Third Blackfyre Rebellion
Third Blackfyre Rebellion Part of Blackfyre Pretenders | |||||||||
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Date | 219 AC | ||||||||
Location | Westeros | ||||||||
Result | Death of Haegon I Blackfyre | ||||||||
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Aegor Rivers leads the Golden Company. Art by Marc Simonetti |
The Third Blackfyre Rebellion was a conflict late in the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen.
The Rebellion
In 219 AC, Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers launched a new invasion after crowning Haegon I 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
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