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:''For the Lord of Dragonstone, and the father of King Aegon I Targaryen, see [[Aerion Targaryen (son of Daemion)]].''
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{{For|the Lord of Dragonstone and father of Aegon the Conqueror|Aerion Targaryen (son of Daemion)}}
  
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| Character_name = [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|40px|left]] '''Aerion Targaryen''' [[File:MiniTargaryen Aerion.png|40px|right]][[File:Second Sons small.png|40px]]
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| name = Aerion Targaryen<br>[[File:Second Sons.svg|50px]]
| image = [[File:Aerion_targaryen_by_arkoniel.jpg|400px]]
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| arms = Targaryen
| image_caption = Aerion Targaryen by Mathia Arkoniel©
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| arms2 = Aerion Targaryen
| Alias = Aerion Brightflame<br>Aerion Brightfire<br>Aerion the Monstrous<br>The Bright Prince<br>The Prince Who Thought He Was a Dragon
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| image = [[File:Aerion targaryen by arkoniel.jpg|350px]]
| Title = Prince
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| image_caption = Aerion Targaryen, by Mathia Arkoniel ©
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| Alias = Aerion Brightflame{{Ref|ACOK|6}}<br>Aerion Brightfire{{Ref|ASOS|6}}<br>Aerion the Monstrous{{Ref|ACOK|6}}<br>The Bright Prince{{Ref|ADWD|66}}<br>The Prince Who Thought He Was a Dragon{{Ref|ACOK|6}}
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| Title = [[Prince]]<br>[[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|THK|[[The Hedge Knight (comics)|Graphic Novel]]}}
 
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]<br>[[Second Sons]]
 
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]<br>[[Second Sons]]
| Race =
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| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrian]]
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| Culture = [[Crownlands]]
| Spouse = [[Daenora Targaryen]]
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|191|194}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aerion Targaryen|Aerion Targaryen]] calculation.''</ref>
 
| Place_of_Birth =
 
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = or between {{Date|191}} and {{Date|194}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Aerion Targaryen (Brightflame)|Aerion Targaryen (Brightflame)]] calculation.''</ref>
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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|232}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
| Place_of_Death =  
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| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|232}}
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| Father = [[Maekar I Targaryen]]
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (appears)<br>''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)
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| Mother = [[Dyanna Dayne]]
| coat-of-arms = a red three-headed dragon on black; one head orange, one yellow, one red, breathing golden flames
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| Spouse = Princess [[Daenora Targaryen]]
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| Issue = [[Maegor Targaryen (son of Aerion)|Maegor Targaryen]]
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| coat-of-arms = A red three-headed dragon on black; one head orange, one yellow, one red, breathing golden flames{{Ref|THK}}<br>''(Sable, a dragon gules thrice-headed <small>(or, tenné, gules)</small> breathing flames or)''
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small><br>''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' <small>(appears)</small><br>''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small><br>''[[The Mystery Knight]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small><br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small><br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small><br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' <small>(mentioned)</small>
 
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Prince '''Aerion Targaryen''', also known as '''Aerion the Monstrous''', or '''Aerion Brightflame''' as he liked to call himself, was the second son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]].  
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Prince '''Aerion Targaryen''', also known as '''Aerion the Monstrous''', or '''Aerion Brightflame''' as he liked to call himself, was the second son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]].{{Ref|ACOK|6}}
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Aerion Targaryen|Images of Aerion Targaryen]]''
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{{See also|:Category:Images of Aerion Targaryen|l1=Images of Aerion Targaryen}}
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In his youth, Aerion was slim and of average height. He had curly silver-gold hair, [[purple eyes|deep violet eyes]], and pale skin. Aerion's face was sculptured and imperious, with a high brow, sharp cheekbones, and a straight nose. He frequently wore clothing as bright as fire, in red and yellow and gold.{{Ref|THK}}
  
In his youth, Aerion was slim and of average height. He had curly silver-gold hair, [[purple eyes|deep violet eyes]], and pale skin. His face was sculptured and imperious, with a high brow, sharp cheekbones, and a straight nose. He frequently wore clothing as bright as fire, in red and yellow and gold.{{Ref|THK}}
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Aerion was one of the most outstanding examples of the [[Targaryen madness|madness]] that can hit the members of [[House Targaryen]]. Cruel and arrogant, he thought he was a [[dragon]] in human form.{{Ref|THK}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} Reportedly, he was a dabbler in [[magic|the black arts]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
  
