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131 AC

2015-10-22T00:33:36Z

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'''Year 131 After the Conquest''' ('''131 AC''') is a year in the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest|Westerosi calendar]], the 131st after [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]]'s crowning in [[Oldtown]] that maesters and educated people use as a reference to date the years.

131 AC saw the end of the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]], when King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] died in the middle of the year. Prince [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon "the Younger" Targaryen]] was crowned as King Aegon III Targaryen instead, and a peace was made.

==Events==
* The [[Battle of the Kingsroad]], final battle of the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|twoiaf| Aegon II}}
* The [[Dance of the Dragons]] ends.{{Ref|TPATQ}}
* After the Dance of the Dragons, [[Regency of Aegon III|the period of regency begins]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Aegon III}}
* Princess [[Jaehaera Targaryen]] marries King [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aegon III}}

==Births==
No known births occured in 131AC.

==Deaths==
* Lord [[Borros Baratheon]], slain in battle by Lord [[Kermit Tully]].
* King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], poisoned.{{Ref|twoiaf| Aegon II}}
* Lord [[Larys Strong]], executed for treason.{{Ref|twoiaf| Aegon III}}
* Ser [[Gyles Belgrave]], knight of the [[Kingsguard]], executed for treason.{{Ref|twoiaf| Aegon III}}

==Marriages==
* King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] to Princess [[Jaehaera Targaryen]]
* Lord [[Cregan Stark]] to [[Alysanne Blackwood]]

==Titles and Positions==
===King===
* [[Aegon III Targaryen]] is crowned king.{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aegon III}}
===Small Council===
* Lord [[Cregan Stark]] is named [[Hand of the King]]. He holds his position for a day.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aegon III}}
* Ser [[Tyland Lannister]] is named Hand of the King, after Cregan Stark resigns.{{Ref|TWOIAF| House Lannister Under the Dragons}}<ref>Tyland died in 133AC, after having been Hand for most of two years.</ref>

==References==
{{References}}

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281 AC

2015-10-22T00:28:55Z

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'''Year 281 After the Conquest''' ('''281 AC''') is a year in the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest|Westerosi calendar]], the 281st after [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]]'s crowning in [[Oldtown]] that maesters and educated people use as a reference to date the years.

281 AC, which is also known as the '''year of the false spring''', was marked by the [[Tourney at Harrenhal]], which was attended by many highborn in the realm, including King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] and his son, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. The year is also marked by the death of Ser [[Harlan Grandison]], which caused an open spot on the [[Kingsguard]], that was filled up by the admission of newly knighted [[Jaime Lannister]]. When King Aerys II named young Jaime to his Kingsguard, his [[Hand of the King]], Tywin Lannister, quit his job out of anger and returned to [[Casterly Rock]].

==Events==
[[‎‎File:Marc Fishman SerBSelmy.jpg|''The memory was still bitter...'' ©Marc Fishman|thumb|300px|right]]
* The weather becomes warmer, causing people to believe that winter is at an end and spring had begun, while in reality, it had not.
* The [[Kingswood Brotherhood]], which had been harassing highborns around the [[Kingswood]] for some time, was defeated by a force with contained at least five of the seven [[Kingsguard]]s Knights of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]. Only Ser [[Gerold Hightower]], who had been injured in an earlier involvement with the brotherhood, is known to have been absent. Since Ser [[Harlan Grandison]] was mentioned to have died in his sleep shortly after the Brotherhood had been defeated, it is possible that Grandison had died prior to the battles, and the search for a replacement had been put on hold until the Brotherhood had been defeated.
* Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] rescued Lady [[Jeyne Swann]] and her septa from the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].
* [[Jaime Lannister]] was knighted by Ser [[Arthur Dayne]], for his performance against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]], shortly after the Brotherhood had been defeated.
* While staying in [[King's Landing]] on his way from the [[Kingswood]] to Casterly Rock, Cersei Lannister convinces her brother Jaime to accept a place in the [[Kingsguard]]. When he accepts, she makes all the arrangements.
* The [[Tourney at Harrenhal]] was held by Lord Whent, after his brother, Ser [[Oswell Whent]] of the [[Kingsguard]] had paid a visit.
** King Aerys II declared a mystery knight, the [[Knight of the Laughing Tree]], to be an enemy of his, when this mystery knight shows up at the Tourney at Harrenhal. The mystery knight disappears, however, and search parties can't manage to turn the knight up again.
* Ser [[Harlan Grandison]] dies in his sleep.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aerys II}}
* The vacancy in the [[Kingsguard]] left by the death of Ser [[Harlan Grandison]] is filled by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], who receives his white cloak at the [[Tourney at Harrenhal]].
* Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] resigns as Hand of the King and moves back to [[Casterly Rock]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| House Lannister Under the Dragons}} Lord [[Owen Merryweather]] takes up the office.

==Births==
* [[Olyvar Frey]], son of [[Walder Frey]] and [[Bethany Rosby]].<ref>''See the calculation for: [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Olyvar Frey|Olyvar Frey]]''</ref>
* [[Petyr Frey]], son of [[Ryman Frey]].<ref>''See the calculation for: [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Petyr Frey|Petyr Frey]]''</ref>
* [[Quentyn Martell]], son of Prince [[Doran Martell]] and [[Mellario of Norvos]].<ref>''See the calculation for: [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Quentyn Martell|Quentyn Martell]]''</ref>

==Deaths==
* (Possibly) Ser [[Harlan Grandison]].
* [[Simon Toyne]], slain by Barristan Selmy.
* The [[Smiling Knight]], slain by Arthur Dayne.

==Quotes==
{{Quote|The [[Tourney at Harrenhal|memory]] came creeping upon him in the darkness, as vivid as a dream. It was the year of the false spring, and he was eighteen again, down from the [[Eyrie]] to the tourney at Harrenhal. He could see the deep green of the grass, and smell the pollen on the wind. Warm days and cool nights and the sweet taste of [[wine]].{{Ref|aGoT|58}}}} - Lord [[Eddard Stark]]'s recollections in the black cells

{{Quote|The [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Prince of Dragonstone]] had never trusted him as he had trusted [[Arthur Dayne]]. [[Tourney at Harrenhal|Harrenhal]] had been proof of that. '''The year of the false spring'''. The [[Tourney at Harrenhal|memory]] was still bitter.}} - Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]’s thoughts in [[Meereen]]

==References and Notes==
{{References}}

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Dunk and Egg

2015-10-07T19:32:32Z

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[[File:Dunk.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Ser Duncan the Tall]]

'''Dunk and Egg stories''' are an ongoing series of novellas written by [[George R. R. Martin]], set in the world of his [[A Song of Ice and Fire|Song of Ice and Fire]], set as prequels to the [[A Song of Ice and Fire|Novel]]. The stories relate the adventures of Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], who later became a legendary member of the [[Kingsguard]], and [[Aegon V|his squire Egg]], who later became the King of the [[Seven Kingdoms]].

Three novellas have appeared so far: ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'', ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' and ''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' and there are plans for there to be 6 to 12 such stories.<ref>{{cite web |last=Harte |first=Bryant |url=http://blog.indigo.ca/fiction/item/512-an-interview-with-george-r-r-martin-part-one.html |title=An Interview with George R. R. Martin, Part I |publisher=indigo.ca |date=July 12, 2011 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/66fwa9nw4 |archivedate=April 4, 2012 |deadurl=no |accessdate=February 15, 2012}}</ref> The published stories deal with Aegon, known as Egg, in his youth being the squire to Duncan, a [[knight#Types of knights|hedge knight]]. Starting with their meeting eighty-nine years before the events of the main novels ({{Date|209}}) and intended to cover a long period.

==Publications==
The three novellas that have appeared so far are:

*''[[The Hedge Knight]]'', Set in the world of the Song of Ice and Fire series eighty-nine years before the events of the main cycle, the story relates the adventures of Dunk (eponymously called Ser Duncan the Tall) and his squire, Egg. A novella originally published August 25, 1998 in the ''Legends'' anthology, edited by Robert Silverberg<ref name=Legends/>, later also in ''Dreamsongs Volume II''<ref name=Dreamsongs/> and as a stand-alone graphic novel.<ref name=HedgeKnight/>

*''[[The Sworn Sword]]'', originally published in ''Legends II'' anthology series<ref name=LegendsII/>, later also in ''Legends II: Dragon, Sword and King''<ref name=LegendsIID/> and as a Graphic Novel.<ref name=HedgeKnightII/>

*''[[The Mystery Knight]]'', originally published in 2010 as part of the ''Warriors'' anthology <ref>''Warriors'', ISBN 978-0765320483 (Hardcover)</ref> and later in ''Warriors 1''.<ref>''Warriors 1'', ISBN 978-0765360267 (Mass Market Paperback)</ref>

==Future==
===Planned Instalments===
The author has said that he would like to write a number of these stories (varying from six to twelve from interview to interview) covering the entire lives of these two characters. A fourth instalment, currently untitled, but with the working title ''[[The She-Wolves of Winterfell]]'', has been announced by Martin as in the planning stages. It will feature Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and [[Egg]] at [[Winterfell]], where they will meet the so-called "She-Wolves". Originally, it was planned that this fourth Dunk & Egg novella would be published in the anthology Martin was co-editing with [[w:Gardner Dozois|Gardner Dozois]], titled 'Dangerous Women'. However, when unable to make the deadline, Martin submitted an abridged version of a piece he had written on the civil war [[Dance of the Dragons]]. This novella, ''[[The Princess and the Queen]]'', was released as part of ''Dangerous Women'' instead.<ref name=NaB>Not a Blog: "Dunk & Egg"[http://grrm.livejournal.com/365715.html]</ref>

Currently, there are several Dunk & Egg tales planned. Besides ''The She-Wolves of Winterfell'', Martin also has a fifth tale roughed out in his head, which has the working title ''[[The Village Hero]]''. This novella is set to take place in the [[Riverlands]],<ref name=NaB/> taking place after She-Wolves.<ref name=Hms/>
On when these two novella's will be finished, Martin has stated the following:

{{Quote|There's no telling when I will have time to finish either of these, or which one I will write first. I don't expect I will know more until I've delivered THE WINDS OF WINTER.<ref name=NaB/>}}

Further titles have been revealed by Martin.<ref name=Hms>Not a Blog: How many seasons? "answer to comment"[http://grrm.livejournal.com/412015.html?thread=20463983#t20463983]</ref> With unknown order of chronology, and with a unknown amount of stories to take place in between:
*''The Sellsword''
*''The Champion''
*''The Kingsguard''
*''The Lord Commander''

===Collections===
While the original intent was to publish all the Dunk & Egg tales in a series of anthologies (as was done for the first three), and then collect them all in onen big book, when ''The Mystery Knight'' was released, it had become clear that the stories were too long for this. The current plan, as expressed by Martin, is to release a series of Dunk & Egg collections, each consisting of three novella's. The first of such collections should thus consist out of the three published stories to date, ''The Hedge Knight'', ''The Sworn Sword'' and ''The Mystery Knight''. Originally, the obvious title "The Hedge Knight" was considered, but due to already consisting confusion about the novela and the graphic novel, which are both called "The Hedge Knight", the first collection shall be called ''[[A Knight of the Seven Kingsdoms]]''. The collection shall be published by Bantam Spectra.<ref name=NaB/>

===Movies or television shows===
Martin had admitted that there has been interest for movies or television shows for the Dunk & Egg tales.

{{Quote|There has been interest, yes, but the rights situation is complicated. Film and television rights to the characters and the three published Dunk & Egg stories remain with me at present... but HBO, when acquiring the rights to the SONG OF ICE & FIRE novels, also acquired film and television rights to the world of Westeros. So if we did Dunk & Egg with anyone else, we would need to remove all the references to House Targaryen, the Iron Throne, etc... not completely impossible, but certainly undesireable. Whereas if HBO decided they wanted to make a Dunk & Egg miniseries or TV movies, they'd first need to buy the stories. That's a much more attractive proposition for all concerned, I think... but if it happens, it will happen years from now, not tomorrow, and not next week.<ref name=NaB/>}}

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==References and Notes==
{{References|2|refs=
<ref name=Legends>''Legends'', ISBN 978-0006483946 (Paperback, 2011 Edition); ISBN 978-0002256674 (Paperback, June 1999 Edition); ISBN 978-0812566635 (Mass Market Paperback, September 1999 Edition); ISBN 978-0765300355 (Paperback, 2001 Reissue); ISBN 978-0007385034 (Paperback, 2010 Edition); ISBN 978-0312867874 (Hardcover, 1998 Edition) and several other Hardcover printings, some of them limited editions.</ref>
<ref name=Dreamsongs>''Dreamsongs Volume II'', ISBN 978-0553806588 (Hardcover); ISBN 978-0553385694 (Paperback)</ref> and as a stand-alone graphic novel.
<ref name=HedgeKnight>''Hedge Knight'' Graphic Novel, ISBN 978-0785127246 (Second Edition, 2007, Marvel); ISBN 978-0976401100 (First Edition, 2005, Dabel Brothers)</ref>
<ref name=LegendsII>''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0007154364 (Paperback, 2011 Edition); ISBN 978-0812575231 (Mass Market Paperback, 1999 Edition); ISBN 978-0007154357 (Paperback, 2004 Edition); ISBN 978-0007305094 (Paperback, 2008 Edition); ISBN 978-0007154340 (Hardback, 2003 Edition); ISBN 978-0606186476 (Turtleback, 1999 Edition)</ref>
<ref name=LegendsIID>''Legends II: Dragon, Sword and King'', ISBN 978-0345475787 (Paperback); ISBN 978-1435291133 (Library Binding)</ref>
<ref name=HedgeKnightII>''The Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword'', ISBN 978-0785126515 (2009 TPB); ISBN 978-0785126508 (2008 Hardcover)</ref>
}}

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Feature article/6

2015-05-15T19:03:45Z

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'''[[Arya Stark]]''' is the youngest daughter and third born child of Lord [[Eddard Stark]] and Lady [[Catelyn Tully]]. She has five siblings: brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], sister [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]], and half-brother [[Jon Snow]]. Like her siblings, she took the care of a direwolf-pup: [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]].

At the age of nine, Arya moved with her father and sister to [[King's Landing]]. Training under [[Syrio Forel]] to learn swordsmanship, Arya owns her own blade, [[Needle]]. When her father is arrested, she flees the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]], using all her training had taught her. Arya escapes King's Landing and starts the journey north, hoping to reach the rest of her family at [[Winterfell]]. The [[Riverlands]], which she needs to cross first, are heavily involved in [[War of the Five Kings|war]], and Arya finds herself captured several times.

Having witnessed the execution of her father, and later witnessing the harsh situations in the war-torn [[Riverlands]], Arya's fierce personality leads to her making a "death list", which she calls a prayer. She always ends the prayer with the sentence ''[[Valar Morghulis]]''.
[[Arya Stark|''Read more...'']]

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A Storm of Swords-Prologue

2013-04-24T20:39:35Z

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{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Chett]]
| place = [[Fist of the First Men]]
| title = Prologue
| page = 1
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Appendix|Appendix]]
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| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 1|Jaime I]]
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==Synopsis==

[[Chett]]’s hatred of [[Jon Snow]] and [[Samwell Tarly]] for usurping his cushy position as steward to [[Maester Aemon]] has boiled over. He and [[Lark]] the Sisterman are conspiring to desert the [[Night's Watch]], along with about a dozen other sworn brothers. They plan to kill Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] and several others to prevent anyone from actively seeking them out.

[[Thoren Smallwood]] and his party are the only of the three rangings to return so far, and they have seen the size of [[Mance Rayder]]’s army. Thoren wishes to give battle to Mance’s army, mainly because there are so few warriors in it, its composition mostly women and children. Chett and his men plan to kill in the dead of night, and flee to places of safety, leaving Thoren Smallwood and [[Ottyn Wythers]] as senior rangers. Thoren won’t search for them because he wants to lead the attack, and Wythers would rather flee to the Wall and could not care less about deserters. That evening, the Watch gathers before Mormont and his senior men, who announce that they will march in force against the [[wildling]] army, which is about ten days away.

Late in the night, Chett awakens to find it snowing. If they would desert now they can be easily tracked so his plans are ruined. In revenge he approaches the sleeping Sam Tarly, with the intention to murder him. Then a ranger in the distance sounds his horn. Sam awakens, and they hear the horn blow three times. This is an agreed sign but has not been used in hundreds and thousands of years. For three soundings of a horn means the [[Others]] approach…

==References and Notes==
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Storm of Swords: Chapter 00Prologue]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV miscellaneous|A Storm of Swords: Prologue]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Fist of the First Men]]

*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2012/05/re-read-prologue-storm-of-swords.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynth.
* [http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-1 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.
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Gregor Clegane

2013-04-23T21:33:41Z

Mbruno: /* A Dance with Dragons */

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Ser '''Gregor Clegane''' is head of [[House Clegane]] which are landed knights and bannermen to [[House Lannister]]. Gregor is a freakishly large man and for this he is often called '''The Mountain That Rides''' or simply '''The Mountain'''.

In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Conan Stevens (season 1) and Ian Whyte (season 2).<ref>[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]</ref>

==Character and Appearance==
Gregor Clegane is well known for his size, cruelty, and prowess in battle. Gregor is extremely tall (close to eight feet). He has "massive shoulders and arms thick as the trunk of small trees." {{Ref|AGOT|30}} Gregor weighs over thirty stone (420 lbs), nearly all of it muscle, making him near inhumanly strong. Gregor's strength allows him to wield a six-foot, two-handed greatsword with just one hand, giving him enormous reach while still wielding a shield. Such is the power of Gregor's strength that he has been known to hack men in half with just a single blow.

In battle he wears the heaviest, thickest plate armor in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. His armor is so heavy that no ordinary man would be able to move, let alone fight effectively while wearing it, making him nigh-invincible in combat. Below the plate he wears chainmail and boiled leather. He also wears a plate helm with only a narrow slit for vision, atop of which is a stone fist punching up towards the sky. Gregor carries an extremely thick oaken shield bearing the three black dogs of House Clegane on a yellow field.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

Gregor is known for his violence and cruelty. Despite being a dim and brutal man he has excellent warrior instincts.{{Ref|ASOS|70}} He is very solitary, never leaving his own lands except for wars or tournaments.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

According to [[Joss Stilwood|his squire]], Gregor constantly suffers from extreme headaches and consumes vast quantities of [[milk of the poppy]] to dull the pain. The cause of these headaches is unknown, perhaps due to some condition of his giantism, though we know from [[Merrett Frey]] that a tourney injury or head blow in battle can be debilitating.{{Ref|AFFC|7}} This might be an explanation for Gregors near uncontrollable temper. According to his own [[Sandor Clegane|brother]], Gregor once even killed one of his own men just because the soldier snored too loudly.{{Ref|aSoS|47}}

==History==
Gregor's history is dark and filled with blood. As a twelve-year-old, he caused his brother [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]]'s facial scars by holding the seven-year-old boy's face to a hot brazier as punishment for playing with a toy he had discarded. Their father spread the story that the injuries were caused by bedding that had caught fire.{{Ref|AGOT|29}}

Four years later, he was knighted by Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|29}} There were rumors that Gregor killed his father, sister, and his first two wives. His keep is said to be a grim place where servants vanish unaccountably and even the dogs are afraid to enter the halls. Gregor has committed rapes and cold blooded murders beyond count but his most infamous deed came from his service to [[House Lannister]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].

Aged 17, he was one of the first Lannister soldiers to enter [[King's Landing]] during its [[Sack of King's Landing|sack]] at the end of the war. He and Ser [[Amory Lorch]] scaled [[Red Keep#Maegor's Holdfast|Maegor's Holdfast]] when the Lannister troops reached the Red Keep. Gregor entered the nursery of the infant [[Aegon Targaryen|Prince Aegon]], son of Prince Rhaegar, and killed the baby present by dashing the boy's head against a wall. Then he raped and murdered Aegon's mother [[Elia Martell|Princess Elia]], supposedly with the boy's blood and brains still on his hands.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}{{Ref|ACOK|17}}{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
[[File:Gregor Clegane.png|thumb|270px|Ser Gregor at the Tourney of the Hand]]
Ser Gregor takes part in the [[Tourney of the Hand]]. He slays Ser [[Hugh]] of the [[Vale]] in his second joust when his lance rides up and pierces the new-made knight's throat. According to [[Sandor Clegane]], Gregor noticed the knight's gorget was not fastened properly and Gregor purposely drove his lance there. {{Ref|AGOT|29}} He defeats Ser [[Balon Swann]], but is finally unhorsed by Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], who rides a mare in heat to the joust, which unnerves Ser Gregor's stallion. Gregor falls into a rage and kills his stallion with one blow of his sword. He then attacks the unprepared Ser Loras, and would have killed him if his brother had not intercepted him. He finally comes to his senses when King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] orders him to stop.{{Ref|AGOT|30}} After the tourney, Gregor rides back to his keep.

After [[Tyrion Lannister]] is kidnapped by [[Catelyn Stark]], Gregor is commanded by [[Tywin Lannister]] to raid the [[Riverlands]] to draw [[Eddard Stark]] out into the field. However Eddard, due to his injured leg, could not go and execute Gregor himself, sending Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] and [[Thoros of Myr]] to lead a party and bring Gregor to the king's justice.{{Ref|aGoT|43}} Gregor and Tywin ambushed this party, Gregor killing Beric for the first time in the [[Battle at the Mummer's Ford|ensuing clash]].{{Ref|aGoT|55}} After the outbreak of the [[War of the Five Kings]], he joins with Lord Tywin's host and commands the vanguard and the left flank during the [[Battle of the Green Fork]], leading by intimidation.{{Ref|aGoT|62}} After the battle, Tywin withdraws to [[Harrenhal]] but leaves Gregor and other raiders behind to harry the Riverlands.

===A Clash of Kings===
Clegane's band [[Sack of Darry|sacks]] [[Darry|Castle Darry]], where Ser Gregor kills the eight-year-old Lord [[Lyman Darry]]. The Mountain also takes [[Stone Hedge]], putting the castle to the torch, taking its food supplies, and burning the harvest of [[Jonos Bracken]]. He then rapes one of Bracken's daughters.{{Ref|ADWD|48}}

He continues his raiding, causing enormous destruction and killing entire villages with impunity. For a time he unwittingly holds [[Arya Stark]] as a captive, and she witnesses many of his atrocities firsthand.{{Ref|ACOK|26}} His band marches any surviving captives back to [[Harrenhal]] where they are forced into servitude to [[House Lannister]]. During the [[War of the Five Kings]] Cleganes band fights numerous skirmishes with the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], one such skirmish results in Ser Gregor killing [[Beric Dondarrion|Lord Beric]] a second time.

During the [[Battle of the Fords]], Gregor Clegane's band joins up with Tywin's host and attacks the crossing at the [[Stone Mill]], which is defended by [[Edmure Tully|Ser Edmure Tully's]] forces. Gregor's force is pushed back, however, and he is forced to retreat.{{Ref|ACOK|45}}

===A Storm of Swords===
[[File:Say her name by AbePapakhian.jpg|270px|thumb|Gregor and Oberyn fight, by AbePapakhian]]

Ser Gregor's band joins with [[Randyll Tarly]]'s army to surround what is left of the retreating Northern army that [[Battle of Duskendale|attacked Duskendale]]. He chases [[Roose Bolton]]'s army as they march to [[the Twins]], taking several highborn captives including [[Wylis Manderly]] in the [[Battle of the Ruby Ford]]. [[Tywin Lannister]] then orders Ser Gregor to [[Retaking of Harrenhal|retake Harrenhal]], which is being held by [[Vargo Hoat|Vargo "The Goat" Hoat]], and put the castle to the sword. A cook who had his foot cut off by Hoat opens a postern gate for Clegane. Inside, [[The Mountain's men|Gregor's men]] slaughter the inhabitants and the defenders (bar the cook who opened the gate, the castle smith [[Ben Blackthumb]] and a girl named [[Pia]] who the Mountain and his men rape repeatedly). The Mountain gives special treatment to Vargo Hoat, forcing him to eat his own cooked limbs ("Roast Goat") and serving him to the captive Northmen as well.

When [[Tyrion Lannister]] demands trial by combat to prove his innocence in the murder of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]], Tyrion's accuser, [[Cersei Lannister]] announces that her champion will be Ser Gregor.{{Ref|ASOS|66}} [[Elia Martell|Elia]]'s brother, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], seeing a chance to fulfill his family's long-held desire for vengeance against her murderer, champions Tyrion in opposition. Clegane fights in his usual style - with heavy armor, his thick oaken shield and his greatsword in one hand - but Oberyn outfights him with speed and a poisoned spear. Though most of Oberyn's attacks were deflected by Gregor's plate, Oberyn cleverly attacked the joints in the armor, and eventually wounded Clegane after the Mountain tired from chasing Oberyn. After being poisoned and crippled by numerous wounds, Clegane manages to grab hold of Oberyn and crush him to death. Before killing Oberyn, however, Clegane roars that he killed Elia and Aegon for all to hear.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

===A Feast for Crows===

[[File:GregorCleganebyWouterBruneel.jpg|270px|thumb|Gregor Clegane by [http://www.wbruneel.com/IllustrationPortfolio.html Wouter Bruneel].]]

Despite Gregor's victory, Oberyn's poison results in a long, agonizing death by mortification. The venom turns the blood in Clegane's body black and any leeches that touch him die instantly. His piss is full of pus, and the venom also eats a hole the size of a fist in Clegane's side. His screams of agony are so loud they can be heard in the entire [[Red Keep]], and even wake several people up during the night. Insensible and dying, he is brought to the dungeons below the Red Keep by [[Qyburn]], who is allowed to experiment on him before his impending death. According to Qyburn the poison was [[manticore]] venom thickened with sorcery to draw out the Mountain's dying instead of killing instantly.{{Ref|AFFC|6}}

An enormous skull said to be Gregor's is sent to [[Sunspear]] as recompense for the deaths of [[Elia Martell|Elia]], [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]], and [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]].{{Ref|AFFC|16}} However, Qyburn mentions working on creating an unbeatable champion for Cersei and has her order a suit of plate armor so thick and heavy that the armorer who created it states that no man is strong enough to move and fight in it. This generated speculation among readers if [[Westeros]] had truly seen the last of Gregor Clegane.

===A Dance with Dragons===
[[File:Ser_robert_strong.jpg|300px|thumb|Ser Robert Strong by [http://www.robertolearyportfolio.com/concept_art.html Robert O'Leary] ]]

The ostensible skull of Ser Gregor is brought to Sunspear by [[Balon Swann|Ser Balon Swann]] of the [[Kingsguard]], and is presented to [[Doran Martell|Prince Doran]], [[Arianne Martell]], and the eldest of the [[Oberyn Martell|Red Viper]]'s eight [[Sand Snakes|bastard daughters]]: ([[Obara Sand|Obara]], [[Tyene Sand|Tyene]] and [[Nymeria Sand]]).

