with Tyanna, gave the king over to her care alone, which troubled Maegor's supporters.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
The beautiful Tyanna became Maegor's lover during his exile in Pentos; she was rumored to be Queen [[Alys Harroway]]'s [[paramour]] as well.{{Ref|tsotd}}
 
  
After Maegor was crowned king in {{Date|42}}, his rule was challenged by the [[Faith of the Seven]] with a [[trial of seven]]. Maegor won but was grievously wounded. Twenty-eight days later Alys arrived from [[Pentos]] with Tyanna. The Dowager Queen, [[Visenya Targaryen]], after meeting with Tyanna, gave the king over to her care alone, which troubled Maegor's supporters.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} Tyanna married Maegor in the same year,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} Alys joining her husband and his new bride in bed on their first night of marriage.{{Ref|tsotd}}
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[[File:Tyanna and Visenya treat Maegor by chillyravenart.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Tyanna and Visenya Targaryen heal King Maegor I Targaryen with sorcery, by Chillyravenart ©]]
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After awakening from his coma, Maegor burned the [[Warrior's Sons]] at the [[Sept of Remembrance]] atop the [[Hill of Rhaenys]] and waged war on the [[Faith Militant]]. After his victory in the [[battle at the Great Fork]] of the [[Blackwater Rush|Blackwater]], Maegor returned to [[King's Landing]] and announced his intention to take Tyanna as his third wife. When Grand Maester [[Myros]] objected, claiming that the king's only true wife was [[Ceryse Hightower]], Maegor slew the man with his [[Valyrian steel]] sword, [[Blackfyre]]. Tyanna married Maegor atop the Hilly of Rhaenys, and Alys is said to have joined the pair in bed on their first night of marriage.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
The Dowager Queen died in {{Date|44}}. In the confusion after her death, [[Aenys I Targaryen]]'s widow, Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]], slipped away from [[Dragonstone]] with her children, as well as with the sword [[Dark Sister]]. Alyssa and Aenys's second son, Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys]], had been kept at the Red Keep as the king's squire, however, and he suffered for her flight. He died after nine days of questioning at the hands of Tyanna of the Tower.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{Ref|tsotd}}
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Tyanna served as [[mistress of whisperers]] on her husband's [[small council]] and was dubbed "the king's [[raven]]". It was said that discussing secrets in the Red Keep was foolish, as rats and other vermin were her spies.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
Tyanna served as [[mistress of whisperers]] on her husband's [[small council]] and was dubbed "the king's raven". It was said that discussing secrets in the Red Keep was foolish, as rats and other vermin were her spies.{{Ref|tsotd}} When Queen Alys gave birth to a monstrosity in {{Date|44}},<ref name=forum>Westeros.org: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/119534-twoiaf-spoilers-inconsistency-or-intentional/&page=10#comment-6413683 Inconsistency or Intentional?]</ref> Queen Tyanna convinced Maegor that it was due to Alys having secret affairs. This led to the extinction of [[House Harroway]],{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} and the torture and execution of dozens of alleged lovers.{{Ref|tsotd}}
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The Dowager Queen also died in {{Date|44}}. In the confusion after Visenya's death, [[Aenys I Targaryen]]'s widow, Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]], slipped away from [[Dragonstone]] with her children, as well as with the sword [[Dark Sister]]. Alyssa and Aenys's second son, Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys]], had been kept at the Red Keep as Maegor's squire, however, and he suffered for her flight. Viserys died after nine days of questioning at the hands of Tyanna of the Tower.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
In {{Date|48}} Tyanna was seized and taken to the dungeons by two of Maegor's [[Kingsguard]], Ser [[Owen Bush]] and Ser [[Maladon Moore]]. As the torturers prepared their tools, she confessed her responsibility for the two abominations that were born of Maegor's seed, claiming that she had poisoned the babies in their mothers womb, being queen's [[Alys Harroway]] and [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]] respectively, and promised that the same fate would befall, [[Elinor Costayne]], one  of Maegor's [[Black Brides]], who was with child.{{Ref|tsotd}} She was killed by Maegor's own hand, her heart cut out with the [[Valyrian steel]] sword [[Blackfyre]] and thrown to his dogs.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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When Queen Alys gave birth to a monstrosity in {{Date|44}}, Queen Tyanna convinced Maegor that it was due to Alys having secret affairs. Maegor disbelieved Tyanna and called her a barren, jealous witch, whereupon Tyanna provided the king with a list of twenty men she claimed had slept with Alys.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} This led to the extinction of [[House Harroway]],{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} and the torture and execution of dozens of alleged lovers. Tyanna tortured Alys herself for near a fortnight until the queen died.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
Tyanna's promise did indeed come to pass as two moons later Queen Elinor birthed a stillborn monstrosity as well.{{Ref|tsotd}}
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Tyanna was unable to give Maegor an heir, so the king wed the three [[Black Brides]]—[[Elinor Costayne]], [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]], and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]]—in {{date|47}}. Tyanna forced Rhaena's obedience by threatening her daughters, [[Aerea Targaryen|Aerea]] and [[Rhaella Targaryen (daughter of Aegon)|Rhaella]]. Some stories claim that Tyanna gave Jeyne a fertility potion that night, but the new bride tossed it into Tyanna's face.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
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In {{date|48}}, Queen Jeyne birthed a stillborn monstrosity, and rumors spread that Maegor was cursed. The angry king had two of his [[Kingsguard]], Ser [[Owen Bush]] and Ser [[Maladon Moore]], bring Tyanna to the dungeons. As the torturers prepared their tools, she confessed her responsibility for the two abominations born of Alys Harroway and Jeyne Westerling, claiming she had [[poison]]ed the babies in their mothers' wombs. Tyanna also promised that the same fate would befall the pregnant Elinor Costayne. Tyanna was killed by Maegor's own hand, her heart cut out with Blackfyre and thrown to his dogs;{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} Maladon stood witness to her death.{{ref|FAB|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}} Two moons later Elinor birthed a stillborn monstrosity.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
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After Maegor died on the Iron Throne in {{date|48}}, his [[headsman]], gaolers, and confessors were condemned by King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] for having aided Tyanna in the death of his elder brother, Prince Viserys.{{ref|FAB|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
  