Aerion was one of the most outstanding examples of the [[Targaryen madness|madness]] that can hit the members of [[House Targaryen]]. Cruel and arrogant, he thought he was a [[dragon]] in human form.{{Ref|THK}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}} Reportedly, he was a dabbler in [[magic|the black arts]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}
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Aerion was despised by his younger brother [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], who considered Aerion an inveterate liar. According to [[Raymun Fossoway]], the prince was all smiles and courtesy in front of his father, King [[Maekar I Targaryen]], but Aerion's true nature showed in front of others. Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] thought of his brother as "quite the monster".{{Ref|THK}}
 
 
Aerion was despised by his brother [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]]. Aerion had thrown Aegon's pet cat down a well, though he claimed otherwise, but Aegon believed Aerion was a inveterate liar. Aerion once even visited Aegon in his bedroom during the dead of night, and put a knife to Aegon's privates and joked about removing his genitals so he would become a sister he could marry. According to [[Raymun Fossoway]], the prince is all smiles and courtesy in front of his father, but his true nature shows in front of others. Even Aerion's brother [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]] called him "quite the monster".{{Ref|THK}}
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Aerion was born the second son to then-Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He had one older brother, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], two younger brothers, [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], and two younger sisters, [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella]] and [[Rhae Targaryen|Rhae]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}
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Aerion was born the second son to Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] and his wife, Lady [[Dyanna Dayne]]. He had one older brother, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], two younger brothers, [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], and two younger sisters, [[Daella Targaryen (daughter of Maekar I)|Daella]] and [[Rhae Targaryen|Rhae]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}
  
 
Aerion owned a [[dragon egg]] that was gold and silver.{{Ref|TMK}}
 
Aerion owned a [[dragon egg]] that was gold and silver.{{Ref|TMK}}
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Aerion threw Aegon's pet [[cat]] down a well, though he claimed otherwise. Aerion once visited Aegon in his bedroom during the dead of night, and put a knife to Aegon's privates and joked about removing his genitals so he would become a sister he could marry.{{Ref|THK}}
  
 
===Ashford Tourney===
 
===Ashford Tourney===
[[File:Aerion-and-Tanselle-THK-MikeSMiller.png|250px|thumb|left|Aerion breaks Tanselle's fingers. Art by Mike S. Miller.]]
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[[File:Aerion-and-Tanselle-THK-MikeSMiller.png|thumb|250px|Aerion breaks [[Tanselle]]'s fingers; as depicted by Mike S. Miller in [[The Hedge Knight (comics)|''The Hedge Knight'' graphic novel]].]]
Aerion travels to [[Ashford]] for the [[Ashford Tourney]] in {{Date|209}}. When he arrives, he mistakes [[Duncan the Tall]] for a stable boy, ordering him to take his horse. When Duncan says he isn't a stable boy, Aerion insults him, saying perhaps he's not clever enough to be one. He orders him to bring him food, wine, and a wench, and Duncan makes it clear that he's a knight. Aerion says "Knighthood has fallen on sad times" before giving his horse to a servant and leaving. At the tourney, he seems about to challenge his cousin [[Valarr Targaryen]] to a joust, but challenges [[Humfrey Hardyng]] instead. During the charge, Egg, Dunk's squire (in truth [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]) screams for Hardyng to kill Aerion. Aerion lowers his lance too low as he charges, and impales Hardyng's horse, injuring Humfrey's leg and leaving his horse to die in agony. Egg is horrified and makes it clear to Duncan that Aerion had done it on purpose.{{Ref|THK}}
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In {{Date|209}} Aerion traveled to [[Ashford]] for the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]], where he mistook Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] for a stable boy, ordering him to take his horse. Aerion seemed about to challenge his cousin Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] to a joust, but instead challenged Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]. Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], Duncan's squire, wanted Humfrey to kill Aerion. Aerion lowered his lance and impales Humfrey's horse, injuring Humfrey's leg and leaving his horse to die in agony, which Aegon considered to be intentional.{{Ref|THK}}
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Aerion was insulted by a puppet show portraying a [[dragon]] being slain, as the prince felt he was a dragon. Aerion attacked the puppeteers, breaking the fingers of a girl named [[Tanselle]] and destroying the puppets. Duncan was then arrested after punching and kicking the prince. After Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] reminded Duncan he could request a [[trial by battle]], Aerion requested a [[trial of seven]]. Aerion bribed Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]], one of Duncan's champions, with the chance of a [[lord]]ship to join the accusers against Duncan. Joining Aerion were his brother Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], his father Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]], and three knights of the [[Kingsguard]], [[Willem Wylde]], [[Donnel of Duskendale]], and [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]]. Aerion's uncle, Prince Baelor, joined Duncan's side.{{Ref|THK}}
  