Obara ponders if the head is really Gregor's. Doran notes that it is certainly large enough to be so and Tyene confirms that if the poison her [[Oberyn Martell|father]] used so much as broke the Mountains skin, then Clegane is dead.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

Meanwhile, in [[King's Landing]], the death of [[Arys Oakheart]] in Dorne leaves a vacancy on the Kingsguard. The imprisoned [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] requests that the white cloak be brought to [[Qyburn|Lord Qyburn]],{{Ref|ADWD|54}} who unveils an enormous eight-foot-tall knight encased from head to heel in gleaming white armor.{{Ref|ADWD|65}}

Other members of the Kingsguard claim that their new brother does not eat, sleep, drink, or even visit the privy. He is never seen without his armor and never removes his helm. He never speaks and it is claimed by Qyburn that he has taken a holy vow of silence until Cersei's innocence is proven and the realm purged of evil. He wears a helm bearing seven plumes in the colours of the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]] and his cloak of office is clasped with icons in the shape of seven-pointed stars.

Though he is introduced as Ser [[Robert Strong]] many in the [[Red Keep]] have guessed the identity of the silent giant. Given the skull being sent to Dorne, it is unknown what will be revealed if that helmet is ever removed.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

See:[[Robert Strong/Theories]].

==Family==
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==See also==
* [[Gregor Clegane/Theories]]
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/ Gregor Clegane] on the Game of Thrones wiki.

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Ser '''Ilyn Payne''' had his tongue ripped out with hot pincers at the command of [[Aerys II]] the Mad King.{{Ref|aGoT|15}} and can no longer speak. He served as King's Justice in the service of King Robert Baratheon.

==Character and Appearance==
He is a grim man, thin, with a beardless, pockmarked face. He has deep set of pale, colorless eyes and hollow cheeks. He is almost completely bald. He wears iron-grey chainmail over boiled leather with a large greatsword worn over his right shoulder.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|Chapter 15]], Sansa</ref>

It has been mentioned more than once in the story that Payne lives for nothing but killing. {{Ref|aFfC|27}}

==History==
Ser Ilyn was the commander of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s guard when he was [[Hand of the King]] for [[Aerys II]]. He was heard saying that it was Lord Tywin who truly ruled the kingdom. King Aerys had his tongue torn out for that comment.{{Ref|aSoS|11}}

He was named as the [[King's Justice]] by King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert I]] as a wedding present for Lord Tywin. It was a sinecure to compensate Payne for the tongue he lost in the service of [[House Lannister]]. Payne is an extremely skilled executioner. He never botched an execution and seldom required more then a single stroke to finish off his charges. Due to his appearance as well as his silence, many characters find him terrifying (a suitable trait for the King's Justice).

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
[[File:Ilyn Payne.PNG|thumb|250px|Wilko Johnson as Ilyn Payne ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]

Ser Ilyn was one of the councilors who came north to escort [[Robert Baratheon|Robert I]] back to [[King's Landing]] after his trip to the [[North]]. [[Sansa Stark]] saw Ser Ilyn and was terrified by him.

After the death of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] when [[Eddard Stark]] was arrested by the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]], Ser Ilyn took Lord Stark’s ancestral Valyrian-steel greatsword [[Ice]] for his own. He later executed Lord [[Eddard Stark]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] with Eddard's own sword, which has awarded him a place on [[Arya_Stark#Hit List|Arya Stark's Hit List]].

===A Clash of Kings===
During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] had Ser Ilyn remain in the Queen's Ballroom with her in case [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] won. Cersei planned on having Ser Ilyn kill [[Sansa Stark]] and herself if Stannis was victorious .{{Ref|aCoK|57}}.

===A Storm of Swords===
Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] takes [[Ice]] from Ser Ilyn and presents him with a new sword. Ser Ilyn is present at King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey's]] wedding feast and Joffrey asks him for his sword so he and his new wife [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]] can cut the huge dove pie.

===A Feast for Crows===
Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] demanded the services of Ser Ilyn on his ride north to [[Riverrun]] as a condition for leading the expedition. At the stopover at [[Hayford]], Ser Ilyn began practicing the sword with Ser Jaime. Ser Jaime choose Ser Ilyn as his sparring partner because Ser Ilyn can neither talk, read or write. As a result of this Jaime, has also revealed many of his darker secrets to Ser Ilyn, knowing the mute knight can never reveal it to any one.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Jaime</ref>

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The Mystery Knight

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| name = The Mystery Knight
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| author = [[George R. R. Martin]]
| country = [[w:United States|United States]]
| language = [[w:English language|English]]
| series = [[A Song of Ice and Fire]]
| genre = [[w:Fantasy|Fantasy]]
| publisher = Tor Books
| release_date = March 16, 2010
| media_type = novella in '''Warriors''' anthology edited by [[George R. R. Martin]] and Gardner Dozois
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| isbn = ISBN 978-0765-32048-3 (''Warriors'')<br>ISBN 978-0-7653-6026-7 (''Warriors 1'')
| preceded_by = [[The Sworn Sword]]
| followed_by = As yet unpublished novella, tentatively named ''[[The She-Wolves of Winterfell]]''<ref>[http://grrm.livejournal.com/225206.html George R.R. Martin's ''Not A Blog'', Jul. 2nd, 2011, "Stuff and Nonsense"]</ref> to be published in an anthology named ''Dangerous Women''<ref>http://grrm.livejournal.com/283248.html</ref>
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:''This is about the 2010 novella. For the type of tournament contestant, see [[mystery knight]].

'''The Mystery Knight''' is a novella published in 2010 as part of the '''Warriors''' anthology, edited by [[George R. R. Martin]] and Gardner Dozois. It is the third in the series of "[[Dunk and Egg]]" stories. Previous stories are [[The Hedge Knight]] and [[The Sworn Sword]].

It is also available in pages 251-394 of '''Warriors 1'''.

A compilation of the four initial "Dunk and Egg" stories, including ''The Mystery Knight'', is expected to be published by Bantam.<ref>http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/FAQ/Entry/1974/ The Citadel FAQ, 2.1.9 - Will There Be Any More Dung and Egg Stories?</ref>
==Plot==
{{Main|The Mystery Knight-Summary}}

The story begins with [[Dunk]] and [[Aegon V|Egg]] leaving [[Stoney Sept]]. They are moving north to try and take up service with Lord [[Beron Stark]] who has sent a call for men to help fend off [[House Greyjoy|Greyjoy]] raids on the northern coast. On the way they encounter a [[Faith of the Seven#septon|septon]] who was beheaded for preaching treason; Dunk remembers that Lord [[Bloodraven]] has spies everywhere. On route Egg and Dunk encounter a lord's train led by Lord [[Gormon Peake]] of [[Starpike]], whose arms are three black castles on a field of orange. Also in the party are a lord named [[Alyn Cockshaw]] and a well dressed and richly garbed man who claims to be a hedge knight named Ser [[Daemon II Blackfyre|John the Fiddler]]. Dunk is challenged and insulted by Peake and Cockshaw but the Fiddler treats him courteously. Before they ride off, Ser John invites Dunk to attend the wedding of Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]]. There is to be a joust to celebrate the wedding of Butterwell to a [[House Frey|Frey of the Crossing]], the victor's prize is to be a dragon egg.

Dunk takes a dislike to Gormon Peake; Ser [[Arlan of Pennytree|Arlan]] to whom Dunk was squired claimed his previous squire [[Roger of Pennytree]] was slain by Gormon in the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]]. Egg tells Dunk that Peake's arms of three castles on an orange field is because the [[House Peake|Peake]] family used to own three castles, but two were forfeited to the Crown when Peake sided with [[House Blackfyre]].

Dunk decides to go to the wedding. During the journey Dunk befriends three fellow hedge knights, Ser [[Maynard Plumm]], Ser [[Kyle|Kyle the Cat of Misty Moor]] and a young hedge knight named Ser [[Glendon Flowers|Glendon Ball]] who claims he is the bastard son of the famous knight [[Quentyn Ball|Quentyn "Fireball" Ball]], a renowned warrior who fought for [[Daemon Blackfyre]].

The wedding is set at [[Whitewalls]] and Lord Frey arrives with his four year old heir ([[Lord Walder Frey|Walder Frey]]) and his fifteen year old daughter, who weds Lord Butterwell. Egg tells Duncan that Lord Butterwell took no part in the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]], but one of his sons fought for the Red Dragon and one for the Black. In that way his house was guaranteed to be on the winning side, but both his sons died on the Redgrass field. Egg becomes increasingly suspicious at the wedding and points out to Duncan that many of the banners and sigils he sees are of men who fought for the Black Dragon. Dunk tells Egg that Redgrass was over a decade ago, and the past is the past. At the wedding a troupe of dwarfs entertain the guests. During the bedding Dunk is drafted by John the Fiddler to carry the bride to the bedchamber. Dunk does so and later when he goes for a breath of air, John the Fiddler talks to him saying that he recognized Dunk on the road. Dunk appeared to him in a dream in which Duncan wore the all white armor of the [[Kingsguard]]. The Fiddler says his dreams always come true, as he dreamt his brothers dead once and also a dragon hatching from an egg at Whitewalls.

Dunk decides to enter the first match of the joust as a [[mystery knight]] known as the Gallows Knight (due to a new shield that once belonged to a knight of [[House Trant]] that Dunk had to buy as his old shield was damaged in his duel with [[Lucas Inchfield|Lucas Longinch]]) in case anyone heard of a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall from [[Ashford]], but Dunk is defeated in his first tilt by Ser [[Uthor Underleaf]] known as the the Snail Knight due to his sigil. Underleaf's lance hits Duncan upon the helm, knocking him out and nearly killing him. Dunk recovers later and goes to give the <small>Underleaf</small> his armor and horse as forfeit. Since Dunk can't ransom it back he is in a glum mood. Dunk talks to Underleaf and Underleaf informs Dunk that someone bribed him to try and kill Dunk in the final tilt, Underleaf states that if they paid more he might have completed the task, but tells Dunk he has an enemy. Before the jousting continues word spreads through the castle that the dragon egg is missing and the blame is placed on Ser Glendon Ball, who is imprisoned by Peake.

Dunk notices that Egg is missing and sets out to find his squire. Whilst searching he is almost killed by Alyn Cockshaw who tells Dunk he bribed Underleaf to kill Dunk because he was jealous of John the Fiddler's obsession with Dunk and that dream Dunk manages to defeat him by throwing him down a well, though he takes a wound in return from Cockshaw's knife. Maynard Plumm comes to Duncan's aid , and it is discovered that Plumm is one of Bloodraven's many spies, and that John the Fiddler's real name is Daemon, after his father Daemon Blackfyre. Plumm tells Dunk "he would be surprised how many Lords want their king to be brave and stupid".

Dunk finds Egg in the [[Faith of the Seven#sept|sept]] with the cowering Lord Butterwell, who on discovering Egg's true identity is terrified for his life. Egg told Ambrose (falsely) that he and Dunk were spies sent to investigate the tournament and that his father Prince [[Maekar I|Maekar]] is on the way with an army. Lord Ambrose's good son (son-in-law)
Black [[Tommard Heddle|Tom Heddle]] shows up and tries to harm Egg but is slain by Dunk. Dunk tells Egg to flee with Ambrose. To buy time for Egg's escape Dunk confronts Daemon II Blackfyre, accusing Gormon Peake of falsely charging Ball with the theft of the dragon egon is enraged by the implication and allows Ball to prove his innocence in trial by combat. Ser Glendon soundly defeats Daemon and knocks him into the mud causing some of the spectators to mockingly call Daemon ''"the Brown Dragon"''. By this time a large army under the King's Hand [[Brynden Rivers]] encircles Whitewalls and Daemon is captured as most of the present Lords and knights surrender without a fight. Dunk meets Bloodraven inside his pavilion outside of which the head of Gormon Peake along with Black Tom Heddle are displayed on spears. Egg is there as well and demands that Bloodraven reward Ser Glendon Ball, Dunk and all the other hedge knights. Bloodraven notes that Egg is much more fierce and confident now and that he was the dragon Daemon saw in his dream being born at Whitewalls. Lord Butterwall cowers in Bloodraven's presence and is allowed to keep a tenth of his wealth. Whitewalls, however, will be forfeit to the Iron Throne and torn down. Bloodraven,at Egg's request, gives Dunk the gold to ransom his armor back. Dunk then asks Bloodraven what became of the dragon egg. Bloodraven tells Dunk it was taken by an agent of his who crawled up the privy shaft of the castle to take the egg from its guarded chamber, and is now safe. Dunk remarks that a man wouldn't have fit in those shafts. Bloodraven replies a child would have. Or a dwarf, Dunk thinks as he remembers the performing dwarfs at the wedding.

==Editions==
<gallery>
File:Mystery Knight.jpg|[[The Mystery Knight]] was originally published in ''Warriors'', ISBN 978-0765-32048-3
File:Cover warriors 1.jpg|''The Mystery Knight'' is also available in ''Warriors 1'', ISBN 978-0-7653-6026-7, an inexpensive mass market paperback
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==References and Notes==
{{References|1|refs=}}
*[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/12702-asoiaf-bibliography-where-you-can-find-all-of-those-dunk-egg-stories/ Westeros forums: ''ASOIAF Bibliography: Where You Can Find All Of Those Dunk & Egg Stories'']
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Gregor Clegane

2012-08-17T23:03:18Z

Mbruno: /* Character and Appearance */

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Ser '''Gregor Clegane''' is head of [[House Clegane]] which are landed knights and bannermen to [[House Lannister]]. Gregor is a freakishly large man and for this he is often called '''The Mountain That Rides''' or simply '''The Mountain'''.

In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Conan Stevens (season 1) and Ian Whyte (season 2).<ref>[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]</ref>

==Character and Appearance==
Gregor Clegane is well known for his size, cruelty, and prowess in battle. Gregor is extremely tall (close to eight feet). He has "massive shoulders and arms thick as the trunk of small trees."{{Ref|AGOT|30}} Gregor weighs over thirty stone(420 lbs), nearly all of it muscle, making him near inhumanly strong. Gregor's strength allows him to wield a six-foot, two-handed greatsword with just one hand, giving him enormous reach while still wielding a shield. Such is the power of Gregor's strength that he has been known to hack men in half with just a single blow.

In battle he wears the heaviest, thickest plate armor in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. His armor is so heavy that no ordinary man would be able to move, let alone fight effectively while wearing it, making him nigh-invincible in combat. Below the plate he wears chainmail and boiled leather. He also wears a plate helm with only a narrow slit for vision, atop of which is a stone fist punching up towards the sky. Gregor carries an extremely thick oaken shield bearing the three black dogs of House Clegane on a yellow field.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

Gregor is known for his violence and cruelty. Despite being a dim and brutal man he has excellent warrior instincts.{{Ref|ASOS|70}} He is very solitary, never leaving his own lands except for wars or tournaments.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

According to [[Joss Stilwood|his squire]], Gregor constantly suffers from extreme headaches and consumes vast quantities of [[milk of the poppy]] to dull the pain. The cause of these headaches is unknown, perhaps due to some condition of his giantism, though we know from [[Merrett Frey]] that a tourney injury or head blow in battle can be debilitating.{{Ref|AFFC|7}} This might be an explanation for Gregors near uncontrollable temper. Gregor once even killed one of his own men just because the soldier snored too loudly.

==History==
Gregor's history is dark and filled with blood. As a twelve-year-old, he caused his brother [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]]'s facial scars by holding the seven-year-old boy's face to a hot brazier as punishment for playing with a toy he had discarded. Their father spread the story that the injuries were caused by bedding that had caught fire.{{Ref|AGOT|29}}

Four years later, he was knighted by Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|29}} There were rumors that Gregor killed his father, sister, and his first two wives. His keep is said to be a grim place where servants vanish unaccountably and even the dogs are afraid to enter the halls. Gregor has committed rapes and cold blooded murders beyond count but his most infamous deed came from his service to [[House Lannister]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].

Aged 17, he was one of the first Lannister soldiers to enter [[King's Landing]] during its [[Sack of King's Landing|sack]] at the end of the war. He and Ser [[Amory Lorch]] scaled [[Red Keep#Maegor's Holdfast|Maegor's Holdfast]] when the Lannister troops reached the Red Keep. Gregor entered the nursery of the infant [[Aegon Targaryen|Prince Aegon]], son of Prince Rhaegar, and killed the baby present by dashing the boy's head against a wall. Then he raped and murdered Aegon's mother [[Elia Martell|Princess Elia]], supposedly with the boy's blood and brains still on his hands.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}{{Ref|ACOK|17}}{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
[[File:Gregor Clegane Jousting.png|thumb|270px|Ser Gregor jousts at the Tourney of the Hand]]
Ser Gregor takes part in the [[Tourney of the Hand]]. He slays Ser [[Hugh]] of the [[Vale]] in his second joust when his lance rides up and pierces the new-made knight's throat. According to [[Sandor Clegane]], Gregor noticed the knight's gorget was not fastened properly and Gregor purposely drove his lance there. {{Ref|AGOT|29}} He defeats Ser [[Balon Swann]], but is finally unhorsed by Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], who rides a mare in heat to the joust, which unnerves Ser Gregor's stallion. Gregor falls into a rage and kills his stallion with one blow of his sword. He then attacks the unprepared Ser Loras, and would have killed him if his brother had not intercepted him. He finally comes to his senses when King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] orders him to stop.{{Ref|AGOT|30}} After the tourney, Gregor rides back to his keep.

After [[Tyrion Lannister]] is kidnapped by [[Catelyn Stark]], Gregor is commanded by [[Tywin Lannister]] to raid the [[Riverlands]] to draw [[Eddard Stark]] out into the field. However Eddard, due to his injured leg, could not go and execute Gregor himself, sending Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] and [[Thoros of Myr]] to lead a party and bring Gregor to the king's justice.{{Ref|aGoT|43}} Gregor and Tywin ambushed this party, Gregor killing Beric for the first time in the [[Battle at the Mummer's Ford|ensuing clash]].{{Ref|aGoT|55}} After the outbreak of the [[War of the Five Kings]], he joins with Lord Tywin's host and commands the vanguard and the left flank during the [[Battle of the Green Fork]], leading by intimidation.{{Ref|aGoT|62}} After the battle, Tywin withdraws to [[Harrenhal]] but leaves Gregor and other raiders behind to harry the Riverlands.

===A Clash of Kings===
Clegane's band [[Sack of Darry|sacks]] [[Darry|Castle Darry]], where Ser Gregor kills the eight-year-old Lord [[Lyman Darry]]. The Mountain also takes [[Stone Hedge]], putting the castle to the torch, taking its food supplies, and burning the harvest of [[Jonos Bracken]]. He then rapes one of Bracken's daughters.{{Ref|ADWD|48}}

He continues his raiding, causing enormous destruction and killing entire villages with impunity. For a time he unwittingly holds [[Arya Stark]] as a captive, and she witnesses many of his atrocities firsthand.{{Ref|ACOK|26}} His band marches any surviving captives back to [[Harrenhal]] where they are forced into servitude to [[House Lannister]]. During the [[War of the Five Kings]] Cleganes band fights numerous skirmishes with the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], one such skirmish results in Ser Gregor killing [[Beric Dondarrion|Lord Beric]] a second time.

During the [[Battle of the Fords]], Gregor Clegane's band joins up with Tywin's host and attacks the crossing at the [[Stone Mill]], which is defended by [[Edmure Tully|Ser Edmure Tully's]] forces. Gregor's force is pushed back, however, and he is forced to retreat.{{Ref|ACOK|45}}

===A Storm of Swords===
[[File:Say her name by AbePapakhian.jpg|270px|thumb|Gregor and Oberyn fight, by AbePapakhian]]

Ser Gregor's band joins with [[Randyll Tarly]]'s army to surround what is left of the retreating Northern army that [[Battle of Duskendale|attacked Duskendale]]. He chases [[Roose Bolton]]'s army as they march to [[the Twins]], taking several highborn captives including [[Wylis Manderly]] in the [[Battle of the Ruby Ford]]. [[Tywin Lannister]] then orders Ser Gregor to [[Retaking of Harrenhal|retake Harrenhal]], which is being held by [[Vargo Hoat|Vargo "The Goat" Hoat]], and put the castle to the sword. A cook who had his foot cut off by Hoat opens a postern gate for Clegane. Inside, Gregor's men slaughter the inhabitants and the defenders. The Mountain gives special treatment to Vargo Hoat, forcing him to eat his own cooked limbs ("Roast Goat") and serving him to the captive Northmen as well.

When [[Tyrion Lannister]] demands trial by combat to prove his innocence in the murder of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]], Tyrion's accuser, [[Cersei Lannister]] announces that her champion will be Ser Gregor.{{Ref|ASOS|66}} [[Elia Martell|Elia]]'s brother, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], seeing a chance to fulfill his family's long-held desire for vengeance against her murderer, champions Tyrion in opposition. Clegane fights in his usual style - with heavy armor, his thick oaken shield and his greatsword in one hand - but Oberyn outfights him with speed and a poisoned spear. Though most of Oberyn's attacks were deflected by Gregor's plate, Oberyn cleverly attacked the joints in the armor, and eventually wounded Clegane after the Mountain tired from chasing Oberyn. After being poisoned and crippled by numerous wounds, Clegane manages to grab hold of Oberyn and crush him to death. Before killing Oberyn, however, Clegane roars that he killed Elia and Aegon for all to hear.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

===A Feast for Crows===

[[File:GregorCleganebyWouterBruneel.jpg|270px|thumb|Gregor Clegane by [http://www.wbruneel.com/IllustrationPortfolio.html Wouter Bruneel].]]

Despite Gregor's victory, Oberyn's poison results in a long, agonizing death by mortification. The venom turns the blood in Clegane's body black and any leeches that touch him die instantly. His piss is full of pus, and the venom also eats a hole the size of a fist in Clegane's side. His screams of agony are so loud they can be heard in the entire [[Red Keep]], and even wake several people up during the night. Insensible and dying, he is brought to the dungeons below the Red Keep by [[Qyburn]], who is allowed to experiment on him before his impending death. According to Qyburn the poison was [[manticore]] venom thickened with sorcery to draw out the Mountain's dying instead of killing instantly.{{Ref|AFFC|6}}

An enormous skull said to be Gregor's is sent to [[Sunspear]] as recompense for the deaths of [[Elia Martell|Elia]], [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]], and [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]].{{Ref|AFFC|16}} However, Qyburn mentions working on creating an unbeatable champion for Cersei and has her order a suit of plate armor so thick and heavy that the armorer who created it states that no man is strong enough to move and fight in it.

===A Dance with Dragons===
[[File:Robert Strong.jpg|thumb|Ser Robert Strong by Robert O'Leary|250px]]

The ostensible skull of Ser Gregor is brought to Sunspear by [[Balon Swann|Ser Balon Swann]] of the [[Kingsguard]], and is presented to [[Doran Martell|Prince Doran]], [[Arianne Martell]], and the eldest of the [[Oberyn Martell|Red Viper]]'s eight [[Sand Snakes|bastard daughters]]: ([[Obara Sand|Obara]], [[Tyene Sand|Tyene]] and [[Nymeria Sand]]).{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

Meanwhile, in [[King's Landing]], the death of [[Arys Oakheart]] in Dorne leaves a vacancy on the Kingsguard. The imprisoned [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] requests that the white cloak be brought to [[Qyburn|Lord Qyburn]],{{Ref|ADWD|54}} who unveils an enormous eight-foot-tall knight encased from head to heel in gleaming white armor.{{Ref|ADWD|65}} Other members of the Kingsguard claim that their new brother does not eat, sleep, drink, or even visit the privy. He is never seen without his armor and never removes his helm. He never speaks and it is claimed by Qyburn that he has taken a holy vow of silence until Cersei's innocence is proven and the realm purged of evil. He wears a helm bearing seven plumes in the colours of the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]] and his cloak of office is clasped with icons in the shape of seven-pointed stars.

Though he is introduced as Ser [[Robert Strong]] many in the [[Red Keep]] have guessed the identity of the silent giant. Given the skull being sent to Dorne, it is unknown what will be revealed if that helmet is ever removed.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}} See:[[Robert Strong/Theories]].

==Family==
{{Clegane tree}}

==See also==
* [[Gregor Clegane/Theories]]
* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/ Gregor Clegane] on the Game of Thrones wiki.

==References and Notes==
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Jonos Bracken

2012-08-17T23:00:58Z

Mbruno: /* A Dance with Dragons */

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Lord '''Jonos Bracken''' is the head of [[House Bracken]] and Lord of [[Stone Hedge]].

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
[[Catelyn Tully]] claimed that Lord Jonos was one of her father's oldest and most loyal bannermen.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn</ref> After the siege of Riverrun was [[Battle of the Camps|broken]], Lord Jonos returned from [[Stone Hedge]]. At Robb's war council, he suggests allying with [[Renly Baratheon|King Renly]] against [[Joffrey]] and the [[Lannister]]s, and agrees with [[Tytos Blackwood]] in denying [[Catelyn]]'s suggestion of peace stating...

{{Quote|"[[Gregor Clegane]] laid waste to my fields, slaughtered my smallfolk, and left Stone Hedge a smoking ruin. Am I now to bend the knee to the ones who sent him? What have we fought for, if we are to put all back as it was before."<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 71|Chapter 71]], Catelyn</ref>}}

===A Clash of Kings===
Lord Jonos left [[Riverrun]] with the intent of rebuilding his castle, [[Stone Hedge]], which had been burnt and destroyed by [[House Lannister|Lannister]] forces. He was wounded in the retaking of Stone Hedge and his nephew, [[Hendry Bracken|Hendry]], slain.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Catelyn</ref>

===A Storm of Swords===
Jonos took part in the launching of Lord [[Hoster Tully]]'s funeral boat with six other nobles.{{Ref|aSoS|35}} After the [[Red Wedding]], Lord Jonos bends his knee to [[Tywin Lannister]] and was pardoned for his part in the war by the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|aSoS|72}}

===A Feast for Crows===
Lord Jonos besieged [[Raventree Hall]]. Lord [[Karyl Vance]] implored Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] to intervene, knowing that Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] would never surrender to Lord Jonos.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime</ref>

===A Dance with Dragons===
[[Jaime Lannister]] arrives to end the siege, he finds Jonos Bracken abed with a woman named [[Hildy]]. Jonos hands Jaime Lannister a map stating the lands he wants back for subduing [[Tytos Blackwood]] along with compensation for the damage [[Gregor Clegane]] did to his land. The lands include [[Battle Valley]].{{ref|adwd|48}} Jaime states he didn't actually subdue Lord Tytos, Jonos also recommends Jaime take Blackwoods only daughter as his hostage (Jonos suggested her because he knows how much it would hurt his rival Blackwood to part with his only daughter who he dotes on), Jaime was aware of this however and accepted [[Hoster Blackwood]] as a hostage from Blackwood instead. After the surrender of [[Tytos Blackwood]], Jaime gives Jonos a smaller portion of Raventree land as his "reward" for partly subduing him before asking him to send one of his five daughters to [[King's Landing]] as a hostage, this angers Jonos.<ref> [[A Dance with Dragons]], [[Jaime I (A Dance with Dragons)|Jaime I]]</ref>

==Family==
{{Bracken tree}}

==References and Notes==
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[[Category:Nobles|Bracken, Jonos]]
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[[fr:Jonos Bracken]]
[[zh:杰诺斯·布雷肯]]

Hoster Tully

2012-08-17T22:55:30Z

Mbruno:

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| Date_of_Birth = [[235 AL]]
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'''Hoster Tully''' [[235 AL]]–[[299 AL]] was the head of [[House Tully]], Lord of Riverrun, and Lord Paramount of the [[Trident]].

