Aelinor Targaryen

Princess Aelinor Targaryen is the middle child of Aemon, and Visaera Targaryen. Born on Dragonstone in 389 A.C., she has always preferred to stay in the shadows. Though always in attendance at social events, she often limits herself to pleasantries to avoid drawing unwanted attention to herself. These habits have shaped her into a reserved, but sometimes mischievous young woman.

Appearance and Character
Gifted with traditional Valyrian features, Aelinor has beautiful, pale violet eyes, and hair as white as snow. She is small in both height, and build, her petite frame often draped in the Targaryen colours.

Although her looks express her Targaryen blood, she has not always felt she belonged in such an old, and royal house. Her family name, and the weight that it held over the realm are always present in her mind. It took many years before Aelinor adjusted to the idea of being worthy of her heritage.

As she grew into a young woman, so grew her confidence in the beauty her Valyrian ancestry had given her. Carrying herself with a newfound assertiveness, Aelinor has started to notice how others gaze at her beauty. She has only recently discovered how powerful their glances can make her feel.

Youth
Children should be seen, and not heard. Aelinor was neither.

During her earliest years on Dragonstone, Princess Aelinor was almost always out of sight. Ever a quiet child, she kept to herself for most of her youth. Being the second youngest child in her ever-growing family, Aelinor accepted her place in the shadows of her siblings.

Aelinor was given a cradle egg as a child, recently having hatched it into the dragon Moonfyre.

Recent Years
In her sixteenth year, Aelinor lost her father. The departure, and disappearance of the Prince of Dragonstone had unsettled her, as it had many. To have a parent die was a terrible thing, and the uncertainty surrounding his presumed death made it difficult for her to mourn properly. Even as the years pass, she holds a hope that her father might return.

As her mother was named Princess of Dragonstone, Aelinor adjusted to her family’s new structure. Although her father was gone, their lives continued. The loss had affected them all differently, and it was her reaction to alter the way she had been carrying herself until that point.

Princess Aelinor made an effort to be more present, attending any and all events it was her privilege to attend. A full noble education, and growing confidence guided her through her meetings with others. It was easy for her to put on the facade her role as a princess required, if only to hide among others who she thought to be doing the same.

The Tournament of the Red Comet
Princess Aelinor was in attendance at the grand tourney held at Harrenhal. Unbeknownst to those close to her, the princess entered herself into the horse race, ultimately earning first place. However, her win would be the first of many notable happenings at this tournament. During the span of the festivities, Aelinor began an affair with Ser Alester Steelsong, having seduced him after his win in the melee. The following day brought tragedy, with the young princess bearing witness to the maiming of her sister in a joust.

Wedding the Redstag
Early in the seventh moon Aelinor was told of the plans to see her wed to Lord Gwayne Baratheon, known to some as the Redstag. Though a kind enough man, the princess was unimpressed with the match.

On the 16th day of the eighth moon Princess Aelinor was married to Lord Baratheon. The wedding was a dismal affair, the bride feeling terribly ill through most of the ceremony, and the following feast. The two did not consummate the marriage on their wedding night.

Birth of a Dragon
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Ladies-in-Waiting

 * Falena Hayford (NPC)
 * Laena Longwaters †
 * Nymeria Uller

Family
m. Queen Helaena Targaryen b. 322 A.C. d. 346 A.C.
 * King Aenar I Targaryen, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms b. 320 A.C.
 * Prince Aenys Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone b. 340 A.C. d. 368 A.C.
 * m. Lady Lenore Blackwood b. 339 A.C. d. 367 A.C.
 * Maegor Waters, Bastard of Dragonstone b. 365 A.C.
 * Prince Viserys Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone and Hand of the King b. 342 A.C. d. 398 A.C.
 * m. Lady Gwynesse Lannister b. 345 A.C.
 * Princess Visaera Targaryen, Princess of Dragonstone b. 369 A.C.
 * m. Prince Aemon Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone b. 371 A.C. d. 405 A.C.
 * Prince Rhaegar Targaryen b. 387 A.C.
 * Princess Rhaenys Targaryen b. 387 A.C.
 * Prince Laenor Targaryen b. 388 A.C.
 * Princess Aelinor Targaryen b. 389 A.C.
 * Prince Viserys Targaryen b. 399 A.C.
 * Prince Daeron Targaryen, Knight of the Kingsguard b. 373 A.C.
 * Princess Rhaena Targaryen b. 383 A.C.