 
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Revision as of 13:03, 3 January 2023

Pentos.svg Queen
Tyanna of the Tower
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Tyanna of Pentos by Samantha Altarozzi.jpg
Tyanna, by Samantha Altarozzi ©

Aliases
  • Tyanna of Pentos[1]
  • The king's raven[1]
  • The mistress of whispers[1]
  • Mistress of the spiders[1]
Titles
Allegiance House Targaryen
Predecessor Queen Alyssa Velaryon (queen consort)
Successors
Culture Pentoshi
Born Pentos
Died 48 AC
King's Landing
Father Unknown magister
Spouse King Maegor I Targaryen
Lover Queen Alys Harroway (rumored)[1]
Books

Queen Tyanna of the Tower,[1] also known as Tyanna of Pentos,[1] was a courtesan from Pentos who married King Maegor I Targaryen, becoming the third of his six wives.[2]

Appearance and Character

Tyanna was a pale beauty with black hair the color of a raven.[1] Her name may come from the fact that Pentos is known for its square brick towers.[3][4]

Tyanna is said to have dabbled in sorcery and alchemy.[2] According to some rumors, she was not loved by her mother-in-law, Queen Visenya Targaryen. She is remembered as a black-hearted woman who was hated and feared.[1]

History

Tyanna was rumored to be the natural daughter of a magister of Pentos. She began as a tavern dancer and rose to become a courtesan, although some claimed she was also a poisoner and a sorceress.[1]

Prince Maegor Targaryen was exiled to Pentos in 39 AC, but he returned to the Seven Kingdoms to claim the Iron Throne in 42 AC amid the Faith Militant uprising. His rule was challenged with a trial of seven; Maegor won but was left grievously wounded. Twenty-eight days later, Alys Harroway, Maegor's second wife, returned to Westeros in the company of Tyanna; the Pentoshi woman was rumored to be Maegor's concubine or Alys's paramour.[1] The Dowager Queen, Visenya Targaryen, after meeting with Tyanna, gave the king over to her care alone, which troubled Maegor's supporters.[2]

Tyanna and Visenya Targaryen heal King Maegor I Targaryen with sorcery, by Chillyravenart ©

After awakening from his coma, Maegor burned the Warrior's Sons at the Sept of Remembrance atop the Hill of Rhaenys and waged war on the Faith Militant. After his victory in the battle at the Great Fork of the Blackwater, Maegor returned to King's Landing and announced his intention to take Tyanna as his third wife. When Grand Maester Myros objected, claiming that the king's only true wife was Ceryse Hightower, Maegor slew the man with his Valyrian steel sword, Blackfyre. Tyanna married Maegor atop the Hilly of Rhaenys, and Alys is said to have joined the pair in bed on their first night of marriage.[1]

Tyanna served as mistress of whisperers on her husband's small council and was dubbed "the king's raven". It was said that discussing secrets in the Red Keep was foolish, as rats and other vermin were her spies.[1]

The Dowager Queen also died in 44 AC. In the confusion after Visenya's death, Aenys I Targaryen's widow, Queen Alyssa Velaryon, slipped away from Dragonstone with her children, as well as with the sword Dark Sister. Alyssa and Aenys's second son, Prince Viserys, had been kept at the Red Keep as Maegor's squire, however, and he suffered for her flight. Viserys died after nine days of questioning at the hands of Tyanna of the Tower.[1]

When Queen Alys gave birth to a monstrosity in 44 AC, Queen Tyanna convinced Maegor that it was due to Alys having secret affairs. Maegor disbelieved Tyanna and called her a barren, jealous witch, whereupon Tyanna provided the king with a list of twenty men she claimed had slept with Alys.[1] This led to the extinction of House Harroway,[2] and the torture and execution of dozens of alleged lovers. Tyanna tortured Alys herself for near a fortnight until the queen died.[1]

Tyanna was unable to give Maegor an heir, so the king wed the three Black BridesElinor Costayne, Jeyne Westerling, and Rhaena Targaryen—in 47 AC. Tyanna forced Rhaena's obedience by threatening her daughters, Aerea and Rhaella. Some stories claim that Tyanna gave Jeyne a fertility potion that night, but the new bride tossed it into Tyanna's face.[1]

In 48 AC, Queen Jeyne birthed a stillborn monstrosity, and rumors spread that Maegor was cursed. The angry king had two of his Kingsguard, Ser Owen Bush and Ser Maladon Moore, bring Tyanna to the dungeons. As the torturers prepared their tools, she confessed her responsibility for the two abominations born of Alys Harroway and Jeyne Westerling, claiming she had poisoned the babies in their mothers' wombs. Tyanna also promised that the same fate would befall the pregnant Elinor Costayne. Tyanna was killed by Maegor's own hand, her heart cut out with Blackfyre and thrown to his dogs;[1] Maladon stood witness to her death.[5] Two moons later Elinor birthed a stillborn monstrosity.[1]

After Maegor died on the Iron Throne in 48 AC, his headsman, gaolers, and confessors were condemned by King Jaehaerys I Targaryen for having aided Tyanna in the death of his elder brother, Prince Viserys.[5]

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  3. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys I.
  4. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.