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Daemon was the admiral of the [[royal fleet]] for King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]. He also advised King Maegor I to wed Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]].{{ref|TSOTD}} While originally on Maegor's side, he turned against the king in {{date|48}} and many of the [[great houses]] followed his example. He was one of the first to do so.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{ref|fab}}
 
Daemon was the admiral of the [[royal fleet]] for King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]. He also advised King Maegor I to wed Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]].{{ref|TSOTD}} While originally on Maegor's side, he turned against the king in {{date|48}} and many of the [[great houses]] followed his example. He was one of the first to do so.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}{{ref|fab}}
  
When [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] ascended to the [[Iron Throne]], Daemon was named [[lord admiral]] and [[master of ships]] once again.{{Ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} After [[Rogar Baratheon]] was dismissed as Hand, Lord Daemon was raised by Queen [[Regent]] Alyssa Velaryon to [[Hand of the King]]. In {{date|50}}, Daemon was confirmed in his office, while [[Manfryd Redwyne]] was summoned to to fill the post of master of ships.{{Ref|fab|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}
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When [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] ascended to the [[Iron Throne]], Daemon was named [[lord admiral]] and [[master of ships]] once again. Some suspected that it was Daemon who alerted his niece [[Alysanne Targaryen]] about the [[small council]]s plan to wed her to Ser [[Orryn Baratheon]].{{Ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} After [[Rogar Baratheon]] was dismissed as Hand, Lord Daemon was raised by Queen [[Regent]] Alyssa Velaryon to [[Hand of the King]]. In {{date|50}}, Daemon was confirmed in his office, while [[Manfryd Redwyne]] was summoned to to fill the post of master of ships.{{Ref|fab|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}
  
 
From all accounts, Daemon served ably as Hand of the King, but following the death of his sister [[Alyssa Velaryon]] at [[Storm's End]] and the murder of his niece, [[Lianna Velaryon]] on [[Dragonstone]] in {{Date|54}}, Lord Daemon resigned his office. Some say he had a rivalry with [[Manfryd Redwyne]] who succeeded him as [[master of ships]] and wished to relinquish his post as a result of a bitter feud. Most maesters and historians however, discount this tale and take Daemon at his word, that given his advanced age and the recent calamities that befell his house, he simply wished to spend his remaining time with his family. More heartbreak came to Lord Daemon in {{Date|59}} when during a devastating winter that brought with it a plague known as the [[Shivers]], Daemon's [[Jorgen Velaryon|second son]] and three of his daughters perished from the disease.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} When Daemon finally passed away sometime later, he had outlived all of his own sons and was succeeded by his famed grandson, [[Corlys Velaryon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}
 
From all accounts, Daemon served ably as Hand of the King, but following the death of his sister [[Alyssa Velaryon]] at [[Storm's End]] and the murder of his niece, [[Lianna Velaryon]] on [[Dragonstone]] in {{Date|54}}, Lord Daemon resigned his office. Some say he had a rivalry with [[Manfryd Redwyne]] who succeeded him as [[master of ships]] and wished to relinquish his post as a result of a bitter feud. Most maesters and historians however, discount this tale and take Daemon at his word, that given his advanced age and the recent calamities that befell his house, he simply wished to spend his remaining time with his family. More heartbreak came to Lord Daemon in {{Date|59}} when during a devastating winter that brought with it a plague known as the [[Shivers]], Daemon's [[Jorgen Velaryon|second son]] and three of his daughters perished from the disease.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} When Daemon finally passed away sometime later, he had outlived all of his own sons and was succeeded by his famed grandson, [[Corlys Velaryon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}

Revision as of 16:31, 19 January 2019

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Daemon Velaryon was the Lord of the Tides and the head of House Velaryon during the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen.[1] Lord Daemon was the son of Aethan Velaryon and brother to the Dowager Queen Alyssa Velaryon, wife of Aenys I Targaryen. He had several sons and daughters.[2]

History

Daemon was the admiral of the royal fleet for King Maegor I Targaryen. He also advised King Maegor I to wed Princess Rhaena Targaryen.[3] While originally on Maegor's side, he turned against the king in 48 AC and many of the great houses followed his example. He was one of the first to do so.[1][2]

When Jaehaerys I Targaryen ascended to the Iron Throne, Daemon was named lord admiral and master of ships once again. Some suspected that it was Daemon who alerted his niece Alysanne Targaryen about the small councils plan to wed her to Ser Orryn Baratheon.[4] After Rogar Baratheon was dismissed as Hand, Lord Daemon was raised by Queen Regent Alyssa Velaryon to Hand of the King. In 50 AC, Daemon was confirmed in his office, while Manfryd Redwyne was summoned to to fill the post of master of ships.[5]

From all accounts, Daemon served ably as Hand of the King, but following the death of his sister Alyssa Velaryon at Storm's End and the murder of his niece, Lianna Velaryon on Dragonstone in 54 AC, Lord Daemon resigned his office. Some say he had a rivalry with Manfryd Redwyne who succeeded him as master of ships and wished to relinquish his post as a result of a bitter feud. Most maesters and historians however, discount this tale and take Daemon at his word, that given his advanced age and the recent calamities that befell his house, he simply wished to spend his remaining time with his family. More heartbreak came to Lord Daemon in 59 AC when during a devastating winter that brought with it a plague known as the Shivers, Daemon's second son and three of his daughters perished from the disease.[6] When Daemon finally passed away sometime later, he had outlived all of his own sons and was succeeded by his famed grandson, Corlys Velaryon.[7]

Family

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


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood.
  3. The Sons of the Dragon.
  4. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  5. Fire & Blood, A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade.
  6. Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  7. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I.