==Appearance==
In his youth he was tall and broad, had blue eyes and brown-red hair. As he got older, he got portly.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 71|Chapter 71]], Catelyn</ref> During the timeline of the books he is an old man sick for the last two years.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn</ref>
When he was younger, Hoster was never one to stay still. He would always be traveling somewhere.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn</ref>

==History and Family Relations==
According to semi-canon sources, Hoster Tully served in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], making friends with [[Petyr Baelish]]`s father, which led to Peytr being fostered at Riverrun.<ref>US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) report [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ So Spake Martin]</ref> Some time after the war, Hoster tried to betroth his war hero brother [[Brynden Tully|Brynden]] to [[Bethany Redwyne|a lady]] of [[House Redwyne]], but Brynden would have none of it. This began a decades-long feud between the two. Hoster's wife, [[Minisa Whent]], bore two stillborn sons and two daughters before bearing an heir, [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]]. Finally she died in childbed, trying to give him a second son. Her death deeply saddened Hoster, who never fully recovered. Marriage continued to be a theme of Riverrun when Hoster forbade his daughter [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] from marrying Petyr Baelish, and ordered her to abort Petyr's child.

At the time of [[Robert's Rebellion]], Hoster's elder daughter [[Catelyn]] was engaged to [[Brandon Stark]]. After Brandon was killed in [[King's Landing]] by fiat of the [[Mad King]], Hoster joined the rebellion and married Catelyn to [[Eddard Stark]], Brandon’s younger brother, and Lysa to [[Jon Arryn]], Lord of the [[Eyrie]]. Several of his bannermen such as [[House Mooton]], [[House Goodbrook]], [[House Ryger]], and [[House Darry]] remained loyal to the Targaryens, so Hoster Tully attacked them, putting entire villages of House Goodbrook to the sword. He then fought in the [[Battle of the Bells]] where he was wounded by the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Jon Connington]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Arya</ref>

In [[295 AL]], Lord Tully fell ill.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn</ref>

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
With the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] threatening his borders and lands, Hoster keeps his illness a secret. He is bedridden when [[Riverrun]] is besieged by the army of [[Jaime Lannister]]. After the [[Battle of the Camps]], Catelyn visits her father, who is still lucid. Brynden, who has joined the Stark army, is also present, and the brothers reconcile their differences.

===A Clash of Kings===
Hoster's mind continues to slip more and more, he constantly loses track of events and time happening all around him.

===A Storm of Swords===
During his last weeks, he is only able to mutter a few feverish words and did not recognize his children. By this time his son Edmure had assumed control of Riverrun in his stead. He often spoke in his delirium of Lysa and her aborted pregnancy, initially bewildering Catelyn with his references to "[[Tansy (plant)|Tansy]]" and "the blood". Though Catelyn and Edmure wrote to Lysa asking he to visit her father before his death, she never responded to the ravens.{{ref|aSoS|14}} Hoster Tully dies in [[299 AL]] and is succeeded by Edmure.

At his funeral his body is put in a boat and set down the river by his liege lord [[Robb Stark|King Robb]] and six of his bannermen ([[Jonos Bracken]], [[Tytos Blackwood]], [[Karyl Vance]], [[Jason Mallister]], [[Marq Piper]], and [[Lothar Frey]], who replaced [[Desmond Grell]] at the last minute upon Robb’s request). As part of the funeral custom a flaming arrow was meant to light the sails as the boat went downriver but Edmure missed three shots in his grief. Brynden, seeing this, took the bow from his nephew's hands and succeeded in lighting the sail as the boat went downriver.{{ref|aSoS|35}}

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Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)

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'''Aegon Targaryen''' was the second child and only son of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and [[Elia Martell]]. Had he ascended to the throne he would have ruled as '''Aegon VI'''.

==Character and Appearance==
According to semi-canon sources Aegon looks like a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].<ref>Westeros. "A Number of Questions." (August 26, 2000). [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Number_of_Questions/ So Spake Martin]</ref> As an infant, Aegon had "fair hair". {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

The older Aegon is described as a lithe and well-made youth, with a lanky build. [[Tyrion Lannister]] initially estimated him to be "fifteen" or "sixteen" years-old. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} According to [[Haldon]], Aegon is as tall as [[Jon Connington]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} He is shorter than [[Rolly Duckfield]]. Aegon's lanky built suggests that he has yet to reach his full growth. Tyrion noted that his eyes seem to be dark blue. But look black by lamplight, and [[purple eyes|purple]] in the light of dusk. His eyelashes are long, seemingly feminine. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He is exceptionally handsome and has the Targaryen traits of silver hair and purple eyes, both features which are also present in his aunt [[Daenerys]]. Jon Connington notes that Aegon's eyes were a lighter shade of purple to those of Rhaegar. He dyes his hair blue to conceal his identity.{{ref|aDwD|18}} {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Aegon is well educated and intelligent, speaking several languages and well versed in history. He speaks the [[Common Tongue]] as a native speaker. He is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], in the Bastard Valyrian dialects of [[Pentos]], [[Tyrosh]], [[Myr]], and [[Lys]], and in [[Trade Talk]]. He is a novice at speaking the dialect of [[Volantis]], only familiar with a few of its words. The dialect of [[Meereen]], whose terms derive from both Valyrian and [[Ghiscari Empire|Ghiscari]], gives him trouble. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He has some training in mathematics. He has a decent knowledge of [[w:Summation|sums]] and a limited understanding of [[w:Geometry|geometry]]. He also has been trained in songs. Tyrion notes that Aegon is more learned than "half the lords in [[Westeros]]". {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

==History==
===Birth and naming===
A comet was seen above [[King's Landing]] on the night Aegon was conceived, which led his father [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] to believe that he was the ''[[Azor Ahai|Prince that was Promised]]''. The comet was seen as "the bleeding star" of the prophecy. [[Maester Aemon]] was aware of Rhaegar's beliefs, though it is unclear if he shared them. Aemon later came to doubt the wisdom of looking for a prince, rather than a princess. He realized there was a translation error, the term translated was fluid in terms of gender. Connected to the term for [[dragon]]s, who are neither male nor female. {{ref|aFfC|35}}

According to the recollections of [[Jon Connington]], [[Elia Martell]] was always frail and sickly. Giving birth to her daughter [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] had left her bedridden for half a year. Giving birth to Aegon had almost killed her. The [[maesters]] had told Rhaegar that Elia would bear no more children. {{Ref|aDwD|61}}

One of the visions [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees in the [[House of the Undying]] involves Rhaegar, Elia, and Aegon. In this vision, a newborn Aegon nurses from the breast of Elia. The woman is seated in a great wooden bed. Rhaegar decides on the name "Aegon" for his newborn son, as he thinks the name fit for a king. Elia asks whether Rhaegar will make a song for their son. He replies that Aegon already has a song, "the song of ice and fire". Part of his role as "the prince that was promised". However, Rhaegar then claims that there must be "one more", since "the dragon has three heads". Rhaegar moves to a seat near the window, and picks up a harp. Daenerys listens to the "sweet sadness" of his music as the vision fades away. {{Ref|aCoK|48}} Daenerys later describes this vision to [[Jorah Mormont]]. Jorah helps her confirm the identities of the people in this vision. But points out that if Aegon was the promised prince, the promise was broken with his death. {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Daenerys notices a pattern in the names Rhaegar chose for his children. They were named after [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his sisters. There was a daughter named after the original [[Rhaenys Targaryen]], but none named after [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]]. She wonders if that was the missing third head of the dragon. Neither Daenerys, nor Jorah have heard of the term "song of ice and fire". They are unable to determine its meaning. {{Ref|aCoK|63}}

===Sack of King's Landing===

Aegon was just an infant during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|20}} {{Ref|aGoT|30}} Following the [[Battle of the Trident]], [[Aerys II Targaryen]] decided to send [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] to [[Dragonstone]]. The original plan was for Elia to join them. But Aerys II instead thought of using her as a hostage against [[Dorne]]. He blamed the lost battle of the Trident on the supposed treason of [[Lewyn Martell]]. He chose to keep Elia and Aegon by his side, in his view ensuring the continued loyalty of Dorne. {{Ref|aSoS|37}} After the death of Rhaegar, [[Pycelle]] was convinced that the war was effectively over. In his view, [[House Targaryen]] could no longer offer a proper king to the realm. Aerys II was "mad", Viserys "too young", and Aegon still "a babe at the breast". Pycelle worked to convince Aerys II to open the gates of [[King's Landing]] to the Lannister forces. Pycelle secretly prayed and hope that his actions would help [[Tywin Lannister]] rise to the throne. {{Ref|aCoK|25}}

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], [[Jaime Lannister]] killed Aerys in the throne room of the [[Red Keep]]. [[Elys Westerling]], [[Roland Crakehall (Lord)|Roland Crakehall]], and other Lannister knights then burst in the room. At approximately the same, other Lannister soldiers fought Targaryen loyalists in the steps and armory of the Red Keep, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] were scaling the walls of Maegor's Holdfast, and [[Eddard Stark]] was leading the men of [[the North]] through the city gates. Lord Crakehall asked Jaime if they should proclaim a new king. Left unsaid was a clear implication, he was asking whether Jaime would proclaim Tywin Lannister, [[Robert Baratheon]], or a member of [[House Targaryen]]. Jaime remembered that Aegon and his mother were in Maegor's Holdfast, while Viserys was in [[Dragonstone]]. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

Jaime briefly toyed with the idea of proclaiming a new Targaryen King. Tywin would gain control, as [[Hand of the King]], the "wolves" of the North would howl in frustration, Robert would choke with rage. Jaime found this option tempting. Until he glanced at the corpse of Aerys II. Recalling that both Aegon and Viserys had inherited the blood of Aerys, Jaime decided against supporting either one of them. He told Crakehall to proclaim whoever the man wanted. Jaime seated himself on the [[Iron Throne]], simply waiting to see who would arrive to claim the throne and the kingdom. He was still sitting there when Eddard entered the throne room. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

===Reported death===

Viserys often told stories to his sister Daenerys. One of these stories involved the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by the "Usurper's dogs", [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. In this story, Elia Martell was pleading for mercy as Aegon was ripped from her breast and murdered before her eyes. Aegon was "Rhaegar's heir". {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Daenerys later recalled an additional detail, men had dashed the head of Aegon against a wall. {{Ref|aGoT|64}} Eddard Stark recalls that "Lord Tywin's soldiers" had torn Aegon from his mother's breast and dashed his head against a wall. They were also said to have dragged [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] from beneath her bed, putting her to the sword.{{ref|aGoT|12}} Eddard Stark had heard rumors that it was Gregor Clegane who dashed the skull of infant Aegon against a wall. It was whispered that afterward Gregor had raped [[Elia Martell]], and then put her to the sword. At the time Gregor was only "seventeen". Nobody dared to repeat these rumors when Gregor himself could be listening. {{Ref|aGoT|30}} According to [[Tyrion Lannister]], the responsibility of Gregor for the murders of Elia and Aegon was "common knowledge" in [[Casterly Rock]]. The tale went that for the duration of Gregor's rape of Elia, his hands were still covered in the blood and brains of Aegon. {{Ref|aCoK|17}} A wounded Gregor later narrated a brief account of the events to [[Oberyn Martell]], while killing him. He had first killed Aegon, the "screaming whelp". Then came the rape of Elia. But then added a new detail. He claimed to have smashed her head with his bare hands, the same method Gregor used to finish off Oberyn. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Tywin Lannister later narrated his view of the events to his son Tyrion. Rhaenys was hiding under Rhaegar's bed, while Elia and Aegon were in the nursery. Just a floor below the location of Rhaenys. Tywin was aware that he had kept [[the Westerlands]] from joining Robert's cause for most of the Rebellion. They had only joined said cause at the last stage of the war, and their loyalty would be suspected. He needed a way to demonstrate loyalty to Robert, a way to convince people that the Lannisters had severed all ties to House Targaryen. Not just Aerys II. Eddard Stark was also heading toward's King's Landing. Instead of the Lannister and Stark forces meeting as allies, there was still a chance for the two armies to clash. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

Tywin decided to have his troops eliminate Rhaegar's children. In a single move, the Lannisters would have proven their commitment to the Rebellion and secured the throne for Robert. Eliminating rival claimants for the throne. Tywin himself was somewhat surprised by the result of his commands. The murders performed "too brutally" for his needs. He had not grasped yet that Gregor is bestial, not just "terrible in battle". Gregor chose himself the manner of Aegon's death. He had not received any instructions concerning Elia. He was improvising when he raped and killed her. Amory Lorch was the man who located Rhaenys, dragging her from under the bed. The girl kicked him and would not stop screaming. Lorch killed her with about fifty sword thrusts. Tywin himself, after the fact, pointed out a more logical way to perform the deed. A few sweet words to calm the girl, a soft pillow to suffocate her. The blood was unnecessary in his view. {{Ref|aSoS|53}} [[Oberyn Martell]] had another view on Tywin's motives. Elia was once supposed to marry Jaime Lannister, based on an agreement between her mother and [[Joanna Lannister]]. Following the death of Joanna, Tywin broke the agreement. Though he offered Tyrion as a a prospective bridegroom instead of Jaime, taunting the Martells. He had also informed them that [[Cersei Lannister]] was meant for Rhaegar, not for Oberyn. When Elia married Rhaegar, the Martells had ruined Tywin's plans. Tywin was "not a man to forget such slights". Oberyn believed that the murder of Elia was decided by Tywin. Teaching Elia the same lesson that Houses [[House Reyne|Reyne]] and [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]] had learned. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Eddard Stark recalled how Tywin Lannister presented [[Robert Baratheon]] with the corpses of Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. His "token of fealty". {{ref|aGoT|12}} Tywin had laid the bodies beneath the [[Iron Throne]], wrapped in the crimson cloaks of his house guard. A clever choice, as the blood was less obvious against the red cloth. Rhaenys had been barefoot, dressed in a bed gown. The condition of the boy horrified Eddard. {{ref|aGoT|45}} The skull was a "red ruin", even Robert could not stand its sight. Robert had turned away from the sight. {{ref|aGoT|20}} [[Kevan Lannister]] was present during this scene. He was able to recognize Rhaenys. But recalls that nobody could recognize Aegon. All that remained of the boy was a faceless horror of bone, brain, and gore. A few hanks of fair hair. Nobody could stand looking at the body for long. Tywin stated that this was Aegon, everyone else took him at his word. Seventeen years later, Kevan was no longer certain of Tywin's word on the matter.{{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

===Reactions to the death===
*[[Robert Baratheon]] was actually relieved and glad that the royal children were killed. Robert viewed himself as a hero, and was reluctant to kill children, but he knew Rhaegars children had to die if his throne was ever to be secure. Tywin painted himself as the villain, allowing Robert to keep his hands clean which was the reason Robert refused to punish any of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for the brutal act.

*[[Tywin Lannister]] noticed obvious relief in Robert. They both knew that the children had to die, or else Robert would never be secure in his throne. Years later, Tyrion came to question the wisdom of the act. Robert Baratheon would have bloodied his own hands, soiling his own reputation. Instead the Lannisters had had damaged their own reputation, gaining long-term enemies in the process. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

*[[Eddard Stark]] called the act murder, Robert just called it war. Eddard protested that Aegon and Rhaenys were "no more than babes". Robert replied that they were not babes, only dragonspawn. The two men quarreled over the matter, [[Jon Arryn]] unable to calm them. Eddard had ridden out of King's Landing in a cold rage. Heading south to fight the last battles of the war on his own. {{ref|aGoT|12}}

*[[Thoros of Myr]] claims to have personally seen the corpses of Aegon and Rhaenys, as they were placed before the Iron Throne. In his view, [[House Clegane]] was "built upon dead children" and their arms should display "two bloody infants". {{Ref|aSoS|34}}

*[[Arianne Martell]] recalled Robert as a monster who climbed onto his throne over the corpses of children. Directly connecting his rise to the murders of Aegon and Rhaenys. Robert is not held in high regard in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}

*[[Viserys Targaryen]] was convinced that the [[Dornishmen]] were determined to avenge Elia and her children. {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Years following the murders.

*[[Doran Martell]] still mourns for the victims. According to [[Varys]], the consequent hatred of Doran for [[House Lannister]] is well known.{{Ref|aCoK|17}} Doran himself claims to have worked at the downfall of Tywin Lannister for all these years. Ever since he learned what had happended to Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. {{ref|aFfC|40}}

*[[Oberyn Martell]], in his words, hungered for justice for sixteen years. Justice for Elia and her children. Certain that Gregor was only following orders. {{Ref|aCoK|38}} [[Oberyn Martell]] wanted vengeance on the man who gave the orders, not just the man who performed the deed. {{Ref|aCoK|66}}

*[[Nymeria Sand]] believes that the only fitting payment for the death of Elia's children, would be the death of "Lord Tywin's golden twins". [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] would pay with their lives for the old murders. {{ref|aFfC|2}}

*[[Jacelyn Bywater]] stated to [[Tyrion Lannister]] there were still whispers in King's Landings that "the butchery of Rhaegar's children" was one of the sins of [[House Lannister]]. And that the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] would punish the entire city for the sins of this House. {{Ref|aCoK|41}}

*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] can't see a difference between Houses [[House Lannister|Lannister]] and [[House Stark|Stark]]. She considers Eddard Stark also responsible for the murders of Rhaenys and Aegon. Arguing that "the Usurper's dogs" acted as a pack of hounds, hunting children. Which individual hound kills a child doesn't matter, all the dogs are equally guilty. [[Barristan Selmy]] disagrees with her, and has tried to explain the distinction between Eddard and Tywin. Daenerys notices a "flicker of disapproval" in his face when she insists on her original opinion. {{Ref|aDwD|11}}

*[[Barristan Selmy]] himself has been haunted by the idea of the "bloody bodies" of Aegon and Rhaenys. His serious injuries following the [[Battle of the Trident]] prevented him from personally examining the corpses. But he wondered for years about the reaction of Robert to the bodies. Whether Robert smiled at the bodies. Selmy contemplates that such a smile would motivate him to personally kill Robert and that no army could save him. {{Ref|aDwD|67}}

===Reported survival===

A young man considering himself to be Aegon, explains his apparent survival to [[Tyrion Lannister]]. According to his account, the boy killed in the Sack of King's Landing was a [[Pisswater prince]]. He had been born at the Pisswater Bend, a street of King's Landing. His father was a tanner, and his mother had died at birth. The tanner sold his boy to [[Varys]] for a jug of [[Arbor]] gold [[wine]]. The man had other sons, but wanted to experience the taste of Arbor gold for once in his life. Varys then arranged the swap between the two infants boys. Elia received the Pisswater prince, Varys took custody of the real Aegon. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} Tyrion Lannister deduces the rest of the story. When the Pisswater prince was "safely dead", Varys smuggled Aegon across the [[narrow sea]]. Varys entrusted the boy to [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who in turn found an adoptive father for Aegon. In the person of exiled Lord [[Jon Connington]]. Aegon does not comment on Tyrion's deductions. {{Ref|aDwD|22}}

According to the recollection of Jon Connington, he had to fake his own death "twelve years" before the present. In [[288 AL]], five years following the [[Battle of the Bells]], Varys had convinced him that the lie would be necessary for the safety of Aegon. Connington had spend the "five years" of his exile as a member of the [[Golden Company]], and had become the right-hand man to [[Myles Toyne]]. To fulfill Varys' plan, Connington first had to be discharged from the Company in disgrace. The crafted story went that he been stealing from its war chest. Then rumors reported that Connington drunk himself to death in [[Lys]]. In Varys' words, as a gallant exile Connington would be remembered. But few tend to remember thieves, drunks, and cowards. Reputed to be one of the latter, Connington too would be forgotten. {{Ref|aDwD|24}} Aegon spend most of his life hiding aboard the poleboat [[Shy Maid]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|22}} He shared a cabin with his adoptive father. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

Aegon has been trained in matters of military tactics by [[Jon Connington]] {{Ref|aDwD|24}}, arms by [[Rolly Duckfield]], in the [[Faith of the Seven]] by [[Lemore|Septa Lemore]], and history and languages by [[Haldon|Haldon Halfmaestar]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|18}} He was taught to read and write. To study history, law, and poetry. He lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers, and mended nets. He learned practical things such as washing his own clothes, fishing, cooking, binding up wounds. He was familiarized with hunger, and the fear of being hunted. His education was intended to teach him that kingship was a duty, not a right. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

His claim to the [[Iron Throne]] is stronger than that of his aunt Daenerys. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} {{Ref|aDwD|24}} According to the relevant succession laws,{{Quote|"the sons of the first son come before the second son".'' {{Ref|aCoK|35}}}} Aegon is a son of Rhaegar, who was himself the first son of [[Aerys II]]. Placing Aegon higher in the Targaryen succession line than both [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] (Aerys second son) and [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] (the daughter of Aerys). {{Ref|aCoK|35}} According to Daenerys, Five Kings named "Aegon" have ruled in [[Westeros]]. Her nephew would have been the sixth, had he survived infancy. {{Ref|aSoS|57}} {{Ref|aDwD|2}} As yet there is no indication as to whether he has inherited the [[Targaryen]] propensity for [[dragon dreams]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] has. He might have the potential for it, like all those with Targaryen blood. But only some members of this bloodline actually displayed this ability. <ref name="Forum1">Conversation topic: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/58262-adwd-spoilers-dragon-dreams-of-ice-and-fire/ Dragon Dreams of Ice and Fire] on [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/ Westeros Forum] </ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While in [[Meereen]], [[Daenerys]] has mused about Aegon who would have been the sixth to sit on the [[Iron Throne]]. She is yet unaware that he is alive. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} She thought to herself:

{{Quote|If he had lived, I might have married him. Aegon would have been closer to my age than Viserys. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} }}

Aegon to better conceal his identity Aegon dyes his silver [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] hair blue, which also makes his violet eyes appear blue. He uses the false story that his mother was a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] who dyed her hair blue, and he does it to honor her memory. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|14}} {{ref|aDwD|18}}

In {{Date|300}}, [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]] jointly depart [[Pentos]], heading towards the river Rhoyne. On the journey Illyrio explains the purpose of Tyrion's mission. He and "Griff" ([[Jon Connington]]) are to head towards [[Volantis]]. Waiting for the expected arrival of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in that city, with fresh forces and more ships for her cause. Based on Illyrio's information, Daenerys has conquered [[Astapor]], made [[Yunkai]] bend the knee, and sacked [[Meereen]]. He estimates that Daenerys is heading westwards. Either by land to [[Mantarys]] or by sea to Volantis. {{Ref|aDwD|5}} Tyrion wants more information on Griff, who Illyrio supposedly trusts as a brother. Illyrio simply points that unlike most [[Mercenary|sellswords]], Griff is a dotting father. He also mentions that his boy, "Young Griff" (Aegon) is a noble lad. {{Ref|aDwD|5}}

In arms practice with [[Rolly Duckfield]], the student surpasses the master. Aegon manages to knock Rolly into a horse trough. An embarrassed Rolly claims that he fell on purpose to make Aegon laugh. Haldon laughs at him.{{Ref|aDwD|8}} Three days following this incident, Illyrio and Tyrion end their joined journey when they meet [[Haldon]] and Rolly. Illyrio specifically asks them for information on Young Griff. Haldon replies that Young Griff is now taller, as tall as the elder Griff. He then narrates about the incident during arms practice. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Illyrio has brought a gift for Young Grief, candied ginger. Pointing that the boy was always fond of it. An "oddly sad" Illyrio wants to prepare a farewell feast for the lad and offers to join them as far as [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Haldon points out that there is no time for feasts. Griff is in a hurry to move downriver. There is information that the [[Dothraki]] [[khalasar]]s of [[Motho]] and [[Zekko]] are crossing the [[Forest of Qohor]], heading towards the Rhoyne. Both khals are fleeing from the much larger khalasar of [[Pono]], who might also be heading for the Rhoyne. Griff wants to avoid any encounter with the Dothraki. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Tyrion joins Haldon and Rolly for the trip back to their boat. Illyrio leaves a message for Young Griff. Expressing his regret that he won't be present for the boy's wedding. But swears to rejoin the boy in [[Westeros]]. His shoulders were slumped, again indicating sadness. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} Traveling by horse for a couple of days, the trio of travelers encounter the [[Shy Maid]] in the vicinity of [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Young Griff greets "Duck" and Haldon with shouts, while standing on the cabin of the poleboat. Trying to open a conversation, Tyrion points out to Young Griff that blue hair will get him ridiculed in Westeros. Young Griff is taken aback. He claims to dye hair in memory of his deceased mother, a lady of [[Tyrosh]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

The Shy Maid continues traveling down the Rhoyne towards Volantis. Tyrion watches Young Griff enjoying his breakfast, bacon. All the while contemplating the overall appearance of the boy. Following breakfast, Duck invites Young Griff for arms practice. The two practice with swords for this morning, evenly matched. Young Griff lands more blows, Duck fewer but harder ones. Duck tires first, allowing Young Griff the opportunity to start a furious attack. Duck retreats towards the stern. Young Griff uses a shoulder slam to throw his opponent into the river. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

A wet Duckfield does not appreciate being teased by Tyrion, throwing the dwarf into the river. Young Griff extends a pole to Tyrion, helping him return aboard the boat. Tyrion uses a cartwheel to spray everyone around him with water. Young Griff is amused and asks where Tyrion learned this trick. Tyrion offers him a false origin story. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} With arms practice over, Young Griff joins [[Lemore]] for a lesson on the mysteries of the [[Faith of the Seven]]. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} During the evening, Young Griff joins Haldon for lessons in languages, geometry, and history. Tyrion joins them in this day's lessons. With the lesson over, Young Griff helps [[Yandry]] with the sails and poles of the boat. Tyrion discusses Young Griff's education with Haldon. He points that such as an extensive education is unusual for "some sellsword's son". Haldon fails to understand what Tyrion is implying about the boy. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} Hours later, Young Griff hoots the joy when their boat encounters the [[Old Man of the River]], a huge horned turtle. Most members of the crew take this for a good sign, Tyrion privately considers this a wonder. One of the wonders which mark the birth of kings. Already hinting at the real identity of Young Griff. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

