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| image_caption  = Tyanna of the Tower, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
 
| image_caption  = Tyanna of the Tower, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]''
| Alias = Tyanna of Pentos<br>Tyanna of the Tower<br>The king's raven
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| Title = Queen<br>[[Mistress of whisperers]]
 
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'''Tyanna''', also known as '''Tyanna of Pentos''' and '''Tyanna of the Tower''', was a [[Pentos]]hi woman who became a wife of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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'''Tyanna of the Tower''' was a [[Pentos]]hi woman who became a queen of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Background===
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Tyanna was rumored to be the [[bastard|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: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
  
===Background===
 
Tyanna was rumored to be the [[bastard|natural]] daughter of a Pentoshi [[magister]] who began as a tavern dancer and rose up to become a [[courtesan]]. She was also said to dabble in [[magic|sorcery]] and [[alchemy]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
 
 
===Relationship with Maegor the Cruel===
 
===Relationship with Maegor the Cruel===
 
The beautiful Tyanna became Maegor's lover during his exile in Pentos; she was rumored to be Queen [[Alys Harroway]]'s paramour as well.
 
The beautiful Tyanna became Maegor's lover during his exile in Pentos; she was rumored to be Queen [[Alys Harroway]]'s paramour as well.
  
After Maegor was crowned king, 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—a fact that troubled Maegor's supporters.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} Tyanna married Maegor in {{date|42}}.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
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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 yar.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
  
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}}
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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}}
  
Tyanna served as [[mistress of whisperers]] on her husband's [[small council]] and was dubbed "the king's raven". When Queen Alys gave birth to a monstrosity in {{date|48}}, 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: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
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Tyanna served as [[mistress of whisperers]] on her husband's [[small council]] and was dubbed "the king's raven". 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: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
  
 
Tyanna eventually confessed her responsibility for the abominations that were born of Maegor's seed, claiming she had poisoned his other brides. She was killed by Maegor's own hand in {{date|48}}, her heart cut out with the sword [[Blackfyre]] and thrown to his dogs.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
 
Tyanna eventually confessed her responsibility for the abominations that were born of Maegor's seed, claiming she had poisoned his other brides. She was killed by Maegor's own hand in {{date|48}}, her heart cut out with the sword [[Blackfyre]] and thrown to his dogs.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
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Revision as of 21:57, 7 March 2017

Tyanna of the Tower
House Targaryen.svg
Tyanna of the Tower.jpg
Tyanna of the Tower, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in The World of Ice and Fire

Alias The king's raven
Titles
Allegiance House Targaryen
Born Pentos
Died 48 AC
Spouse King Maegor I Targaryen
Book The World of Ice and Fire (mentioned)

Tyanna of the Tower was a Pentoshi woman who became a queen of King Maegor I Targaryen.[1]

History

Background

Tyanna was rumored to be the 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 sorcery and alchemy.[2]

Relationship with Maegor the Cruel

The beautiful Tyanna became Maegor's lover during his exile in Pentos; she was rumored to be Queen Alys Harroway's paramour as well.

After Maegor was crowned king in 42 AC, 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.[1] Tyanna married Maegor in the same yar.[2]

The Dowager Queen died in 44 AC. 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, 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.[1]

Tyanna served as mistress of whisperers on her husband's small council and was dubbed "the king's raven". When Queen Alys gave birth to a monstrosity in 44 AC,[3] Queen Tyanna convinced Maegor that it was due to Alys having secret affairs. This led to the extinction of House Harroway.[2]

Tyanna eventually confessed her responsibility for the abominations that were born of Maegor's seed, claiming she had poisoned his other brides. She was killed by Maegor's own hand in 48 AC, her heart cut out with the sword Blackfyre and thrown to his dogs.[2]

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I: The Brides of Maegor the Cruel.
  3. Westeros.org: Inconsistency or Intentional?