Tayren (Minecraft)

*This article is about the character of The Altered Adventure Minecraft series. For his novel counterpart, see **Tayren**.*

Commander **Tayren** is a character on *The Altered Adventure* Minecraft series. He débuts in the twelfth episode of the first volume. He is voiced by Robin.

## History

Before Gizzy's Arrival

Tayren grows up in a village in the Altered Universe. His village is eventually destroyed by a pack of power borns that kill everyone in the village. Somehow, Tayren is the only villager to survive the attack. This experience becomes the source of his rage towards power borns. ("Higher Rank")

Tayren becomes loyal to the King of the Altered Universe. During a war battle, the King is killed. His powers are split into four elements and given to four of his soldiers to protect. These four start ruling the Altered Universe and become known as the Guardians. Tayren believes they should not rule the universe as they are not the true heirs to the throne. He forms an organization called The Rebellion to stop the Guardian's reign. Multiple inhabitants of the universe join this cause. Tayren establishes a village called Higher Rank, a village where the best of The Rebellion live. In order to accomplish the downfall of the guardians, Tayren must lead someone called The Chosen One to something called The Prophecy. To get to The Prophecy, The Chosen One must obtain these items: Barath's Hammer, Elizabeth's Locket, Voice's Aura and Witch's Shield. ("The Last Warning", "Higher Rank")

At some point, Tayren acquires a Pendant of Luck, an pedant with Lucky Blocks infused into it. Due to containing Lucky Blocks, the item is capable of hiding the owner's presence from Guardians, as Lucky Blocks are their only known weakness. ("The Power Born")

Volume One

Tayren is visited by Brayden, a rebellion member. Tayren questions why he left his post at the village. He informs Tayren that he has found Gizzy, the Chosen One. He becomes filled with joy and asks where he is, but Brayden says he was teleported away by a guardian. Tayren lets Brayden stay at Higher Rank since his village was destroyed. Out of curiosity, Brayden asks why he has a grudge against power-borns and Tayren tells him of the story of his old village. Brayden then leaves due to being scared of him finding out he's a power-born. ("Higher Rank")

Volume Two

The next day, Tayren prepares two of his finest guards, Alex and Roger, to search for Gizzy. He asks Brayden to go with them since he knows Gizzy best. ("Sanctuary")

Brayden returns alone to Higher Rank to tell Tayren of his expedition. Brayden lies to Tayren saying that Alex and Roger were killed by pack of power-borns, even though he was the one that killed them. Hours later, much to his surprise, a wounded Roger comes to Tayren. Tayren insists that he rest, but Roger tells him of Brayden's betrayal. As his last words, he tells him that Brayden killed Alex and himself, as he vanishes into thin air.

Tayren goes spying on Brayden and Gizzy, who just arrived at Higher Rank. During their conversation, Brayden talks about him being a power-born. Tayren then swears that he must pay for what he has done. ("The King of Altered")

Tayren enters Brayden's house while Gizzy isn't there and kills him. Fortunately, an assassin sent to kill Gizzy arrives. Tayren plans to frame him for Brayden's death. When the assassin fails to kill Gizzy, the Higher Rank guards manage to capture and imprison him. Gizzy interrogates the assassin and finds Tayren was the true murderer. When Gizzy confronts Tayren about Brayden, he tells him he had to do it. Gizzy decides to leave the village, but before doing so, Tayren gives him his Pendant of Luck that he used to keep the Guardians from discovering Higher Rank and his secret organization. He hands it over to him, making it impossible for Guardians to track him, but leaves The Rebellion. ("The Power Born")

Tayren arrives in the Nether to make a deal with Inferno, the fire guardian. The deal involves a 1v1 between himself and Inferno. If Tayren was to win, then Inferno is unable to help the guardians when the Rebellion attacks them. If Inferno was to win, then he can kill everyone who is part of the Rebellion and destroy Higher Rank. They both agree on the terms by completing the signature ritual. ("Divine")

