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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}}, Bittersteel launched a new invasion after crowning [[Haegon Blackfyre]], the fourth born son of [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]. This new invasion took place late in the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], who was not very involved in 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.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aerys I}}
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The Third Blackfyre Rebellion featured the second duel between [[Aegor Rivers|Bittersteel]] and [[Brynden Rivers|Bloodraven]]. At the end of the final battle, the Predender, Haegon I, was dishonorably killed after he had surrendered and had given up his sword. Bittersteel was taken captive and brought to the [[Red Keep]] in [[King's Landing]] in chains. Both Prince [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]] and [[Brynden Rivers|Bloodraven]] urged the King to have Bittersteel executed, and while Bittersteel was indeed found guilty of high treason, King [[Aerys I Targaryen]] decided to spare his life, and commanded that Bittersteel was send to [[the Wall]] instead of facing execution.{{Ref|TWOIAF| Aerys I}}
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==Aftermath==
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The rebels learned of Bittersteels fate, as there were still many Blackfyre friends at court, who were willing to inform the Blackfyre supporters. The ship carrying Ser Aegor was taken in the [[Narrow Sea]], while on the way to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]], and Rivers was freed and returned to 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| Aerys I}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
 
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Revision as of 22:26, 10 December 2014

Third Blackfyre Rebellion
Part of Blackfyre Pretenders
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
Bittersteel

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

The Rebellion

In 219 AC, Bittersteel launched a new invasion after crowning Haegon Blackfyre, the fourth born son of Daemon I Blackfyre. This new invasion took place late in the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen, who was not very involved in 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.[1]

The Third Blackfyre Rebellion featured the second duel between Bittersteel and Bloodraven. At the end of the final battle, the Predender, Haegon I, was dishonorably killed after he had surrendered and had given up his sword. Bittersteel was taken captive and brought to the Red Keep in King's Landing in chains. Both Prince Aerion and Bloodraven urged the King to have Bittersteel executed, and while Bittersteel was indeed found guilty of high treason, King Aerys I Targaryen decided to spare his life, and commanded that Bittersteel was send to the Wall instead of facing execution.[1]

Aftermath

The rebels learned of Bittersteels fate, as there were still many Blackfyre friends at court, who were willing to inform the Blackfyre supporters. The ship carrying Ser Aegor was taken in the Narrow Sea, while on the way to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, and Rivers was freed and returned to 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 and Notes