Rhysand's Father

Rhysand's Father
General Information
Full name	Unknown
Title(s)	High Lord of the Night Court
Age	900+
Species	High Fae
Powers	Winnowing Misting
Home	Night Court
Status	Deceased
Physical description
Gender	Male
Relationships
Family	Unnamed Father † Rhysand (son) Unnamed Daughter † Nyx (grandson) Feyre Archeron (daughter-in-law) Keir (distant relative) Morrigan (distant relative) Fionn † (ancestor) Theia † (ancestor) Silene † (ancestor) Helena † (distant relative)
Romances	Unnamed Wife † (mate)
Series Information
Appearances	A Court of Thorns and Roses (first mention) A Court of Mist and Fury (mentioned) A Court of Wings and Ruin (mentioned) A Court of Frost and Starlight (mentioned) A Court of Silver Flames (mentioned)

Rhysand's father is the former High Lord of the Night Court.

Quick Answers

What actions did Rhysand's father take to protect his mate's wings?

Upon witnessing his mate's wings about to be severed in an Illyrian war-camp, Rhysand's father, the High Lord of the Night Court, intervened promptly. Recognizing their mating bond, he married her that same night, safeguarding her wings from being cut and granting her the liberty to fly at her discretion.

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How did Rhysand's father become the High Lord of the Night Court?

The father of Rhysand, a High Fae, ascended to the position of High Lord of the Night Court while residing in the Night Court of Prythian. His powers included winnowing, and he was over 900 years old when he encountered an Illyrian.

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At what age did Rhysand's father meet his mate?

At the age of 900, Rhysand's father encountered his mate in an Illyrian war-camp. He immediately established a mating bond with her and married her that same evening, preserving her wings from being cut.

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What is the significance of the mating bond in the Night Court?

The Night Court's mating bond, exemplified by Feyre and Rhysand, is a profound emotional link that evolves from their mutual affection, leading to their status as mates. This bond manifests in their shared love, protection, and playful banter. Their longing for each other during Feyre's time in the Spring Court underscores this bond. Rhysand's self-sacrifice in the final battle further emphasizes the depth of this bond.

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How did Rhysand's father's reign influence Rhysand's rule as High Lord?

The reign of Rhysand's father, the prior High Lord of the Night Court, was characterized by his cold, ruthless nature, and violent power struggles. This contrasted with Rhysand's rule, which was marked by diplomacy and compassion, as seen in his friendship with Tamlin. Rhysand's unique power, derived from his hybrid lineage, also set him apart as the most potent High Lord in Prythian history.

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History

Rhysand's father lived within the Night Court of Prythian and held the title of High Lord. One day when he was 900 years old, he winnowed into an Illyrian war-camp and saw an eighteen-year-old female whose wings were about to be cut. The mating bond between both of them clicked into place and Rhysand's father immediately made her his bride the same evening. He also made sure that his mate's wings were not cut and allowed her to fly whenever and wherever she wished. Rhysand's father may have cared for Rhysand's mother, but did not love her.

His wife later became pregnant and gave birth to a half-High-Fae, half-Illyrian whom they named Rhysand and later to a daughter with the same characteristics.

When his son was old enough to begin his training, he allowed his wife to take him to an Illyrian camp to train.

During the War, he and the Night Court fought on the side of the humans.

When Rhysand became older, he befriended Tamlin, the son of the High Lord of the Spring Court. Rhysand revealed information about his mother and sister to Tamlin who relayed this information to his father and brothers. They (including Tamlin) traveled to the Illyrian wilderness and murdered both his wife and daughter.

Rhysand's father learned of his wife's and daughter's deaths, and immediately traveled to the Spring Court with Rhysand to avenge them. He killed Tamlin's father, brothers, and mother. He then walked to Tamlin's room with the aim of killing him. Rhysand attempted to stop him, but was interrupted by Tamlin who kills Rhysand's father after discovering the bloodshed that occurred in the hallway.

Rhysand succeeded him as High Lord shortly after.

Personality

Rhysand's father was cold and calculating. He had been trained since birth to be vicious. He is constantly called a prick by Cassian, Rhysand, and Azriel.

During the War, he saw that his son had not only started to rival him for power, but had allied himself with perhaps the two deadliest Illyrians in history. He got it into his head that if they were given a legion in the War, they might very well turn it against him when they returned.

Trivia

• Rhysand's father was nine hundred years old when he met and married Rhysand's mother, who was eighteen.