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The Golden Wedding was a lavish marriage ceremony that occurred in {{Date|49}} celebrating the union of the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] to the [[Regent|Queen Regent]],[[Alyssa Velaryon]] of [[House Velaryon]].
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[[File:Jaehaerys and Alysanne arrive at the Golden Wedding by Jaydeewis.jpg|thumb|450px|King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys I]] and Princess [[Alysanne Targaryen]], on their dragons [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]], arrive at the Golden Wedding. Art by Jaydeewis ©]]
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The '''Golden Wedding''' was the elaborate wedding on the seventh day of the seventh moon in {{Date|49}} of Dowager Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]], the mother and [[regent]] of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]], and [[Rogar Baratheon]], [[Lord of Storm's End]] and [[Hand of the King]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
During the wedding the Queen Regent pointed out that her son still had five vacant spots in the [[Kingsguard]] to fill. She suggested that since knights from all over the realm had come to attend the nuptials, why not fill the remaining five slots by a test of arms. King Jaehaerys agreed, but with a twist, the Knights must fight on foot not the joust, for foes seldom strike a King via horseback. Thus a massive competition that was dubbed the [[War for the White Cloaks]] took place during the celebrations as hundreds of knights fought for th honour of serving in the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC}}
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==History==
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[[Alyssa Velaryon]], the queen consort of King [[Aenys I Targaryen]], was widowed after the death of her husband in {{Date|42}}. Their son, [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]], became king in {{Date|48}}. Meanwhile, Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] of [[Storm's End]] had been a widower since the death of his young wife. Jaehaerys was privately opposed to Rogar marrying his mother without asking for royal permission. The king did not publicly reject to the marriage, however, as Jaehaerys had not opposed the recent marriage of his sister, the widowed Queen [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]], to [[Androw Farman]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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Lords and knights from throughout the [[Seven Kingdoms]], as well as envoys from [[Dorne]] and the [[Free Cities]], came to [[King's Landing]] for the lavish wedding. Many nobles used the wedding as an opportunity to meet the new king, who sat the [[Iron Throne]] after King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]. Rogar entertained guests with drinking, feasting, gambling, hawking, and hunting. According to an unconfirmed tale spread by [[smallfolk]], Rogar and his kin celebrated with seven maidens and twoscore other women from [[Lys]]ene [[pleasure houses]]s. Princess [[Alysanne Targaryen]] hosted with grace the noblewomen who came for the wedding.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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The ceremony occurred on the seventh day of the seventh month of {{date|49}}, and at least forty thousand smallfolk are said to have gathered in the partially-constructed [[Dragonpit]] at the [[Hill of Rhaenys]]. Rogar wore gold and an antlered halfhelm, while Alyssa wore a [[gemstone]]-covered greatcloak. Jaehaerys and Alysanne impressed the crowd by arriving on their dragons, [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]]. After the [[High Lickspittle|High Septon]] performed the marriage rites inside the Dragonpit, the wedding party proceeded to the [[Red Keep]]. The most prestigious attendees feasted in the throne room, while lesser nobles gathered in yards and small halls.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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The wedding was followed by seven days of feasting and [[tourney]]s, including the famous [[War for the White Cloaks]]. A mock sea battle was also staged in [[Blackwater Bay]]. The Golden Wedding delighted the realm, for Jaehaerys was seen as a promising young ruler and Rogar as a generous Hand. The smallfolk and merchants of King's Landing also profited greatly from the visitors.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} Rogar's indulgent behavior before the wedding was remembered by the cautious Jaehaerys, however, and the two had a falling out after the king chose to marry Alysanne.{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}
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==Attendees==
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====Royal House====
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* {{coa|Targaryen|s}} Princess [[Alysanne Targaryen]]
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* {{coa|Targaryen|s}} King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]
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* {{coa|Velaryon|s}} Queen Regent [[Alyssa Velaryon]]
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* {{coa|Kingsguard|s}} Lord Commander [[Gyles Morrigen]]
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====From the Stormlands====
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* {{coa|Baratheon|s}} Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]]
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* {{coa|Caron|s}} Lord [[Morton Caron]]
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* {{coa|Connington|s}} Lord [[Kyle Connington]]
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* {{coa|Mertyns|s}} Lord [[Jon Mertyns]]
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* {{coa|Dondarrion|s}} Lord [[House Dondarrion|Dondarrion]] (possibly [[Harmon Dondarrion|Harmon]])
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* {{coa|Selmy|s}} Lord [[House Selmy|Selmy]]
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====From the Vale of Arryn====
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* {{coa|Arryn|s}} Lord [[House Arryn|Arryn]] (possibly [[Darnold Arryn|Darnold]])
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* {{coa|Corbray|s}} Lord [[Qarl Corbray]]
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* {{coa|Royce|s}} Lord [[House Royce|Royce]] (possibly [[Allard Royce|Allard]])
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* {{coa|Hunter|s}} Lord [[Alec Hunter]]
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====From the Riverlands====
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* {{coa|Darry|s}} Lord [[House Darry|Darry]] (possibly [[Darnold Darry|Darnold]])
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* {{coa|Mallister|s}} Lord [[House Mallister|Mallister]]
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* {{coa|Vance of Wayfarer's Rest|s}} Lord [[House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest|Vance]]
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====From the Reach====
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* {{coa|Hightower|s}} Lord [[Donnel Hightower]]
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** A hundred [[knight]]s from [[Oldtown]]
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* {{coa|High Septon|s}} [[High Lickspittle|High Septon]]
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* {{coa|Most Devout|s}} Seventy-seven of the [[Most Devout]]
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* {{coa|Oakheart|s}} Lord [[Torgen Oakheart]]
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* {{coa|Rowan|s}} Lord [[Rickard Rowan]]
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* {{coa|Tarly|s}} Lord [[House Tarly|Tarly]] (possibly [[Samwell Tarly (lord)|Samwell]])
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====From the Westerlands====
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* {{coa|Lannister|s}} Lord [[Lyman Lannister]]
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** Three hundred knights from [[Casterly Rock]]
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====From the North====
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* {{coa|Stark|s}} Lord [[Brandon Stark (father of Walton)|Brandon Stark]]
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** {{coa|Stark|s}} [[Walton Stark (son of Brandon)|Walton Stark]]
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** {{coa|Stark|s}} [[Alaric Stark]]
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* A dozen northern [[bannermen]]
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* {{coa|Night's Watch|s}} Thirty sworn brothers of the [[Night's Watch]]
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====Foreigners====
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* {{coa|Martell|s}} Sister of the [[Prince of Dorne]]
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* {{coa|Braavos|s}} Son of the [[Sealord of Braavos]]
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* {{coa|Tyrosh|s}} [[Archon of Tyrosh#Jaehaerys I|Archon of Tyrosh]] and his [[Archon's daughter (Jaehaerys I)|daughter]]
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* {{coa|Pentos|s}} Twenty-two [[magisters]] of [[Pentos]]
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|Never has there been such a glory in all the annals of [[Westeros]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}|writings of [[Benifer]]}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:52, 15 March 2023

