Tanilis

Tanilis was a noble woman and sorceress near the Videssian town of Opsikion. She was the mother of Mavros and patron and lover of Krispos, who became emperor of Videssos with no small help from her prophecies. After her son died, she joined Krispos in his campaign against Harvas Black-Robe. She destroyed Harvas and his black magic, but at the cost of her own life.