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| − | '''Thayet of Conté''', born '''Thayet jian Wilima''' is the wife of [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan]] and a co-ruler of [[Tortall]]. She also bears the titles Duchess of Camau and Thanhyien in her birth country of [[Sarain]]. She is described as the most beautiful woman in the world and has been called ''Thayet the Peerless''. She is the founder and former Commander of the [[Queen's Riders]]. |
+ | '''Thayet of Conté''', born '''Thayet jian Wilima''', is the wife of [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan]] and a co-ruler of [[Tortall]]. She also bears the titles Duchess of Camau and Thanhyien in her birth country of [[Sarain]]. She is described as the most beautiful woman in the world and has been called ''Thayet the Peerless''. She is the founder and former Commander of the [[Queen's Riders]]. |
Thayet and Jon have six children, [[Roald of Conté|Roald]], [[Kalasin of Conté|Kalasin]], [[Liam of Conté|Liam]], [[Lianne of Conté|Lianne]], [[Jasson II of Conté|Jasson]] and [[Vania of Conté|Vania]]. |
Thayet and Jon have six children, [[Roald of Conté|Roald]], [[Kalasin of Conté|Kalasin]], [[Liam of Conté|Liam]], [[Lianne of Conté|Lianne]], [[Jasson II of Conté|Jasson]] and [[Vania of Conté|Vania]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Early Life and Escape from Sarain=== |
===Early Life and Escape from Sarain=== |
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Thayet is the only child of the [[Sarain|Saren]] warlord [[Adigun jin Wilima|Adigun ''jin'' Wilima]] and the [[K'miri|K'mir]] princess [[Kalasin]]. Her relationship with her father was strained, particularly due to the fact that he openly wished for a son. She and [[Buriram Tourakom]], her personal guard and familial servant, were forced to flee the country due to the Saren civil war in 439 [[HE]]<ref name="tamora-pierce.com">http://www.tamora-pierce.com/faq_timeline.html</ref> and, upon hearing of Alanna's quest, decided to aid them. She became good friends with Alanna throughout this journey, and gave her much needed advice on how to deal with hotheaded [[Liam Ironarm]], Alanna's lover. They accompanied the travelers up to the base of the [[Roof of the World]] in order to attain the [[Dominion Jewel]] for Tortallan use. Thayet did not accompany [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna]] to the Roof for her fight with [[Chitral]], but soothed her friend when she and Liam had a huge fight because of this. After Alanna had the Dominion Jewel in her possession, Thayet and Buri went with the travelers to [[Corus]]. At first, Thayet was a bit uneasy about causing so much fuss and being an imposition, but [[Myles of Olau]] assured her that she was not. Thayet also wished to give up her noble and royal roots to become just a common citizen under King Jonathan. The king would not hear of it though, as he fell smitten with her upon sight. |
Thayet is the only child of the [[Sarain|Saren]] warlord [[Adigun jin Wilima|Adigun ''jin'' Wilima]] and the [[K'miri|K'mir]] princess [[Kalasin]]. Her relationship with her father was strained, particularly due to the fact that he openly wished for a son. She and [[Buriram Tourakom]], her personal guard and familial servant, were forced to flee the country due to the Saren civil war in 439 [[HE]]<ref name="tamora-pierce.com">http://www.tamora-pierce.com/faq_timeline.html</ref> and, upon hearing of Alanna's quest, decided to aid them. She became good friends with Alanna throughout this journey, and gave her much needed advice on how to deal with hotheaded [[Liam Ironarm]], Alanna's lover. They accompanied the travelers up to the base of the [[Roof of the World]] in order to attain the [[Dominion Jewel]] for Tortallan use. Thayet did not accompany [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna]] to the Roof for her fight with [[Chitral]], but soothed her friend when she and Liam had a huge fight because of this. After Alanna had the Dominion Jewel in her possession, Thayet and Buri went with the travelers to [[Corus]]. At first, Thayet was a bit uneasy about causing so much fuss and being an imposition, but [[Myles of Olau]] assured her that she was not. Thayet also wished to give up her noble and royal roots to become just a common citizen under King Jonathan. The king would not hear of it though, as he fell smitten with her upon sight. |
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When her eldest daughter Kalasin showed interest in becoming a knight, Thayet wholeheartedly supported her. However, when she discovered that King Jonathan had talked Kally out of the idea, she was quite angry, and did not speak to him for weeks. |
When her eldest daughter Kalasin showed interest in becoming a knight, Thayet wholeheartedly supported her. However, when she discovered that King Jonathan had talked Kally out of the idea, she was quite angry, and did not speak to him for weeks. |
