Tyler, an English sailor during the Age of Discovery, is marooned on a South Sea island with fellow sailors Channing and Jones. He pushes to build a ship for escape, opposing Jones's wish to stay due to a romance with native woman Laia.

Tyler's stance shifts after the group uncovers a monument carved with a red deer image. This discovery persuades the native tribe to help construct the ship, provided it carries everyone to "the new world." In a ritual, Tyler receives a red deer tattoo from the natives, anchoring him to the spiritual motif.

The tattoo ties Tyler to themes of reincarnation and enduring bonds. His actions aid Laia, Jones, and the tribe in escaping a disaster Laia foresees, weaving into the cyclical narrative of souls linked across eras.

Tyler exists solely within this Age of Discovery context, with no elaboration on his background, motivations, or experiences beyond these events. His role remains confined to this timeline, without expansion in other media.