Ygerne de Tintagel
Ygerne de Tintagel
Lady Ygraine is the most beautiful woman in Britain, some say the world, and the wife of King Uther Pendragon. A stunning beauty, she was lusted after by many men in Britain and caused the war between Uther and her first husband, Duke Gorlois of Cornwall.
Contents
1 Appearance and Personality
2 Family
3 History
3.1 490
3.2 491
3.3 492
Appearance and Personality
Lady Ygraine embodies beauty. Her every movement and gesture convey sexuality, and rare are the men who are not utterly enraptured by her.
She is capable of making potions of a wide variety, something that caused many jeers among the enemies of the late Duke Gorlois. She is also known far and wide for her dancing skills, something she revels in showing off. Despite her innate sexuality and beauty, Lady Ygraine is famous for her chasteness, and is almost embarrassed by her natural grace. He generosity is also noted, for which she is greatly loved by the people of Cornwall whether highborn or peasant.
The knights and nobles of Cornwall maintain that she is the cultured daughter of a petty lord of some little western island. One day she came ashore near Tintagel and the duke fell instantly in love with her. They have been together ever since, and their bond of affection is noted by everyone despite the difference in their ages.
Ygraine is the subject of many rumours, however. Some suggest she is actually a commoner who Cornwall married purely because he craved her beautiful form in his bed; others claim she has Faerie ancestry, being the daughter of The King Under The Waves.
Family
Uther Pendragon, husband
Sir Cador, Son
Lady Margawse, eldest daughter
Lady Elaine, middle daughter
Lady Morgan, youngest daughter
History
490
Attended Uther's court for the first time. After the Battle of Lindsey, performed at the victory feast and attracted many lustful stares, including form the King. Was a "prisoner of courtesy" at London during King Uther's winter court. Left during the night, assisted by the Lady Nineve, a member of the pagan priestesses known as the Ladies of the Lake, offending Uther and prompting promises of reprisals from the King of Logres.
491
Was besieged in Tintagel by Uther. Surrendered after the death of her husband Goloris and, within a month's time, had accepted a marriage proposal from King Uther and was married later that year.
492
Attended her daughters weddings while heavily pregnant. Gave birth to the king's son, who was then kidnapped by Merlin for reasons unknown.
Relationships
Coat Of Arms Vert, Two Addorsed Dragons Or
Full Name Lady Ygraine, Queen Of Logres
Culture Cymric
Region Logres
Social Class Queen
Gender Female
Year Born 458
Year(s) Married 474 Duke Gorlois, 491 (King Uther Pendragon)
Spouses
Uther Pendragon
(spouse)
Gorlois
(spouse)
Siblings