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| + | Thayet still commanded the Queen's Riders when [[Veralidaine Sarrasri]] arrived in [[Corus]] with [[Onua Chamtong]]. Daine confused Thayet for a commoner when they first met. When Daine did learn of Thayet's true identity, she said it was unnatural and not how nobles were supposed to act. The way she said this maid it comical rather than insulting, and Thayet said she liked Daine's interesting way of thinking. She allowed Daine to be assistant horsemistress to Onua, but things ran amok when they learned of griffins and other immortals in the area. When they were staying with [[George Cooper]] and [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Lady Alanna]] at [[Pirate's Swoop]], [[Carthak|Carthaki]] pirates attacked, knowing that the queen and her two oldest children were staying there. After Daine was able to get aid from a kraken and the woodland animals, thus making the Tortallans able to win the battle, Thayet was grateful and offered Daine a home. |
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| ⚫ | When [[Keladry of Mindelan]] came out of the woodwork, Thayet was not included in the discussion between her husband, [[Wyldon of Cavall]], and Alanna |
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| ⚫ | When [[Keladry of Mindelan]] came out of the woodwork, Thayet was not included in the discussion between her husband, [[Wyldon of Cavall]], and Alanna. When [[Joren of Stone Mountain]] was revealed to have been the perpetrator who paid two men to kidnap [[Lalasa Isran]], Kel's maid, Thayet and her husband were present at his trial. Joren was tried by [[Turomot of Wellam]], the Lord Magistrate and a conservative. When Turomot could see that Joren had no respect for the law, he was incensed. Joren was required only to pay a fine for kidnapping Lalasa. Kel petitioned Thayet and her husband to change the law, so that servants wouldn't only be measured in coin. After a few minutes of deliberation and discussion that included [[Raoul of Goldenlake]], Thayet's husband agreed to begin to change the law. |
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====Shinkokami and the Grand Progress==== |
====Shinkokami and the Grand Progress==== |
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| + | Her eldest son, Roald, was betrothed to [[Shinkokami]], a second-degree princess from the [[Yamani Islands]]. As she would be marrying the heir apparent, Thayet, her husband, and the royal court, did a Grand Progress, in order to show the princess to the realm, and to learn what people needed. Thayet did meet Keladry of Mindelan, then a squire, during the Grand Progress, when the Yamani noblewomen introduced the ''naginata'' to her. They formed a small glaive practice group. Thayet also showed great sympathy and care toward Kel after the young squire received a near fatal jousting injury. |
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| + | When the Grand Progress found its way north, the king and queen split off from the others, and were accompanied by [[Third Company]] and Lord Raoul, through the danger zone. This was mainly to see what they could do to help the civilians and refugees who were affected by the [[Scanra|Scanran]] raiders. When [[Vanget haMinch]], the General of the Northern Armies, discovered that the royals were in the danger zone, he practically ordered them to leave, much to Kel's surprise. As the king and queen were frustrated that they weren't able to do anything, Vanget assured them that everything possible was being done, and that he could not protect them while seeing to his other duties. The queen acquiesced, and dragged her husband along. |
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During the Grand Progress, Thayet also cracked down on her childhood friend, Buri, for not showing up to social events. Buri was less of a fuss about this than Lord Raoul, who acted like a child who got his toy taken away when the King ordered him to attend events. |
During the Grand Progress, Thayet also cracked down on her childhood friend, Buri, for not showing up to social events. Buri was less of a fuss about this than Lord Raoul, who acted like a child who got his toy taken away when the King ordered him to attend events. |
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| + | Keladry had her [[Ordeal of Knighthood]] before the war was officially declared in 460 [[HE]]. Thayet was present when her husband dubbed Keladry a knight of the realm, and was one of the three women, including Buri and Shinkokami, to reveal Kel's new shield. |
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==Physical description== |
==Physical description== |
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Revision as of 18:45, 22 January 2015
Thayet of Conté, born Thayet jian Wilima, is the wife of King Jonathan and a co-ruler of Tortall. She also bears the titles Duchess of Camau and Thanhyien in her birth country of Sarain. She is described as the most beautiful woman in the world and has been called Thayet the Peerless. She is the founder and former Commander of the Queen's Riders.