Later, Aerion comes across puppeteers who are portraying a dragon being slain in their puppet show. As Aerion believes he is a dragon, he feels insulted and attacks the puppeteers, breaking the fingers of a girl named [[Tanselle]] and has the puppets destroyed. Duncan intervenes and attacks Aerion, punching him in the face and kicking him. Aerion orders Duncan's teeth broken, but Aegon intervenes, and Duncan is only arrested. After Prince [[Baelor Targaryen|Baelor]] informs Duncan about the ability of requesting a [[trial by battle]], Aerion requests a [[Trial of Seven]]. When his father, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]] wonders whether this is a sign of fear, Aerion insists he wishes his older brother [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron]], who had lied and blamed Duncan for stealing Aegon away, to be able to take vengeance as well. Aerion bribes Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]], one of Dunk's champions, with a chance of a lordship to join the accusers against Duncan. Joining Aerion are his brother Daeron, his father Maekar, and three knights of the [[Kingsguard]], while his uncle, Prince Baelor, joins Duncan's side.{{Ref|THK}}
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During the trial, Aerion put his lance through Duncan's side and struck him from the saddle with a morningstar. Duncan refused to yield and used his skills as a brawler from [[Flea Bottom]] to beat the prince down. Duncan forced Aerion to repeat his submission before [[Lord Ashford]], ending the threat to Dunk's other champions. Baelor died from wounds sustained in the trial, however.{{Ref|THK}}
  
During the trial, Aerion and Duncan face each other and Aerion manages to put his lance through Dunk's side and strike him from the saddle with a morningstar. As Dunk lies wounded on the ground, Aerion gives him a chance to yield, since he'll only take his hand (and maybe a foot) but definitely his teeth. When Dunk refuses, Aerion attempts to smash his face in with his morningstar, but Duncan rolls aside and knocks Aerion to the ground, using his skills as a brawler from [[Flea Bottom]] to beat the prince down. Duncan considers popping one of Aerion's violet eyes like a grape until he decides "that would not be knightly" and demands Aerion yield. Aerion, terrified, does, but tries to draw a weapon on Duncan until he drags him across the field to Lord Ashford and makes him repeat his statement, ending the threat to Dunk's other champions.{{Ref|THK}}
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After the conclusion of the tournament, Maekar sent Aerion to [[Lys]].{{Ref|THK}}
  
After the conclusion of the tournament, Maekar sends Aerion to [[Lys]].{{Ref|THK}}
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===Later life===
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[[File:He thinks he is a dragon.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|Aerion drinks [[wildfire]], by Roman Papsuev ©]]
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Aerion stayed in Lys for a few years. It is possible that he fathered some children while living there.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Many_Questions/ Many Questions] (October 14, 1998)</ref> He served with the [[Second Sons]] for a time while in exile.{{Ref|ADWD|66}}
  
===Later Life===
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Aerion returned to [[Westeros]] at some point and fought in the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]] in {{Date|219}}. He performed some actions there that are "known well". After [[Aegor Rivers]] was captured, Aerion and the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Brynden Rivers]], urged King [[Aerys I Targaryen]] to put Aegor to death, but the king decided to send Bittersteel to the [[Night's Watch]] instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
[[File:He thinks he is a dragon.jpeg|250px|thumb|right|Aerion drinks [[wildfire]], illustrated by Roman Papsuev]]
 
Aerion stayed in Lys for a few years. It is possible that he fathered some children while living there.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Many_Questions/ Many Questions (October 14, 1998)]</ref> He served with the [[Second Sons]] for a time while in exile.{{Ref|ADWD|66}}
 
