The Tylwyth of Caradog

The Tylwyth of Caradog (Tylwyth being the Elven word for "family" or "kindred") is the collective name for the known family of the Cymry Archfey-King, Caradog, who died while fighting to protect the Fey Realm of Cymru from falling into the hands of Fiends. The Tylwyth of Caradog ultimately became some of the deities of the Elven Pantheon when the Goddess-Queen of the Fey, Titania, raised them from Archfey to Deities, and the moniker of "the Tylwyth of Caradog" was bestowed in Caradog's honour.  

The Influence of the Tylwyth of Caradog

Most of the members of the Tylwyth of Caradog are prominent deities within the Pantheon, and have their own significant influence alone. However, the Tylwyth itself is generally considered to be the "ruling family" of the Elven Deities, thus any members or servants of the Tylwyth are offered special treatment and honour, even Thywyll and Drastywyll, who betrayed Gwynrhi and the other Ty y Firain.  

Known Members

 

Gwynrhi Chrewyrellynhil ap Caradog

Caradog's son, and the older twin brother of Thywyll. Gwynrhi was by his Father's side at the time of his death and is considered the Head of the Tylwyth of Caradog, as well as the leader of the Cylch Cannaid and Great King of the Ty y Firain.  

Rhiannon Bwalleuad

Gwynrhi's wife, she was his Bonded Mate before the Fall of Cymru and has remained by Gwynrhi's side throughout the trials and troubles of the Elves.  

Eirian ferch Gwynrhi

Gwynrhi's daughter, Eirian willingly joined the Cylch Tywyll when Gwynrhi suggested that the Lost would need a light to guide them back. She became known as the Lodestar of the Tylwyth of Caradog, as well as the Beacon of the Lost.  

Thywyll ferch Caradog

Caradog's daughter, the younger twin sister of Gwynrhi, and the leader of the Cylch Tywyll. Gwynrhi could not bring himself to banish her from the Tylwyth despite her betrayal, and she is still considered a legitimate member of it.  

Drastywyll ap Thywyll

The son of Thywyll, Gwynrhi's nephew and Eirian's cousin. Like his mother, Drastywyll was not banished from the Tylwyth despite his betrayed because Gwynrhi could not bring himself to do so.  

Proposed Members

 

Arawn Farchognos

Rumoured to be the son of Caradog's brother, Ethrys, Gwynrhi has tried to have Arawn accepted into the Tylwyth, but Arawn has never requested that his lineage be acknowledged and has neither confirmed nor denied his heritage. If his parentage were confirmed, it would make him Gwynrhi and Thywyll's cousin. His title of King of Annwn (or King of the Dead) was bestoyed upon him by Gwynrhi, supposedly because of this family connection.