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'''Bellegere Otherys''', is also known as the '''Black Pearl of Braavos'''.  
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'''Bellegere Otherys''', also known as the '''Black Pearl of Braavos''', was a smuggler, trader, occasional [[pirate]], and the captain of the ''[[Widow Wind]]''.{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
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==Appearance==
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Bellegere is said to have been "as black as a pot of ink".{{Ref|twow||[[Mercy (The Winds of Winter)|Mercy]]}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
According to semi-canon sources, Bellegere was the fourth of [[Aegon IV]]'s mistresses. She was preceded by [[Cassella Vaith]] and followed by [[Barba Bracken]].<ref>Amok's Forum, May 22, 2008 [http://web.archive.org/web/20081228040634/http://amokanet.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=51/ Amok's Site]</ref>
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Maester [[Yandel]] claims Bellegere's parents were the daughter of a [[Braavos]]i merchant and an envoy from the [[Summer Isles]],{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} but that is not correct.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/429752.html?thread=21745080#%2Ft21745080 Wars, Woes, Work]</ref> She was actually born of the union between the son of a [[Sealord of Braavos]] and a Summer Islander princess.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}{{Ref|twow||[[Mercy (The Winds of Winter)|Mercy]]}}
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After Princess [[Naerys Targaryen]] almost died in {{date|161}} after giving birth, King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] sent her husband, Prince [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], to [[Braavos]] on a diplomatic mission. Aegon met Bellegere in the [[Free City]]. The Black Pearl's ensuing affair with the prince continued for ten years, though it was said that she had a husband in every port and that Aegon was one of many.{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
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==Family==
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Bellegere gave birth to three children during the decade, two girls and a boy of doubtful paternity: [[Bellanora Otherys]], [[Narha Otherys]], and [[Balerion Otherys]].{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Bellanora became a famous [[courtesan]] under the name the [[Black Pearl of Braavos]], and her descendants continued the tradition, until today's Black Pearl, who is also named [[Bellegere Otherys (courtesan)|Bellegere]].{{ref|affc|34}}{{ref|twoiaf|The Free Cities: Braavos}}
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She was a [[pirate]] queen. Her daughter by [[Aegon IV|Aegon IV]], granddaughter, [[Bellonara Otherys|great-granddaughter]] and [[Bellegere Otherys (Courtesan)|great-great-granddaughter]] were [[courtesan]]s in [[Braavos]] also known as the the ''Black Pearl of Braavos''.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Cat of the Canals</ref>
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{{quote|The first [[Black Pearl of Braavos|Black Pearl]] was a [[pirate]] queen. A [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Westerosi prince]] took her for a lover and got [[Bellanora Otherys|a daughter]] on her, who grew up to be a [[courtesan]]. Her own daughter followed her, and her daughter after her, until you get to [[Bellegere Otherys (courtesan)|this one]].{{ref|affc|34}}|[[Meralyn]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}
  
==References and Notes==
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Revision as of 16:51, 3 February 2020

Bellegere Otherys
Bellegere Otherys.jpg
Aegon the Unworthy's mistress, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in The World of Ice & Fire

Alias The Black Pearl of Braavos
Title Captain of Widow Wind
Race Mixed (Braavosi-Summer Islander)
Culture Braavosi
Issue
Books

Bellegere Otherys, also known as the Black Pearl of Braavos, was a smuggler, trader, occasional pirate, and the captain of the Widow Wind.[1]

Appearance

Bellegere is said to have been "as black as a pot of ink".[2]

History

Maester Yandel claims Bellegere's parents were the daughter of a Braavosi merchant and an envoy from the Summer Isles,[1] but that is not correct.[3] She was actually born of the union between the son of a Sealord of Braavos and a Summer Islander princess.[1][2]

After Princess Naerys Targaryen almost died in 161 AC after giving birth, King Baelor I Targaryen sent her husband, Prince Aegon Targaryen, to Braavos on a diplomatic mission. Aegon met Bellegere in the Free City. The Black Pearl's ensuing affair with the prince continued for ten years, though it was said that she had a husband in every port and that Aegon was one of many.[1]

Family

Bellegere gave birth to three children during the decade, two girls and a boy of doubtful paternity: Bellanora Otherys, Narha Otherys, and Balerion Otherys.[1] Bellanora became a famous courtesan under the name the Black Pearl of Braavos, and her descendants continued the tradition, until today's Black Pearl, who is also named Bellegere.[4][5]

Sealord
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Aegon IV
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Balerion
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Bellonara
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Quotes

The first Black Pearl was a pirate queen. A Westerosi prince took her for a lover and got a daughter on her, who grew up to be a courtesan. Her own daughter followed her, and her daughter after her, until you get to this one.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Winds of Winter, Chapter , Mercy.
  3. Not a Blog: Wars, Woes, Work
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
  5. The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Braavos.