The Shy Maid continues its way down the Rhoyne, traveling through fog in the vicinity of the Sorrows. Young Griff takes position at the prow of the poleboat, holding a pole. He is ready to use it to push the boat away from potential hazards. Young Griff speculates about the presence of fish in this area of the river, [[Ysilla]] warns him against eating any fish taken from these waters. {{Ref|aDwD|18}} When discussion turns to "Garin's Curse", another term for [[greyscale]], Ysilla tells a brief story concerning [[Garin (Prince)|Garin]]. The men of Volantis and [[Valyria]] had hung him in a golden cage, mocking his calls to [[Mother Rhoyne]]. Mocking his prayers for their destruction. The river rose and drowned his captors. But the story speaks of restless "lords of fire" who still live beneath the water, their flesh now as stony as their hearts. After listening to the story, Young Griff is not particularly disturbed. Certain that they could face these restless Valyrians and any other [[Stone men]]. Lemore warns him that pride is a grievous sin. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

When the Shy Maid makes its way through the Sorrows, Young Griff uses his pole to push the boat away from a broken tower. {{ref|aDwD|18}} Some time, later, the boy warns of a light ahead of them. His father recognizes the light as coming from the Bridge of Dream. Griff instructs his son to escort Lemore to her cabin and then stay with her. Young Griff stubbornly refuses, denying a need for protection. Claiming that his training to become a [[knight]] should be sufficient to protect himself. Griff commands him to back down. The youth curses under his breath. Pointing out angrily that Haldon, Ysilla, and "Hugor" (Tyrion) are not running for cover. When Tyrion joins in trying to convince Young Griff to back down, the youth replies with a scornful "You're a dwarf". Tyrion tries to explain that Young Griff is everything for their mission. His words are interrupted when the Shy Maid seemingly passes below the Bridge of Dream. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

With the danger posed by the stone men seemingly over, Young Griff turns his attention back to Tyrion. He grabs the dwarf's arm and demands answers. "Why am I everything?" Tyrion points out that the death of anyone else on board would be mourned. But the death of Young Griff would abort their mission. Young Griff realized that Tyrion has found out about his true identity. Tyrion lists the clues that led him to the deduction that Young Griff is Aegon Targaryen, the boy [[Tywin Lannister]] had wrapped in a crimson cloak. A confused Aegon finally learns that "Hugor" is Tyrion Lannister. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

Before the encounter between its crew members ends, the Shy Maid approaches the Bridge of Dream for a second time. An unexplained return as they were heading for the opposite direction. Griff commands Haldon to escort Aegon below. Haldon has no time to fulfill his mission. During the second passing of the ship, three stone men from the Bridge boarded the ship. (Tyrion initially sees only two, failing to see the one behind his back). The third stone man lurches forward and reaches for Aegon. The boy freezes in shock with his hand still on the sword hilt, failing to defend himself. Tyrion kicks one of Aegon's legs, making the prince loose his balance and fall. Tyrion then leaps over the fallen body and attacks the stone man with a torch. While the rest of the crew attempts to shield Aegon, the two struggling figures fall into the Rhoyne. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

The Shy Maid has reached [[Selhorys]] by the time Tyrion regains consciousness. Aegon is in a sullen mood, forced to remain on board for his own safety. The town is under the control of the city of Volantis. Dothraki riders had been located in the vicinity of Selhorys. The triarchs of Volantis had feared an attack and had warships, river galleys, and slave soldiers transferred to the town. The crew members wanted to prevent Aegon from having dangerous encounters in the area. Despite his insistance that he knows how to use a sword. Lemore points out that even the bravest Targaryens did not trust their fate on their swords alone. They kept the [[Kingsguard]] by their side. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Lemore herself had changed from septa's robes to secular garb. Pointing to Aegon that he was not alone in having to hide. The prince still seems frustrated. Tyrion challenges him to a game of [[cyvasse]]. Tyrion privately assesses the game strategy of Aegon. He feels it is "a young man's formation", bold and foolish. Aegon risks everything for a quick kill. Tyrion starts a conversation, actually fishing Aegon for information. Aegon innocently offers background information on Jon Connington, and then narrates his own origin story. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Tyrion switches the conversation towards the real purpose of their journey. The plan to have Aegon married to his aunt Daenerys. He warns the prince that Daenerys might not be the willing bride that everyone seems to expect. Aegon is shocked, having never considered the idea that she might turn down his marriage offer. Tyrion points out that Daenerys is proud, strong, and fierce. She might not appreciate a relative coming to her with a begging bowl. And certainly would not appreciate anyone with a stronger claim to the [[Iron Throne]] than her own. Aegon angrily denies being a beggar, pointing at his own army: the [[Golden Company]]. Tyrion points out that Daenerys has a larger army than his own and owes nothing to Aegon. Aegon protests, trusting in Lord Connington to win her over. Tyrion calls him a fool, warning him {{ref|aDwD|22}}: {{Quote|Trust no one, my prince. {{ref|aDwD|22}} }}

Tyrion plants the seeds of doubt on the young prince. Pointing that Haldon, Jon Connington, Rolly Duckfield, Lemore and every one of the friends who raised him could also betray him. And that Illyrio Mopatis, Varys, and Daenerys are even less trustworthy. He then suggests a different course of action to Aegon. Heading to [[Westeros]] instead of going east, taking advantage of all the problems caused by the [[War of the Five Kings]]. He points that [[the North]] is in a chaotic condition, the [[Riverlands]] are devastated, while [[Stannis Baratheon]] holds [[Storm's End]] and [[Dragonstone]]. The coming winter will starve out the realm. He then paints the opposition as particularly weak. He points that King [[Tommen Baratheon]] is just a boy, and all his potential regents come with their own problems. [[Cersei Lannister]] will alienate her own allies, [[Jaime Lannister]] actively avoids the responsibility of ruling, and [[Kevan Lannister]] is a born follower. [[Mace Tyrell]] will have to fight the Lannisters to become regent, and Stannis is widely hated. Only a victorious Aegon can hope to meet Daenerys as her equal. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The game of cyvasse ends with a loss for Aegon. During the game, the Prince had taken an advise on strategy from his opponent. An advise which intentionally manipulated him towards defeat. Tyrion ones again warns, trust no one. Proving that even advisors can not be trusted. A frustrated Aegon kicks over the board, discarding the cyvasse pieces across the deck of the poleboat. He then commands Tyrion to pick up the pieces. Tyrion recognizes a Targaryen in this behavior. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The Shy Maid is stationed at the riverfront of [[Volon Therys]]. Jon Connington and Aegon depart the ship, heading towards the camp of the [[Golden Company]]. The mercenaries have situated themselves 3 miles (4,83 kilometers) south of the town. The travelers have already learned that Daenerys is still in Meereen, and that Illyrio had miscalculated. Aegon complains of being sick of the blue dye in his hair, eager to wash it out. He smiles at the idea of having his own army. But then expresses concerns over the loyalty of sellswords. Connington tries to explain that men should be allowed to earn trust through loyal service. Both trusting and mistrusting everyone without reason should be avoided. Privately, Connington worries that Aegon could take Tyrion's advise to heart and become as paranoid as Aerys II. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Arriving at the camp, Connington introduces the boy as his squire to [[Franklyn Flowers]]. Flowers escorts them to the tent of [[Harry Strickland]], for their initial meeting with the officers of the Company. Strickland initially sees the boy as a son to Connington. Connington instead introduces him as Aegon VI, King of the [[Andal]]s, [[Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]]. This introduction is met with silence by the officers. Connington realizes that all of them were aware of Aegon's identity for sometime. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Connington and the the officers briefly discuss about Daenerys' lingering presence in Meereen and the ongoing conflict in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Wondering whether they should head east and join the conflict. Several of them are already disillusioned with Daenerys. Aegon sees the opportunity to introduce his own plan of going to Westeros and claiming the throne in his own name. Strickland tries to point out the risk of this plan. But most of the officers are eager to support this course of action. Aegon further explains that his aunt is welcome to keep Meereen. His plan is to move fast and strike hard, gaining a foothold before the Lannisters can react. This would certainly gain them some new allies. Connington is impressed, thinking that this is a new side of Aegon. All officers swear allegiance to Aegon. They agree, however, to keep his identity secret from the soldiers. At least until they actually land in Westeros. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Ten ships of the Golden Company departed Volantis. Six of them made it to Westeros, landing at [[Cape Wrath]]. Connington leads 1/4 of the forces in seizing [[Griffin's Roost]]. Simultaneously [[Tristan Rivers]] besieges [[Crows Nest]], and [[Laswell Peake]] besieges [[Rain House]]. Each with their own 1/4 of the Company. Aegon remains in their camp, guarded by the remaining 1/4 of the Company under [[Gorys Edoryen]]. Haldon collects information about the military and diplomatic situation across Westeros. He already considers marital alliances for King Aegon and his [[Hand of the King]], Jon Connington. The latter is against both such plans. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington receives news that part of the missing four ships landed in [[Estermont]]. [[Marq Mandrake]] has led the men there in capturing [[Greenstone]]. The rest of the ships are still missing. Franklyn Flowers suggests that the missing men are scattered across the [[Stepstones]]. Connington decides to bring Aegon to Griffin's Roost for increased safety. Franklyn points,however, that Aegon would like to be in the thick of things. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington has a plan to capture [[Storm's End]], last foothold of Stannis in the [[Stormlands]]. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Four days later, Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost. He rides at the head of a column including a hundred [[horse]]s with their riders, and three [[elephant]]s. He is accompanied by Lemore and Rolly Duckfield, the first person in his version of the Kingsguard. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington remembers arguing with Aegon over the appointment of Rolly. Connington had pointed out that seats in the Kingsguard should be reserved for warriors of great renown and/or sons of great lords. Aegon pointed out that [[Jaime Lannister]] fit that description perfectly, and was currently known as the Kingslayer. He would rather have men personally loyal to himself, ready to die for his safety. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington asks to have the Prince escorted to his solar. But soon realizes that Prince Aegon is less biddable (obedient) than Young Griff. Aegon leaves him waiting for "the better half of a hour". Bringing Duck with him instead of coming alone. Connington tries to dismiss the bodyguard, but Aegon insists on having Rolly by his side. Aegon mentions discussing the plan to take Storm's End with Strickland and Flowers. Strickland even tried to persuade him to delay the plan. Aegon,however, feels Strickland is a bit of "an old maid" and is in favor of the plan. With one significant change. He intends to personally lead the attack. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

The [[Small Council]] in [[King's Landing]] discusses the matter of the [[Golden Company]]. [[Qyburn]] and [[Pycelle]] have received reports about mercenaries landing in [[Tarth]], the Stepstones, and Estermont. There are also reports about Jon Connington heading against Storm's End. [[Kevan Lannister]] points out that now they have opponents to their south. A third ongoing threat along with Stannis in the North and the [[Ironborn]] in the west. Kevan already has information about a new Targaryen pretender having Coined connington, though [[Randyll Tarly]] dismisses Aegon as an impostor. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}} Pycelle suggests that they could use gold to purchase the loyalty of the Golden company. Then the sellswords would hand over Lord Connington and the pretender. [[Harys Swyft]] points out that the Iron Throne is heavily in debt and has no gold to offer. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

Varys informs the dying Kevan that Aegon will raise his banner above Storm's End. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes about Aegon==
{{Quote|''"Aegon has been shaped for rule before he could walk. He has been trained in arms, as befits a knight to be, but that was not the end of his education. He reads and writes, he speaks several tongues, he has studied history and law and poetry. A septa has instructed him in the mysteries of the Faith since he was old enough to understand them. He has lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers and mended nets and learned to wash his own clothes at need. He can fish and cook and bind up a wound, he knows what it is like to be hungry, to be hunted, to be afraid. [[Tommen I|Tommen]] has been taught that kingship is his right. Aegon knows kingship is his duty, that a king must put his people first, and live and rule for them".'' {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}}} [[Varys]] to the dying [[Kevan Lannister]]

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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'''Aegon Targaryen''' was the second child and only son of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and [[Elia Martell]]. Had he ascended to the throne he would have ruled as '''Aegon VI'''.

==Character and Appearance==
According to semi-canon sources Aegon looks like a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].<ref>Westeros. "A Number of Questions." (August 26, 2000). [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Number_of_Questions/ So Spake Martin]</ref> As an infant, Aegon had "fair hair". {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

The older Aegon is described as a lithe and well-made youth, with a lanky build. [[Tyrion Lannister]] initially estimated him to be "fifteen" or "sixteen" years-old. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} According to [[Haldon]], Aegon is as tall as [[Jon Connington]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} He is shorter than [[Rolly Duckfield]]. Aegon's lanky built suggests that he has yet to reach his full growth. Tyrion noted that his eyes seem to be dark blue. But look black by lamplight, and [[purple eyes|purple]] in the light of dusk. His eyelashes are long, seemingly feminine. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He is exceptionally handsome and has the Targaryen traits of silver hair and purple eyes, both features which are also present in his aunt [[Daenerys]]. Jon Connington notes that Aegon's eyes were a lighter shade of purple to those of Rhaegar. He dyes his hair blue to conceal his identity.{{ref|aDwD|18}} {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Aegon is well educated and intelligent, speaking several languages and well versed in history. He speaks the [[Common Tongue]] as a native speaker. He is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], in the Bastard Valyrian dialects of [[Pentos]], [[Tyrosh]], [[Myr]], and [[Lys]], and in [[Trade Talk]]. He is a novice at speaking the dialect of [[Volantis]], only familiar with a few of its words. The dialect of [[Meereen]], whose terms derive from both Valyrian and [[Ghiscari Empire|Ghiscari]], gives him trouble. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He has some training in mathematics. He has a decent knowledge of [[w:Summation|sums]] and a limited understanding of [[w:Geometry|geometry]]. He also has been trained in songs. Tyrion notes that Aegon is more learned than "half the lords in [[Westeros]]". {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

==History==
===Birth and naming===
A comet was seen above [[King's Landing]] on the night Aegon was conceived, which led his father [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] to believe that he was the ''[[Azor Ahai|Prince that was Promised]]''. The comet was seen as "the bleeding star" of the prophecy. [[Maester Aemon]] was aware of Rhaegar's beliefs, though it is unclear if he shared them. Aemon later came to doubt the wisdom of looking for a prince, rather than a princess. He realized there was a translation error, the term translated was fluid in terms of gender. Connected to the term for [[dragon]]s, who are neither male nor female. {{ref|aFfC|35}}

According to the recollections of [[Jon Connington]], [[Elia Martell]] was always frail and sickly. Giving birth to her daughter [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] had left her bedridden for half a year. Giving birth to Aegon had almost killed her. The [[maesters]] had told Rhaegar that Elia would bear no more children. {{Ref|aDwD|61}}

One of the visions [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees in the [[House of the Undying]] involves Rhaegar, Elia, and Aegon. In this vision, a newborn Aegon nurses from the breast of Elia. The woman is seated in a great wooden bed. Rhaegar decides on the name "Aegon" for his newborn son, as he thinks the name fit for a king. Elia asks whether Rhaegar will make a song for their son. He replies that Aegon already has a song, "the song of ice and fire". Part of his role as "the prince that was promised". However, Rhaegar then claims that there must be "one more", since "the dragon has three heads". Rhaegar moves to a seat near the window, and picks up a harp. Daenerys listens to the "sweet sadness" of his music as the vision fades away. {{Ref|aCoK|48}} Daenerys later describes this vision to [[Jorah Mormont]]. Jorah helps her confirm the identities of the people in this vision. But points out that if Aegon was the promised prince, the promise was broken with his death. {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Daenerys notices a pattern in the names Rhaegar chose for his children. They were named after [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his sisters. There was a daughter named after the original [[Rhaenys Targaryen]], but none named after [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]]. She wonders if that was the missing third head of the dragon. Neither Daenerys, nor Jorah have heard of the term "song of ice and fire". They are unable to determine its meaning. {{Ref|aCoK|63}}

===Sack of King's Landing===

Aegon was just an infant during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|20}} {{Ref|aGoT|30}} Following the [[Battle of the Trident]], [[Aerys II Targaryen]] decided to send [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] to [[Dragonstone]]. The original plan was for Elia to join them. But Aerys II instead thought of using her as a hostage against [[Dorne]]. He blamed the lost battle of the Trident on the supposed treason of [[Lewyn Martell]]. He chose to keep Elia and Aegon by his side, in his view ensuring the continued loyalty of Dorne. {{Ref|aSoS|37}} After the death of Rhaegar, [[Pycelle]] was convinced that the war was effectively over. In his view, [[House Targaryen]] could no longer offer a proper king to the realm. Aerys II was "mad", Viserys "too young", and Aegon still "a babe at the breast". Pycelle worked to convince Aerys II to open the gates of [[King's Landing]] to the Lannister forces. Pycelle secretly prayed and hope that his actions would help [[Tywin Lannister]] rise to the throne. {{Ref|aCoK|25}}

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], [[Jaime Lannister]] killed Aerys in the throne room of the [[Red Keep]]. [[Elys Westerling]], [[Roland Crakehall (Lord)|Roland Crakehall]], and other Lannister knights then burst in the room. At approximately the same, other Lannister soldiers fought Targaryen loyalists in the steps and armory of the Red Keep, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] were scaling the walls of Maegor's Holdfast, and [[Eddard Stark]] was leading the men of [[the North]] through the city gates. Lord Crakehall asked Jaime if they should proclaim a new king. Left unsaid was a clear implication, he was asking whether Jaime would proclaim Tywin Lannister, [[Robert Baratheon]], or a member of [[House Targaryen]]. Jaime remembered that Aegon and his mother were in Maegor's Holdfast, while Viserys was in [[Dragonstone]]. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

Jaime briefly toyed with the idea of proclaiming a new Targaryen King. Tywin would gain control, as [[Hand of the King]], the "wolves" of the North would howl in frustration, Robert would choke with rage. Jaime found this option tempting. Until he glanced at the corpse of Aerys II. Recalling that both Aegon and Viserys had inherited the blood of Aerys, Jaime decided against supporting either one of them. He told Crakehall to proclaim whoever the man wanted. Jaime seated himself on the [[Iron Throne]], simply waiting to see who would arrive to claim the throne and the kingdom. He was still sitting there when Eddard entered the throne room. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

===Reported death===

Viserys often told stories to his sister Daenerys. One of these stories involved the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by the "Usurper's dogs", [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. In this story, Elia Martell was pleading for mercy as Aegon was ripped from her breast and murdered before her eyes. Aegon was "Rhaegar's heir". {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Daenerys later recalled an additional detail, men had dashed the head of Aegon against a wall. {{Ref|aGoT|64}} Eddard Stark recalls that "Lord Tywin's soldiers" had torn Aegon from his mother's breast and dashed his head against a wall. They were also said to have dragged [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] from beneath her bed, putting her to the sword.{{ref|aGoT|12}} Eddard Stark had heard rumors that it was Gregor Clegane who dashed the skull of infant Aegon against a wall. It was whispered that afterward Gregor had raped [[Elia Martell]], and then put her to the sword. At the time Gregor was only "seventeen". Nobody dared to repeat these rumors when Gregor himself could be listening. {{Ref|aGoT|30}} According to [[Tyrion Lannister]], the responsibility of Gregor for the murders of Elia and Aegon was "common knowledge" in [[Casterly Rock]]. The tale went that for the duration of Gregor's rape of Elia, his hands were still covered in the blood and brains of Aegon. {{Ref|aCoK|17}} A wounded Gregor later narrated a brief account of the events to [[Oberyn Martell]], while killing him. He had first killed Aegon, the "screaming whelp". Then came the rape of Elia. But then added a new detail. He claimed to have smashed her head with his bare hands, the same method Gregor used to finish off Oberyn. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Tywin Lannister later narrated his view of the events to his son Tyrion. Rhaenys was hiding under Rhaegar's bed, while Elia and Aegon were in the nursery. Just a floor below the location of Rhaenys. Tywin was aware that he had kept [[the Westerlands]] from joining Robert's cause for most of the Rebellion. They had only joined said cause at the last stage of the war, and their loyalty would be suspected. He needed a way to demonstrate loyalty to Robert, a way to convince people that the Lannisters had severed all ties to House Targaryen. Not just Aerys II. Eddard Stark was also heading toward's King's Landing. Instead of the Lannister and Stark forces meeting as allies, there was still a chance for the two armies to clash. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

Tywin decided to have his troops eliminate Rhaegar's children. In a single move, the Lannisters would have proven their commitment to the Rebellion and secured the throne for Robert. Eliminating rival claimants for the throne. Tywin himself was somewhat surprised by the result of his commands. The murders performed "too brutally" for his needs. He had not grasped yet that Gregor is bestial, not just "terrible in battle". Gregor chose himself the manner of Aegon's death. He had not received any instructions concerning Elia. He was improvising when he raped and killed her. Amory Lorch was the man who located Rhaenys, dragging her from under the bed. The girl kicked him and would not stop screaming. Lorch killed her with about fifty sword thrusts. Tywin himself, after the fact, pointed out a more logical way to perform the deed. A few sweet words to calm the girl, a soft pillow to suffocate her. The blood was unnecessary in his view. {{Ref|aSoS|53}} [[Oberyn Martell]] had another view on Tywin's motives. Elia was once supposed to marry Jaime Lannister, based on an agreement between her mother and [[Joanna Lannister]]. Following the death of Joanna, Tywin broke the agreement. Though he offered Tyrion as a a prospective bridegroom instead of Jaime, taunting the Martells. He had also informed them that [[Cersei Lannister]] was meant for Rhaegar, not for Oberyn. When Elia married Rhaegar, the Martells had ruined Tywin's plans. Tywin was "not a man to forget such slights". Oberyn believed that the murder of Elia was decided by Tywin. Teaching Elia the same lesson that Houses [[House Reyne|Reyne]] and [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]] had learned. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Eddard Stark recalled how Tywin Lannister presented [[Robert Baratheon]] with the corpses of Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. His "token of fealty". {{ref|aGoT|12}} Tywin had laid the bodies beneath the [[Iron Throne]], wrapped in the crimson cloaks of his house guard. A clever choice, as the blood was less obvious against the red cloth. Rhaenys had been barefoot, dressed in a bed gown. The condition of the boy horrified Eddard. {{ref|aGoT|45}} The skull was a "red ruin", even Robert could not stand its sight. Robert had turned away from the sight. {{ref|aGoT|20}} [[Kevan Lannister]] was present during this scene. He was able to recognize Rhaenys. But recalls that nobody could recognize Aegon. All that remained of the boy was a faceless horror of bone, brain, and gore. A few hanks of fair hair. Nobody could stand looking at the body for long. Tywin stated that this was Aegon, everyone else took him at his word. Seventeen years later, Kevan was no longer certain of Tywin's word on the matter.{{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

===Reactions to the death===
*[[Robert Baratheon]] was actually relieved and glad that the royal children were killed. Robert viewed himself as a hero, and was reluctant to kill children, but he knew Rhaegars children had to die if his throne was ever to be secure. Tywin painted himself as the villain, allowing Robert to keep his hands clean which was the reason Robert refused to punish any of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for the brutal act.

*[[Tywin Lannister]] noticed obvious relief in Robert. They both knew that the children had to die, or else Robert would never be secure in his throne. Years later, Tyrion came to question the wisdom of the act. Robert Baratheon would have bloodied his own hands, soiling his own reputation. Instead the Lannisters had had damaged their own reputation, gaining long-term enemies in the process. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

*[[Eddard Stark]] called the act murder, Robert just called it war. Eddard protested that Aegon and Rhaenys were "no more than babes". Robert replied that they were not babes, only dragonspawn. The two men quarreled over the matter, [[Jon Arryn]] unable to calm them. Eddard had ridden out of King's Landing in a cold rage. Heading south to fight the last battles of the war on his own. {{ref|aGoT|12}}

*[[Thoros of Myr]] claims to have personally seen the corpses of Aegon and Rhaenys, as they were placed before the Iron Throne. In his view, [[House Clegane]] was "built upon dead children" and their arms should display "two bloody infants". {{Ref|aSoS|34}}

*[[Arianne Martell]] recalled Robert as a monster who climbed onto his throne over the corpses of children. Directly connecting his rise to the murders of Aegon and Rhaenys. Robert is not held in high regard in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}

*[[Viserys Targaryen]] was convinced that the [[Dornishmen]] were determined to avenge Elia and her children. {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Years following the murders.