  
Aerion returned to Westeros at some point and fought in the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]] in {{Date|219}}. He performed some actions there that are "known well". After [[Aegor Rivers|Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers]] was captured, Aerion and [[Hand of the King]] [[Brynden Rivers]] urged King [[Aerys I Targaryen]] to put Aegor to death, but the King decided to send Bittersteel to the [[Night's Watch]] instead.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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Aerion was married to his cousin, [[Daenora Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Together, they had one child, a son ominously named [[Maegor Targaryen (son of Aerion)|Maegor]], born in {{Date|232}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}} The same year as his son's birth, Aerion died screaming after drinking a cup of [[wildfire]], believing it would transform him into a [[dragon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|ASOS|54}} A year later, King Maekar died, and in the [[Great Council]] Aerion's son Maegor was passed over in the succession as it was feared that the boy might have inherited his father's cruelty and madness.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}}
  
Aerion was married to his cousin, [[Daenora Targaryen]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Together, they had one child, a son "omniously" named [[Maegor Targaryen (son of Aerion)|Maegor]], born in {{Date|232}}. The same year as his son's birth, Aerion died drinking a cup of [[wildfire]], believing it would transform him into a [[dragon]]. He died screaming.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{ref|aSoS|54}} A year later, King Maekar died, and in the [[Great Council]] Aerion's son Maegor was passed over in the succession as it was feared that the boy might have inherited his father's cruelty and madness.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref|ACOK|6}}
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|'''Aerion''': If you cannot manage a [[horse]], fetch me some [[wine]] and a pretty wench.<br>
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'''Duncan''': I ... m'lord, pardons, I'm no serving man either. I have the honor to be a [[knight]].<br>
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'''Aerion''': Knighthood has fallen on sad days.{{Ref|THK}}|Aerion and [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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==References==
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Aerion Targaryen, by Mathia Arkoniel ©

Aliases
  • Aerion Brightflame[1]
  • Aerion Brightfire[2]
  • Aerion the Monstrous[1]
  • The Bright Prince[3]
  • The Prince Who Thought He Was a Dragon[1]
Titles
Allegiances
Race Valyrian
Culture Crownlands
Born In 191194 AC[5]
Died In 232 AC[6]
Father Maekar I Targaryen
Mother Dyanna Dayne
Spouse Princess Daenora Targaryen
Issue Maegor Targaryen
Personal arms A red three-headed dragon on black; one head orange, one yellow, one red, breathing golden flames[7]
(Sable, a dragon gules thrice-headed (or, tenné, gules) breathing flames or)
Books

Prince Aerion Targaryen, also known as Aerion the Monstrous, or Aerion Brightflame as he liked to call himself, was the second son of King Maekar I Targaryen.[1]

Appearance and Character

In his youth, Aerion was slim and of average height. He had curly silver-gold hair, deep violet eyes, and pale skin. Aerion's face was sculptured and imperious, with a high brow, sharp cheekbones, and a straight nose. He frequently wore clothing as bright as fire, in red and yellow and gold.[7]

Aerion was one of the most outstanding examples of the madness that can hit the members of House Targaryen. Cruel and arrogant, he thought he was a dragon in human form.[7][1] Reportedly, he was a dabbler in the black arts.[6]

Aerion was despised by his younger brother Aegon, who considered Aerion an inveterate liar. According to Raymun Fossoway, the prince was all smiles and courtesy in front of his father, King Maekar I Targaryen, but Aerion's true nature showed in front of others. Prince Daeron Targaryen thought of his brother as "quite the monster".[7]

History

Aerion was born the second son to Prince Maekar Targaryen and his wife, Lady Dyanna Dayne. He had one older brother, Daeron, two younger brothers, Aemon and Aegon, and two younger sisters, Daella and Rhae.[8]

Aerion owned a dragon egg that was gold and silver.[9]

Aerion threw Aegon's pet cat down a well, though he claimed otherwise. Aerion once visited Aegon in his bedroom during the dead of night, and put a knife to Aegon's privates and joked about removing his genitals so he would become a sister he could marry.[7]

Ashford Tourney

Aerion breaks Tanselle's fingers; as depicted by Mike S. Miller in The Hedge Knight graphic novel.

