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==Appearance and Character==
==Appearance and Character==
Daeron had sallow skin, sandy brown hair and a blond beard.{{Ref|THK}} He had a fine damask mantle and a red-and-black doublet.{{Ref|THK}}
{{See also|:Category:Images of Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|l1=Images of Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)}}


Daeron was not much of a [[knight]], disliking [[horse]]s and swords.{{Ref|THK}}
Daeron was a thin man with pale sandy brown hair. His beard stubble was blond-colored. He had a fine [[damask]] mantle and a red-and-black doublet. When Daeron was in his cups, his clothes could be stained with [[wine]], his hair might be a rat's nest, and his face looked sallow and unhealthy. Even when he was sober, his eyes were often bloodshot, and his hands shook.{{Ref|THK}}
 
Oft drunk, Daeron was not much of a [[knight]], disliking [[horse]]s and swords. In combat, he wore a green [[silk]] plume attached to his helm, and rode a [[w:Bay (horse)|bay]] [[destrier]] that was armored in overlapping black and [[gold]] scales.{{Ref|THK}}


==History==
==History==
Daeron was born the eldest child of Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He was [[named after]] his grandfather, King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|THK}} He had three younger brothers, [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], and two younger sisters, [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella]] and [[Rhae Targaryen|Rhae.]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}
===Youth===
Daeron was born the eldest child of Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He was [[named after]] his grandfather, King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|THK}} He had three younger brothers, [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]], [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], and two younger sisters, [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella]] and [[Rhae Targaryen|Rhae.]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Daeron and his three younger brothers were all given [[dragon egg]]s when they were young.{{Ref|TMK}}


===Ashford Tourney===
===Tourney at Ashford Meadow===
Prince Maekar sent his sons, Daeron and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], to the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]], hoping they would outshine the sons of his brother [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Breakspear]]. As he was uninterested in participating in the tourney, Daeron stole away from his escort, taking Aegon with him. Daeron shaved the head of Aegon, his [[squire]], to hide his Targaryen features. Drinking at an inn, incognito, Daeron encountered Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], and told him he had [[Dragon dreams|dreamed]] of him, ordering Dunk to stay away from him. Aegon, who wanted to participate in the tourney, stayed incognito as "Egg", and asked Dunk if he could be his squire. Though Dunk denied him then, Aegon left the inn and followed him to [[Ashford]].
[[File:Daeron-THK-detail.jpg|thumb|350px|Daeron tells [[Duncan the Tall]] that he [[dragon dream|dreamed]] of him. From ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' [[The Hedge Knight (comics)|graphic novel]], by Mike S. Miller ©]]
In {{date|209}}, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] sent his sons, Daeron and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], from [[Summerhall]] to the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]], hoping they would outshine the sons of his brother, Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Breakspear]]. However, as he was uninterested in participating in the tourney, Daeron stole away from his escort, taking his [[squire]] Aegon with him. Daeron could go incognito with his "common" hair color, but he shaved Aegon's head to hide his Targaryen silver-gold hair. While drinking at an [[inn near Ashford]], Daeron encountered [[Duncan the Tall|Dunk]], and told him he had [[Dragon dreams|dreamed]] of him, ordering Dunk to stay away from him. Aegon, who wanted to participate in the tourney, stayed incognito as "Egg", and asked Dunk if he could be his squire. Though Dunk denied him then, Aegon left the inn and followed him to [[Ashford]].{{ref|THK}}


Maekar sent Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]] of the [[Kingsguard]] in search of Daeron and Aegon, then left Ashford to search for them himself. When Daeron was found, he told his father that a huge robber knight made off with Aegon and that he spent the whole time pursuing them. This lie added evidence against Dunk after he was arrested for assaulting [[Aerion Targaryen]].
Once Maekar arrived at Ashford and found his sons had disappeared, he sent Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]] of the [[Kingsguard]] in search of Daeron and Aegon, then left Ashford to search for them himself. When Daeron was found drunk at the inn, he told his father that a huge [[robber knight]] made off with Aegon on the road, and that he spent the whole time pursuing them. This lie added evidence against Dunk after he was arrested for assaulting [[Aerion Targaryen]] while defending [[Tanselle|a woman]].{{ref|THK}}