*[[Doran Martell]] still mourns for the victims. According to [[Varys]], the consequent hatred of Doran for [[House Lannister]] is well known.{{Ref|aCoK|17}} Doran himself claims to have worked at the downfall of Tywin Lannister for all these years. Ever since he learned what had happended to Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. {{ref|aFfC|40}}

*[[Oberyn Martell]], in his words, hungered for justice for sixteen years. Justice for Elia and her children. Certain that Gregor was only following orders. {{Ref|aCoK|38}} [[Oberyn Martell]] wanted vengeance on the man who gave the orders, not just the man who performed the deed. {{Ref|aCoK|66}}

*[[Nymeria Sand]] believes that the only fitting payment for the death of Elia's children, would be the death of "Lord Tywin's golden twins". [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] would pay with their lives for the old murders. {{ref|aFfC|2}}

*[[Jacelyn Bywater]] stated to [[Tyrion Lannister]] there were still whispers in King's Landings that "the butchery of Rhaegar's children" was one of the sins of [[House Lannister]]. And that the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] would punish the entire city for the sins of this House. {{Ref|aCoK|41}}

*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] can't see a difference between Houses [[House Lannister|Lannister]] and [[House Stark|Stark]]. She considers Eddard Stark also responsible for the murders of Rhaenys and Aegon. Arguing that "the Usurper's dogs" acted as a pack of hounds, hunting children. Which individual hound kills a child doesn't matter, all the dogs are equally guilty. [[Barristan Selmy]] disagrees with her, and has tried to explain the distinction between Eddard and Tywin. Daenerys notices a "flicker of disapproval" in his face when she insists on her original opinion. {{Ref|aDwD|11}}

*[[Barristan Selmy]] himself has been haunted by the idea of the "bloody bodies" of Aegon and Rhaenys. His serious injuries following the [[Battle of the Trident]] prevented him from personally examining the corpses. But he wondered for years about the reaction of Robert to the bodies. Whether Robert smiled at the bodies. Selmy contemplates that such a smile would motivate him to personally kill Robert and that no army could save him. {{Ref|aDwD|67}}

===Reported survival===

A young man considering himself to be Aegon, explains his apparent survival to [[Tyrion Lannister]]. According to his account, the boy killed in the Sack of King's Landing was a [[Pisswater prince]]. He had been born at the Pisswater Bend, a street of King's Landing. His father was a tanner, and his mother had died at birth. The tanner sold his boy to [[Varys]] for a jug of [[Arbor]] gold [[wine]]. The man had other sons, but wanted to experience the taste of Arbor gold for once in his life. Varys then arranged the swap between the two infants boys. Elia received the Pisswater prince, Varys took custody of the real Aegon. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} Tyrion Lannister deduces the rest of the story. When the Pisswater prince was "safely dead", Varys smuggled Aegon across the [[narrow sea]]. Varys entrusted the boy to [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who in turn found an adoptive father for Aegon. In the person of exiled Lord [[Jon Connington]]. Aegon does not comment on Tyrion's deductions. {{Ref|aDwD|22}}

According to the recollection of Jon Connington, he had to fake his own death "twelve years" before the present. In [[288 AL]], five years following the [[Battle of the Bells]], Varys had convinced him that the lie would be necessary for the safety of Aegon. Connington had spend the "five years" of his exile as a member of the [[Golden Company]], and had become the right-hand man to [[Myles Toyne]]. To fulfill Varys' plan, Connington first had to be discharged from the Company in disgrace. The crafted story went that he been stealing from its war chest. Then rumors reported that Connington drunk himself to death in [[Lys]]. In Varys' words, as a gallant exile Connington would be remembered. But few tend to remember thieves, drunks, and cowards. Reputed to be one of the latter, Connington too would be forgotten. {{Ref|aDwD|24}} Aegon spend most of his life hiding aboard the poleboat [[Shy Maid]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|22}} He shared a cabin with his adoptive father. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

Aegon has been trained in matters of military tactics by [[Jon Connington]] {{Ref|aDwD|24}}, arms by [[Rolly Duckfield]], in the [[Faith of the Seven]] by [[Lemore|Septa Lemore]], and history and languages by [[Haldon|Haldon Halfmaestar]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|18}} He was taught to read and write. To study history, law, and poetry. He lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers, and mended nets. He learned practical things such as washing his own clothes, fishing, cooking, binding up wounds. He was familiarized with hunger, and the fear of being hunted. His education was intended to teach him that kingship was a duty, not a right. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

His claim to the [[Iron Throne]] is stronger than that of his aunt Daenerys. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} {{Ref|aDwD|24}} According to the relevant succession laws,{{Quote|"the sons of the first son come before the second son".'' {{Ref|aCoK|35}}}} Aegon is a son of Rhaegar, who was himself the first son of [[Aerys II]]. Placing Aegon higher in the Targaryen succession line than both [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] (Aerys second son) and [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] (the daughter of Aerys). {{Ref|aCoK|35}} According to Daenerys, Five Kings named "Aegon" have ruled in [[Westeros]]. Her nephew would have been the sixth, had he survived infancy. {{Ref|aSoS|57}} {{Ref|aDwD|2}} As yet there is no indication as to whether he has inherited the [[Targaryen]] propensity for [[dragon dreams]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] has. He might have the potential for it, like all those with Targaryen blood. But only some members of this bloodline actually displayed this ability. <ref name="Forum1">Conversation topic: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/58262-adwd-spoilers-dragon-dreams-of-ice-and-fire/ Dragon Dreams of Ice and Fire] on [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/ Westeros Forum] </ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While in [[Meereen]], [[Daenerys]] has mused about Aegon who would have been the sixth to sit on the [[Iron Throne]]. She is yet unaware that he is alive. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} She thought to herself:

{{Quote|If he had lived, I might have married him. Aegon would have been closer to my age than Viserys. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} }}

Aegon to better conceal his identity Aegon dyes his silver [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] hair blue, which also makes his violet eyes appear blue. He uses the false story that his mother was a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] who dyed her hair blue, and he does it to honor her memory. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|14}} {{ref|aDwD|18}}

In {{Date|300}}, [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]] jointly depart [[Pentos]], heading towards the river Rhoyne. On the journey Illyrio explains the purpose of Tyrion's mission. He and "Griff" ([[Jon Connington]]) are to head towards [[Volantis]]. Waiting for the expected arrival of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in that city, with fresh forces and more ships for her cause. Based on Illyrio's information, Daenerys has conquered [[Astapor]], made [[Yunkai]] bend the knee, and sacked [[Meereen]]. He estimates that Daenerys is heading westwards. Either by land to [[Mantarys]] or by sea to Volantis. {{Ref|aDwD|5}} Tyrion wants more information on Griff, who Illyrio supposedly trusts as a brother. Illyrio simply points that unlike most [[Mercenary|sellswords]], Griff is a dotting father. He also mentions that his boy, "Young Griff" (Aegon) is a noble lad. {{Ref|aDwD|5}}

In arms practice with [[Rolly Duckfield]], the student surpasses the master. Aegon manages to knock Rolly into a horse trough. An embarrassed Rolly claims that he fell on purpose to make Aegon laugh. Haldon laughs at him.{{Ref|aDwD|8}} Three days following this incident, Illyrio and Tyrion end their joined journey when they meet [[Haldon]] and Rolly. Illyrio specifically asks them for information on Young Griff. Haldon replies that Young Griff is now taller, as tall as the elder Griff. He then narrates about the incident during arms practice. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Illyrio has brought a gift for Young Grief, candied ginger. Pointing that the boy was always fond of it. An "oddly sad" Illyrio wants to prepare a farewell feast for the lad and offers to join them as far as [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Haldon points out that there is no time for feasts. Griff is in a hurry to move downriver. There is information that the [[Dothraki]] [[khalasar]]s of [[Motho]] and [[Zekko]] are crossing the [[Forest of Qohor]], heading towards the Rhoyne. Both khals are fleeing from the much larger khalasar of [[Pono]], who might also be heading for the Rhoyne. Griff wants to avoid any encounter with the Dothraki. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Tyrion joins Haldon and Rolly for the trip back to their boat. Illyrio leaves a message for Young Griff. Expressing his regret that he won't be present for the boy's wedding. But swears to rejoin the boy in [[Westeros]]. His shoulders were slumped, again indicating sadness. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} Traveling by horse for a couple of days, the trio of travelers encounter the [[Shy Maid]] in the vicinity of [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Young Griff greets "Duck" and Haldon with shouts, while standing on the cabin of the poleboat. Trying to open a conversation, Tyrion points out to Young Griff that blue hair will get him ridiculed in Westeros. Young Griff is taken aback. He claims to dye hair in memory of his deceased mother, a lady of [[Tyrosh]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

The Shy Maid continues traveling down the Rhoyne towards Volantis. Tyrion watches Young Griff enjoying his breakfast, bacon. All the while contemplating the overall appearance of the boy. Following breakfast, Duck invites Young Griff for arms practice. The two practice with swords for this morning, evenly matched. Young Griff lands more blows, Duck fewer but harder ones. Duck tires first, allowing Young Griff the opportunity to start a furious attack. Duck retreats towards the stern. Young Griff uses a shoulder slam to throw his opponent into the river. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

A wet Duckfield does not appreciate being teased by Tyrion, throwing the dwarf into the river. Young Griff extends a pole to Tyrion, helping him return aboard the boat. Tyrion uses a cartwheel to spray everyone around him with water. Young Griff is amused and asks where Tyrion learned this trick. Tyrion offers him a false origin story. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} With arms practice over, Young Griff joins [[Lemore]] for a lesson on the mysteries of the [[Faith of the Seven]]. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} During the evening, Young Griff joins Haldon for lessons in languages, geometry, and history. Tyrion joins them in this day's lessons. With the lesson over, Young Griff helps [[Yandry]] with the sails and poles of the boat. Tyrion discusses Young Griff's education with Haldon. He points that such as an extensive education is unusual for "some sellsword's son". Haldon fails to understand what Tyrion is implying about the boy. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} Hours later, Young Griff hoots the joy when their boat encounters the [[Old Man of the River]], a huge horned turtle. Most members of the crew take this for a good sign, Tyrion privately considers this a wonder. One of the wonders which mark the birth of kings. Already hinting at the real identity of Young Griff. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

The Shy Maid continues its way down the Rhoyne, traveling through fog in the vicinity of the Sorrows. Young Griff takes position at the prow of the poleboat, holding a pole. He is ready to use it to push the boat away from potential hazards. Young Griff speculates about the presence of fish in this area of the river, [[Ysilla]] warns him against eating any fish taken from these waters. {{Ref|aDwD|18}} When discussion turns to "Garin's Curse", another term for [[greyscale]], Ysilla tells a brief story concerning [[Garin (Prince)|Garin]]. The men of Volantis and [[Valyria]] had hung him in a golden cage, mocking his calls to [[Mother Rhoyne]]. Mocking his prayers for their destruction. The river rose and drowned his captors. But the story speaks of restless "lords of fire" who still live beneath the water, their flesh now as stony as their hearts. After listening to the story, Young Griff is not particularly disturbed. Certain that they could face these restless Valyrians and any other [[Stone men]]. Lemore warns him that pride is a grievous sin. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

When the Shy Maid makes its way through the Sorrows, Young Griff uses his pole to push the boat away from a broken tower. {{ref|aDwD|18}} Some time, later, the boy warns of a light ahead of them. His father recognizes the light as coming from the Bridge of Dream. Griff instructs his son to escort Lemore to her cabin and then stay with her. Young Griff stubbornly refuses, denying a need for protection. Claiming that his training to become a [[knight]] should be sufficient to protect himself. Griff commands him to back down. The youth curses under his breath. Pointing out angrily that Haldon, Ysilla, and "Hugor" (Tyrion) are not running for cover. When Tyrion joins in trying to convince Young Griff to back down, the youth replies with a scornful "You're a dwarf". Tyrion tries to explain that Young Griff is everything for their mission. His words are interrupted when the Shy Maid seemingly passes below the Bridge of Dream. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

With the danger posed by the stone men seemingly over, Young Griff turns his attention back to Tyrion. He grabs the dwarf's arm and demands answers. "Why am I everything?" Tyrion points out that the death of anyone else on board would be mourned. But the death of Young Griff would abort their mission. Young Griff realized that Tyrion has found out about his true identity. Tyrion lists the clues that led him to the deduction that Young Griff is Aegon Targaryen, the boy [[Tywin Lannister]] had wrapped in a crimson cloak. A confused Aegon finally learns that "Hugor" is Tyrion Lannister. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

Before the encounter between its crew members ends, the Shy Maid approaches the Bridge of Dream for a second time. An unexplained return as they were heading for the opposite direction. Griff commands Haldon to escort Aegon below. Haldon has no time to fulfill his mission. During the second passing of the ship, three stone men from the Bridge boarded the ship. (Tyrion initially sees only two, failing to see the one behind his back). The third stone man lurches forward and reaches for Aegon. The boy freezes in shock with his hand still on the sword hilt, failing to defend himself. Tyrion kicks one of Aegon's legs, making the prince loose his balance and fall. Tyrion then leaps over the fallen body and attacks the stone man with a torch. While the rest of the crew attempts to shield Aegon, the two struggling figures fall into the Rhoyne. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

The Shy Maid has reached [[Selhorys]] by the time Tyrion regains consciousness. Aegon is in a sullen mood, forced to remain on board for his own safety. The town is under the control of the city of Volantis. Dothraki riders had been located in the vicinity of Selhorys. The triarchs of Volantis had feared an attack and had warships, river galleys, and slave soldiers transferred to the town. The crew members wanted to prevent Aegon from having dangerous encounters in the area. Despite his insistance that he knows how to use a sword. Lemore points out that even the bravest Targaryens did not trust their fate on their swords alone. They kept the [[Kingsguard]] by their side. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Lemore herself had changed from septa's robes to secular garb. Pointing to Aegon that he was not alone in having to hide. The prince still seems frustrated. Tyrion challenges him to a game of [[cyvasse]]. Tyrion privately assesses the game strategy of Aegon. He feels it is "a young man's formation", bold and foolish. Aegon risks everything for a quick kill. Tyrion starts a conversation, actually fishing Aegon for information. Aegon innocently offers background information on Jon Connington, and then narrates his own origin story. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Tyrion switches the conversation towards the real purpose of their journey. The plan to have Aegon married to his aunt Daenerys. He warns the prince that Daenerys might not be the willing bride that everyone seems to expect. Aegon is shocked, having never considered the idea that she might turn down his marriage offer. Tyrion points out that Daenerys is proud, strong, and fierce. She might not appreciate a relative coming to her with a begging bowl. And certainly would not appreciate anyone with a stronger claim to the [[Iron Throne]] than her own. Aegon angrily denies being a beggar, pointing at his own army: the [[Golden Company]]. Tyrion points out that Daenerys has a larger army than his own and owes nothing to Aegon. Aegon protests, trusting in Lord Connington to win her over. Tyrion calls him a fool, warning him {{ref|aDwD|22}}: {{Quote|Trust no one, my prince. {{ref|aDwD|22}} }}

Tyrion plants the seeds of doubt on the young prince. Pointing that Haldon, Jon Connington, Rolly Duckfield, Lemore and every one of the friends who raised him could also betray him. And that Illyrio Mopatis, Varys, and Daenerys are even less trustworthy. He then suggests a different course of action to Aegon. Heading to [[Westeros]] instead of going east, taking advantage of all the problems caused by the [[War of the Five Kings]]. He points that [[the North]] is in a chaotic condition, the [[Riverlands]] are devastated, while [[Stannis Baratheon]] holds [[Storm's End]] and [[Dragonstone]]. The coming winter will starve out the realm. He then paints the opposition as particularly weak. He points that King [[Tommen Baratheon]] is just a boy, and all his potential regents come with their own problems. [[Cersei Lannister]] will alienate her own allies, [[Jaime Lannister]] actively avoids the responsibility of ruling, and [[Kevan Lannister]] is a born follower. [[Mace Tyrell]] will have to fight the Lannisters to become regent, and Stannis is widely hated. Only a victorious Aegon can hope to meet Daenerys as her equal. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The game of cyvasse ends with a loss for Aegon. During the game, the Prince had taken an advise on strategy from his opponent. An advise which intentionally manipulated him towards defeat. Tyrion ones again warns, trust no one. Proving that even advisors can not be trusted. A frustrated Aegon kicks over the board, discarding the cyvasse pieces across the deck of the poleboat. He then commands Tyrion to pick up the pieces. Tyrion recognizes a Targaryen in this behavior. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The Shy Maid is stationed at the riverfront of [[Volon Therys]]. Jon Connington and Aegon depart the ship, heading towards the camp of the [[Golden Company]]. The mercenaries have situated themselves 3 miles (4,83 kilometers) south of the town. The travelers have already learned that Daenerys is still in Meereen, and that Illyrio had miscalculated. Aegon complains of being sick of the blue dye in his hair, eager to wash it out. He smiles at the idea of having his own army. But then expresses concerns over the loyalty of sellswords. Connington tries to explain that men should be allowed to earn trust through loyal service. Both trusting and mistrusting everyone without reason should be avoided. Privately, Connington worries that Aegon could take Tyrion's advise to heart and become as paranoid as Aerys II. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Arriving at the camp, Connington introduces the boy as his squire to [[Franklyn Flowers]]. Flowers escorts them to the tent of [[Harry Strickland]], for their initial meeting with the officers of the Company. Strickland initially sees the boy as a son to Connington. Connington instead introduces him as Aegon VI, King of the [[Andal]]s, [Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]]. This introduction is met with silence by the officers. Connington realizes that all of them were aware of Aegon's identity for sometime. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Connington and the the officers briefly discuss about Daenerys' lingering presence in Meereen and the ongoing conflict in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Wondering whether they should head east and join the conflict. Several of them are already disillusioned with Daenerys. Aegon sees the opportunity to introduce his own plan of going to Westeros and claiming the throne in his own name. Strickland tries to point out the risk of this plan. But most of the officers are eager to support this course of action. Aegon further explains that his aunt is welcome to keep Meereen. His plan is to move fast and strike hard, gaining a foothold before the Lannisters can react. This would certainly gain them some new allies. Connington is impressed, thinking that this is a new side of Aegon. All officers swear allegiance to Aegon. They agree, however, to keep his identity secret from the soldiers. At least until they actually land in Westeros. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Ten ships of the Golden Company departed Volantis. Six of them made it to Westeros, landing at [[Cape Wrath]]. Connington leads 1/4 of the forces in seizing [[Griffin's Roost]]. Simultaneously [[Tristan Rivers]] besieges [[Crows Nest]], and [[Laswell Peake]] besieges [[Rain House]]. Each with their own 1/4 of the Company. Aegon remains in their camp, guarded by the remaining 1/4 of the Company under [[Gorys Edoryen]]. Haldon collects information about the military and diplomatic situation across Westeros. He already considers marital alliances for King Aegon and his [[Hand of the King]], Jon Connington. The latter is against both such plans. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington receives news that part of the missing four ships landed in [[Estermont]]. [[Marq Mandrake]] has led the men there in capturing [[Greenstone]]. The rest of the ships are still missing. Franklyn Flowers suggests that the missing men are scattered across the [[Stepstones]]. Connington decides to bring Aegon to Griffin's Roost for increased safety. Franklyn points,however, that Aegon would like to be in the thick of things. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington has a plan to capture [[Storm's End]], last foothold of Stannis in the [[Stormlands]]. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Four days later, Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost. He rides at the head of a column including a hundred [[horse]]s with their riders, and three [[elephant]]s. He is accompanied by Lemore and Rolly Duckfield, the first person in his version of the Kingsguard. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington remembers arguing with Aegon over the appointment of Rolly. Connington had pointed out that seats in the Kingsguard should be reserved for warriors of great renown and/or sons of great lords. Aegon pointed out that [[Jaime Lannister]] fit that description perfectly, and was currently known as the Kingslayer. He would rather have men personally loyal to himself, ready to die for his safety. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington asks to have the Prince escorted to his solar. But soon realizes that Prince Aegon is less biddable (obedient) than Young Griff. Aegon leaves him waiting for "the better half of a hour". Bringing Duck with him instead of coming alone. Connington tries to dismiss the bodyguard, but Aegon insists on having Rolly by his side. Aegon mentions discussing the plan to take Storm's End with Strickland and Flowers. Strickland even tried to persuade him to delay the plan. Aegon,however, feels Strickland is a bit of "an old maid" and is in favor of the plan. With one significant change. He intends to personally lead the attack. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

The [[Small Council]] in [[King's Landing]] discusses the matter of the [[Golden Company]]. [[Qyburn]] and [[Pycelle]] have received reports about mercenaries landing in [[Tarth]], the Stepstones, and Estermont. There are also reports about Jon Connington heading against Storm's End. [[Kevan Lannister]] points out that now they have opponents to their south. A third ongoing threat along with Stannis in the North and the [[Ironborn]] in the west. Kevan already has information about a new Targaryen pretender having Coined connington, though [[Randyll Tarly]] dismisses Aegon as an impostor. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}} Pycelle suggests that they could use gold to purchase the loyalty of the Golden company. Then the sellswords would hand over Lord Connington and the pretender. [[Harys Swyft]] points out that the Iron Throne is heavily in debt and has no gold to offer. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

Varys informs the dying Kevan that Aegon will raise his banner above Storm's End. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes about Aegon==
{{Quote|''"Aegon has been shaped for rule before he could walk. He has been trained in arms, as befits a knight to be, but that was not the end of his education. He reads and writes, he speaks several tongues, he has studied history and law and poetry. A septa has instructed him in the mysteries of the Faith since he was old enough to understand them. He has lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers and mended nets and learned to wash his own clothes at need. He can fish and cook and bind up a wound, he knows what it is like to be hungry, to be hunted, to be afraid. [[Tommen I|Tommen]] has been taught that kingship is his right. Aegon knows kingship is his duty, that a king must put his people first, and live and rule for them".'' {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}}} [[Varys]] to the dying [[Kevan Lannister]]

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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'''Aegon Targaryen''' was the second child and only son of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and [[Elia Martell]]. Had he ascended to the throne he would have ruled as '''Aegon VI'''.

==Character and Appearance==
According to semi-canon sources Aegon looks like a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].<ref>Westeros. "A Number of Questions." (August 26, 2000). [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Number_of_Questions/ So Spake Martin]</ref> As an infant, Aegon had "fair hair". {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

The older Aegon is described as a lithe and well-made youth, with a lanky build. [[Tyrion Lannister]] initially estimated him to be "fifteen" or "sixteen" years-old. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} According to [[Haldon]], Aegon is as tall as [[Jon Connington]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} He is shorter than [[Rolly Duckfield]]. Aegon's lanky built suggests that he has yet to reach his full growth. Tyrion noted that his eyes seem to be dark blue. But look black by lamplight, and [[purple eyes|purple]] in the light of dusk. His eyelashes are long, seemingly feminine. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He is exceptionally handsome and has the Targaryen traits of silver hair and purple eyes, both features which are also present in his aunt [[Daenerys]]. Jon Connington notes that Aegon's eyes were a lighter shade of purple to those of Rhaegar. He dyes his hair blue to conceal his identity.{{ref|aDwD|18}} {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Aegon is well educated and intelligent, speaking several languages and well versed in history. He speaks the [[Common Tongue]] as a native speaker. He is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], in the Bastard Valyrian dialects of [[Pentos]], [[Tyrosh]], [[Myr]], and [[Lys]], and in [[Trade Talk]]. He is a novice at speaking the dialect of [[Volantis]], only familiar with a few of its words. The dialect of [[Meereen]], whose terms derive from both Valyrian and [[Ghiscari Empire|Ghiscari]], gives him trouble. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He has some training in mathematics. He has a decent knowledge of [[w:Summation|sums]] and a limited understanding of [[w:Geometry|geometry]]. He also has been trained in songs. Tyrion notes that Aegon is more learned than "half the lords in [[Westeros]]". {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

==History==
===Birth and naming===
A comet was seen above [[King's Landing]] on the night Aegon was conceived, which led his father [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] to believe that he was the ''[[Azor Ahai|Prince that was Promised]]''. The comet was seen as "the bleeding star" of the prophecy. [[Maester Aemon]] was aware of Rhaegar's beliefs, though it is unclear if he shared them. Aemon later came to doubt the wisdom of looking for a prince, rather than a princess. He realized there was a translation error, the term translated was fluid in terms of gender. Connected to the term for [[dragon]]s, who are neither male nor female. {{ref|aFfC|35}}

According to the recollections of [[Jon Connington]], [[Elia Martell]] was always frail and sickly. Giving birth to her daughter [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] had left her bedridden for half a year. Giving birth to Aegon had almost killed her. The [[maesters]] had told Rhaegar that Elia would bear no more children. {{Ref|aDwD|61}}

One of the visions [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees in the [[House of the Undying]] involves Rhaegar, Elia, and Aegon. In this vision, a newborn Aegon nurses from the breast of Elia. The woman is seated in a great wooden bed. Rhaegar decides on the name "Aegon" for his newborn son, as he thinks the name fit for a king. Elia asks whether Rhaegar will make a song for their son. He replies that Aegon already has a song, "the song of ice and fire". Part of his role as "the prince that was promised". However, Rhaegar then claims that there must be "one more", since "the dragon has three heads". Rhaegar moves to a seat near the window, and picks up a harp. Daenerys listens to the "sweet sadness" of his music as the vision fades away. {{Ref|aCoK|48}} Daenerys later describes this vision to [[Jorah Mormont]]. Jorah helps her confirm the identities of the people in this vision. But points out that if Aegon was the promised prince, the promise was broken with his death. {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Daenerys notices a pattern in the names Rhaegar chose for his children. They were named after [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his sisters. There was a daughter named after the original [[Rhaenys Targaryen]], but none named after [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]]. She wonders if that was the missing third head of the dragon. Neither Daenerys, nor Jorah have heard of the term "song of ice and fire". They are unable to determine its meaning. {{Ref|aCoK|63}}

===Sack of King's Landing===

Aegon was just an infant during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|20}} {{Ref|aGoT|30}} Following the [[Battle of the Trident]], [[Aerys II Targaryen]] decided to send [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] to [[Dragonstone]]. The original plan was for Elia to join them. But Aerys II instead thought of using her as a hostage against [[Dorne]]. He blamed the lost battle of the Trident on the supposed treason of [[Lewyn Martell]]. He chose to keep Elia and Aegon by his side, in his view ensuring the continued loyalty of Dorne. {{Ref|aSoS|37}} After the death of Rhaegar, [[Pycelle]] was convinced that the war was effectively over. In his view, [[House Targaryen]] could no longer offer a proper king to the realm. Aerys II was "mad", Viserys "too young", and Aegon still "a babe at the breast". Pycelle worked to convince Aerys II to open the gates of [[King's Landing]] to the Lannister forces. Pycelle secretly prayed and hope that his actions would help [[Tywin Lannister]] rise to the throne. {{Ref|aCoK|25}}

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], [[Jaime Lannister]] killed Aerys in the throne room of the [[Red Keep]]. [[Elys Westerling]], [[Roland Crakehall (Lord)|Roland Crakehall]], and other Lannister knights then burst in the room. At approximately the same, other Lannister soldiers fought Targaryen loyalists in the steps and armory of the Red Keep, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] were scaling the walls of Maegor's Holdfast, and [[Eddard Stark]] was leading the men of [[the North]] through the city gates. Lord Crakehall asked Jaime if they should proclaim a new king. Left unsaid was a clear implication, he was asking whether Jaime would proclaim Tywin Lannister, [[Robert Baratheon]], or a member of [[House Targaryen]]. Jaime remembered that Aegon and his mother were in Maegor's Holdfast, while Viserys was in [[Dragonstone]]. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

Jaime briefly toyed with the idea of proclaiming a new Targaryen King. Tywin would gain control, as [[Hand of the King]], the "wolves" of the North would howl in frustration, Robert would choke with rage. Jaime found this option tempting. Until he glanced at the corpse of Aerys II. Recalling that both Aegon and Viserys had inherited the blood of Aerys, Jaime decided against supporting either one of them. He told Crakehall to proclaim whoever the man wanted. Jaime seated himself on the [[Iron Throne]], simply waiting to see who would arrive to claim the throne and the kingdom. He was still sitting there when Eddard entered the throne room. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

===Reported death===

Viserys often told stories to his sister Daenerys. One of these stories involved the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by the "Usurper's dogs", [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. In this story, Elia Martell was pleading for mercy as Aegon was ripped from her breast and murdered before her eyes. Aegon was "Rhaegar's heir". {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Daenerys later recalled an additional detail, men had dashed the head of Aegon against a wall. {{Ref|aGoT|64}} Eddard Stark recalls that "Lord Tywin's soldiers" had torn Aegon from his mother's breast and dashed his head against a wall. They were also said to have dragged [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] from beneath her bed, putting her to the sword.{{ref|aGoT|12}} Eddard Stark had heard rumors that it was Gregor Clegane who dashed the skull of infant Aegon against a wall. It was whispered that afterward Gregor had raped [[Elia Martell]], and then put her to the sword. At the time Gregor was only "seventeen". Nobody dared to repeat these rumors when Gregor himself could be listening. {{Ref|aGoT|30}} According to [[Tyrion Lannister]], the responsibility of Gregor for the murders of Elia and Aegon was "common knowledge" in [[Casterly Rock]]. The tale went that for the duration of Gregor's rape of Elia, his hands were still covered in the blood and brains of Aegon. {{Ref|aCoK|17}} A wounded Gregor later narrated a brief account of the events to [[Oberyn Martell]], while killing him. He had first killed Aegon, the "screaming whelp". Then came the rape of Elia. But then added a new detail. He claimed to have smashed her head with his bare hands, the same method Gregor used to finish off Oberyn. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Tywin Lannister later narrated his view of the events to his son Tyrion. Rhaenys was hiding under Rhaegar's bed, while Elia and Aegon were in the nursery. Just a floor below the location of Rhaenys. Tywin was aware that he had kept [[the Westerlands]] from joining Robert's cause for most of the Rebellion. They had only joined said cause at the last stage of the war, and their loyalty would be suspected. He needed a way to demonstrate loyalty to Robert, a way to convince people that the Lannisters had severed all ties to House Targaryen. Not just Aerys II. Eddard Stark was also heading toward's King's Landing. Instead of the Lannister and Stark forces meeting as allies, there was still a chance for the two armies to clash. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

Tywin decided to have his troops eliminate Rhaegar's children. In a single move, the Lannisters would have proven their commitment to the Rebellion and secured the throne for Robert. Eliminating rival claimants for the throne. Tywin himself was somewhat surprised by the result of his commands. The murders performed "too brutally" for his needs. He had not grasped yet that Gregor is bestial, not just "terrible in battle". Gregor chose himself the manner of Aegon's death. He had not received any instructions concerning Elia. He was improvising when he raped and killed her. Amory Lorch was the man who located Rhaenys, dragging her from under the bed. The girl kicked him and would not stop screaming. Lorch killed her with about fifty sword thrusts. Tywin himself, after the fact, pointed out a more logical to perform a deed. A few sweet words to calm the girl, a soft pillow to suffocate her. The blood was unnecessary in his view. {{Ref|aSoS|53}} [[Oberyn Martell]] had another view on Tywin's motives. Elia was once supposed to marry Jaime Lannister, based on an agreement between her mother and [[Joanna Lannister]]. Following the death of Joanna, Tywin broke the agreement. Though he offered Tyrion as a a prospective bridegroom instead of Jaime, taunting the Martells. He had also informed them that [[Cersei Lannister]] was meant for Rhaegar, not for Oberyn. When Elia married Rhaegar, the Martells had ruined Tywin's plans. Tywin was "not a man to forget such slights". Oberyn believed that the murder of Elia was decided by Tywin. Teaching Elia the same lesson that Houses [[House Reyne|Reyne]] and [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]] had learned. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Eddard Stark recalled how Tywin Lannister presented [[Robert Baratheon]] with the corpses of Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. His "token of fealty". {{ref|aGoT|12}} Tywin had laid the bodies beneath the [[Iron Throne]], wrapped in the crimson cloaks of his house guard. A clever choice, as the blood was less obvious against the red cloth. Rhaenys had been barefoot, dressed in a bed gown. The condition of the boy horrified Eddard. {{ref|aGoT|45}} The skull was a "red ruin", even Robert could not stand its sight. Robert had turned away from the sight. {{ref|aGoT|20}} [[Kevan Lannister]] was present during this scene. He was able to recognize Rhaenys. But recalls that nobody could recognize Aegon. All that remained of the boy was a faceless horror of bone, brain, and gore. A few hanks of fair hair. Nobody could stand looking at the body for long. Tywin stated that this was Aegon, everyone else took him at his word. Seventeen years later, Kevan was no longer certain of Tywin's word on the matter.{{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

===Reactions to the death===
*[[Robert Baratheon]] was actually relieved and glad that the royal children were killed. Robert viewed himself as a hero, and was reluctant to kill children, but he knew Rhaegars children had to die if his throne was ever to be secure. Tywin painted himself as the villain, allowing Robert to keep his hands clean which was the reason Robert refused to punish any of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for the brutal act.

