Karyl Rydmakyr

Karyl Rydmakyr, Lady Cheshyr, Dowager Countess of Cheshyr and Regent of Cheshyr in the late 890s.

Born Karyl Tayt, she was a fifth cousin of then-Crown Prince Sailys. Her marriage to Styvyn Rydmakyr, the Earl of Cheshyr, was arranged by her parents but with the subtle support of Sailys. The prince was already making plans to bring the greater nobles to heel once he became king, and knew he could count on Styvyn's loyalty.

Styvyn died at his king's side, fighting to protect him from the "pirates" that took his life. The earlship of Cheshyr then passed to Karyl and Styvyn's son Kahlvyn. (AST)

During the 880s, Kahlvyn and his wife Pahtrysha were in a serious carriage accident. Pahtrysha died, and Kahlvyn's injuries left him mute and paralyzed. Since Kahlvyn's son Styvyn was still a child, Karyl was named Kahlvyn's regent pending Styvyn's majority. (HFQ)