Bellegere Otherys

For the courtesan, see Bellegere Otherys

Bellegere Otherys

Aegon the Unworthy's mistress, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in The World of Ice & Fire
Alias	the Black Pearl of Braavos
Title	Captain of Widow Wind
Race	Mixed (Braavosi-Summer Islander)
Culture	Braavosi
Issue	Bellenora Otherys Narha Otherys Balerion Otherys
Book(s)	The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned) A Feast for Crows (mentioned) The Winds of Winter (mentioned)

Bellegere Otherys, also known as the Black Pearl of Braavos, was a smuggler, trader, occasional pirate, and the captain of the Widow Wind. She was born of a union between a Sealord's son and a princess from the Summer Isles.

The account by Maester Yandel claims her parentage was a Braavosi merchant's daughter and an envoy from the Summer Isles, but that is not correct.

Appearance

She was "as black as a pot of ink".

History

After Princess Naerys Targaryen almost died in 161 AC after giving birth, King Baelor I Targaryen sent Prince Aegon, her husband, to Braavos on a diplomatic mission. There he met Bellegere. His affair with the Black Pearl continued for ten years, though it was said that Bellegere had a husband in every port and that Aegon was one of many.

Family

Bellegere gave birth to three children during the decade, two girls and a boy of doubtful paternity: Bellanora Otherys, Narha Otherys and Balerion Otherys. Bellanora became a famous courtesan under the name the Black Pearl of Braavos, and her descendants continued the tradition, until today's Black Pearl, Bellegere.

Sealord Otherys

Son

Princess of the Summer Isles

Bellegere Otherys

Aegon IV Targaryen

Bellenora Otherys

Narha Otherys

Balerion Otherys

Daughter

Bellonara Otherys

Bellegere Otherys

Quotes

The first Black Pearl was a pirate queen. A Westerosi prince took her for a lover and got a daughter on her, who grew up to be a courtesan. Her own daughter followed her, and her daughter after her, until you get to this one.

—Meralyn