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Empress Kalasin "Kally" Iliniat, born Kalasin of Conté (pronounced KAHL-ah-sihn ihl-LIN-ee-at / of kohn-TAY) in 441 HE,[1] is the first daughter and second child of King Jonathan and Queen Thayet of Conté. She was born a princess of Tortall, where her parents co-reigned as King and Queen. She was named after her K'miri grandmother Kalasin, who was reputedly the most beautiful woman in the world. Kalasin has five siblings, Roald, Liam, Jasson, Lianne and Vania. After her marriage to Kaddar of Carthak, she is titled as the Empress of Carthak.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Kalasin grew up closely with her older brother, Crown Prince Roald, and were one year apart in age. She was also raised closely with Alanna the Lioness's children, Thom, Alan and Aly. As her other siblings were much younger, she was snobby about being one of the oldest in the bunch.

She had a loving relationship with her parents and her siblings.

Meeting Daine the Wildmage[]

Kalasin, Roald, and Thom of Pirate's Swoop, met Daine when she became assistant horsemistress of Onua Chamtong in 450 HE. They were fascinated with Daine and followed her around everywhere, much to the amusement of their mother, Thayet of Conté. Kalasin regaled Daine with her dreams of becoming a Tortallan knight, as her father had decreed that noblewomen were allowed to try for their knighthood, same as noblemen. She said she would be the first known female knight in over a century.

When they were staying in Pirate's Swoop, Carthaki pirates attacked, who demanded that Thayet and her children give themselves up to stop the attack. Daine was able to help by enlisting her animal friends, as well as Immortals, as aids. When Daine found the dragon Skysong, Kalasin and the other children were fascinated.

Discouraged from Knighthood[]

Even though Kalasin had held dreams of becoming a knight from a young age, her father persuaded her out of the idea, because he thought other realms would be less than willing to make marital alliances with a bride that was so unconventional. In return, she was allowed to have a say in whom she married, by looking over the marriage candidates and picking the one she liked best. Thayet, who supported her daughter, found out and refused to speak to her husband for weeks.

Because she remained a conventional princess, she spent four years with the Countess of King's Reach, a kinswoman, in order to learn the ins and outs of political life. As Roald went on to become a knight, it is unknown how much their friendship continued as they saw so little of each other in their teens.

Empress of Carthak, Political Marriage[]

Her parents arranged her marriage with the newly seated emperor of Carthak, Kaddar Iliniat. He was the nephew of Emperor Ozorne, an enemy of Tortall, but Kaddar was interested in establishing needed peace with Tortall. She married him in her late teens, but as political marriages took years to arrange, negotiations probably started when she was still young. Because she married the Emperor of Carthak, she legally forfeited her place in Tortall's line of succession to the throne. The couple reportedly had one son so far, Binur Iliniat. As empress, she adopted her mother's ruling style, and opened schools for commoners and aided the continuation of women's rights in Carthak. Even though she did not become a knight, she was considered very unconventional for a Carthaki empress and received disapproval for her actions, especially from her mother in law, Princess Fazia. They agreed about one thing though: their adoration of Prince Binur.[2] The only other thing that Kalasin listened to her mother in law about was how to navigate state functions.

While her husband absented the palace, Kalasin was in charge of running the county as empress while he was away. This was one of the reasons why Kitten had to go with Daine and Numair Salmalín while they were helping people in southern Carthak, as Kalasin wouldn't have had the time to entertain Kitten at the palace.[3]

Personality and Traits[]

Kally has a strong Gift with a talent for healing. Her appearance is described in Wild Magic along with her brother, Roald's; both have black hair and blue eyes. Although Kalasin is curious and outspoken as a young girl, it is unknown exactly what her personality is grown. She does take after her mother in charity and independence, and opens schools and helps the poor of Carthak—much to Princess Fazia's disapproval.

Physical Description[]

Kalasin took after her parents with her coal black hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what she looked like later in her life, or if she received some of her mother's famous beauty.

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

Kalasin is the first Tortallan princess to ever appear in the series, and the only Tortallan princess to ever say anything in the books. This is even true in Beka Cooper's trilogy.

Family[]

Thom of Pirate's Swoop's Versions[]

From 795 AE to 367 HE[]

Collapsible family tree showing the family line prior to 367 HE.