Thayet and Jon have six children, Roald, Kalasin, Liam, Lianne, Jasson and Vania.
Her real-life model is Tamora Pierce's best friend.[1]
Biography
Early Life and Escape from Sarain
Thayet is the only child of the Saren warlord Adigun jin Wilima and the K'mir princess Kalasin. Her relationship with her father was strained, particularly due to the fact that he openly wished for a son. She and Buriram Tourakom, her personal guard and familial servant, were forced to flee the country due to the Saren civil war in 439 HE[2] and, upon hearing of Alanna's quest, decided to aid them. She became good friends with Alanna throughout this journey, and gave her much needed advice on how to deal with hotheaded Liam Ironarm, Alanna's lover. They accompanied the travelers up to the base of the Roof of the World in order to attain the Dominion Jewel for Tortallan use. Thayet did not accompany Alanna to the Roof for her fight with Chitral, but soothed her friend when she and Liam had a huge fight because of this. After Alanna had the Dominion Jewel in her possession, Thayet and Buri went with the travelers to Corus. At first, Thayet was a bit uneasy about causing so much fuss and being an imposition, but Myles of Olau assured her that she was not. Thayet also wished to give up her noble and royal roots to become just a common citizen under King Jonathan. The king would not hear of it though, as he fell smitten with her upon sight.
Monarch of Tortall
Beginning of reign, policies
After being presented at court, Thayet and King Jonathan began courting. They married in 439 HE[2], and Thayet became queen and co-ruler of Tortall. As queen, she was her husband's equal, and they advised each other in matters of state. Thayet founded the Queen's Riders, a battle troop that accepted both women and men into their ranks. Their purpose was mostly to fight bandits and do disaster relief, as their ponies could move swiftly through all kinds of terrain, as opposed to the warhorses and the huge encampments used by the standing armies. Thayet began as commander of the troop before her royal and queenly duties became too great. She then passed command to Buri, who commanded it until 460 HE, when she planned to wed Raoul of Goldenlake, commander of the King's Own. During Buri's command, Thayet would often ride with them. Thayet also founded the Queen's Ladies—a group of fifteen young noblewomen who would be able to keep up with Thayet in both social functions and fighting ones. Thayet is staunchly a supporter of women and commoner rights, and is extremely progressive in that respect. As queen, she established many schools for commoner children, and worked in concert with her husband to put an end to violence against women in Tortall.
When her eldest daughter Kalasin showed interest in becoming a knight, Thayet wholeheartedly supported her. However, when she discovered that King Jonathan had talked Kally out of the idea, she was quite angry, and did not speak to him for weeks.
Daine and the Immortals War
Thayet still commanded the Queen's Riders when Veralidaine Sarrasri arrived in Corus with Onua Chamtong. Daine confused Thayet for a commoner when they first met. When Daine did learn of Thayet's true identity, she said it was unnatural and not how nobles were supposed to act. The way she said this maid it comical rather than insulting, and Thayet said she liked Daine's interesting way of thinking. She allowed Daine to be assistant horsemistress to Onua, but things ran amok when they learned of griffins and other immortals in the area. When they were staying with George Cooper and Lady Alanna at Pirate's Swoop, Carthaki pirates attacked, knowing that the queen and her two oldest children were staying there. After Daine was able to get aid from a kraken and the woodland animals, thus making the Tortallans able to win the battle, Thayet was grateful and offered Daine a home.
First girl page
When Keladry of Mindelan came out of the woodwork, Thayet was not included in the discussion between her husband, Wyldon of Cavall, and Alanna. When Joren of Stone Mountain was revealed to have been the perpetrator who paid two men to kidnap Lalasa Isran, Kel's maid, Thayet and her husband were present at his trial. Joren was tried by Turomot of Wellam, the Lord Magistrate and a conservative. When Turomot could see that Joren had no respect for the law, he was incensed. Joren was required only to pay a fine for kidnapping Lalasa. Kel petitioned Thayet and her husband to change the law, so that servants wouldn't only be measured in coin. After a few minutes of deliberation and discussion that included Raoul of Goldenlake, Thayet's husband agreed to begin to change the law.
Shinkokami and the Grand Progress
Her eldest son, Roald, was betrothed to Shinkokami, a second-degree princess from the Yamani Islands. As she would be marrying the heir apparent, Thayet, her husband, and the royal court, did a Grand Progress, in order to show the princess to the realm, and to learn what people needed. Thayet did meet Keladry of Mindelan, then a squire, during the Grand Progress, when the Yamani noblewomen introduced the naginata to her. They formed a small glaive practice group. Thayet also showed great sympathy and care toward Kel after the young squire received a near fatal jousting injury.
