A Court of Thorns and Roses · Character
Tamlin
Also known as the Beast
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 3
Tamlin is a major character in A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Description
A powerfully built High Fae male with sun-kissed skin and light golden hair. He wears an exquisite golden mask embedded with emeralds shaped like whorls of leaves that covers his nose, cheeks, and brows, leaving visible his strong jaw, mouth, and vivid green eyes flecked with amber. Pointed Fae ears frame his face. He typically wears a dark green tunic over a broad chest with a leather baldric strapped across it, revealing tanned, muscled forearms when sleeves are rolled.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Feyre Archeronlove interest
Feyre falls in love with Tamlin, the High Lord of the Spring Court, and ultimately sacrifices her humanity to break his curse and save him.
Lucien Vanserraally
Lucien is Tamlin's loyal emissary and friend, often acting as a mediator and advisor.
Alisservant
Alis serves Tamlin and his court, often acting as a caretaker and advisor.
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Andrasservant
Andras is a sentry sent by Tamlin to the human realm, where he is killed by Feyre.
Amaranthaantagonist
Amarantha curses Tamlin and his court, forcing him into servitude and threatening his people.
Rhysandrival
Rhysand and Tamlin have a tense relationship, with Rhysand often antagonizing Tamlin and his court.
Story so far
BOOK 1A Court of Thorns and Roses
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 5Feyre Crosses the WallFeyre accepts the Treaty's terms and leaves her family to live in Prythian rather than die. She rides north with Tamlin in beast form, crossing the invisible wall into the faerie realm. - Book 1
Ch. 14Feyre Traps the SurielFeyre ventures into the western woods and successfully snares the ancient Suriel, learning that Tamlin is a High Lord and that the King of Hybern poses a greater threat. She is then ambushed by naga sent by the Dark Mother. - Book 1
Ch. 20Fire Night and the Great RiteOn Calanmai, Feyre secretly attends the Fire Night celebration despite Tamlin's warnings. She is rescued from predatory faeries by a mysterious stranger (Rhysand), while Tamlin performs the Great Rite to regenerate the land's magic. - Book 1
Ch. 27Tamlin Sends Feyre HomeAfter Rhysand's threatening visit, Tamlin announces he is sending Feyre home to protect her from Amarantha. Despite her protests, he remains firm, and they share a passionate night before she departs at dawn. - Book 1
Ch. 43Feyre's Final Trial: Killing TamlinFeyre faces her final trial: she must kill three innocent faeries or forfeit her life. She slays two hooded victims before discovering the third is Tamlin, whose heart has been turned to stone by Amarantha's curse. - Book 1
Ch. 45Feyre Dies and is ResurrectedAfter Feyre whispers the answer to Amarantha's riddle (love), Amarantha snaps her spine, killing her. The seven High Lords each bestow a spark of their power upon Feyre's body, resurrecting her as an immortal High Fae. - Book 2
Ch. 4Rhysand's Arrival at the WeddingTwo weeks before her wedding to Tamlin, Feyre freezes at the altar. Rhysand appears, invoking their bargain to take her away to the Night Court for one week each month. - Book 2
Ch. 69Feyre Becomes High Lady of the Night CourtAfter returning to the Spring Court with Tamlin, Feyre reveals to the reader that she is now the High Lady of the Night Court and acting as a spy within Tamlin's court to bring down Hybern from within.
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Book 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses
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