Conté family per Thom of Pirate's Swoop's timeline[4][5]from 795 AE[6] to 367 HE.
Unnamed ancestors[7]
Newlin I of Conté[8]Unnamed woman
Conté manUnnamed woman
Unnamed womanNewlin II of Conté
Roald I of Conté[9]Annable of ?
Unnamed womanEnnalt of ? AKA Newlin III of Conté[10]
Roald II of Conté[11]Unnamed woman
Doras of Great MinchGareth I of ContéWoman x2[12]
Unnamed womanConté manContés[13].Contés[13]
Conté manUnnamed woman
Conté man x2[14]Baird II of Conté[15][16][17]Unnamed woman
Unnamed womanRoger I of Conté
Unnamed womanJonathan II of Conté[18]
Baird III of Conté[19]Unnamed woman
Roger II of Conté[20]Unnamed woman
See QueenscoveJasson I of Conté[21]
See BarzunHenrim of Queenscove AKA Gareth II of Conté[22]Unnamed woman
Jessamine of BarzunRoger III of Conté[20][23]Unnamed womanBaird of Conté[24]See Trebond
Gareth III of Conté[25]Unnamed womanContés[26]Contés[24]
Conté woman[24]Lionel of Trebond[27]
Wylles of Conté[28]Unnamed womanSee Trebond
Jasson II of Conté[29]Unnamed woman
Roald III of ContéUnnamed womanSee Legann
Roger IV of ContéConté woman[30]Legann man
Unnamed womanRoald of Legann AKA Roald IV of Conté[30]See Dunlath[31]
Baird IV of ContéUnnamed womanSee JesslawConté womanDunlath man[31]
After 367 HE[]

Alternate Version[]

Notes and references[]

