Alypia Gavra

Alypia Gavras  was the daughter of Mavrikios Gavras and his brother, Thorisin Gavras.

Alypia was known for her intelligence and introvertness.Her intelligence was apparently valued,for both Mavrikios and Thorisin allowed her to sit in their meetings and even heed her advice sometimes.

She despised the position she was in as princess, a pawn in politics.During the reign of Ortaias Sphrantzes she was forced to marry him and was sexually abused by his uncle,Vardanes Sphrantzes,until she was rescued by Marcus Scaurus and his legionaries.

From the time she met Marcus Scaurus, she shared a mutual infautation that blossomed into love.To this end,after he was betrayed by Helvis,they had a discreet affair and regularly met each other in taverns.

Alypia married Marcus after the final battle against the Yezda.