Meeting with Inferno at the Higher Rank Coliseum for their duel, the two get straight to business and commence their fight. Before the battle, Tayren secretly implements an effect to the coliseum, making only himself stronger than Inferno. The Guardian manages to put up a good fight, but Inferno is overwhelmed by Tayren's surprising strength and is defeated by the commander. With the battle won, Inferno is now bound by the signature agreement to not be able to help the other Guardian when they strike. Even though he lost, Inferno reveals to Tayren that King Alpha was resurrected, meaning he should be careful about attacking the Guardians. But without the king's powers, Alpha isn't a threat. He then dismisses the Fire Guardian with his cheating victory. ("Waiting for Superman", "Guardians vs Rebellions")

At Higher Rank, he is preparing his army for battle against the Guardians. When one of his guards tells him that Ratchet has been dethroned apparently, he decides to attack the Earth Kingdom first since it's currently in a weak position. He is also told that Letvia's son is wanting to see him. Amazed, Tayren speaks to him. Vantor wishes to join Higher Rank, which Tayren presumes is to take down the guardians, but Vantor wishes to kill Letvia as revenge. ("What Lies Below")

Volume Three

With his army ready, Tayren leads the fleet out of Higher Rank to strike the Earth Kingdom. He manages to trick Vantor into helping him attack the kingdom by telling him that Letvia is there. Once the kingdom is destroyed, Vantor realizes that the Water Guardian is nowhere to be seen and asks Tayren about his deceit. Tayren starts getting annoyed of Vantor's rant and disciplines him by lecturing him that they will attack Letvia when the time is right, and shouldn't question his authority. ("Haunted House")

As they march forward, Tayren decides to strike the Air Kingdom next. The army succeeds and Voice's kingdom is left in the dust while the commander savors their second victory. With the Earth and Air Kingdoms down, and Inferno being out cut out due to their agreement, Tayren plans to attack the Water Kingdom. Luckily, Vantor brings forth a pirate captain who was seen raiding villages and claims that he can take the Rebellion to Letvia's kingdom on his ship. In exchange, Tayren to share the loot in the Air Kingdom and eventually, Water Kingdom. Wanting more for the journey, Tayren gives up some money from Higher Rank which finally makes the pirate comply. The army then hops on the ship where they set a course to the Water Kingdom. At sea, their trip is interrupted by a rivaling pirate ship, but they manage to fight back and take down the enemy with heavy artillery. ("Hear My Voice")

Finally, the ship makes it to the Water Kingdom. With his entire army, Tayren leads the troop to fron entrance, there he meets Letvia, along with her summoned Water Knights. Commander Tayren explains that he's been destroying the kingdoms because he hates power borns and the Guardians do not deserve to rule the universe, only Alpha can. The battle is soon underway, as the Rebellion Soldiers and the Water Knights go head to head, while in the middle of the war, Tayren confronts Letvia, and as promised, calls up Vantor who gets the honors of killing his mother. When the Water Guardian reveals that Gail met a group called the Package who gave her powers and she's still alive, Vantor suddenly believes as she has no real reason to lie, and knowing that his father's death is justifiable, Vantor forgives Letvia and have a brief hug, until Tayren interrupts the reunion by charging in with his iron sword. Before he can connect with Vantor, a girl jumps out of the water and steps in front the blade, passing right through her and making the girl fall to the ground. The girl being Vantor's sister, Gail, Vantor ragingly rushes towards Tayren where they have an intense sword fight, but the comamnder manages to push the boy back. Commander Tayren reveals that he won a duel with Inferno , which is why he's not helping in the battle, and the best part about it is that Tayren cheated. Upon hearing this, Gail, who was given the power of immortality calls him a coward, much to Tayren and Vantor's surprise. While caught off guard, Vantor manages to hit Tayren, knocking him down. After they have a family reunion, the three realize that they're surrounded by the enemy. Before Tayren can finish them off, King Alpha arrives to call off the battle. As the new Earth Guardian, Alpha renounces his claim to the throne, fully becoming a Guardian. He sends the Rebellion onto the ship, except for Tayren who's under arrest for his crimes against the kingdoms. When Letvia mentions that Brayden is Alpha's son, Tayren reveals that for killing two of his soldiers, Tayren murdered Brayden, not knowing he was the true prince. Alpha quickly grabs a sword on the ground and puts it at Tayren's face. Not even thinking twice, Alpha slashes Tayren with the blade, killing the commander and avenging his child's death. ("Guardians vs Rebellions")

## Trivia

### Production

* Tayren narrates the "Previously on Altered Adventure" segment of "The Power Born".