King Tyras | OSRS Index

King Tyras's silhouette, as it appeared on the *RuneScape* website.

The remains of King Tyras.

King Tyras Ardignas is the king of West Ardougne, the son of King Ulthas and the younger brother of King Lathas. He is assassinated by the player during the quest Regicide after the player is deceived by King Lathas and Lord Iorwerth.

History

Early history

King Tyras was the youngest son of King Ulthas, the monarch of Kandarin until his death in a hunting accident in year 136 of the Fifth Age. Prior to his death King Ulthas had declared that the throne of Kandarin and the capital city should be split between his sons. This greatly angered Tyras' older brother, Lathas, who was already angry with their father for granting King Arthur possession of Camelot.^[1]

Tyras ruled over West Ardougne. He was not particularly popular, though he was accepted. Under his leadership the city of West Ardougne expanded westward all the way to the nearly impassable Galarpos Mountains, which led to the rediscovery of the Underground Pass, a long lost tunnel system between the elven land Tirannwn and Kandarin. Tyras could not resist the opportunity to explore the elven lands, and he left the city with a division of highly-trained soldiers.

Heading westward

The city of West Ardougne after it went into decline.

In Tyras' absence, West Ardougne went into decline, whereas East Ardougne grew in wealth and political influence. The leadership of West Ardougne was left to Tyras' inexperienced subordinates, which led to plummeting public morale and made Tyras very unpopular^[2]^[3]. Tyras returned briefly with his surviving men after having spent some time in Tirannwn to resupply and recruit new soldiers, but he left shortly after to venture back to Tirannwn^[4].

Shortly after Tyras' departure, the Underground Pass was taken over and corrupted by Iban. As well, a "plague" swept across West Ardougne, causing Tyras' brother King Lathas to have mourners put the city under quarantine by fortifying the city walls and sealing any entrance to West Ardougne, taking any "infected" citizens to a "medical centre" from where they never returned.

Assassination

Completely unaware of these events, Tyras continued his exploration. Lord Iorwerth, the elven leader of the Iorwerth Clan, who collaborated with King Lathas, saw Tyras as a foreign invader and had trackers sent out to track him down. After a battle between the Iorwerth elves and Tyras' men, Tyras moved his camp toward the Western Ocean, where they set up Tyras Camp and Port Tyras^[5]. Tyras would remain in his tent, never appearing even in front of his men, fearing the threat of Lord Iorwerth. King Lathas who had made a deal with Lord Iorwerth of having both Tyras and King Arthur disposed of, sent an adventurer who had disposed of Iban to assist in the assassination of King Tyras.^[6]

The barrel bomb destroys King Tyras' tent.

The adventurer had been told that King Tyras had brought the plague to West Ardougne and that he had been corrupted by the Dark Lord after having been forced to drink from the Chalice of Eternity.^[7] Not knowing the truth, the adventurer went ahead and created a barrel bomb and used a catapult to launch it at King Tyras' tent killing him instantly. Before they could return to Ardougne Castle, the adventurer was intercepted by a rebel elf, who revealed the truth of Lord Iorwerth's and King Lathas' deception.

Legacy

After Tyras' death, General Hining took leadership over Port Tyras, the death of the king was a huge shock and Hining was worried about the future. Eventually the adventurer returned to the camp, when they together with the rebel elves from Lletya and the Elven clan leaders planned to fight back against Lord Iorwerth. Hining and his men lent their assistance to the elven resistance to protect the passage from the Underground Pass to the Temple of Light. After Lord Iorwerth's defeat, the end of the plague and restoration of Prifddinas, the elven clan leaders allowed Tyras Camp and Port Tyras to remain as an outpost.

