Alys Tullly

Alys Tully, born Alys Rivers, is the third child of Lord Brandon Tully and his mistress, Sanelle Bracken. A quiet and demure child, Alys was never a favourite at court, and was the only of Brandon's bastards to return to Riverrun before the Scarlet Winter.

Following the Petty Man's War, Alys was legitimized at Damion's request, after he presented the Queen with Dark Sister.

Appearance
Alys is pretty, with jet black hair, and a kind face. Her lips are a soft pink, which usually carry a smile upon them. She is slender, tall, and carries herself with a small amount of grace befitting her station.

History
Alys was born in the year 386 AC, and was a quick child, fair and strong. Though only five when the War of the Three Thieves broke out, she was a quick learner, and had already come to read, and studied frequently in Valyrian. Unlike her elder siblings, she showed little interest in the happenings of her family, and wished to study the higher arts, much like the Maesters of the Citadel did.

Alys went to King's Landing at the behest of her father in 390 AC, and returned to Riverrun four years later. She found an impromptu mother in Bethany Blackwood, and a kind sister in Berena Tully. Though their parentage set them apart, they were still blood.

She has remained at Riverrun ever since, and did not weep for her father's death in 406 AC.

The Taming of the Lady
Alys was present during the events of the Taming of the Lady. Though overshadowed by other ladies such as Elinor Vance, Alys expressed worry about Landon's intentions and his ability to rule once he had come to Riverrun.

Berena thought of Alys as smart to keep herself far away from the happenings of the court. She was not, however, smart enough to keep herself out of Berena's affairs.

407 AC
Following the Tourney of 407, Alys was put on a mission orchestrated by Serra Rivers and Berena, involving her turning House Frey against Lord Landon. It ended in a terrible confrontation between her and Visaera Blackwood, and would lead to the tension yet remaining within the Riverlands.

Alys was imprisoned for two months. During such time, she was raped "half a hundred times." Serra initially informed Damion that she was imprisoned, and Damion sent her a letter informing her that they were to meet. Visaera sent him a reply threatening Alys' life. Damion replied with the same threat, and Alys was released shortly after, and brought to Riverrun.

Alys was the first to receive Berena's body after it was brought to Riverrun, promising herself vengeance for all who had wronged her and her sister.

Learning to Overcome
Alys frequently experienced nightmares of her time at the Twins, and slowly overcame them with the help of her brother's wife, Rhialta. Though the scars, both mental and physical will never fade, Rhialta quickly became a close friend and confidant to Alys, when Alys thought there was no one out there who would ever help her.

Alys slowly branched out from there. Damion did not enforce his will upon her - the will that she might wed - and instead offered her all that she might wish for, as Landon had once offered Berena. Though their relationship was not tense, it was only familial, and not incredibly friendly.