Aenys Blackfyre

Aenys Blackfyre
Aenys Blackfyre by Riotarttherite
Allegiance	House Blackfyre
Race	Valyrian
Culture	Crownlands
Born	191–194 AC
Died	233 AC King's Landing
Father	Daemon I Blackfyre
Mother	Rohanne of Tyrosh
Book	The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned)

Aenys Blackfyre was the fifth son of Daemon I Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh.

History

After the death of King Maekar I Targaryen in 233 AC, there was no definitive heir to ascend the Iron Throne. When the Hand of the King, Lord Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers, called a Great Council, Aenys put forth his claim to the throne by writing from exile. Bloodraven offered him safe conduct to King's Landing, so Aenys could present his claim in person. Aenys accepted this proposal, but as soon as he entered the capital he was seized by the gold cloaks and dragged to the Red Keep, where he was executed. His head was presented to the lords of the Great Council, as a warning to any who might still have Blackfyre sympathies.

After King Aegon V Targaryen was crowned king, he had Bloodraven arrested for the murder of Aenys, as Brynden had broken the word of the Iron Throne with the act. Brynden was sentenced to death but later sent to the Wall instead, to live out the remainder of his life as a Brother of the Night's Watch.

Family

Daena Targaryen

Aegon IV Targaryen

Barba Bracken

Daemon I

Rohanne of Tyrosh

Aegon

Daemon II

Aenys

Two sons

Calla

Aegor Rivers

Aemon

Haegon

Unknown wife

Daughter(s)

Daemon III

Son(s)

Daemon

Maelys

Behind the Scenes

Aenys may be a reference by George R. R. Martin to Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk, a Yorkist rival to King Henry VII of England, a Tudor. When he returned to England after exile, Edmund was imprisoned by Henry VII and later executed by Henry's son, King Henry VIII.