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The '''Black Brides''' were three wives of King [[Maegor the Cruel]], who wed them in a single ceremony held in {{date|47}}. He chose them because the three were women of proven fertility, as all had been widows of men who had died in Maegor's wars, or at his command.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
 
The '''Black Brides''' were three wives of King [[Maegor the Cruel]], who wed them in a single ceremony held in {{date|47}}. He chose them because the three were women of proven fertility, as all had been widows of men who had died in Maegor's wars, or at his command.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Brides of Maegor the Cruel}}
  

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The Black Brides. By Magali Villeneuve

The Black Brides were three wives of King Maegor the Cruel, who wed them in a single ceremony held in 47 AC. He chose them because the three were women of proven fertility, as all had been widows of men who had died in Maegor's wars, or at his command.[1]

The Black Brides

  • Lady Elinor Costayne was the youngest of the three Black Brides, who had been married to Ser Theo Bolling, and had birthed him three children. Ser Theo had been arrested by the Kingsguard, accused of conspiring with Dowager Queen Alyssa Velaryon, and executed - all on the same day. Elinor, now nineteen years of age, as summoned to marry Maegor two weeks later. Elinor became pregnant with Maegor's child, and she birthed an eyeless child with small wings. Elinor would survive Maegor's reign.[1]
  • Lady Jeyne Westerling, the widow of Lord Alyn Tarbeck, had given her first husband a son posthumous. She became pregnant of Maegor in 47 AC, but the child came three months too soon. Another stillborn monster came forth from her womb, and Jeyne would not long survive.[1][2]
  • Princess Rhaena Targaryen, widow of Prince Aegon Targaryen. When Tyanna of the Tower found Rhaena's twin daughters by Prince Aegon, Aerea and Rhalla, Rhaena was forced to marry Maegor. Maegor named Aerea as his heir (disinheriting Prince Jaehaerys). Rhaena, upon learning that her brother had made his claim, fled King's Landing on the back of Dreamfyre, stealing Blackfyre on the way. She was the second wife to outlive Maegor.[1]

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Brides of Maegor the Cruel.
  2. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 14, Catelyn II.