Daeron apologized to Dunk for lying, saying he had not noticed Aegon was gone. He also said he had dreamed a great [[dragon]] would fall on Dunk, dead, but the knight would walk off alive. Daeron did not know what it meant, but that his dreams came true and that he was frightened of Dunk. Daeron also told Dunk that he would not fight, and after the first charge in the [[trial of seven]], he would stay on the ground and would also withdraw his accusations.
Daeron apologized to Dunk for lying, saying he had not noticed Aegon was gone. He also said he had dreamed a great [[dragon]] would fall on Dunk, dead, but the knight would walk away alive. Daeron did not know what it meant, but that his dreams came true and that he was frightened of Dunk. Daeron also told Dunk that he would not fight, and after the first charge in the [[trial of seven]], he would stay on the ground and would also withdraw his accusations.{{ref|THK}}


In the trial, Daeron was unhorsed by Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]], and did as he had promised, staying on the ground. His own horse stepped on him, possibly breaking his foot, but otherwise he was uninjured. Nevertheless, it turned out that Daeron's dream was a true [[prophecy]], as Prince Baelor died from his injuries in Dunk's arms.{{Ref|THK}}
In the trial, Daeron was unhorsed by Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]], and did as he had promised, staying on the ground. His own horse stepped on him, possibly breaking his foot, but otherwise he was uninjured. Nevertheless, it turned out that Daeron's dream was a true [[prophecy]], as Prince Baelor died from his injuries in Dunk's arms.{{Ref|THK}}


===Later life===
===Later life===
Daeron's father Maekar ascended to the throne in {{Date|221}} after the death of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], who had no other living heirs. This made Daeron the [[Prince of Dragonstone]] and heir to the [[Iron Throne]], though he preferred to be called [[Prince of Summerhall]] as he considered [[Dragonstone]] "such a gloomy abode".{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} Daeron's brother [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] served as his [[maester]].{{Ref|aCoK|6}}
Daeron's father ascended to the throne as King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] in {{Date|221}} after the death of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], who had no other living heirs. This made Daeron the [[Prince of Dragonstone]] and heir to the [[Iron Throne]], though he preferred to be called [[Prince of Summerhall]] as he considered [[Dragonstone]] "such a gloomy abode".{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} Daeron's brother [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] served as his [[maester]]{{Ref|ACOK|6}} at Dragonstone, until Daeron's death.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Aemon}}


Daeron married [[Kiera of Tyrosh]], the widow of his cousin [[Valarr Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Their daughter [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|Vaella]] was born in {{Date|222}}, and proved to be sweet but [[lackwit|simple-minded]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|aCoK|6}}
Daeron married [[Kiera of Tyrosh]], the widow of his cousin, Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Their daughter, Princess [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|Vaella Targaryen]] was born in {{Date|222}}, and proved to be sweet but [[lackwit|simple-minded]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}}  


Daeron died some time before {{Date|233}}, reputedly from a [[pox]] he caught from a [[whore]].{{Ref|aCoK|6}} His brother Aemon claimed the dreams of dragons that plagued Daeron eventually led to his death, as they did their brothers Aerion and Aegon.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} Daeron predeceasing his father was part of what led to the succession crisis after Maekar's death, which was resolved in the [[Great Council]] of {{Date|233}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
Daeron died some time before {{Date|233}}, reputedly from a [[pox]] he caught from a [[whore]].{{Ref|ACOK|6}} His brother Aemon later claimed that the dreams of dragons that plagued Daeron killed him, as they did their brothers [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]] and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]].{{Ref|AFFC|26}} Daeron predeceasing his father was one of the factors that led to the succession crisis after Maekar's death, which was resolved in the [[Great Council]] of {{Date|233}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}


