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{{Character
{{about|the first master of ships
| Character_name          = [[File:House Velaryon.PNG|50px]] Daemon Velaryon [[File:House Velaryon.PNG|50px]]
|his grandson|Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan)}}
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| arms = Velaryon
| title = Lord
| firstname = Daemon
| lastname = Velaryon
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| Alias =
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| Title = Lord of the Tides<br>Master of Driftmark <br> [[Master of Ships]]
| Title = [[Lord of the Tides]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}<br>[[Master of Driftmark]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}<br>[[Master of ships]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]<br>[[House Velaryon]]
| Allegiance = [[House Velaryon]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}<br>[[House Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
| Race =
| Race = [[Valyria]]n{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
| Culture =[[Valyrian]]
| Culture = [[Crownlands]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
| Spouse =
| Spouse =
| Issue = [[Aethan Velaryon]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}<br>[[Corlys Velaryon (son of Daemon)|Corlys Velaryon]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
| Place_of_Birth =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = In or before [[Years before Aegon's Conquest|23 BC]]<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Daemon Velaryon|Daemon Velaryon]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = [[Gulltown]]
| Place_of_Death = [[battle in the waters off Gulltown|Gulltown]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
| Date_of_Death = +/- {{date|1}}
| Date_of_Death = [[Years before Aegon's Conquest|2 BC]]
| Books = [[The World of Ice and Fire]]
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) <br> ''[[Fire and Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)
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Lord '''Daemon Velaryon''' was a member of [[House Velaryon]] and the [[Master of Ships]] to [[Aegon the Conqueror]] during the [[War of Conquest]]. After [[House Arryn]] refused to bend the knee, Aegon sent Daemon to take the coastal city of [[Gulltown]]. However, the Vale fleet managed to repel the Targaryen fleet. Daemon perished during the battle. Due to the timeline of events it is possible Daemon was a brother or nephew of [[Velena Velaryon]]. <ref>[http://thewertzone.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-full-story-of-targaryen-conquest-in.html?spref=tw&m=1]</ref>
'''Daemon Velaryon''' was the [[Lord of the Tides]], [[Master of Driftmark]], and head of [[House Velaryon]] during [[Aegon's Conquest]]. Amongst the oldest supporters and closest friends of [[House Targaryen]], Daemon served as the first [[master of ships]] to [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
==References and Notes==
 
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Lord Daemon was the father of Ser [[Corlys Velaryon (son of Daemon)|Corlys]] and [[Aethan Velaryon]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} Aethan's [[Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan)|eldest son]] shared his name with Lord Daemon, his grandfather.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
 
==Character==
One of the oldest supporters of [[House Targaryen]],{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} Daemon was also one of the closest friends to [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], [[Lord of Dragonstone]], and his sisters, [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
 
==History==
A wealthy vassal of [[House Targaryen]], Daemon was among the closest friends of [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], [[Lord of Dragonstone]], and his sisters, [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys]]. After deciding to invade and conquer [[Westeros]], Aegon summoned his bannermen and friends to [[Dragonstone]] for counsel, Daemon among them. After planning his conquest with Daemon and his allies, the Lord of Dragonstone announced his intentions to the [[Seven Kingdoms]], beginning [[Aegon's Conquest]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
 
Daemon's ships carried Aegon's soldiers across [[Blackwater Bay]],{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} landing his army at the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]]. After Aegon was crowned as [[King of All Westeros]] shortly after [[Aegon's Landing|landing]] on the mainland, Daemon was counted as one of the oldest supporters of House Targaryen. Daemon was therefore given the honor of becoming Aegon's [[master of ships]] and given control of the new [[royal fleet]],{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} the bulk of which was formed from the warships of the [[Velaryon fleet]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
 
After [[House Arryn]] refused to bend the knee to House Targaryen, the king sent his admiral to take the city of [[Gulltown]] on the coast of the [[Vale of Arryn]]. A hastily assembled Arryn fleet, augmented by a dozen [[Braavos]]i warships, managed to repel the royal fleet, and Daemon perished during the [[battle in the waters off Gulltown]]. While the Valemen sank a third of the royal fleet, Visenya avenged Daemon by burning the Arryn fleet with her [[dragon]], [[Vhagar]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
 