*[[Tywin Lannister]] noticed obvious relief in Robert. They both knew that the children had to die, or else Robert would never be secure in his throne. Years later, Tyrion came to question the wisdom of the act. Robert Baratheon would have bloodied his own hands, soiling his own reputation. Instead the Lannisters had had damaged their own reputation, gaining long-term enemies in the process. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

*[[Eddard Stark]] called the act murder, Robert just called it war. Eddard protested that Aegon and Rhaenys were "no more than babes". Robert replied that they were not babes, only dragonspawn. The two men quarreled over the matter, [[Jon Arryn]] unable to calm them. Eddard had ridden out of King's Landing in a cold rage. Heading south to fight the last battles of the war on his own. {{ref|aGoT|12}}

*[[Thoros of Myr]] claims to have personally seen the corpses of Aegon and Rhaenys, as they were placed before the Iron Throne. In his view, [[House Clegane]] was "built upon dead children" and their arms should display "two bloody infants". {{Ref|aSoS|34}}

*[[Arianne Martell]] recalled Robert as a monster who climbed onto his throne over the corpses of children. Directly connecting his rise to the murders of Aegon and Rhaenys. Robert is not held in high regard in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}

*[[Viserys Targaryen]] was convinced that the [[Dornishmen]] were determined to avenge Elia and her children. {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Years following the murders.

*[[Doran Martell]] still mourns for the victims. According to [[Varys]], the consequent hatred of Doran for [[House Lannister]] is well known.{{Ref|aCoK|17}} Doran himself claims to have worked at the downfall of Tywin Lannister for all these years. Ever since he learned what had happended to Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. {{ref|aFfC|40}}

*[[Oberyn Martell]], in his words, hungered for justice for sixteen years. Justice for Elia and her children. Certain that Gregor was only following orders. {{Ref|aCoK|38}} [[Oberyn Martell]] wanted vengeance on the man who gave the orders, not just the man who performed the deed. {{Ref|aCoK|66}}

*[[Nymeria Sand]] believes that the only fitting payment for the death of Elia's children, would be the death of "Lord Tywin's golden twins". [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] would pay with their lives for the old murders. {{ref|aFfC|2}}

*[[Jacelyn Bywater]] stated to [[Tyrion Lannister]] there were still whispers in King's Landings that "the butchery of Rhaegar's children" was one of the sins of [[House Lannister]]. And that the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] would punish the entire city for the sins of this House. {{Ref|aCoK|41}}

*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] can't see a difference between Houses [[House Lannister|Lannister]] and [[House Stark|Stark]]. She considers Eddard Stark also responsible for the murders of Rhaenys and Aegon. Arguing that "the Usurper's dogs" acted as a pack of hounds, hunting children. Which individual hound kills a child doesn't matter, all the dogs are equally guilty. [[Barristan Selmy]] disagrees with her, and has tried to explain the distinction between Eddard and Tywin. Daenerys notices a "flicker of disapproval" in his face when she insists on her original opinion. {{Ref|aDwD|11}}

*[[Barristan Selmy]] himself has been haunted by the idea of the "bloody bodies" of Aegon and Rhaenys. His serious injuries following the [[Battle of the Trident]] prevented him from personally examining the corpses. But he wondered for years about the reaction of Robert to the bodies. Whether Robert smiled at the bodies. Selmy contemplates that such a smile would motivate him to personally kill Robert and that no army could save him. {{Ref|aDwD|67}}

===Reported survival===

A young man considering himself to be Aegon, explains his apparent survival to [[Tyrion Lannister]]. According to his account, the boy killed in the Sack of King's Landing was a [[Pisswater prince]]. He had been born at the Pisswater Bend, a street of King's Landing. His father was a tanner, and his mother had died at birth. The tanner sold his boy to [[Varys]] for a jug of [[Arbor]] gold [[wine]]. The man had other sons, but wanted to experience the taste of Arbor gold for once in his life. Varys then arranged the swap between the two infants boys. Elia received the Pisswater prince, Varys took custody of the real Aegon. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} Tyrion Lannister deduces the rest of the story. When the Pisswater prince was "safely dead", Varys smuggled Aegon across the [[narrow sea]]. Varys entrusted the boy to [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who in turn found an adoptive father for Aegon. In the person of exiled Lord [[Jon Connington]]. Aegon does not comment on Tyrion's deductions. {{Ref|aDwD|22}}

According to the recollection of Jon Connington, he had to fake his own death "twelve years" before the present. In [[288 AL]], five years following the [[Battle of the Bells]], Varys had convinced him that the lie would be necessary for the safety of Aegon. Connington had spend the "five years" of his exile as a member of the [[Golden Company]], and had become the right-hand man to [[Myles Toyne]]. To fulfill Varys' plan, Connington first had to be discharged from the Company in disgrace. The crafted story went that he been stealing from its war chest. Then rumors reported that Connington drunk himself to death in [[Lys]]. In Varys' words, as a gallant exile Connington would be remembered. But few tend to remember thieves, drunks, and cowards. Reputed to be one of the latter, Connington too would be forgotten. {{Ref|aDwD|24}} Aegon spend most of his life hiding aboard the poleboat [[Shy Maid]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|22}} He shared a cabin with his adoptive father. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

Aegon has been trained in matters of military tactics by [[Jon Connington]] {{Ref|aDwD|24}}, arms by [[Rolly Duckfield]], in the [[Faith of the Seven]] by [[Lemore|Septa Lemore]], and history and languages by [[Haldon|Haldon Halfmaestar]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|18}} He was taught to read and write. To study history, law, and poetry. He lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers, and mended nets. He learned practical things such as washing his own clothes, fishing, cooking, binding up wounds. He was familiarized with hunger, and the fear of being hunted. His education was intended to teach him that kingship was a duty, not a right. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

His claim to the [[Iron Throne]] is stronger than that of his aunt Daenerys. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} {{Ref|aDwD|24}} According to the relevant succession laws,{{Quote|"the sons of the first son come before the second son".'' {{Ref|aCoK|35}}}} Aegon is a son of Rhaegar, who was himself the first son of [[Aerys II]]. Placing Aegon higher in the Targaryen succession line than both [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] (Aerys second son) and [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] (the daughter of Aerys). {{Ref|aCoK|35}} According to Daenerys, Five Kings named "Aegon" have ruled in [[Westeros]]. Her nephew would have been the sixth, had he survived infancy. {{Ref|aSoS|57}} {{Ref|aDwD|2}} As yet there is no indication as to whether he has inherited the [[Targaryen]] propensity for [[dragon dreams]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] has. He might have the potential for it, like all those with Targaryen blood. But only some members of this bloodline actually displayed this ability. <ref name="Forum1">Conversation topic: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/58262-adwd-spoilers-dragon-dreams-of-ice-and-fire/ Dragon Dreams of Ice and Fire] on [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/ Westeros Forum] </ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While in [[Meereen]], [[Daenerys]] has mused about Aegon who would have been the sixth to sit on the [[Iron Throne]]. She is yet unaware that he is alive. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} She thought to herself:

{{Quote|If he had lived, I might have married him. Aegon would have been closer to my age than Viserys. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} }}

Aegon to better conceal his identity Aegon dyes his silver [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] hair blue, which also makes his violet eyes appear blue. He uses the false story that his mother was a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] who dyed her hair blue, and he does it to honor her memory. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|14}} {{ref|aDwD|18}}

In {{Date|300}}, [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]] jointly depart [[Pentos]], heading towards the river Rhoyne. On the journey Illyrio explains the purpose of Tyrion's mission. He and "Griff" ([[Jon Connington]]) are to head towards [[Volantis]]. Waiting for the expected arrival of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in that city, with fresh forces and more ships for her cause. Based on Illyrio's information, Daenerys has conquered [[Astapor]], made [[Yunkai]] bend the knee, and sacked [[Meereen]]. He estimates that Daenerys is heading westwards. Either by land to [[Mantarys]] or by sea to Volantis. {{Ref|aDwD|5}} Tyrion wants more information on Griff, who Illyrio supposedly trusts as a brother. Illyrio simply points that unlike most [[Mercenary|sellswords]], Griff is a dotting father. He also mentions that his boy, "Young Griff" (Aegon) is a noble lad. {{Ref|aDwD|5}}

In arms practice with [[Rolly Duckfield]], the student surpasses the master. Aegon manages to knock Rolly into a horse trough. An embarrassed Rolly claims that he fell on purpose to make Aegon laugh. Haldon laughs at him.{{Ref|aDwD|8}} Three days following this incident, Illyrio and Tyrion end their joined journey when they meet [[Haldon]] and Rolly. Illyrio specifically asks them for information on Young Griff. Haldon replies that Young Griff is now taller, as tall as the elder Griff. He then narrates about the incident during arms practice. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Illyrio has brought a gift for Young Grief, candied ginger. Pointing that the boy was always fond of it. An "oddly sad" Illyrio wants to prepare a farewell feast for the lad and offers to join them as far as [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Haldon points out that there is no time for feasts. Griff is in a hurry to move downriver. There is information that the [[Dothraki]] [[khalasar]]s of [[Motho]] and [[Zekko]] are crossing the [[Forest of Qohor]], heading towards the Rhoyne. Both khals are fleeing from the much larger khalasar of [[Pono]], who might also be heading for the Rhoyne. Griff wants to avoid any encounter with the Dothraki. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Tyrion joins Haldon and Rolly for the trip back to their boat. Illyrio leaves a message for Young Griff. Expressing his regret that he won't be present for the boy's wedding. But swears to rejoin the boy in [[Westeros]]. His shoulders were slumped, again indicating sadness. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} Traveling by horse for a couple of days, the trio of travelers encounter the [[Shy Maid]] in the vicinity of [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Young Griff greets "Duck" and Haldon with shouts, while standing on the cabin of the poleboat. Trying to open a conversation, Tyrion points out to Young Griff that blue hair will get him ridiculed in Westeros. Young Griff is taken aback. He claims to dye hair in memory of his deceased mother, a lady of [[Tyrosh]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

The Shy Maid continues traveling down the Rhoyne towards Volantis. Tyrion watches Young Griff enjoying his breakfast, bacon. All the while contemplating the overall appearance of the boy. Following breakfast, Duck invites Young Griff for arms practice. The two practice with swords for this morning, evenly matched. Young Griff lands more blows, Duck fewer but harder ones. Duck tires first, allowing Young Griff the opportunity to start a furious attack. Duck retreats towards the stern. Young Griff uses a shoulder slam to throw his opponent into the river. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

A wet Duckfield does not appreciate being teased by Tyrion, throwing the dwarf into the river. Young Griff extends a pole to Tyrion, helping him return aboard the boat. Tyrion uses a cartwheel to spray everyone around him with water. Young Griff is amused and asks where Tyrion learned this trick. Tyrion offers him a false origin story. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} With arms practice over, Young Griff joins [[Lemore]] for a lesson on the mysteries of the [[Faith of the Seven]]. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} During the evening, Young Griff joins Haldon for lessons in languages, geometry, and history. Tyrion joins them in this day's lessons. With the lesson over, Young Griff helps [[Yandry]] with the sails and poles of the boat. Tyrion discusses Young Griff's education with Haldon. He points that such as an extensive education is unusual for "some sellsword's son". Haldon fails to understand what Tyrion is implying about the boy. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} Hours later, Young Griff hoots the joy when their boat encounters the [[Old Man of the River]], a huge horned turtle. Most members of the crew take this for a good sign, Tyrion privately considers this a wonder. One of the wonders which mark the birth of kings. Already hinting at the real identity of Young Griff. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

The Shy Maid continues its way down the Rhoyne, traveling through fog in the vicinity of the Sorrows. Young Griff takes position at the prow of the poleboat, holding a pole. He is ready to use it to push the boat away from potential hazards. Young Griff speculates about the presence of fish in this area of the river, [[Ysilla]] warns him against eating any fish taken from these waters. {{Ref|aDwD|18}} When discussion turns to "Garin's Curse", another term for [[greyscale]], Ysilla tells a brief story concerning [[Garin (Prince)|Garin]]. The men of Volantis and [[Valyria]] had hung him in a golden cage, mocking his calls to [[Mother Rhoyne]]. Mocking his prayers for their destruction. The river rose and drowned his captors. But the story speaks of restless "lords of fire" who still live beneath the water, their flesh now as stony as their hearts. After listening to the story, Young Griff is not particularly disturbed. Certain that they could face these restless Valyrians and any other [[Stone men]]. Lemore warns him that pride is a grievous sin. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

When the Shy Maid makes its way through the Sorrows, Young Griff uses his pole to push the boat away from a broken tower. {{ref|aDwD|18}} Some time, later, the boy warns of a light ahead of them. His father recognizes the light as coming from the Bridge of Dream. Griff instructs his son to escort Lemore to her cabin and then stay with her. Young Griff stubbornly refuses, denying a need for protection. Claiming that his training to become a [[knight]] should be sufficient to protect himself. Griff commands him to back down. The youth curses under his breath. Pointing out angrily that Haldon, Ysilla, and "Hugor" (Tyrion) are not running for cover. When Tyrion joins in trying to convince Young Griff to back down, the youth replies with a scornful "You're a dwarf". Tyrion tries to explain that Young Griff is everything for their mission. His words are interrupted when the Shy Maid seemingly passes below the Bridge of Dream. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

With the danger posed by the stone men seemingly over, Young Griff turns his attention back to Tyrion. He grabs the dwarf's arm and demands answers. "Why am I everything?" Tyrion points out that the death of anyone else on board would be mourned. But the death of Young Griff would abort their mission. Young Griff realized that Tyrion has found out about his true identity. Tyrion lists the clues that led him to the deduction that Young Griff is Aegon Targaryen, the boy [[Tywin Lannister]] had wrapped in a crimson cloak. A confused Aegon finally learns that "Hugor" is Tyrion Lannister. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

Before the encounter between its crew members ends, the Shy Maid approaches the Bridge of Dream for a second time. An unexplained return as they were heading for the opposite direction. Griff commands Haldon to escort Aegon below. Haldon has no time to fulfill his mission. During the second passing of the ship, three stone men from the Bridge boarded the ship. (Tyrion initially sees only two, failing to see the one behind his back). The third stone man lurches forward and reaches for Aegon. The boy freezes in shock with his hand still on the sword hilt, failing to defend himself. Tyrion kicks one of Aegon's legs, making the prince loose his balance and fall. Tyrion then leaps over the fallen body and attacks the stone man with a torch. While the rest of the crew attempts to shield Aegon, the two struggling figures fall into the Rhoyne. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

The Shy Maid has reached [[Selhorys]] by the time Tyrion regains consciousness. Aegon is in a sullen mood, forced to remain on board for his own safety. The town is under the control of the city of Volantis. Dothraki riders had been located in the vicinity of Selhorys. The triarchs of Volantis had feared an attack and had warships, river galleys, and slave soldiers transferred to the town. The crew members wanted to prevent Aegon from having dangerous encounters in the area. Despite his insistance that he knows how to use a sword. Lemore points out that even the bravest Targaryens did not trust their fate on their swords alone. They kept the [[Kingsguard]] by their side. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Lemore herself had changed from septa's robes to secular garb. Pointing to Aegon that he was not alone in having to hide. The prince still seems frustrated. Tyrion challenges him to a game of [[cyvasse]]. Tyrion privately assesses the game strategy of Aegon. He feels it is "a young man's formation", bold and foolish. Aegon risks everything for a quick kill. Tyrion starts a conversation, actually fishing Aegon for information. Aegon innocently offers background information on Jon Connington, and then narrates his own origin story. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Tyrion switches the conversation towards the real purpose of their journey. The plan to have Aegon married to his aunt Daenerys. He warns the prince that Daenerys might not be the willing bride that everyone seems to expect. Aegon is shocked, having never considered the idea that she might turn down his marriage offer. Tyrion points out that Daenerys is proud, strong, and fierce. She might not appreciate a relative coming to her with a begging bowl. And certainly would not appreciate anyone with a stronger claim to the [[Iron Throne]] than her own. Aegon angrily denies being a beggar, pointing at his own army: the [[Golden Company]]. Tyrion points out that Daenerys has a larger army than his own and owes nothing to Aegon. Aegon protests, trusting in Lord Connington to win her over. Tyrion calls him a fool, warning him {{ref|aDwD|22}}: {{Quote|Trust no one, my prince. {{ref|aDwD|22}} }}

Tyrion plants the seeds of doubt on the young prince. Pointing that Haldon, Jon Connington, Rolly Duckfield, Lemore and every one of the friends who raised him could also betray him. And that Illyrio Mopatis, Varys, and Daenerys are even less trustworthy. He then suggests a different course of action to Aegon. Heading to [[Westeros]] instead of going east, taking advantage of all the problems caused by the [[War of the Five Kings]]. He points that [[the North]] is in a chaotic condition, the [[Riverlands]] are devastated, while [[Stannis Baratheon]] holds [[Storm's End]] and [[Dragonstone]]. The coming winter will starve out the realm. He then paints the opposition as particularly weak. He points that King [[Tommen Baratheon]] is just a boy, and all his potential regents come with their own problems. [[Cersei Lannister]] will alienate her own allies, [[Jaime Lannister]] actively avoids the responsibility of ruling, and [[Kevan Lannister]] is a born follower. [[Mace Tyrell]] will have to fight the Lannisters to become regent, and Stannis is widely hated. Only a victorious Aegon can hope to meet Daenerys as her equal. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The game of cyvasse ends with a loss for Aegon. During the game, the Prince had taken an advise on strategy from his opponent. An advise which intentionally manipulated him towards defeat. Tyrion ones again warns, trust no one. Proving that even advisors can not be trusted. A frustrated Aegon kicks over the board, discarding the cyvasse pieces across the deck of the poleboat. He then commands Tyrion to pick up the pieces. Tyrion recognizes a Targaryen in this behavior. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The Shy Maid is stationed at the riverfront of [[Volon Therys]]. Jon Connington and Aegon depart the ship, heading towards the camp of the [[Golden Company]]. The mercenaries have situated themselves 3 miles (4,83 kilometers) south of the town. The travelers have already learned that Daenerys is still in Meereen, and that Illyrio had miscalculated. Aegon complains of being sick of the blue dye in his hair, eager to wash it out. He smiles at the idea of having his own army. But then expresses concerns over the loyalty of sellswords. Connington tries to explain that men should be allowed to earn trust through loyal service. Both trusting and mistrusting everyone without reason should be avoided. Privately, Connington worries that Aegon could take Tyrion's advise to heart and become as paranoid as Aerys II. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Arriving at the camp, Connington introduces the boy as his squire to [[Franklyn Flowers]]. Flowers escorts them to the tent of [[Harry Strickland]], for their initial meeting with the officers of the Company. Strickland initially sees the boy as a son to Connington. Connington instead introduces him as Aegon VI, King of the [[Andal]]s, [Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]]. This introduction is met with silence by the officers. Connington realizes that all of them were aware of Aegon's identity for sometime. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Connington and the the officers briefly discuss about Daenerys' lingering presence in Meereen and the ongoing conflict in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Wondering whether they should head east and join the conflict. Several of them are already disillusioned with Daenerys. Aegon sees the opportunity to introduce his own plan of going to Westeros and claiming the throne in his own name. Strickland tries to point out the risk of this plan. But most of the officers are eager to support this course of action. Aegon further explains that his aunt is welcome to keep Meereen. His plan is to move fast and strike hard, gaining a foothold before the Lannisters can react. This would certainly gain them some new allies. Connington is impressed, thinking that this is a new side of Aegon. All officers swear allegiance to Aegon. They agree, however, to keep his identity secret from the soldiers. At least until they actually land in Westeros. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Ten ships of the Golden Company departed Volantis. Six of them made it to Westeros, landing at [[Cape Wrath]]. Connington leads 1/4 of the forces in seizing [[Griffin's Roost]]. Simultaneously [[Tristan Rivers]] besieges [[Crows Nest]], and [[Laswell Peake]] besieges [[Rain House]]. Each with their own 1/4 of the Company. Aegon remains in their camp, guarded by the remaining 1/4 of the Company under [[Gorys Edoryen]]. Haldon collects information about the military and diplomatic situation across Westeros. He already considers marital alliances for King Aegon and his [[Hand of the King]], Jon Connington. The latter is against both such plans. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington receives news that part of the missing four ships landed in [[Estermont]]. [[Marq Mandrake]] has led the men there in capturing [[Greenstone]]. The rest of the ships are still missing. Franklyn Flowers suggests that the missing men are scattered across the [[Stepstones]]. Connington decides to bring Aegon to Griffin's Roost for increased safety. Franklyn points,however, that Aegon would like to be in the thick of things. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington has a plan to capture [[Storm's End]], last foothold of Stannis in the [[Stormlands]]. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Four days later, Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost. He rides at the head of a column including a hundred [[horse]]s with their riders, and three [[elephant]]s. He is accompanied by Lemore and Rolly Duckfield, the first person in his version of the Kingsguard. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington remembers arguing with Aegon over the appointment of Rolly. Connington had pointed out that seats in the Kingsguard should be reserved for warriors of great renown and/or sons of great lords. Aegon pointed out that [[Jaime Lannister]] fit that description perfectly, and was currently known as the Kingslayer. He would rather have men personally loyal to himself, ready to die for his safety. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington asks to have the Prince escorted to his solar. But soon realizes that Prince Aegon is less biddable (obedient) than Young Griff. Aegon leaves him waiting for "the better half of a hour". Bringing Duck with him instead of coming alone. Connington tries to dismiss the bodyguard, but Aegon insists on having Rolly by his side. Aegon mentions discussing the plan to take Storm's End with Strickland and Flowers. Strickland even tried to persuade him to delay the plan. Aegon,however, feels Strickland is a bit of "an old maid" and is in favor of the plan. With one significant change. He intends to personally lead the attack. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

The [[Small Council]] in [[King's Landing]] discusses the matter of the [[Golden Company]]. [[Qyburn]] and [[Pycelle]] have received reports about mercenaries landing in [[Tarth]], the Stepstones, and Estermont. There are also reports about Jon Connington heading against Storm's End. [[Kevan Lannister]] points out that now they have opponents to their south. A third ongoing threat along with Stannis in the North and the [[Ironborn]] in the west. Kevan already has information about a new Targaryen pretender having Coined connington, though [[Randyll Tarly]] dismisses Aegon as an impostor. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}} Pycelle suggests that they could use gold to purchase the loyalty of the Golden company. Then the sellswords would hand over Lord Connington and the pretender. [[Harys Swyft]] points out that the Iron Throne is heavily in debt and has no gold to offer. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

Varys informs the dying Kevan that Aegon will raise his banner above Storm's End. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes about Aegon==
{{Quote|''"Aegon has been shaped for rule before he could walk. He has been trained in arms, as befits a knight to be, but that was not the end of his education. He reads and writes, he speaks several tongues, he has studied history and law and poetry. A septa has instructed him in the mysteries of the Faith since he was old enough to understand them. He has lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers and mended nets and learned to wash his own clothes at need. He can fish and cook and bind up a wound, he knows what it is like to be hungry, to be hunted, to be afraid. [[Tommen I|Tommen]] has been taught that kingship is his right. Aegon knows kingship is his duty, that a king must put his people first, and live and rule for them".'' {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}}} [[Varys]] to the dying [[Kevan Lannister]]

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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'''Aegon Targaryen''' was the second child and only son of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and [[Elia Martell]]. Had he ascended to the throne he would have ruled as '''Aegon VI'''.

