Jenny of Oldstones

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Jenny of Oldstones
Duncan and Jenny.jpg
Jenny and Duncan
Art by Kethryn

Alias Lady Jenny
Spouse Prince Duncan Targaryen
Books

Jenny of Oldstones was the wife of Duncan, the Prince of Dragonflies.[1] There are many songs written about her, including Jenny's song, which the Ghost of High Heart always wants to hear. She wove flowers in her hair.

She claimed descent from the long-vanished kings of the First Men.[2]

History

Prince Duncan Targaryen loved Jenny so much he married her against his father's wishes, breaking his betrothal to the daughter of Lord Lyonel Baratheon. King Aegon tried to have the marriage undone, but Duncan refused to give her up, ultimately giving up his rights to the throne for her.[2] She was friends with a woods witch, whom Jenny brought to court with her, and who prophesied that the prince that was promised would be born from the line of Prince Aerys and Princess Rhaella. When King Jaehaerys II heard the prophecy he arranged the marriage between his two children.[3]

References

  1. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn V.
  2. 2.0 2.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V.
  3. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 23, Daenerys IV.