==Family==
Daemon's son [[Aethan Velaryon|Aethan]] succeeded him as [[Lord of the Tides]] and the [[Master of Driftmark]], as well as the [[master of ships]] on the [[small council]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} Another son, Ser [[Corlys Velaryon (son of Daemon)|Corlys]], became the first [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]] of the newly established [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
 
Daemon's relation to Lady [[Valaena Velaryon]], the mother of [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] and his sisters,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} is unknown.
 
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 28 June 2026

This article is about the first master of ships. For his grandson, see Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan).
Lord
Daemon Velaryon
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands[1]
Born In or before 23 BC[2]
Died 2 BC
Gulltown[1]
Issue
Books

Daemon Velaryon was the Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark, and head of House Velaryon during Aegon's Conquest. Amongst the oldest supporters and closest friends of House Targaryen, Daemon served as the first master of ships to Aegon the Conqueror.[1][3]

Lord Daemon was the father of Ser Corlys and Aethan Velaryon.[3] Aethan's eldest son shared his name with Lord Daemon, his grandfather.[3][4]

Character

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One of the oldest supporters of House Targaryen,[1] Daemon was also one of the closest friends to Aegon Targaryen, Lord of Dragonstone, and his sisters, Visenya and Rhaenys.[3]

History

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A wealthy vassal of House Targaryen, Daemon was among the closest friends of Aegon Targaryen, Lord of Dragonstone, and his sisters, Visenya and Rhaenys. After deciding to invade and conquer Westeros, Aegon summoned his bannermen and friends to Dragonstone for counsel, Daemon among them. After planning his conquest with Daemon and his allies, the Lord of Dragonstone announced his intentions to the Seven Kingdoms, beginning Aegon's Conquest.[1]

Daemon's ships carried Aegon's soldiers across Blackwater Bay,[5] landing his army at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush. After Aegon was crowned as King of All Westeros shortly after landing on the mainland, Daemon was counted as one of the oldest supporters of House Targaryen. Daemon was therefore given the honor of becoming Aegon's master of ships and given control of the new royal fleet,[1] the bulk of which was formed from the warships of the Velaryon fleet.[5]

After House Arryn refused to bend the knee to House Targaryen, the king sent his admiral to take the city of Gulltown on the coast of the Vale of Arryn. A hastily assembled Arryn fleet, augmented by a dozen Braavosi warships, managed to repel the royal fleet, and Daemon perished during the battle in the waters off Gulltown. While the Valemen sank a third of the royal fleet, Visenya avenged Daemon by burning the Arryn fleet with her dragon, Vhagar.[1]

Family

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Daemon's son Aethan succeeded him as Lord of the Tides and the Master of Driftmark, as well as the master of ships on the small council.[3] Another son, Ser Corlys, became the first Lord Commander of the newly established Kingsguard.[6]

Daemon's relation to Lady Valaena Velaryon, the mother of Aegon the Conqueror and his sisters,[1] is unknown.

Unknown
Velaryon
 
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Targaryen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valaena
 
Aerion
Targaryen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daemon
 
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wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Targaryen
 
 
 
 
 
Aethan
 
Alarra
Massey
 
Corlys
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son(s)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daemon
 
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wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aenys I
Targaryen
 
Alyssa
 
Rogar
Baratheon
 
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Velaryons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corwyn
 
Unknown
wife
 
Jorgen
 
Victor
 
Daughters
(at least four)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lianna
 
Larissa
 
Son of Lord
Tarth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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References

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  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
  2. ↑ See the Daemon Velaryon calculation.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  4. ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  6. ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
Unknown Lord of the Tides
Master of Driftmark
?–2 BC 		Succeeded by
New title 1st Master of ships
2 BC
Served under: Aegon I Targaryen
Retrieved from "https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Daemon_Velaryon&oldid=340085"