==Character and Appearance==
According to semi-canon sources Aegon looks like a [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]].<ref>Westeros. "A Number of Questions." (August 26, 2000). [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Number_of_Questions/ So Spake Martin]</ref> As an infant, Aegon had "fair hair". {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

The older Aegon is described as a lithe and well-made youth, with a lanky build. [[Tyrion Lannister]] initially estimated him to be "fifteen" or "sixteen" years-old. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} According to [[Haldon]], Aegon is as tall as [[Jon Connington]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} He is shorter than [[Rolly Duckfield]]. Aegon's lanky built suggests that he has yet to reach his full growth. Tyrion noted that his eyes seem to be dark blue. But look black by lamplight, and [[purple eyes|purple]] in the light of dusk. His eyelashes are long, seemingly feminine. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He is exceptionally handsome and has the Targaryen traits of silver hair and purple eyes, both features which are also present in his aunt [[Daenerys]]. Jon Connington notes that Aegon's eyes were a lighter shade of purple to those of Rhaegar. He dyes his hair blue to conceal his identity.{{ref|aDwD|18}} {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Aegon is well educated and intelligent, speaking several languages and well versed in history. He speaks the [[Common Tongue]] as a native speaker. He is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], in the Bastard Valyrian dialects of [[Pentos]], [[Tyrosh]], [[Myr]], and [[Lys]], and in [[Trade Talk]]. He is a novice at speaking the dialect of [[Volantis]], only familiar with a few of its words. The dialect of [[Meereen]], whose terms derive from both Valyrian and [[Ghiscari Empire|Ghiscari]], gives him trouble. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} He has some training in mathematics. He has a decent knowledge of [[w:Summation|sums]] and a limited understanding of [[w:Geometry|geometry]]. He also has been trained in songs. Tyrion notes that Aegon is more learned than "half the lords in [[Westeros]]". {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

==History==
===Birth and naming===
A comet was seen above [[King's Landing]] on the night Aegon was conceived, which led his father [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] to believe that he was the ''[[Azor Ahai|Prince that was Promised]]''. The comet was seen as "the bleeding star" of the prophecy. [[Maester Aemon]] was aware of Rhaegar's beliefs, though it is unclear if he shared them. Aemon later came to doubt the wisdom of looking for a prince, rather than a princess. He realized there was a translation error, the term translated was fluid in terms of gender. Connected to the term for [[dragon]]s, who are neither male nor female. {{ref|aFfC|35}}

According to the recollections of [[Jon Connington]], [[Elia Martell]] was always frail and sickly. Giving birth to her daughter [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] had left her bedridden for half a year. Giving birth to Aegon had almost killed her. The [[maesters]] had told Rhaegar that Elia would bear no more children. {{Ref|aDwD|61}}

One of the visions [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees in the [[House of the Undying]] involves Rhaegar, Elia, and Aegon. In this vision, a newborn Aegon nurses from the breast of Elia. The woman is seated in a great wooden bed. Rhaegar decides on the name "Aegon" for his newborn son, as he thinks the name fit for a king. Elia asks whether Rhaegar will make a song for their son. He replies that Aegon already has a song, "the song of ice and fire". Part of his role as "the prince that was promised". However, Rhaegar then claims that there must be "one more", since "the dragon has three heads". Rhaegar moves to a seat near the window, and picks up a harp. Daenerys listens to the "sweet sadness" of his music as the vision fades away. {{Ref|aCoK|48}} Daenerys later describes this vision to [[Jorah Mormont]]. Jorah helps her confirm the identities of the people in this vision. But points out that if Aegon was the promised prince, the promise was broken with his death. {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Daenerys notices a pattern in the names Rhaegar chose for his children. They were named after [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his sisters. There was a daughter named after the original [[Rhaenys Targaryen]], but none named after [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]]. She wonders if that was the missing third head of the dragon. Neither Daenerys, nor Jorah have heard of the term "song of ice and fire". They are unable to determine its meaning. {{Ref|aCoK|63}}

===Sack of King's Landing===

Aegon was just an infant during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{ref|aGoT|20}} {{Ref|aGoT|30}} Following the [[Battle of the Trident]], [[Aerys II Targaryen]] decided to send [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] to [[Dragonstone]]. The original plan was for Elia to join them. But Aerys II instead thought of using her as a hostage against [[Dorne]]. He blamed the lost battle of the Trident on the supposed treason of [[Lewyn Martell]]. He chose to keep Elia and Aegon by his side, in his view ensuring the continued loyalty of Dorne. {{Ref|aSoS|37}} After the death of Rhaegar, [[Pycelle]] was convinced that the war was effectively over. In his view, [[House Targaryen]] could no longer offer a proper king to the realm. Aerys II was "mad", Viserys "too young", and Aegon still "a babe at the breast". Pycelle worked to convince Aerys II to open the gates of [[King's Landing]] to the Lannister forces. Pycelle secretly prayed and hope that his actions would help [[Tywin Lannister]] rise to the throne. {{Ref|aCoK|25}}

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], [[Jaime Lannister]] killed Aerys in the throne room of the [[Red Keep]]. [[Elys Westerling]], [[Roland Crakehall (Lord)|Roland Crakehall]], and other Lannister knights then burst in the room. At approximately the same, other Lannister soldiers fought Targaryen loyalists in the steps and armory of the Red Keep, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] were scaling the walls of Maegor's Holdfast, and [[Eddard Stark]] was leading the men of [[the North]] through the city gates. Lord Crakehall asked Jaime if they should proclaim a new king. Left unsaid was a clear implication, he was asking whether Jaime would proclaim Tywin Lannister, [[Robert Baratheon]], or a member of [[House Targaryen]]. Jaime remembered that Aegon and his mother were in Maegor's Holdfast, while Viserys was in [[Dragonstone]]. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

Jaime briefly toyed with the idea of proclaiming a new Targaryen King. Tywin would gain control, as [[Hand of the King]], the "wolves" of the North would howl in frustration, Robert would choke with rage. Jaime found this option tempting. Until he glanced at the corpse of Aerys II. Recalling that both Aegon and Viserys had inherited the blood of Aerys, Jaime decided against supporting either one of them. He told Crakehall to proclaim whoever the man wanted. Jaime seated himself on the [[Iron Throne]], simply waiting to see who would arrive to claim the throne and the kingdom. He was still sitting there when Eddard entered the throne room. {{Ref|aSoS|11}}

===Reported death===

Viserys often told stories to his sister Daenerys. One of these stories involved the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by the "Usurper's dogs", [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. In this story, Elia Martell was pleading for mercy as Aegon was ripped from her breast and murdered before her eyes. Aegon was "Rhaegar's heir". {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Daenerys later recalled an additional detail, men had dashed the head of Aegon against a wall. {{Ref|aGoT|64}} Eddard Stark recalls that "Lord Tywin's soldiers" had torn Aegon from his mother's breast and dashed his head against a wall. They were also said to have dragged [[Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaenys]] from beneath her bed, putting her to the sword.{{ref|aGoT|12}} Eddard Stark had heard rumors that it was Gregor Clegane who dashed the skull of infant Aegon against a wall. It was whispered that afterward Gregor had raped [[Elia Martell]], and then put her to the sword. At the time Gregor was only "seventeen". Nobody dared to repeat these rumors when Gregor himself could be listening. {{Ref|aGoT|30}} According to [[Tyrion Lannister]], the responsibility of Gregor for the murders of Elia and Aegon was "common knowledge" in [[Casterly Rock]]. The tale went that for the duration of Gregor's rape of Elia, his hands were still covered in the blood and brains of Aegon. {{Ref|aCoK|17}} A wounder Gregor later narrated a brief account of the events to [[Oberyn Martell]], while killing him. He had first killed Aegon, the "screaming whelp". Then came the rape of Elia. But then added a new detail. He claimed to have smashed her head with his bare hands, the same method Gregor used to finish off Oberyn. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Tywin Lannister later narrated his view of the events to his son Tyrion. Rhaenys was hiding under Rhaegar's bed, while Elia and Aegon were in the nursery. Just a floor below the location of Rhaenys. Tywin was aware that he had kept [[the Westerlands]] from joining Robert's cause for most of the Rebellion. They had only joined said cause at the last stage of the war, and their loyalty would be suspected. He needed a way to demonstrate loyalty to Robert, a way to convince people that the Lannisters had severed all ties to House Targaryen. Not just Aerys II. Eddard Stark was also heading toward's King's Landing. Instead of the Lannister and Stark forces meeting as allies, there was still a chance for the two armies to clash. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

Tywin decided to have his troops eliminate Rhaegar's children. In a single move, the Lannisters would have proven their commitment to the Rebellion and secured the throne for Robert. Eliminating rival claimants for the throne. Tywin himself was somewhat surprised by the result of his commands. The murders performed "too brutally" for his needs. He had not grasped yet that Gregor is bestial, not just "terrible in battle". Gregor chose himself the manner of Aegon's death. He had not received any instructions concerning Elia. He was improvising when he raped and killed her. Amory Lorch was the man who located Rhaenys, dragging her from under the bed. The girl kicked him and would not stop screaming. Lorch killed her with about fifty sword thrusts. Tywin himself, after the fact, pointed out a more logical to perform a deed. A few sweet words to calm the girl, a soft pillow to suffocate her. The blood was unnecessary in his view. {{Ref|aSoS|53}} [[Oberyn Martell]] had another view on Tywin's motives. Elia was once supposed to marry Jaime Lannister, based on an agreement between her mother and [[Joanna Lannister]]. Following the death of Joanna, Tywin broke the agreement. Though he offered Tyrion as a a prospective bridegroom instead of Jaime, taunting the Martells. He had also informed them that [[Cersei Lannister]] was meant for Rhaegar, not for Oberyn. When Elia married Rhaegar, the Martells had ruined Tywin's plans. Tywin was "not a man to forget such slights". Oberyn believed that the murder of Elia was decided by Tywin. Teaching Elia the same lesson that Houses [[House Reyne|Reyne]] and [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]] had learned. {{Ref|aSoS|70}}

Eddard Stark recalled how Tywin Lannister presented [[Robert Baratheon]] with the corpses of Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. His "token of fealty". {{ref|aGoT|12}} Tywin had laid the bodies beneath the [[Iron Throne]], wrapped in the crimson cloaks of his house guard. A clever choice, as the blood was less obvious against the red cloth. Rhaenys had been barefoot, dressed in a bed gown. The condition of the boy horrified Eddard. {{ref|aGoT|45}} The skull was a "red ruin", even Robert could not stand its sight. Robert had turned away from the sight. {{ref|aGoT|20}} [[Kevan Lannister]] was present during this scene. He was able to recognize Rhaenys. But recalls that nobody could recognize Aegon. All that remained of the boy was a faceless horror of bone, brain, and gore. A few hanks of fair hair. Nobody could stand looking at the body for long. Tywin stated that this was Aegon, everyone else took him at his word. Seventeen years later, Kevan was no longer certain of Tywin's word on the matter.{{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

===Reactions to the death===
*[[Robert Baratheon]] was actually relieved and glad that the royal children were killed. Robert viewed himself as a hero, and was reluctant to kill children, but he knew Rhaegars children had to die if his throne was ever to be secure. Tywin painted himself as the villain, allowing Robert to keep his hands clean which was the reason Robert refused to punish any of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for the brutal act.

*[[Tywin Lannister]] noticed obvious relief in Robert. They both knew that the children had to die, or else Robert would never be secure in his throne. Years later, Tyrion came to question the wisdom of the act. Robert Baratheon would have bloodied his own hands, soiling his own reputation. Instead the Lannisters had had damaged their own reputation, gaining long-term enemies in the process. {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

*[[Eddard Stark]] called the act murder, Robert just called it war. Eddard protested that Aegon and Rhaenys were "no more than babes". Robert replied that they were not babes, only dragonspawn. The two men quarreled over the matter, [[Jon Arryn]] unable to calm them. Eddard had ridden out of King's Landing in a cold rage. Heading south to fight the last battles of the war on his own. {{ref|aGoT|12}}

*[[Thoros of Myr]] claims to have personally seen the corpses of Aegon and Rhaenys, as they were placed before the Iron Throne. In his view, [[House Clegane]] was "built upon dead children" and their arms should display "two bloody infants". {{Ref|aSoS|34}}

*[[Arianne Martell]] recalled Robert as a monster who climbed onto his throne over the corpses of children. Directly connecting his rise to the murders of Aegon and Rhaenys. Robert is not held in high regard in [[Dorne]].{{ref|aFfC|13}}

*[[Viserys Targaryen]] was convinced that the [[Dornishmen]] were determined to avenge Elia and her children. {{Ref|aGoT|3}} Years following the murders.

*[[Doran Martell]] still mourns for the victims. According to [[Varys]], the consequent hatred of Doran for [[House Lannister]] is well known.{{Ref|aCoK|17}} Doran himself claims to have worked at the downfall of Tywin Lannister for all these years. Ever since he learned what had happended to Elia, Aegon, and Rhaenys. {{ref|aFfC|40}}

*[[Oberyn Martell]], in his words, hungered for justice for sixteen years. Justice for Elia and her children. Certain that Gregor was only following orders. {{Ref|aCoK|38}} [[Oberyn Martell]] wanted vengeance on the man who gave the orders, not just the man who performed the deed. {{Ref|aCoK|66}}

*[[Nymeria Sand]] believes that the only fitting payment for the death of Elia's children, would be the death of "Lord Tywin's golden twins". [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] would pay with their lives for the old murders. {{ref|aFfC|2}}

*[[Jacelyn Bywater]] stated to [[Tyrion Lannister]] there were still whispers in King's Landings that "the butchery of Rhaegar's children" was one of the sins of [[House Lannister]]. And that the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] would punish the entire city for the sins of this House. {{Ref|aCoK|41}}

*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] can't see a difference between Houses [[House Lannister|Lannister]] and [[House Stark|Stark]]. She considers Eddard Stark also responsible for the murders of Rhaenys and Aegon. Arguing that "the Usurper's dogs" acted as a pack of hounds, hunting children. Which individual hound kills a child doesn't matter, all the dogs are equally guilty. [[Barristan Selmy]] disagrees with her, and has tried to explain the distinction between Eddard and Tywin. Daenerys notices a "flicker of disapproval" in his face when she insists on her original opinion. {{Ref|aDwD|11}}

*[[Barristan Selmy]] himself has been haunted by the idea of the "bloody bodies" of Aegon and Rhaenys. His serious injuries following the [[Battle of the Trident]] prevented him from personally examining the corpses. But he wondered for years about the reaction of Robert to the bodies. Whether Robert smiled at the bodies. Selmy contemplates that such a smile would motivate him to personally kill Robert and that no army could save him. {{Ref|aDwD|67}}

===Reported survival===

A young man considering himself to be Aegon, explains his apparent survival to [[Tyrion Lannister]]. According to his account, the boy killed in the Sack of King's Landing was a [[Pisswater prince]]. He had been born at the Pisswater Bend, a street of King's Landing. His father was a tanner, and his mother had died at birth. The tanner sold his boy to [[Varys]] for a jug of [[Arbor]] gold [[wine]]. The man had other sons, but wanted to experience the taste of Arbor gold for once in his life. Varys then arranged the swap between the two infants boys. Elia received the Pisswater prince, Varys took custody of the real Aegon. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} Tyrion Lannister deduces the rest of the story. When the Pisswater prince was "safely dead", Varys smuggled Aegon across the [[narrow sea]]. Varys entrusted the boy to [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who in turn found an adoptive father for Aegon. In the person of exiled Lord [[Jon Connington]]. Aegon does not comment on Tyrion's deductions. {{Ref|aDwD|22}}

According to the recollection of Jon Connington, he had to fake his own death "twelve years" before the present. In [[288 AL]], five years following the [[Battle of the Bells]], Varys had convinced him that the lie would be necessary for the safety of Aegon. Connington had spend the "five years" of his exile as a member of the [[Golden Company]], and had become the right-hand man to [[Myles Toyne]]. To fulfill Varys' plan, Connington first had to be discharged from the Company in disgrace. The crafted story went that he been stealing from its war chest. Then rumors reported that Connington drunk himself to death in [[Lys]]. In Varys' words, as a gallant exile Connington would be remembered. But few tend to remember thieves, drunks, and cowards. Reputed to be one of the latter, Connington too would be forgotten. {{Ref|aDwD|24}} Aegon spend most of his life hiding aboard the poleboat [[Shy Maid]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|22}} He shared a cabin with his adoptive father. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

Aegon has been trained in matters of military tactics by [[Jon Connington]] {{Ref|aDwD|24}}, arms by [[Rolly Duckfield]], in the [[Faith of the Seven]] by [[Lemore|Septa Lemore]], and history and languages by [[Haldon|Haldon Halfmaestar]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|18}} He was taught to read and write. To study history, law, and poetry. He lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers, and mended nets. He learned practical things such as washing his own clothes, fishing, cooking, binding up wounds. He was familiarized with hunger, and the fear of being hunted. His education was intended to teach him that kingship was a duty, not a right. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

His claim to the [[Iron Throne]] is stronger than that of his aunt Daenerys. {{Ref|aDwD|22}} {{Ref|aDwD|24}} According to the relevant succession laws,{{Quote|"the sons of the first son come before the second son".'' {{Ref|aCoK|35}}}} Aegon is a son of Rhaegar, who was himself the first son of [[Aerys II]]. Placing Aegon higher in the Targaryen succession line than both [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] (Aerys second son) and [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] (the daughter of Aerys). {{Ref|aCoK|35}} According to Daenerys, Five Kings named "Aegon" have ruled in [[Westeros]]. Her nephew would have been the sixth, had he survived infancy. {{Ref|aSoS|57}} {{Ref|aDwD|2}} As yet there is no indication as to whether he has inherited the [[Targaryen]] propensity for [[dragon dreams]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]] has. He might have the potential for it, like all those with Targaryen blood. But only some members of this bloodline actually displayed this ability. <ref name="Forum1">Conversation topic: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/58262-adwd-spoilers-dragon-dreams-of-ice-and-fire/ Dragon Dreams of Ice and Fire] on [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/ Westeros Forum] </ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While in [[Meereen]], [[Daenerys]] has mused about Aegon who would have been the sixth to sit on the [[Iron Throne]]. She is yet unaware that he is alive. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} She thought to herself:

{{Quote|If he had lived, I might have married him. Aegon would have been closer to my age than Viserys. {{Ref|aDwD|2}} }}

Aegon to better conceal his identity Aegon dyes his silver [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] hair blue, which also makes his violet eyes appear blue. He uses the false story that his mother was a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] who dyed her hair blue, and he does it to honor her memory. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} {{Ref|aDwD|14}} {{ref|aDwD|18}}

In {{Date|300}}, [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]] jointly depart [[Pentos]], heading towards the river Rhoyne. On the journey Illyrio explains the purpose of Tyrion's mission. He and "Griff" ([[Jon Connington]]) are to head towards [[Volantis]]. Waiting for the expected arrival of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in that city, with fresh forces and more ships for her cause. Based on Illyrio's information, Daenerys has conquered [[Astapor]], made [[Yunkai]] bend the knee, and sacked [[Meereen]]. He estimates that Daenerys is heading westwards. Either by land to [[Mantarys]] or by sea to Volantis. {{Ref|aDwD|5}} Tyrion wants more information on Griff, who Illyrio supposedly trusts as a brother. Illyrio simply points that unlike most [[Mercenary|sellswords]], Griff is a dotting father. He also mentions that his boy, "Young Griff" (Aegon) is a noble lad. {{Ref|aDwD|5}}

In arms practice with [[Rolly Duckfield]], the student surpasses the master. Aegon manages to knock Rolly into a horse trough. An embarrassed Rolly claims that he fell on purpose to make Aegon laugh. Haldon laughs at him.{{Ref|aDwD|8}} Three days following this incident, Illyrio and Tyrion end their joined journey when they meet [[Haldon]] and Rolly. Illyrio specifically asks them for information on Young Griff. Haldon replies that Young Griff is now taller, as tall as the elder Griff. He then narrates about the incident during arms practice. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Illyrio has brought a gift for Young Grief, candied ginger. Pointing that the boy was always fond of it. An "oddly sad" Illyrio wants to prepare a farewell feast for the lad and offers to join them as far as [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Haldon points out that there is no time for feasts. Griff is in a hurry to move downriver. There is information that the [[Dothraki]] [[khalasar]]s of [[Motho]] and [[Zekko]] are crossing the [[Forest of Qohor]], heading towards the Rhoyne. Both khals are fleeing from the much larger khalasar of [[Pono]], who might also be heading for the Rhoyne. Griff wants to avoid any encounter with the Dothraki. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

Tyrion joins Haldon and Rolly for the trip back to their boat. Illyrio leaves a message for Young Griff. Expressing his regret that he won't be present for the boy's wedding. But swears to rejoin the boy in [[Westeros]]. His shoulders were slumped, again indicating sadness. {{Ref|aDwD|8}} Traveling by horse for a couple of days, the trio of travelers encounter the [[Shy Maid]] in the vicinity of [[Ghoyan Drohe]]. Young Griff greets "Duck" and Haldon with shouts, while standing on the cabin of the poleboat. Trying to open a conversation, Tyrion points out to Young Griff that blue hair will get him ridiculed in Westeros. Young Griff is taken aback. He claims to dye hair in memory of his deceased mother, a lady of [[Tyrosh]]. {{Ref|aDwD|8}}

The Shy Maid continues traveling down the Rhoyne towards Volantis. Tyrion watches Young Griff enjoying his breakfast, bacon. All the while contemplating the overall appearance of the boy. Following breakfast, Duck invites Young Griff for arms practice. The two practice with swords for this morning, evenly matched. Young Griff lands more blows, Duck fewer but harder ones. Duck tires first, allowing Young Griff the opportunity to start a furious attack. Duck retreats towards the stern. Young Griff uses a shoulder slam to throw his opponent into the river. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

A wet Duckfield does not appreciate being teased by Tyrion, throwing the dwarf into the river. Young Griff extends a pole to Tyrion, helping him return aboard the boat. Tyrion uses a cartwheel to spray everyone around him with water. Young Griff is amused and asks where Tyrion learned this trick. Tyrion offers him a false origin story. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} With arms practice over, Young Griff joins [[Lemore]] for a lesson on the mysteries of the [[Faith of the Seven]]. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} During the evening, Young Griff joins Haldon for lessons in languages, geometry, and history. Tyrion joins them in this day's lessons. With the lesson over, Young Griff helps [[Yandry]] with the sails and poles of the boat. Tyrion discusses Young Griff's education with Haldon. He points that such as an extensive education is unusual for "some sellsword's son". Haldon fails to understand what Tyrion is implying about the boy. {{Ref|aDwD|14}} Hours later, Young Griff hoots the joy when their boat encounters the [[Old Man of the River]], a huge horned turtle. Most members of the crew take this for a good sign, Tyrion privately considers this a wonder. One of the wonders which mark the birth of kings. Already hinting at the real identity of Young Griff. {{Ref|aDwD|14}}

The Shy Maid continues its way down the Rhoyne, traveling through fog in the vicinity of the Sorrows. Young Griff takes position at the prow of the poleboat, holding a pole. He is ready to use it to push the boat away from potential hazards. Young Griff speculates about the presence of fish in this area of the river, [[Ysilla]] warns him against eating any fish taken from these waters. {{Ref|aDwD|18}} When discussion turns to "Garin's Curse", another term for [[greyscale]], Ysilla tells a brief story concerning [[Garin (Prince)|Garin]]. The men of Volantis and [[Valyria]] had hung him in a golden cage, mocking his calls to [[Mother Rhoyne]]. Mocking his prayers for their destruction. The river rose and drowned his captors. But the story speaks of restless "lords of fire" who still live beneath the water, their flesh now as stony as their hearts. After listening to the story, Young Griff is not particularly disturbed. Certain that they could face these restless Valyrians and any other [[Stone men]]. Lemore warns him that pride is a grievous sin. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

When the Shy Maid makes its way through the Sorrows, Young Griff uses his pole to push the boat away from a broken tower. {{ref|aDwD|18}} Some time, later, the boy warns of a light ahead of them. His father recognizes the light as coming from the Bridge of Dream. Griff instructs his son to escort Lemore to her cabin and then stay with her. Young Griff stubbornly refuses, denying a need for protection. Claiming that his training to become a [[knight]] should be sufficient to protect himself. Griff commands him to back down. The youth curses under his breath. Pointing out angrily that Haldon, Ysilla, and "Hugor" (Tyrion) are not running for cover. When Tyrion joins in trying to convince Young Griff to back down, the youth replies with a scornful "You're a dwarf". Tyrion tries to explain that Young Griff is everything for their mission. His words are interrupted when the Shy Maid seemingly passes below the Bridge of Dream. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

With the danger posed by the stone men seemingly over, Young Griff turns his attention back to Tyrion. He grabs the dwarf's arm and demands answers. "Why am I everything?" Tyrion points out that the death of anyone else on board would be mourned. But the death of Young Griff would abort their mission. Young Griff realized that Tyrion has found out about his true identity. Tyrion lists the clues that led him to the deduction that Young Griff is Aegon Targaryen, the boy [[Tywin Lannister]] had wrapped in a crimson cloak. A confused Aegon finally learns that "Hugor" is Tyrion Lannister. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

Before the encounter between its crew members ends, the Shy Maid approaches the Bridge of Dream for a second time. An unexplained return as they were heading for the opposite direction. Griff commands Haldon to escort Aegon below. Haldon has no time to fulfill his mission. During the second passing of the ship, three stone men from the Bridge boarded the ship. (Tyrion initially sees only two, failing to see the one behind his back). The third stone man lurches forward and reaches for Aegon. The boy freezes in shock with his hand still on the sword hilt, failing to defend himself. Tyrion kicks one of Aegon's legs, making the prince loose his balance and fall. Tyrion then leaps over the fallen body and attacks the stone man with a torch. While the rest of the crew attempts to shield Aegon, the two struggling figures fall into the Rhoyne. {{ref|aDwD|18}}

The Shy Maid has reached [[Selhorys]] by the time Tyrion regains consciousness. Aegon is in a sullen mood, forced to remain on board for his own safety. The town is under the control of the city of Volantis. Dothraki riders had been located in the vicinity of Selhorys. The triarchs of Volantis had feared an attack and had warships, river galleys, and slave soldiers transferred to the town. The crew members wanted to prevent Aegon from having dangerous encounters in the area. Despite his insistance that he knows how to use a sword. Lemore points out that even the bravest Targaryens did not trust their fate on their swords alone. They kept the [[Kingsguard]] by their side. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Lemore herself had changed from septa's robes to secular garb. Pointing to Aegon that he was not alone in having to hide. The prince still seems frustrated. Tyrion challenges him to a game of [[cyvasse]]. Tyrion privately assesses the game strategy of Aegon. He feels it is "a young man's formation", bold and foolish. Aegon risks everything for a quick kill. Tyrion starts a conversation, actually fishing Aegon for information. Aegon innocently offers background information on Jon Connington, and then narrates his own origin story. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