King Jaehaerys I and Princess Alysanne Targaryen, on their dragons Vermithor and Silverwing, arrive at the Golden Wedding. Art by Jaydeewis ©

The Golden Wedding was the elaborate wedding on the seventh day of the seventh moon in 49 AC of Dowager Queen Alyssa Velaryon, the mother and regent of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, and Rogar Baratheon, Lord of Storm's End and Hand of the King.[1]

History

Alyssa Velaryon, the queen consort of King Aenys I Targaryen, was widowed after the death of her husband in 42 AC. Their son, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, became king in 48 AC. Meanwhile, Lord Rogar Baratheon of Storm's End had been a widower since the death of his young wife. Jaehaerys was privately opposed to Rogar marrying his mother without asking for royal permission. The king did not publicly reject to the marriage, however, as Jaehaerys had not opposed the recent marriage of his sister, the widowed Queen Rhaena, to Androw Farman.[1]

Lords and knights from throughout the Seven Kingdoms, as well as envoys from Dorne and the Free Cities, came to King's Landing for the lavish wedding. Many nobles used the wedding as an opportunity to meet the new king, who sat the Iron Throne after King Maegor I Targaryen. Rogar entertained guests with drinking, feasting, gambling, hawking, and hunting. According to an unconfirmed tale spread by smallfolk, Rogar and his kin celebrated with seven maidens and twoscore other women from Lysene pleasure housess. Princess Alysanne Targaryen hosted with grace the noblewomen who came for the wedding.[1]

The ceremony occurred on the seventh day of the seventh month of 49 AC, and at least forty thousand smallfolk are said to have gathered in the partially-constructed Dragonpit at the Hill of Rhaenys. Rogar wore gold and an antlered halfhelm, while Alyssa wore a gemstone-covered greatcloak. Jaehaerys and Alysanne impressed the crowd by arriving on their dragons, Vermithor and Silverwing. After the High Septon performed the marriage rites inside the Dragonpit, the wedding party proceeded to the Red Keep. The most prestigious attendees feasted in the throne room, while lesser nobles gathered in yards and small halls.[1]

The wedding was followed by seven days of feasting and tourneys, including the famous War for the White Cloaks. A mock sea battle was also staged in Blackwater Bay. The Golden Wedding delighted the realm, for Jaehaerys was seen as a promising young ruler and Rogar as a generous Hand. The smallfolk and merchants of King's Landing also profited greatly from the visitors.[1] Rogar's indulgent behavior before the wedding was remembered by the cautious Jaehaerys, however, and the two had a falling out after the king chose to marry Alysanne.[2]

Attendees

Royal House

From the Stormlands

From the Vale of Arryn

From the Riverlands

From the Reach

From the Westerlands

From the North

Foreigners

Quotes

Never has there been such a glory in all the annals of Westeros.[1]

—writings of Benifer

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  2. Fire & Blood, A Surfeit of Rulers.