Meraxes
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 Rhaenys Targaryen riding Meraxes into battle | |
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| Allegiance | Rhaenys Targaryen |
| Born | Dragonstone |
Meraxes was one of the great dragons used by Aegon the Conqueror and his sisters during the War of Conquest. The dragon was named for one of the old gods of Valyria. It was ridden by Rhaenys Targaryen.[1]
Its skull can be found within the Red Keep in King's Landing. It was larger than Vhaghar but smaller than Balerion.[2] Meraxes could swallow horses whole.[3]
History
Meraxes was named for a god of the Valyrian Feehold. It was born from a dragon's egg on Dragonstone. During the battle that became known as the Field of Fire, Meraxes, Balerion and Vhaghar took to the sky at the same time. Between the three they killed four thousand men, burning them alive. King Mern was killed, House Gardener dying with him. The army was broken and Aegon I was victorious.[4]
Known dragonriders of Meraxes
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 13, Tyrion
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 13, Tyrion