In 209 AC Aerion traveled to Ashford for the tourney at Ashford Meadow, where he mistook Ser Duncan the Tall for a stable boy, ordering him to take his horse. Aerion seemed about to challenge his cousin Prince Valarr Targaryen to a joust, but instead challenged Ser Humfrey Hardyng. Prince Aegon Targaryen, Duncan's squire, wanted Humfrey to kill Aerion. Aerion lowered his lance and impales Humfrey's horse, injuring Humfrey's leg and leaving his horse to die in agony, which Aegon considered to be intentional.[7]

Aerion was insulted by a puppet show portraying a dragon being slain, as the prince felt he was a dragon. Aerion attacked the puppeteers, breaking the fingers of a girl named Tanselle and destroying the puppets. Duncan was then arrested after punching and kicking the prince. After Prince Baelor Targaryen reminded Duncan he could request a trial by battle, Aerion requested a trial of seven. Aerion bribed Ser Steffon Fossoway, one of Duncan's champions, with the chance of a lordship to join the accusers against Duncan. Joining Aerion were his brother Prince Daeron, his father Prince Maekar, and three knights of the Kingsguard, Willem Wylde, Donnel of Duskendale, and Roland Crakehall. Aerion's uncle, Prince Baelor, joined Duncan's side.[7]

During the trial, Aerion put his lance through Duncan's side and struck him from the saddle with a morningstar. Duncan refused to yield and used his skills as a brawler from Flea Bottom to beat the prince down. Duncan forced Aerion to repeat his submission before Lord Ashford, ending the threat to Dunk's other champions. Baelor died from wounds sustained in the trial, however.[7]

After the conclusion of the tournament, Maekar sent Aerion to Lys.[7]

Later life

Aerion drinks wildfire, by Roman Papsuev ©

Aerion stayed in Lys for a few years. It is possible that he fathered some children while living there.[10] He served with the Second Sons for a time while in exile.[3]

Aerion returned to Westeros at some point and fought in the Third Blackfyre Rebellion in 219 AC. He performed some actions there that are "known well". After Aegor Rivers was captured, Aerion and the Hand of the King, Lord Brynden Rivers, urged King Aerys I Targaryen to put Aegor to death, but the king decided to send Bittersteel to the Night's Watch instead.[11]

Aerion was married to his cousin, Daenora Targaryen.[8] Together, they had one child, a son ominously named Maegor, born in 232 AC.[6] The same year as his son's birth, Aerion died screaming after drinking a cup of wildfire, believing it would transform him into a dragon.[6][12] A year later, King Maekar died, and in the Great Council Aerion's son Maegor was passed over in the succession as it was feared that the boy might have inherited his father's cruelty and madness.[6][1]

Quotes

Aerion: If you cannot manage a horse, fetch me some wine and a pretty wench.

Duncan: I ... m'lord, pardons, I'm no serving man either. I have the honor to be a knight.

Aerion: Knighthood has fallen on sad days.[7]

—Aerion and Duncan the Tall

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daeron II
 
Myriah
Martell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baelor
 
Jena
Dondarrion
 
Aerys I
 
Aelinor
Penrose
 
Rhaegel
 
Alys
Arryn
 
Maekar I
 
Dyanna
Dayne
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valarr
 
Kiera of
Tyrosh
[N 1]
 
Matarys
 
Aelora
 
Aelor
 
Daenora
 
Aerion
 
Daeron
 
Kiera of
Tyrosh
[N 1]
 
Aemon
 
Daella
 
Aegon V
 
Rhae
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stillborn sons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maegor
 
 
 
 
 
Vaella
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
descendants
 
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Unknown
descendants
 
Notes:
  1. Kiera of Tyrosh was widowed when Valarr Targaryen died from the Great Spring Sickness; some time later she married his cousin Daeron.


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 6, Jon I.
  2. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 6, Sansa I.
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 66, Tyrion XII.
  4. The Hedge Knight, Graphic Novel.
  5. See the Aerion Targaryen calculation.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 The Hedge Knight.
  8. 8.0 8.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Targaryen Lineage.
  9. The Mystery Knight.
  10. So Spake Martin: Many Questions (October 14, 1998)
  11. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
  12. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.