Tyrion switches the conversation towards the real purpose of their journey. The plan to have Aegon married to his aunt Daenerys. He warns the prince that Daenerys might not be the willing bride that everyone seems to expect. Aegon is shocked, having never considered the idea that she might turn down his marriage offer. Tyrion points out that Daenerys is proud, strong, and fierce. She might not appreciate a relative coming to her with a begging bowl. And certainly would not appreciate anyone with a stronger claim to the [[Iron Throne]] than her own. Aegon angrily denies being a beggar, pointing at his own army: the [[Golden Company]]. Tyrion points out that Daenerys has a larger army than his own and owes nothing to Aegon. Aegon protests, trusting in Lord Connington to win her over. Tyrion calls him a fool, warning him {{ref|aDwD|22}}: {{Quote|Trust no one, my prince. {{ref|aDwD|22}} }}

Tyrion plants the seeds of doubt on the young prince. Pointing that Haldon, Jon Connington, Rolly Duckfield, Lemore and every one of the friends who raised him could also betray him. And that Illyrio Mopatis, Varys, and Daenerys are even less trustworthy. He then suggests a different course of action to Aegon. Heading to [[Westeros]] instead of going east, taking advantage of all the problems caused by the [[War of the Five Kings]]. He points that [[the North]] is in a chaotic condition, the [[Riverlands]] are devastated, while [[Stannis Baratheon]] holds [[Storm's End]] and [[Dragonstone]]. The coming winter will starve out the realm. He then paints the opposition as particularly weak. He points that King [[Tommen Baratheon]] is just a boy, and all his potential regents come with their own problems. [[Cersei Lannister]] will alienate her own allies, [[Jaime Lannister]] actively avoids the responsibility of ruling, and [[Kevan Lannister]] is a born follower. [[Mace Tyrell]] will have to fight the Lannisters to become regent, and Stannis is widely hated. Only a victorious Aegon can hope to meet Daenerys as her equal. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The game of cyvasse ends with a loss for Aegon. During the game, the Prince had taken an advise on strategy from his opponent. An advise which intentionally manipulated him towards defeat. Tyrion ones again warns, trust no one. Proving that even advisors can not be trusted. A frustrated Aegon kicks over the board, discarding the cyvasse pieces across the deck of the poleboat. He then commands Tyrion to pick up the pieces. Tyrion recognizes a Targaryen in this behavior. {{ref|aDwD|22}}

The Shy Maid is stationed at the riverfront of [[Volon Therys]]. Jon Connington and Aegon depart the ship, heading towards the camp of the [[Golden Company]]. The mercenaries have situated themselves 3 miles (4,83 kilometers) south of the town. The travelers have already learned that Daenerys is still in Meereen, and that Illyrio had miscalculated. Aegon complains of being sick of the blue dye in his hair, eager to wash it out. He smiles at the idea of having his own army. But then expresses concerns over the loyalty of sellswords. Connington tries to explain that men should be allowed to earn trust through loyal service. Both trusting and mistrusting everyone without reason should be avoided. Privately, Connington worries that Aegon could take Tyrion's advise to heart and become as paranoid as Aerys II. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Arriving at the camp, Connington introduces the boy as his squire to [[Franklyn Flowers]]. Flowers escorts them to the tent of [[Harry Strickland]], for their initial meeting with the officers of the Company. Strickland initially sees the boy as a son to Connington. Connington instead introduces him as Aegon VI, King of the [[Andal]]s, [Rhoynar]], and the [[First Men]]. This introduction is met with silence by the officers. Connington realizes that all of them were aware of Aegon's identity for sometime. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Connington and the the officers briefly discuss about Daenerys' lingering presence in Meereen and the ongoing conflict in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Wondering whether they should head east and join the conflict. Several of them are already disillusioned with Daenerys. Aegon sees the opportunity to introduce his own plan of going to Westeros and claiming the throne in his own name. Strickland tries to point out the risk of this plan. But most of the officers are eager to support this course of action. Aegon further explains that his aunt is welcome to keep Meereen. His plan is to move fast and strike hard, gaining a foothold before the Lannisters can react. This would certainly gain them some new allies. Connington is impressed, thinking that this is a new side of Aegon. All officers swear allegiance to Aegon. They agree, however, to keep his identity secret from the soldiers. At least until they actually land in Westeros. {{ref|aDwD|24}}

Ten ships of the Golden Company departed Volantis. Six of them made it to Westeros, landing at [[Cape Wrath]]. Connington leads 1/4 of the forces in seizing [[Griffin's Roost]]. Simultaneously [[Tristan Rivers]] besieges [[Crows Nest]], and [[Laswell Peake]] besieges [[Rain House]]. Each with their own 1/4 of the Company. Aegon remains in their camp, guarded by the remaining 1/4 of the Company under [[Gorys Edoryen]]. Haldon collects information about the military and diplomatic situation across Westeros. He already considers marital alliances for King Aegon and his [[Hand of the King]], Jon Connington. The latter is against both such plans. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington receives news that part of the missing four ships landed in [[Estermont]]. [[Marq Mandrake]] has led the men there in capturing [[Greenstone]]. The rest of the ships are still missing. Franklyn Flowers suggests that the missing men are scattered across the [[Stepstones]]. Connington decides to bring Aegon to Griffin's Roost for increased safety. Franklyn points,however, that Aegon would like to be in the thick of things. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington has a plan to capture [[Storm's End]], last foothold of Stannis in the [[Stormlands]]. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Four days later, Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost. He rides at the head of a column including a hundred [[horse]]s with their riders, and three [[elephant]]s. He is accompanied by Lemore and Rolly Duckfield, the first person in his version of the Kingsguard. {{ref|aDwD|61}} Connington remembers arguing with Aegon over the appointment of Rolly. Connington had pointed out that seats in the Kingsguard should be reserved for warriors of great renown and/or sons of great lords. Aegon pointed out that [[Jaime Lannister]] fit that description perfectly, and was currently known as the Kingslayer. He would rather have men personally loyal to himself, ready to die for his safety. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

Connington asks to have the Prince escorted to his solar. But soon realizes that Prince Aegon is less biddable (obedient) than Young Griff. Aegon leaves him waiting for "the better half of a hour". Bringing Duck with him instead of coming alone. Connington tries to dismiss the bodyguard, but Aegon insists on having Rolly by his side. Aegon mentions discussing the plan to take Storm's End with Strickland and Flowers. Strickland even tried to persuade him to delay the plan. Aegon,however, feels Strickland is a bit of "an old maid" and is in favor of the plan. With one significant change. He intends to personally lead the attack. {{ref|aDwD|61}}

The [[Small Council]] in [[King's Landing]] discusses the matter of the [[Golden Company]]. [[Qyburn]] and [[Pycelle]] have received reports about mercenaries landing in [[Tarth]], the Stepstones, and Estermont. There are also reports about Jon Connington heading against Storm's End. [[Kevan Lannister]] points out that now they have opponents to their south. A third ongoing threat along with Stannis in the North and the [[Ironborn]] in the west. Kevan already has information about a new Targaryen pretender having Coined connington, though [[Randyll Tarly]] dismisses Aegon as an impostor. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}} Pycelle suggests that they could use gold to purchase the loyalty of the Golden company. Then the sellswords would hand over Lord Connington and the pretender. [[Harys Swyft]] points out that the Iron Throne is heavily in debt and has no gold to offer. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

Varys informs the dying Kevan that Aegon will raise his banner above Storm's End. {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes about Aegon==
{{Quote|''"Aegon has been shaped for rule before he could walk. He has been trained in arms, as befits a knight to be, but that was not the end of his education. He reads and writes, he speaks several tongues, he has studied history and law and poetry. A septa has instructed him in the mysteries of the Faith since he was old enough to understand them. He has lived with fisherfolk, worked with his hands, swum in rivers and mended nets and learned to wash his own clothes at need. He can fish and cook and bind up a wound, he knows what it is like to be hungry, to be hunted, to be afraid. [[Tommen I|Tommen]] has been taught that kingship is his right. Aegon knows kingship is his duty, that a king must put his people first, and live and rule for them".'' {{Ref|aDwD|Epilogue}}}} [[Varys]] to the dying [[Kevan Lannister]]

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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Margaery Tyrell

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Mbruno: /* A Feast for Crows */

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[[File:tvseries Margaery.jpg|300px|thumb|Margaery Tyrell in the TV series]]

'''Margaery Tyrell''' is the only daughter of Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] and his wife, Lady [[Alerie Tyrell|Alerie]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] she is played by [[List of actors of the televised series#Natalie Dormer,Margaery Tyrell|Natalie Dormer]].<ref>[http://natalie-dormer.org/natalie/filmography/game-of-thrones-2012/ Natalie - filmography game-of-thrones-2012]</ref><ref>[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/about/slideshow/season-2-new-photos.html About season 2.] Slideshow with photo's of characters and the name of the actor on HBO.</ref>

==Character and Appearance==
She is very beautiful, with softly curling brown hair, brown eyes and a slender yet shapely figure.{{Ref|aCoK|22}} She is an intelligent, shrewd and political savvy young woman, very much the protégé of her cunning grandmother, Lady [[Olenna Redwyne]]. She is sixteen years old.{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}}

==Recent Events==

===''Game of Thrones''===
[[Renly Baratheon]] takes [[Eddard Stark]] aside to show him a picture of Margaery, pestering Ned to say that Margaery looks like [[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]]; Ned insists she looks nothing like his late sister. Ned believes this is ironic, that perhaps Renly, a young Robert look-a-like, believes he has fallen in love with a Lyanna look-a-like. Instead, it seems to be part of a Tyrell plot to get rid of Cersei and put Robert in Margaery's path. Indeed, moments later, Robert tells Ned that Renly has been telling him about Loras's sister.

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Margaery was first married to [[Renly Baratheon]], as a pledge of the Tyrell's support for his claim to the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|aGoT|69}} She rode with him to [[Bitterbridge]], where they encountered Lady [[Catelyn Tully]]. When Renly was killed, the Tyrells allied with the Lannisters by planning to wed Margaery to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]].

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Margaery arrived in the city greeted by cheering throngs of smallfolk, she was well loved by the populace of the city as Tyrell men had been giving out wagons of food to the starving population in her name before her arrival (the populace did not seem to remember that Margaery's father had closed the [[Roseroad]] when the war started thus starting the famine in King's Landing in the first place). Margaery and her family had supper with [[Sansa Stark]] and discovered the truth about Joffrey's nature, Margaery treated Sansa kindly.{{Ref|aSoS|61}} They planned to wed Sansa to [[Willas Tyrell]] but once this plot was discovered by the Lannisters, Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] wed Sansa to [[Tyrion Lannister]]. Margaery was present at the wedding feast afterwards and took pity on Sansa.

At her own wedding to Joffrey, the king was poisoned at the wedding feast. It was implied that her grandmother [[Olenna Redwyne|Olenna]] poisoned Joffrey but it also stands to reason that Margaery knew of the plot since the poison was placed in the wedding chalice that both were drinking from.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Margaery Tyrell.jpg|300px|thumb|Margaery Tyrell. Art by Amoka©]]

[[File:Skirts and dignity by cabepfir.jpg|300px|thumb|Margaery knew that Cersei was behind the accusations. Art by Cabepfir©]]

After the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], Margaery was wed yet again, this time to Joffrey's younger brother [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I]], a little boy who was then crowned king.
In the months after their marriage, [[Cersei Lannister]] schemed to dispose of Margaery and the Tyrells, taking advantage of Margaery's claim to still be a [[w:virgin|maid]] despite her marriage to Renly. This claim may or may not be true as [[Renly Baratheon]] was gay and Joffrey died before his bedding; Margaery's [[maidenhead]] was confirmed to have been ruptured by a Septa who inspected her, but Cersei noted that highborn girls often have their maidenheads broken by horseback-riding. Cersei had [[Osney Kettleblack]] try and seduce Margaery but she only ever responded to his advances with nothing but teasing.

While Tommen's queen, Margaery did much to curry favor with the populace. She visited local markets to buy fresh fruits, breads and fish, ordered dresses from many local seamstresses, and made great public shows of charity, all while travelling with a bright and colorful retinue. Margaery suggested several activities for Tommen in an effort to shape him into a successful ruler, such as riding in sight of his subjects and observing sessions of the [[small council]]. Cersei forbade all of Margaery's suggestions. Later, Margaery recognized the military threat created by the [[ironmen]] invasion of the [[Shield Islands]], and was incredulous at Cersei's lack of understanding.

Cersei accused Margaery of adultery and treason, lining up an impressive, if untrue, array of conspirators and evidence; Margaery was arrested and imprisoned to await trial by the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. While in custody, she confronted Cersei, revealing that she knew that Cersei was behind the accusations and wanted to remove her from a position of influence, perhaps by arranging for her death. Later, one of Cersei's key witnesses revealed her plots under torture, and Cersei soon found herself sharing Margaery's plight under similar but this time accurate charges.

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Since the evidence against Margaery and her cousins is extremely weak, the Faith released Margaery and her cousins to the custody of [[Randyll Tarly]] until the day of her trial. Margaery choose to be tried by judges of the Faith instead of [[Trial by combat|trial by battle]].

==Retinue==
Margaery was accompanied by a train of ladies when she arrived in King's Landing to become Joffrey's queen consort, most of whom are either her relatives, or the daughters of her father's bannermen, some of whom would be her ladies-in-waiting.

* Septa [[Nysterica]]
* [[Alysanne Bulwer]] - the daughter of her Tyrell cousin, [[Victaria Tyrell]]
* [[Alla Tyrell]]
* [[Elinor Tyrell]]
* [[Megga Tyrell]]

==The accused lovers of Margaery Tyrell==
When Cersei Lannister began to build up a case for Margaery's execution she had the Blue Bard (under torture) create a fictitious list of false lovers against Margaery. The accused are:

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| [[Osney Kettleblack]]|| [[Jalabhar Xho]]|| [[Bayard Norcross]]
|-
| Ser [[Tallad]] the Tall|| [[Hugh Clifton]]|| [[Hamish]] the Harper
|-
| [[Lambert Turnberry]]|| [[Mark Mullendore]]|| The [[Blue Bard]]
|}
==Family==
{{Tyrell tree 2}}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

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Olenna Tyrell

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'''Olenna Redwyne''' is the mother of Lord [[Mace Tyrell]], widow of the late Lord Luthor Tyrell.

==Appearance and Character==
She is old, with white hair and very small. She is older than [[Hoster Tully]].{{Ref|aSoS|6}}

Lady Olenna, better known by her nickname '''the Queen of Thorns''', and rarely shies from stating her opinion. She is described as a wizened, cunning old woman with a wicked wit and a sharp tongue.

[[File:OllenaRedwynebyWouterBruneel.jpg|270px|thumb|Olenna Redwyne by [http://www.wbruneel.com/IllustrationPortfolio.html Wouter Bruneel].]]

==History==
In her youth she almost married a member of [[House Targaryen]], but Olenna did everything she could to make sure it never came to fruition.{{Ref|aSoS|6}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===

[[File:Olenna redwyne by daenerys mod.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Illustration by Elia Fernandez©|200px]]
Lady Olenna came to [[King's Landing]] to attend the wedding of her granddaughter, [[Margaery Tyrell]], to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]]. During a supper with Margaery and a number of noble ladies of houses sworn to the Tyrells, Olenna sharply questions [[Sansa Stark]] about [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]'s nature. She refused to listen to Sansa's evasions and half truths about Joffrey and got Sansa to speak the truth about Joffrey's cruelty and the beatings he gave her. To prevent any potential spy from listening to Sansa, Lady Olenna ordered her jester, [[Butterbumps]], to sing loudly.{{Ref|aSoS|6}}

Olenna plotted to marry [[Sansa Stark]] to her grandson [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], but the plot was foiled by [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] before it could come to fruition, who informed Lord Tywin, who quickly married Sansa to his son, Tyrion Lannister. Olenna is present at the wedding feast when Joffrey dies from drinking poisoned wine. {{Ref|aSoS|19}}

Littlefinger implies to [[Sansa Stark]] that Olenna is the one who poisoned [[Joffrey|King Joffrey]] at his wedding, with some help from himself and his co-conspirators. If so it is also feasible that her granddaughter [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]] knew of the plot due to the fact both she and Joffrey drank from the same wedding cup, so it stands to reason Margaery would have known when not to drink from the cup as Olenna would not risk poisoning her own granddaughter whom she loved. It is very unlikely that [[Mace Tyrell]] knew of the plot as Olenna frequently refers to her son as an "oaf."

Olenna most likely poisoned Joffrey to spare her granddaughter Margaery from the same cruelty the boy showed Sansa Stark. According to Littefinger, Olenna knew Mace dreamed of his daughter Margaery becoming Queen and for that they needed a king, but they did not need Joffrey.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Lady Olenna attends the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] with her family.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Cersei</ref> After Margaery was wed to King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], Olenna returned to [[Highgarden]] with her grandson, Ser [[Garlan Tyrell]]. [[Varys]] tells [[Cersei Lannister]] later that Olenna keeps a large chest of gold from before the [[War of Conquest|Conquest]] in her wheelhouse. In the event that unwary tradespeople offend her, she pays them in the old gold coins of the Reach, which are only half the weight of newly minted gold dragons.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime</ref>

Following the escape of [[Tyrion Lannister]] from his imprisonment, one such coin was found in the quarters of an undergaoler named [[Rugen]] (an alias of [[Varys]]), seemingly implicating the Tyrells in the escape of Tyrion and in the ultimate assassination of [[Tywin Lannister|Lord Tywin]].

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

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Jaqen H'ghar

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{{Infobox character
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| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Tom Wlaschiha,Jaqen H'ghar|Tom Wlaschiha]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]
}}

[[File:Jaqen H'ghar by riavel.jpg|thumb|250px|Jaqen H'ghar by [http://riavel.deviantart.com/ Riavel©]]]
'''Jaqen H'ghar''' is the assumed identity of a [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] of [[Braavos]]. He is a member of the order's most elite group, an assassin who uses magical abilities to achieve his goals. The identity of Jaqen H'ghar is a sly [[Lorath]]i criminal who meets [[Arya Stark]] on her way to the [[Wall]].

==Appearance==
Jaqen H'ghar wears long hair with one side colored white and the other red. The man later changes his appearance to a hook-nosed man with a scar, a gold tooth, and black curly hair. It is unknown whether this appearance is another disguise or the assassin's true face, though it is nearly identical to that of the [[Alchemist]].{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Jaqen H'ghar was part of [[Yoren]]'s group of recruits taken from King's Landing to join the [[Night's Watch]], just after the execution of [[Eddard Stark]].{{Ref|aCoK|5}} He was one of three prisoners found in the infamous "black cells", the dungeons reserved for only the worst criminals. The other black cells criminals, [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], were afraid of him.{{Ref|aCoK|38}} Jaqen behaved in an obsequious manner toward [[Arya Stark]] while being escorted to the Wall. When Ser [[Amory Lorch]] attacked the company, Arya saved him and his two fellow prisoners from death by a fire.{{Ref|aCoK|14}} At [[Harrenhal]], Jaqen found her again and told her that she is owed three deaths and to select three people for him to kill, to repay the deaths she stole from the "[[R'hllor|Red God]]". Arya used him to eliminate two of her enemies at Harrenhal, but he pitilessly rejected her request for aid in any other way. By threatening to select Jaqen himself as her third choice, Arya ultimately forced him to help free the Northmen imprisoned at Harrenhal.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

Once his debt was filled, Jaqen prepared to take his leave, but first gave Arya an old iron coin and instructed her to give it to any man of Braavos saying the words "''valar morghulis''" should she ever need more help. Then he announced that "Jaqen H'ghar" must die, and passed a hand over his face. His entire face magically reshaped into that of a hook-nosed man with a gold tooth.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
A man that claims to be an [[alchemist]] and matches the description of Jaqen's new face arrives in [[Oldtown]]. He kills [[Pate (Novice)|Pate]], an inept Citadel novice struggling to form his first link in the chain.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}} When [[Samwell Tarly]] later arrives in the Citadel he is welcomed by a novice calling himself Pate who appears to the outside world to be that same Pate.{{Ref|aFfC|45}}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}
{{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}

[[Category:Characters from Braavos|H'ghar, Jaqen]]
[[Category:Members of the Faceless Men|H'ghar, Jaquen]]
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Jaqen H'ghar

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[[File:Jaqen H'ghar by riavel.jpg|thumb|250px|Jaqen H'ghar by [http://riavel.deviantart.com/ Riavel©]]]
'''Jaqen H'ghar''' is the assumed identity of a [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] of [[Braavos]]. He is a member of the order's most elite group, an assassin who uses magical abilities to achieve his goals. The identity of Jaqen H'ghar is a sly [[Lorath]]i criminal who meets [[Arya Stark]] on her way to the [[Wall]].

==Appearance==
Jaqen H'ghar wears long hair with one side colored white and the other red. The man later changes his appearance to a hook-nosed man with a scar, a gold tooth, and black curly hair. It is unknown whether this appearance is another disguise or the assassin's true face, though it is nearly identical to that of the [[Alchemist]].{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Jaqen H'ghar was part of [[Yoren]]'s group of recruits taken from King's Landing to join the [[Night's Watch]], just after the execution of [[Eddard Stark]].{{Ref|aCoK|5}} He was one of three prisoners found in the infamous "black cells", the dungeons reserved for only the worst criminals. The other black cells criminals, [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], were afraid of him.{{Ref|aCoK|38}} Jaqen behaved in an obsequious manner toward [[Arya Stark]] while being escorted to the Wall. When Ser [[Amory Lorch]] attacked the company, Arya saved him and his two fellow prisoners from death by a fire.{{Ref|aCoK|14}} At [[Harrenhal]], Jaqen found her again and told her that she is owed three deaths and to select three people for him to kill, to repay the deaths she stole from the "[[R'hllor|Red God]]". Arya used him to eliminate two of her enemies at Harrenhal, but he pitilessly rejected her request for aid in any other way. By threatening to select Jaqen himself as her third choice, Arya ultimately forced him to help free the Northmen imprisoned at Harrenhal.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

Once his debt was filled, Jaqen prepared to take his leave, but first gave Arya an old iron coin and instructed her to give it to any man of Braavos saying the words "''valar morghulis''" should she ever need more help. Then he announced that "Jaqen H'ghar" must die, and passed a hand over his face. His entire face magically reshaped into that of a hook-nosed man with a gold tooth.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
A man that claims to be an [[alchemist]] and matches the description of Jaqen's new face arrives in [[Oldtown]]. He kills [[Pate (Novice)|Pate]], an inept Citadel novice struggling to form his first link in the chain.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}} When [[Samwell Tarly]] later arrives in the Citadel he is welcomed by a novice calling himself Pate who appears to the outside world to be that same Pate.{{Ref|aFfC|45}}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}
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[[Category:Characters from Braavos|H'ghar, Jaqen]]
[[Category:Members of the Faceless Men|H'ghar, Jaquen]]
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[[ru:Якен Хгар]][[zh:贾昆·赫加尔]]

Jaqen H'ghar

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Jaqen H'ghar

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[[File:Jaqen H'ghar by riavel.jpg|thumb|250px|Jaqen H'ghar by [http://riavel.deviantart.com/ Riavel©]]]
'''Jaqen H'ghar''' is the assumed identity of a [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] of [[Braavos]]. He is a member of the order's most elite group, an assassin who uses magical abilities to achieve his goals. The identity of Jaqen H'ghar is a sly [[Lorath]]i criminal who meets [[Arya Stark]] on her way to the [[Wall]].

==Appearance==

Jaqen H'ghar wears long hair with one side colored white and the other red. The man later changes his appearance to a hook-nosed man with a scar, a gold tooth, and black curly hair. It is unknown whether this appearance is another disguise or the assassin's true face, though it is nearly identical to that of the [[Alchemist]].{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

==Recent Events==

===''A Clash of Kings''===

Jaqen H'ghar was part of [[Yoren]]'s group of recruits taken from King's Landing to join the [[Night's Watch]], just after the execution of [[Eddard Stark]].{{Ref|aCoK|5}} He was one of three prisoners found in the infamous "black cells", the dungeons reserved for only the worst criminals. The other black cells criminals, [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], were afraid of him.{{Ref|aCoK|38}} Jaqen behaved in an obsequious manner toward [[Arya Stark]] while being escorted to the Wall. When Ser [[Amory Lorch]] attacked the company, Arya saved him and his two fellow prisoners from death by a fire.{{Ref|aCoK|14}} At [[Harrenhal]], Jaqen found her again and told her that she is owed three deaths and to select three people for him to kill, to repay the deaths she stole from the "[[R'hllor|Red God]]". Arya used him to eliminate two of her enemies at Harrenhal, but he pitilessly rejected her request for aid in any other way. By threatening to select Jaqen himself as her third choice, Arya ultimately forced him to help free the Northmen imprisoned at Harrenhal.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

Once his debt was filled, Jaqen prepared to take his leave, but first gave Arya an old iron coin and instructed her to give it to any man of Braavos saying the words "''valar morghulis''" should she ever need more help. Then he announced that "Jaqen H'ghar" must die, and passed a hand over his face. His entire face magically reshaped into that of a hook-nosed man with a gold tooth.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===

A man that claims to be an [[alchemist]] and matches the description of Jaqen's new face arrives in [[Oldtown]]. He kills [[Pate (Novice)|Pate]], an inept Citadel novice struggling to form his first link in the chain.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}} When [[Samwell Tarly]] later arrives in the Citadel he is welcomed by a novice calling himself Pate who appears to the outside world to be that same Pate.{{Ref|aFfC|45}}

==References and Notes==

{{references|3}}
{{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}

[[Category:Characters from Braavos|H'ghar, Jaqen]]
[[Category:Members of the Faceless Men|H'ghar, Jaquen]]
[[Category:Recruits of the Night's Watch|H'ghar, Jaquen]]
[[fr:Jaqen H'ghar]]
[[ru:Якен Хгар]][[zh:贾昆·赫加尔]]

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Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)

2012-08-06T16:58:12Z

Mbruno: moved Rhaenys daughter of Rhaegar Targaryen to Rhaenys Targaryen(daughter of Rhaegar): Better way of wording the article name.

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'''Rhaenys Targaryen''' was the daughter of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and [[Elia Martell]].

==Appearance==
Rhaenys took after her mother in appearance, she had brown hair and looked like a [[House Martell|Martell]]. <ref>A Number of Questions. August 26, 2000. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/A_Number_of_Questions/ So Spake Martin]</ref>

==History==
She had a small black kitten that she named [[Balerion (cat)|Balerion]], after the [[Balerion|great black dragon]] of [[Aegon I]].<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 58|Chapter 58]], Eddard, page 557</ref>

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], The terrified girl was hiding under her father's bed dressed in a nightshirt. Rhaenys was dragged out and stabbed by Ser [[Amory Lorch]] with "half a hundred thrusts."<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard</ref> [[Tywin Lannister]] commanded the deaths of Rhaenys and her brother [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]] to prove his loyalty to [[Robert Baratheon]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Tyrion</ref>

After Rhaenys and Aegon's deaths, Tywin Lannister presented their bodies to Robert clothed in red [[House Lannister|Lannister]] cloaks (to better conceal the blood).<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard, page 425</ref>

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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[[Category:Noblewomen|Targaryen, Rhaenys]]
[[Category:House Targaryen]]
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