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Feature article The sigil of House Velaryon; A silver seahorse on sea green House Velaryon is an ancient and proud house of Valyrian origin. The Velaryons left Valyria before the Targaryens did, and settled on Driftmark in the narrow sea, where a seat by the same name was constructed. They filled their coffers from trade in the narrow sea and Blackwater Bay, and ruled the middle reaches of the narrow sea together with their allies of House Celtigar, while House Targaryen supported them with their dragons. The Velaryons and Targaryens frequently intermarried, and so the Velaryons gained a prominent place at the Targaryen court. Lord Daemon Velaryon became the first master of ships during Aegon's Conquest, and so many Velaryon's followed him in that office that at times the office seemed hereditary. The house counts several prominent members. Lady Alyssa Velaryon became the wife and queen of King Aenys I Targaryen, and ruled as regent for her son, Jaehaerys I, during his minority. Lord Corlys Velaryon, also known as the Sea Snake, gained wealth and fame by making nine great voyages by ship. He used his wealth to build a new seat, High Tide, replacing the damp castle Driftmark. During the Dance of the Dragons, Corlys gave support to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, his former daughter-in-law, and played an important role in war's end. His bastardborn grandson – or son, depending on the source – Alyn Velaryon, inherited the rule of High Tide and rose to fame when he was victorious in the Stepstones, earning the name "Oakenfist". Together with King Daeron I Targaryen, his cousin, he planned the an attack on Dorne, and played an important role in the conquest that followed. Read more…   More featured articles... Feature quote “Of Joffrey's death I am innocent. I am guilty of a more monstrous crime. I was born. I lived. I am guilty of being a dwarf, I confess it. And no many times my good father forgave me, I have persisted in my infamy.” —Tyrion Lannister “The king is my son!” —Cersei Lannister “Aye, and from what I saw of Joffrey, you are as unfit a mother as you are a ruler.” —Kevan Lannister “You have nothing to give us but your lives. How would you like to die, Tyrion son of Tywin?” —Gunthor son of Gurn “In my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a maiden's mouth around my cock, at the age of eighty.” —Tyrion Lannister   More quotes... Did you know... ... that the Storm Kings of House Durrandon ruled the riverlands for three centuries? ... that the Valyrian roads, the Wall, the Titan of Braavos, and the triple walls of Qarth are among the nine "Wonders Made by Man" according to Lomas Longstrider? ... that no fewer than six wars were fought between Pentos and Braavos over the past two centuries? The Braavosi victory of this conflict resulted in a ban on slavery in Pentos. Nonetheless, slavery is still practiced.   More interesting things.. References

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