  1. http://www.tamora-pierce.com/faq_timeline.html
  2. Random Buzz; "The Conte kids, Kally, Sarain, Buri, and the Riders."; April 18, 2009
  3. Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales, The Dragon's Tale
  4. 4.0 4.1 Tortall: A Spy's Guide (electronic edition), Cooper Family Papers, Timeline of the Realm of Tortall.
  5. Unfortunately, the timeline conflicted with Ms. Pierce's commentary prior to the publication of the Spy's Guide. See the "other sources" family tree and footnotes for Newlin I, Roger the Liberator, and Jasson II-or-III, among others. Additionally, there may have been additional members of the family not mentioned in the timeline, as it was concerned exclusively with the reigning kings. Some people have been added from other sources, specified in footnotes.
  6. 900 Asaron's Era was 1 Human Era, so this would be about 104 years pre-HE, or 471 years before this chart ends.
  7. It wasn't clear whether Newlin I was the first Conté or only the first royal Conté.
  8. Per the timeline, Newlin I opened the Book of Gold, founded Tortall, and was its first king. But prior to the publication of the Spy's Guide, Ms. Pierce said in online statements that Jonathan I was the first Conté king, that another family held the Tortallan throne before him, and that the Contés were ennobled in the Book of Silver. Archived at Words of Tamora Pierce "The Book of Silver, Reign of the Contés, and Old Ones" August 28, 2007. Archived at the Wayback Machine December 28, 2009. Accessed November 20, 2022. See also the Succession of Tortallan Monarchs.
  9. Not to be confused with Roald V, Jonathan IV's father.
  10. Newlin III was Annable's nephew by birth and was adopted by the childless royal couple.
  11. Not to be confused with Roald VI, Jonathan IV and Thayet's son.
  12. Gareth I's other two wives were Merice of Queenscove and Andrette of Tameran.
  13. 13.0 13.1 In total, between all three wives, Gareth I sired nine children (five women and four men) who gave him eighteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
  14. It was also possible that the elder great-grandsons were sired by other Contés rather than being Baird II's older brothers (for example, if a sister or younger brother of Doras and Gareth I's firstborn son reproduced before their brother).
  15. Baird I was omitted.
  16. Baird II was Gareth I and Doras's "third great-grandson", which could in theory mean three-times-great-grandson rather than third-eldest great-grandson, but the former was temporally implausible.
  17. It was likely that Baird II's royal parent and grandparent were men, though it wasn't stated explicitly, as Ms. Pierce has stated that prior to Jonathan IV's reign the royal succession was secured to the male line. Sheroes thread as archived at Words of Tamora Pierce, "Lianokami and Succession to the Throne" August 28, 2007. Archived at the Wayback Machine November 5,2022. Accessed November 23, 2022.
  18. Jonathan I was omitted.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Baird III founded the Provost's Guard in 127 HE (two years after his death, according to the Spy's Guide timeline). Terrier (electronic edition) "The Provost's Guard".
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 The notes on the timeline made it clear that the character referred to as Roger II in the Terrier (electronic edition) "Cast of Characters" was called Roger III in the Spy's Guide. See also Roger III of Conté.
  21. Jasson I was co-regnant with Sidea of Naxen, but wasn't married to her and didn't sire children at all but adopted his cousin instead.
  22. Gareth II was a cousin of Jasson I by birth, but the degree was not specified.
  23. 23.0 23.1 Roger III of Conté was married to Alysy of Galla until her death, but the marriage produced no issue. Terrier "Cast of Characters" and Mastiff.
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 Per Bloodhound (electronic edition) "September 13, 247", Prince Baird's oldest daughter was married to Lionel of Trebond, which implied he had other daughters. Per Mastiff, he was childless.
  25. 25.0 25.1 Roger III of Conté and Jessamine's son Gareth's regnal number may have only appeared in the Spy's Guide.
  26. 26.0 26.1 Roger III of Conté and Jessamine had more children after Gareth III per this Random Buzz thread "Fall 2011 Chat with Tamora Pierce!" as archived at the Wayback Machine October 17, 2012. Accessed November 15, 2022.
  27. 27.0 27.1 Bloodhound "Thursday, September 14th, 247".
  28. Wylles became king, but as there was no second King Wylles, no regnal number was used.
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 Prior to the publication of the Spy's Guide, Ms. Pierce said in online statements that Jonathan IV's grandfather Jasson III of Conté was Jasson II, not Jasson III. Archived at Words of Tamora Pierce "The Book of Silver, Reign of the Contés, and Old Ones" August 28, 2007. Archived at the Wayback Machine December 28, 2009. Accessed November 20, 2022.
  30. 30.0 30.1 Roald IV was Roger IV's nephew by birth. It was inferred that his birth Conté parent was a woman. It was not known whether there was further issue from match.
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 Per Wolf-Speaker (electronic edition), Ch. 3, Maura of Dunlath and Yolane of Dunlath were Jonathan IV's "third cousins or something like that" (This meant they shared at least one great-great-grandparent. In the Spy's Guide version, this would have to be Roald IV.) It's inferred that the half-sisters' Conté ancestor was a woman.
  32. Unfortunately, the timeline conflicted with Ms. Pierce's commentary prior to the publication of the Spy's Guide. See the "other sources" family tree and footnote for Jasson II-or-III, among others. Additionally, there may have been additional members of the family not mentioned in the timeline, as it was concerned exclusively with the reigning kings. Some people have been added from other sources, specified in footnotes.
  33. 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Prior to the publication of the Spy's Guide, Ms. Pierce said in online statements that "the Old King" (which generally meant Jonathan IV's grandfather, Jasson II-or-III) married a Naxen third cousin. Random Buzz thread from 2009 "Random Tortall Questions..." as archived at the Wayback Machine March 30, 2012. Accessed November 15, 2022. (Perhaps Jesslaw had a connection to Naxen, or Jasson II-or-III was married twice.)
  34. 34.0 34.1 In noncanonical sources created before the reveal of Jonathan IV's father Roald the Peacemaker's canonical regnal number (and newer sources that preferred to stick with what they knew), he was often known as Roald I, but the timeline indicated he was Roald V.
  35. Jonathan III was omitted.
  36. 36.0 36.1 In noncanonical sources created before the reveal of Jonathan IV and Thayet's son Crown Prince Roald's canonical regnal number (and newer sources that preferred to stick with what they knew), he was often known as Roald II, but the timeline indicated he was Roald VI.
  37. 37.0 37.1 Shinkokami's first pregnancy was referenced in Ch. 6 of Trickster's Queen, but Lianokami's name appeared only in the "Official Chronology of Tortallan Events" in the Spy's Guide and Ms. Pierce's online commentary. Sheroes thread as archived at Words of Tamora Pierce, "Lianokami and Succession to the Throne" August 28, 2007. Archived at the Wayback Machine November 5,2022. Accessed November 23, 2022.
  38. Specifically, canon sources (other than Thom of Pirate's Swoop's timeline in the Spy's Guide) and Tamora Pierce's extracanonical commentary. Unfortunately, both canon and comments conflict with the information given in the Spy's Guide. See footnotes for Newlin I, Roger II-or-III, and Jasson II-or-III. Additionally, there may have been members of the family not mentioned, as Ms. Pierce was not giving a complete accounting. Sources specified in footnotes.
  39. Archived at Words of Tamora Pierce "The Book of Silver, Reign of the Contés, and Old Ones" August 28, 2007. Archived at the Wayback Machine December 28, 2009. Accessed November 20, 2022.
  40. 40.0 40.1 40.2 Mastiff.
  41. 41.0 41.1 41.2 Alanna: The First Adventure (electronic edition), Ch. 4.
  42. Lioness Rampant (electronic edition), Ch. 2.
  43. Lioness Rampant (electronic edition), Epilogue.
  44. Alanna: The First Adventure (electronic edition), Ch. 5.
  45. Squire (electronic edition), Ch. 1.
  46. 46.0 46.1 Wild Magic (electronic edition), Ch. 8.
  47. Sheroes thread as archived at Words of Tamora Pierce, "Kaddar and Kally". August 26, 2007. At the Wayback Machine November 15th, 2022. Accessed April 27, 2023.
  48. 48.0 48.1 48.2 First Test (electronic edition) Ch. 2
  49. Sheroes thread as archived at Words of Tamora Pierce: "Vania, Ilane, and Thayet". August 28, 2007. At the Wayback Machine November 15, 2022. Accessed April 27, 2023.

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