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The '''Third Blackfyre Rebellion''' was a conflict late in the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]].
 
The '''Third Blackfyre Rebellion''' was a conflict late in the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]].
  
In {{Date|219}}, Bittersteel launched a new invasion after crowning [[Haegon Blackfyre]]. It was late in the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], who was not very involved in ruling, but his younger brother [[Maekar Targaryen|Maekar]]'s leadership during the conflict was commendable, as was the courage of his youngest son [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon "Egg" Targaryen]]. [[Aerion Brightflame]] was also active in its events. The war featured the second duel between Bittersteel and Bloodraven. At the end of the final battle Haegon I was dishonorably killed after he surrendered and had given up his sword. Bittersteel was taken captive and in chains to the Red Keep, yet while Brightflame and Bloodraven both urged that he be executed, Aerys I foolishly offered him mercy, sending him north to join the [[Night's Watch]]. The [[Golden Company]] learned of this through their informants and attacked the prisoner transport as it sailed to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.  Before the year was over, Bittersteel had returned to [[Tyrosh]] and crowned Haegon's eldest son as [[Daemon III Blackfyre]].{{ref|TWOIAF}}
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==The Rebellion==
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In {{Date|219}}, Ser [[Aegor Rivers]], known as Bittersteel, launched a new invasion after crowning [[Haegon I Blackfyre]], the fourthborn son of [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]. This new invasion took place late in the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], who was not interested in the details of ruling. The king's younger brother, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]], on the other hand, showed his leadership during the conflict. His son, Prince [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]], fought in the war as well, as did young Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], showing his courage.
  
==References and Notes==
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The Third Blackfyre Rebellion featured the second duel between Bittersteel and his half-brother [[Brynden Rivers]], who was called Bloodraven. At the end of the final battle, the Pretender, Haegon I, was dishonorably killed after he had surrendered and had given up his sword.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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==Aftermath==
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Bittersteel was taken captive and brought in chains to the [[Red Keep]] in [[King's Landing]], where Aerion and Bloodraven urged Aerys I to have Aegor executed. While Bittersteel was found guilty of high treason, the king spared his life and ordered that Bittersteel be sent to the [[Wall]] instead of facing execution.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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The rebels learned of Bittersteel's fate, as there were still many Blackfyre friends at court who were willing to inform Aegor's supporters. The ship carrying Aegor to the [[Night's Watch]] was taken in the [[narrow sea]], while on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]], and Bittersteel was freed and returned to the sellsword company he had founded, the [[Golden Company]]. Bittersteel returned to [[Tyrosh]], and before the year had ended, he crowned Haegon's eldest son, [[Daemon III Blackfyre|Daemon]]. Thus the Blackfyre plotting continued.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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==References==
 
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Revision as of 14:52, 9 June 2018

Third Blackfyre Rebellion
Part of the Blackfyre Rebellions
Marc Simonetti Bittersteel golden company.jpg
Aegor Rivers leads the Golden Company.
Art by Marc Simonetti

Date 219 AC
Location Westeros
Result Death of Haegon I Blackfyre
Belligerents
Iron Throne
Golden Company
House Blackfyre
Notable commanders
King Aerys I Targaryen
Prince Maekar Targaryen
Lord Brynden Rivers
Prince Aerion Targaryen
Prince Aegon Targaryen
Haegon I Blackfyre
Ser Aegor Rivers

The Third Blackfyre Rebellion was a conflict late in the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen.

The Rebellion

In 219 AC, Ser Aegor Rivers, known as Bittersteel, launched a new invasion after crowning Haegon I Blackfyre, the fourthborn son of Daemon I Blackfyre. This new invasion took place late in the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen, who was not interested in the details of ruling. The king's younger brother, Prince Maekar Targaryen, on the other hand, showed his leadership during the conflict. His son, Prince Aerion, fought in the war as well, as did young Prince Aegon, showing his courage.

The Third Blackfyre Rebellion featured the second duel between Bittersteel and his half-brother Brynden Rivers, who was called Bloodraven. At the end of the final battle, the Pretender, Haegon I, was dishonorably killed after he had surrendered and had given up his sword.[1]

Aftermath

Bittersteel was taken captive and brought in chains to the Red Keep in King's Landing, where Aerion and Bloodraven urged Aerys I to have Aegor executed. While Bittersteel was found guilty of high treason, the king spared his life and ordered that Bittersteel be sent to the Wall instead of facing execution.[1]

The rebels learned of Bittersteel's fate, as there were still many Blackfyre friends at court who were willing to inform Aegor's supporters. The ship carrying Aegor to the Night's Watch was taken in the narrow sea, while on the way to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, and Bittersteel was freed and returned to the sellsword company he had founded, the Golden Company. Bittersteel returned to Tyrosh, and before the year had ended, he crowned Haegon's eldest son, Daemon. Thus the Blackfyre plotting continued.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.