==Recent Events==
==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]] tells his steward, [[Jon Snow]], that Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and his oldest brother Daeron, together with their other brothers, had been summoned to court when their father [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]] had been crowned king. Daeron, as the [[Prince of Dragonstone]], was joined by his second brother Aemon, who had served as Daeron's [[maester]]. Jeor tells Jon that Daeron died of the pox, leaving only a [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|feeble-witted daughter]] behind as his heir.{{Ref|aCoK|6}}
[[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], tells his steward, [[Jon Snow]], that Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and his oldest brother Daeron, together with their other brothers, had been summoned to court when their father had been crowned King [[Maekar I Targaryen]]. Daeron, as the [[Prince of Dragonstone]], was joined by his second brother Aemon, who had served as Daeron's [[maester]]. Jeor tells Jon that Daeron died of the [[pox]], leaving only a [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|feeble-witted daughter]] behind as his heir.{{Ref|aCoK|6}}


===''A Feast for Crows''===
===''A Feast for Crows''===
In the twilight of his life, Maester Aemon recalls how all three of his brothers dreamed of dragons and how the dreams killed each of them.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} During one of his last good days, Maester Aemon wonders if he will be reunited with his siblings, Daeron amongst them, when he dies.{{Ref|aFfC|35}}
In the twilight of his life, Maester Aemon recalls to [[Samwell Tarly]] how all three of his brothers [[dragon dreams|dreamed of dragons]] and how the dreams killed each of them.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} During one of his last good days, Aemon wonders if when he dies, will he be reunited with his siblings, and find Daeron whole and happy. Aemon also mentions his brother's dream and a prophecy before telling Sam that [[Daenerys Targaryen]],{{Ref|AFFC|35}} who birthed the first dragons in over a century,{{Ref|AGOT|72}} is their hope and the [[prince that was promised]]. Although Aemon does not specify which brother or what the dream was about,{{Ref|AFFC|35}} Daeron did dream that the dragons would return.{{Ref|TMK}}


==Quotes by Daeron==
==Quotes by Daeron==
[[File:Daeron_the_Drunken_by_novembermorgon.png|500px|thumb|right|Daeron by novembermorgon ©]]
[[File:Daeron_the_Drunken_by_novembermorgon.png|500px|thumb|right|Daeron and his [[dragon dreams|dreams]], by novembermorgon ©]]
{{Quote|'''Aegon:''' [[Maekar I Targaryen|My father]] is going to join the seven accusers. He says it is the only way to redeem [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion's]] honor, and Daeron's.<br>
{{Quote|I [[dragon dreams|dreamed]] of you. You stay away from me, do you hear? You stay ''well'' away.{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
'''Daeron:''' Not that I ever asked to have my honor redeemed. Whoever has it can keep it, so far as I'm concerned.{{Ref|THK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] and Daeron}}
 
{{Quote|'''Dunk''': You lied about me.<br>
'''Daeron''': I had to say ''something'' when [[Maekar I Targaryen|my father]] demanded to know where my little brother had gotten to. If truth be told, I hadn't even realized [[Egg]] was gone. He wasn't at the bottom of my [[wine]] cup, and I hadn't looked anywhere else, so...{{Ref|THK}}|[[Duncan the Tall]] and Daeron}}
 
{{Quote|'''Aegon''': [[Maekar I Targaryen|My father]] is going to join the [[trial of seven|seven accusers]]. He says it is the only way to redeem [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion's]] honor, and Daeron's.<br>
'''Daeron''': Not that I ever asked to have my honor redeemed. Whoever has it can keep it, so far as I'm concerned.{{Ref|THK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] and Daeron}}


{{Quote|My brothers have my measure when it comes to fighting and dancing and thinking and reading books, but none of them is half my equal at lying insensible in the mud.{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
{{Quote|My brothers have my measure when it comes to fighting and dancing and thinking and reading books, but none of them is half my equal at lying insensible in the mud.{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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{{Quote|My [[Dragon dreams|dreams]] are not like yours, Ser Duncan. Mine are [[Prophecy|true]].{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
{{Quote|My [[Dragon dreams|dreams]] are not like yours, Ser Duncan. Mine are [[Prophecy|true]].{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}