Family

Unknown †

Narras †

Ulthas †

Unknown

Lathas †

Tyras †

Thoros

Predecessor	Title	Successor
King Ulthas	King of Kandarin	King Thoros

References

^ King Lathas in Song of the Elves. Old School RuneScape. "My father, King Ulthas, once ruled over a united Kandarin. I was his eldest son, the kingdom was my birthright! But my fool of a father took that from me. When King Arthur and his knights arrived in our lands, my father granted them the castle of Camelot, ousting the loyal subjects that previously lived there. Not only that, but he also declared that the kingdom be jointly ruled by my brother and I, rather than giving it to me as he should have. When I ascended to my half-throne, I promised myself that I would unite this kingdom again, no matter the cost."
^ Carla. Old School RuneScape. "It's down to King Tyras. He and his men brought the plague here from the west, and then left us to suffer. One day he'll pay for what he's done!"
^ Woman (West Ardougne). Old School RuneScape. "We don't have good days here anymore. Curse King Tyras. [...] His army curses our city with this plague then wanders off again, leaving us to clear up the pieces."
^ Jethick. Old School RuneScape. "Well he's always been a bit of an explorer. He's led multiple expeditions into the uncharted lands to the west. The plague first started when he came back from one of these expeditions. More than a few suspect that some of his men caught it out there and brought it back with them. The king didn't care though. He just left on another expedition to the west. He hasn't been seen since. He left the city warder Bravek in charge but he's no better."
^ Elf Tracker in Regicide. Old School RuneScape. "Well this was his old camp. After the battle a few days ago they moved. We're yet to find them again."
^ King Lathas in Song of the Elves. Old School RuneScape. "That's why I made the deal with Lord Iorwerth. In return for access to West Ardougne, he agreed to help me kill my brother and drive out King Arthur."
^ King Lathas in Biohazard. Old School RuneScape. "[It] protects them from a far greater danger, a fear too big to fathom. Their King, Tyras, journeyed out to the West on a voyage of discovery. But he was captured by the Dark Lord. The Dark Lord agreed to spare his life, but only on one condition... that he would drink from the Chalice of Eternity. The chalice corrupted him. He joined forces with the Dark Lord, the embodiment of pure evil, banished all those years ago... And so I erected this wall, not just to protect my people, but to protect all the people of Runescape. Now, with the King of West Ardougne, the Dark Lord has an ally on the inside."

Regicide

NPCs

	Tyras guard ^{(Catapult guard)} Chemist General Hining King's Messenger
Elves	Idris Morvran Essyllt Lord Iorwerth Elf Tracker Arianwyn Elf Warrior
Ardougne Royalty	King Lathas King Tyras

Items

	Crystal pendant Big book of bangs Strip of cloth Raw rabbit Cooked rabbit
Messages	King's Iorwerth's
Sulphur	Normal Ground
Limestone	Brick Quicklime Pot of quicklime
Barrels	Barrel Coal tar Barrel of naphtha Naphtha mix Barrel bomb

Locations

Music

v t e Tyras Camp
Inhabitants	General Hining King Tyras Quartermaster Trader Crewmember Tyras guard ^{(Catapult guard)}
Features	Port Tyras Quartermaster's Stores

Monarchs and Rulers

Current

	Sir Amik Varze Prince Anlaf King Awowogei King Bolren Queen Ellamaria Emir King Gjuki Sorvott IV Duke Horacio Pharaoh Kemesis Lord Lowerniel Drakan Mawnis Burowgar King Narnode Shareen King Roald III Queen Sigrid King Thoros King Vallance King Vargas
Keldagrim	Consortium Blue Opal Director Brown Engine Director Green Gemstone Director Purple Pewter Director Silver Cog Director White Chisel Director Yellow Fortune Director
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Former

	Lady Aenwyn Iorwerth^† King Alvis^† King Argenthorg^† Arianwyn Cadarn King Ascertes^† King Baxtorian King Bolrie King Claudius^† King Danthalas^† Efaritay Hallow The Fisher King Queen Glarial^† Hazeel King Healthorg^† Lady Iorwerth^† Lord Iorwerth^† Lady Ithell (Fourth Age)^† Jatizso^† King Lathas^† King Narras^† Neitiznot^† Osmumten^† King Raddallin^† Queen Rashiliyia^† Red Axe Director King Roald I^† King Roald II^† King Tyras^† King Ulthas^† Zaros
Kourend	Council of Elders Grand Lord King Rada I^† King Rada II^† King Rada III^† Lord Arceuus I^† Lord Arceuus II^† Lord Ethrain Hosidius I^† Lord Hosidius II^† Lord Hosidius III^† King Hosidius V^† Lord Lovakengj I^† Lord Lovakengj II^† Lord Lovakengj III^† Lord Piscarilius I^† Lord Piscarilius II^† Lord Seabry Shayzien^† Lord Shayzien I^† Lord Shayzien II^† King Shayzien III^† King Shayzien IV^† King Shayzien VII^† Xeric King Byrne I^† King Byrne II^† King Byrne III^† Queen Biyrene I^† Queen Biyrene II^† King Agata IV^† King Kharedst I^† King Kharedst II^† King Kharedst III^† King Kharedst IV^† Kourend Council Councillor Andrews Councillor Hughes^† Councillor Orson^† Councillor Unkar King Kandur Hosidius^†
Varlamore	King Marhuitz^† King Maximus^† Imafore Tullus^† Mezpah Arkan^†