True heir and Queen of the Seven Kingdoms during the Dance, "The Realm's Delight", "Maegor with teats"
Born 97 AC, Died 130 AC
EARLY CHILDHOOD:
Rhaenyra was the only surviving child of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Aemma Targaryen (Arryn). She was raised in a time of peace, which only faded due to Otto Hightower and his plan to install Aegon II Targaryen (Rhaenyra's Brother, second born) unto the throne vs Rhaenyra. This created strife between Rhaenyra and her siblings, and her siblings were taught that she may kill them upon receiving the throne to reduce competition. Fearing this, Aegon II allowed the plan to usurp to continue, leading to the Dance.
Rhaenyra married Laenor Velaryon and had three children under his name; Jace, Luke, and Joffrey Velaryon. Although, it is speculated (confirmed in show) that Ser Harwin Strong is the boys true father. Rhaenyra remarried to Daemon Targaryen (her uncle) after Laenor "died" (ran away after failing to properly claim and support his boys). She had two children, Aegon III and Viserys II Targaryen by Daemon. Both Aegon and Viserys ended up becoming kings.
When her father died, his death was hidden from her for a week. Her only tell was Rhaenys Targaryen, her cousin, who flew on Meleys to warn her about the Green's usurpation. This news brought about a miscarriage of her only daughter, Visenya. Shortly after, Aemond Targaryen killed her son, Luke, in storms-end after being sent as an envoy. This started her true desire for war.
Rhaenyra died by Sunfyre via Aegon's command after being ambushed on Dragonstone, while her son Aegon III watched. However, Sunfyre is said to have hesitated to kill her, until a soldier cut rhaenyras chest to draw blood. Many think this was proof that even the dragon knew that was the start of the end of house Targaryen and their dragon bonding.
Children: Via Laenor(Harwin): Jaecerys Velaryon, Lucerys Velaryon, Joffery Velaryon, Via Daemon Targaryen: Aegon Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen
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