{{Quote|I'm doomed to some hell, I know. Likely one without [[wine]].{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
{{Quote|I'm doomed to some [[seven hells|hell]], I know. Likely one without [[wine]].{{Ref|THK}}|Daeron to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}


==Quotes about Daeron==
==Quotes about Daeron==
{{Quote|'''Baelor''': Daeron has done this before. You should never have commanded him to enter the lists. He belongs on a tourney field no more than [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] does, or [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]].<br>
[[File:Daeron_the_Drunken_by_Jaenarra.png|thumb|right|350px|Daeron by Jaenarra ©]]
{{Quote|Never you mind that one, ser. All he does is drink and talk about his [[dragon dreams|dreams]].{{ref|THK}}|[[Inn near Ashford|Innkeep]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
 
{{Quote|'''Baelor''': Daeron has done this before. You should never have commanded him to enter the lists. He belongs on a [[tourney]] field no more than [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] does, or [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]].<br>
'''Maekar''': By which you mean he'd sooner ride a [[whore]] than a [[horse]].{{Ref|THK}}|[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] and [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]}}
'''Maekar''': By which you mean he'd sooner ride a [[whore]] than a [[horse]].{{Ref|THK}}|[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] and [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]}}


{{Quote|Someday the [[dragon]]s will return. My brother Daeron's [[Dragon dreams|dreamed]] of it, and King [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] read it in a prophecy. Maybe it will be [[Dragon egg|my egg]] that hatches. That would be splendid.{{Ref|TMK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
{{Quote|'''Raymun''': There's a wild tale of [[robber knight]]s going about, but I'll wager the prince is just off drunk again.<br>
'''Duncan''': Which prince is this now?<br>
'''Raymun''': [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar's]] heir. Daeron, he's named, after [[Daeron II Targaryen|the king]]. They call him Daeron the Drunken, though not in his father's hearing.{{ref|THK}}|[[Raymun Fossoway]] and [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
 
{{Quote|Someday the [[dragon]]s will return. My brother Daeron's [[Dragon dreams|dreamed]] of it, and King [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] read it in a [[prophecy]]. Maybe it will be [[Dragon egg|my egg]] that hatches. That would be splendid.{{Ref|TMK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
 
{{Quote|I cannot help but wonder what will follow, when the last warmth leaves my body. Will I feast forever in the [[Father (the Seven)|Father]]'s [[gold]]en hall as the [[septon]]s say? Will I talk with [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]] again, find Daeron whole and happy, hear my sisters singing to their children?{{Ref|AFFC|35}}|[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], to [[Samwell Tarly]]}}


==Family==
==Family==
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For others with the same name, see Daeron Targaryen.
Prince
Daeron Targaryen
the Drunken
Image of Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)
Daeron Targaryen, by Mike S. Miller © Roaring Studios
Alias Daeron the Drunken
Titles
Allegiance House Targaryen
Culture Crownlands
Born 190 AC or 191 AC[2]
Died 221–233 AC[2]
Father King Maekar I Targaryen
Mother Dyanna Dayne
Spouse Kiera of Tyrosh
Issue Vaella Targaryen
Coat of arms The three-headed dragon of House Targaryen facing to its left[1]
(Sable, a dragon thrice-headed gules flammant of the last contourny)
Books
Played by Henry Ashton
TV series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1

Prince Daeron Targaryen, sometimes referred to as Daeron the Drunken, was the eldest son of King Maekar I Targaryen and his wife Dyanna Dayne.[3] Daeron was one of the rare Targaryens who had prophetic dragon dreams.[4]

In the television adaptation A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Daeron is portrayed by Henry Ashton.[5]

Appearance and Character

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See also: Images of Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)

Daeron was a thin man with pale sandy brown hair. His beard stubble was blond-colored. He had a fine damask mantle and a red-and-black doublet. When Daeron was in his cups, his clothes could be stained with wine, his hair might be a rat's nest, and his face looked sallow and unhealthy. Even when he was sober, his eyes were often bloodshot, and his hands shook.[4]

Oft drunk, Daeron was not much of a knight, disliking horses and swords. In combat, he wore a green silk plume attached to his helm, and rode a bay destrier that was armored in overlapping black and gold scales.[4]

