Espanoy was the fair-faced maiden beloved of Tazhav at the fortress of Goravgard. Following Tazhav's defeat, she tearfully pleaded not to be left behind. Tazhav mounted her behind him on his steed, but as the horse tired, he was forced to abandon her. Bijan discovered her by the roadside, marveling at her beauty, and brought her to the camp of General Tus.