When the Grand Progress found its way north, the king and queen split off from the others, and were accompanied by Third Company and Lord Raoul, through the danger zone. This was mainly to see what they could do to help the civilians and refugees who were affected by the Scanran raiders. When Vanget haMinch, the General of the Northern Armies, discovered that the royals were in the danger zone, he practically ordered them to leave, much to Kel's surprise. As the king and queen were frustrated that they weren't able to do anything, Vanget assured them that everything possible was being done, and that he could not protect them while seeing to his other duties. The queen acquiesced, and dragged her husband along.
During the Grand Progress, Thayet also cracked down on her childhood friend, Buri, for not showing up to social events. Buri was less of a fuss about this than Lord Raoul, who acted like a child who got his toy taken away when the King ordered him to attend events.
Scanran War and raids
Keladry had her Ordeal of Knighthood before the war was officially declared in 460 HE. Thayet was present when her husband dubbed Keladry a knight of the realm, and was one of the three women, including Buri and Shinkokami, to reveal Kel's new shield.
Physical description
Thayet is often described as one of the most beautiful women in existence. In 439 HE she is described as having creamy ivory skin, jet black hair and hazel eyes[3]. Her face, and particularly her nose, is described as strong-boned, with even brows and a naturally red mouth.
Personality and traits
Thayet is a very strong and independent woman and it is observed that her relationship with her king, Jonathan, is indeed one of love. Jonathan values her opinions and ideas, the only exception to this is when he talked Kalasin out of becoming a Knight while Thayet was away, which made her so angry that she refused to speak to him for weeks. She is also very patriotic and is willing to fight for her people and country. At one point she left a court function to respond to a call of the Queen's Riders, wearing a very expensive silk pink dress, costing at about 300 gold crowns (a fortune). Despite this, she is a practical and just person, believing in equality amongst all.
Relationships
Family
King Jonathan
After Alanna had retrieved the Dominion Jewel and returned home—with Thayet and Buri—Thayet meets Jonathan only clad in a nightdress, and is really quite surprised. They are both taken with each other immediately, as they both have the regal presence and are quite attractive. They marry, and Thayet becomes a co-ruler of Tortall. They have a good enough relationship, and they both respect each other's ideas and opinions for the realm. The only large falling out that they've had was when Thayet learned that her husband had dissuaded their eldest daughter, Kally, of becoming a knight because of the fear that it would ruin a good royal marriage, one that is beneficial to the state. She did not speak to her husband for weeks. The fight ended, though, and for the most part, it is believed to be forgotten.
Her children
Upon Daine's arrival to Pirate's Swoop, her eldest children, Roald and Kalasin, are aged around 8 and 9. Daine noted that the children bowed to their mother before hugging her, and thought it must be hard to be the son and daughter of monarchs. She does have a loving relationship with them, though, and acts, with some exceptions, just like a regular common mother to them.
Friends
Buri Tourakom
Buri was her devoted K'miri servant in Sarain, whose family had served Thayet's for generations. Although Buri is technically only Thayet's servant, they have an almost sisterly relationship, as Buri is not afraid to argue with Thayet over all sorts of matters. Once Thayet is queen, though, she and Buri are a bit distanced. Their relationship, however, is still one of mutual affection and respect.
Alanna the Lioness
Thayet met Alanna in Sarain, while trying to disguise herself. Liam Ironarm recognized her immediately due to her father's strong nose. She and Alanna began a friendship, and they both greatly respected each other. When Alanna and Liam had a large fight, Thayet consoled Alanna. Thayet is also set up with Jonathan of Conté due to the machinations of Alanna.
Appearances
Thayet appears in:
- Lioness Rampant, Chapters 3-4; 6-8; Epilogue
- Wild Magic, Chapters 4-10; Epilogue
- Emperor Mage, Chapter 2 (flashback)
- The Realms of the Gods, Chapters 7 (vision); 9; Epilogue
- Page, Chapter 5 (very briefly)
- Squire, Chapters 7-14; 16; 18
References
- ↑ Randombuzzers: Chat with Tamora Pierce - Tortall - retrieved on March 11, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.tamora-pierce.com/faq_timeline.html
- ↑ Lioness Rampant, Cp. 6 (p. 222; Random House paperback)