History

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Youth

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Daeron was born the eldest child of Prince Maekar Targaryen and his wife, Lady Dyanna Dayne. He was named after his grandfather, King Daeron II Targaryen.[4] He had three younger brothers, Aerion, Aemon, and Aegon, and two younger sisters, Daella and Rhae.[3] Daeron and his three younger brothers were all given dragon eggs when they were young.[6]

Tourney at Ashford Meadow

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Daeron tells Duncan the Tall that he dreamed of him. From The Hedge Knight graphic novel, by Mike S. Miller ©

In 209 AC, Prince Maekar Targaryen sent his sons, Daeron and Aegon, from Summerhall to the tourney at Ashford Meadow, hoping they would outshine the sons of his brother, Prince Baelor Breakspear. However, as he was uninterested in participating in the tourney, Daeron stole away from his escort, taking his squire Aegon with him. Daeron could go incognito with his "common" hair color, but he shaved Aegon's head to hide his Targaryen silver-gold hair. While drinking at an inn near Ashford, Daeron encountered Dunk, and told him he had dreamed of him, ordering Dunk to stay away from him. Aegon, who wanted to participate in the tourney, stayed incognito as "Egg", and asked Dunk if he could be his squire. Though Dunk denied him then, Aegon left the inn and followed him to Ashford.[4]

Once Maekar arrived at Ashford and found his sons had disappeared, he sent Ser Roland Crakehall of the Kingsguard in search of Daeron and Aegon, then left Ashford to search for them himself. When Daeron was found drunk at the inn, he told his father that a huge robber knight made off with Aegon on the road, and that he spent the whole time pursuing them. This lie added evidence against Dunk after he was arrested for assaulting Aerion Targaryen while defending a woman.[4]

Daeron apologized to Dunk for lying, saying he had not noticed Aegon was gone. He also said he had dreamed a great dragon would fall on Dunk, dead, but the knight would walk away alive. Daeron did not know what it meant, but that his dreams came true and that he was frightened of Dunk. Daeron also told Dunk that he would not fight, and after the first charge in the trial of seven, he would stay on the ground and would also withdraw his accusations.[4]

In the trial, Daeron was unhorsed by Ser Robyn Rhysling, and did as he had promised, staying on the ground. His own horse stepped on him, possibly breaking his foot, but otherwise he was uninjured. Nevertheless, it turned out that Daeron's dream was a true prophecy, as Prince Baelor died from his injuries in Dunk's arms.[4]

Later life

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Daeron's father ascended to the throne as King Maekar I Targaryen in 221 AC after the death of King Aerys I Targaryen, who had no other living heirs. This made Daeron the Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne, though he preferred to be called Prince of Summerhall as he considered Dragonstone "such a gloomy abode".[7] Daeron's brother Aemon served as his maester[8] at Dragonstone, until Daeron's death.[9]

Daeron married Kiera of Tyrosh, the widow of his cousin, Prince Valarr Targaryen.[3] Their daughter, Princess Vaella Targaryen was born in 222 AC, and proved to be sweet but simple-minded.[7][8]

Daeron died some time before 233 AC, reputedly from a pox he caught from a whore.[8] His brother Aemon later claimed that the dreams of dragons that plagued Daeron killed him, as they did their brothers Aerion and Aegon.[10] Daeron predeceasing his father was one of the factors that led to the succession crisis after Maekar's death, which was resolved in the Great Council of 233 AC.[7]

Recent Events

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A Clash of Kings

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Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, tells his steward, Jon Snow, that Maester Aemon and his oldest brother Daeron, together with their other brothers, had been summoned to court when their father had been crowned King Maekar I Targaryen. Daeron, as the Prince of Dragonstone, was joined by his second brother Aemon, who had served as Daeron's maester. Jeor tells Jon that Daeron died of the pox, leaving only a feeble-witted daughter behind as his heir.[8]

A Feast for Crows

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In the twilight of his life, Maester Aemon recalls to Samwell Tarly how all three of his brothers dreamed of dragons and how the dreams killed each of them.[10] During one of his last good days, Aemon wonders if when he dies, will he be reunited with his siblings, and find Daeron whole and happy. Aemon also mentions his brother's dream and a prophecy before telling Sam that Daenerys Targaryen,[11] who birthed the first dragons in over a century,[12] is their hope and the prince that was promised. Although Aemon does not specify which brother or what the dream was about,[11] Daeron did dream that the dragons would return.[6]

Quotes by Daeron

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Daeron and his dreams, by novembermorgon ©

I dreamed of you. You stay away from me, do you hear? You stay well away.[4]

—Daeron to Duncan the Tall

Dunk: You lied about me.
Daeron: I had to say something when my father demanded to know where my little brother had gotten to. If truth be told, I hadn't even realized Egg was gone. He wasn't at the bottom of my wine cup, and I hadn't looked anywhere else, so...[4]

—Duncan the Tall and Daeron

Aegon: My father is going to join the seven accusers. He says it is the only way to redeem Aerion's honor, and Daeron's.
Daeron: Not that I ever asked to have my honor redeemed. Whoever has it can keep it, so far as I'm concerned.[4]

—Aegon Targaryen and Daeron

My brothers have my measure when it comes to fighting and dancing and thinking and reading books, but none of them is half my equal at lying insensible in the mud.[4]

—Daeron to Duncan the Tall

My dreams are not like yours, Ser Duncan. Mine are true.[4]

—Daeron to Duncan the Tall

I'm doomed to some hell, I know. Likely one without wine.[4]

—Daeron to Duncan the Tall

Quotes about Daeron

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Daeron by Jaenarra ©

Never you mind that one, ser. All he does is drink and talk about his dreams.[4]

—Innkeep to Duncan the Tall

Baelor: Daeron has done this before. You should never have commanded him to enter the lists. He belongs on a tourney field no more than Aerys does, or Rhaegel.
Maekar: By which you mean he'd sooner ride a whore than a horse.[4]

—Baelor Targaryen and Maekar Targaryen

Raymun: There's a wild tale of robber knights going about, but I'll wager the prince is just off drunk again.

Duncan: Which prince is this now?

Raymun: Maekar's heir. Daeron, he's named, after the king. They call him Daeron the Drunken, though not in his father's hearing.[4]

—Raymun Fossoway and Duncan the Tall

Someday the dragons will return. My brother Daeron's dreamed of it, and King Aerys read it in a prophecy. Maybe it will be my egg that hatches. That would be splendid.[6]

—Aegon Targaryen to Duncan the Tall

I cannot help but wonder what will follow, when the last warmth leaves my body. Will I feast forever in the Father's golden hall as the septons say? Will I talk with Egg again, find Daeron whole and happy, hear my sisters singing to their children?[11]

—Aemon, to Samwell Tarly

Family

[edit]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daeron II
 
Myriah
Martell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baelor
 
Jena
Dondarrion
 
Aerys I
 
Aelinor
Penrose
 
Rhaegel
 
Alys
Arryn
 
Maekar I
 
Dyanna
Dayne
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valarr
 
Kiera of
Tyrosh
[Note 1]
 
Matarys
 
Aelora
 
Aelor
 
Daenora
 
Aerion
 
Daeron
 
Kiera of
Tyrosh
[Note 1]
 
Aemon
 
Daella
 
Aegon V
 
Rhae
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stillborn sons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maegor
 
 
 
 
 
Vaella
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
descendants
 

 
Unknown
descendants
 
Notes:
  1. ↑ Kiera of Tyrosh was widowed when Valarr Targaryen died from the Great Spring Sickness; some time later she married his cousin Daeron.


References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Hedge Knight, Graphic Novel.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 See the Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I) calculation.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Targaryen Lineage.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 The Hedge Knight.
  5. ↑ Variety.com: ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Adds 7 to Cast, Including Another Targaryen, August 08, 2024
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 The Mystery Knight.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 6, Jon I.
  9. ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Aemon.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 26, Samwell III.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 35, Samwell IV.
  12. ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 72, Daenerys X.
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