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.

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
In her eighteenth year, Aelinor increased her lifelong efforts to hatch her dragon egg. After the death of King Aenar, she hid her opal egg within the pyre, and let it bathe in the fire of her family's dragons. Although the attempt to did result in the hatching of her egg, it was soon learned that the process had started a quickening.

During the Tenth Moon of 407 A.C. Aelinor was informed of the death of her lover, Ser Alester Steelsong. In her grief brought on by his death, paired with her unwanted marriage to Gwayne Baratheon, Aelinor turned to her unhatched dragon egg for support. After tearful pleas, the quickened egg hatched, birthing the dragon Moonfyre.

Mummer's War
During the war of 407 A.C., later know as the Mummer's War, Princess Aelinor found herself nearly alone in the capital. Her entire family had left to show their strength against the opposing forces, her husband Gwayne sent off into the unknown, leaving her to wait. The pressure and loneliness of these weeks were ever present, and little but Moonfyre, and the news of her pregnancy had lifted her spirits.

408 A.C. to 418 A.C.
x

Recent Events
To be recorded as events unfold.

Laena Baratheon
Born in the First Moon of 411 A.C., Laena Baratheon is Aelinor's only daughter. With a mess of curly black hair, and a face reminiscent of her father's, Laena is a homely little girl. While fitting in perfectly with her Baratheon brothers, she often finds herself outshone by her Targaryen cousins since moving to King's Landing. The only trace of Aelinor that can be seen in Laena is the hint of purple in the girl's blue eyes.

Johanna Storm
Bastard daughter to Boremund Baratheon, and handmaiden to Aelinor. A trusted friend, and loyal servant.

Household
Castellan - Ser Davos Baratheon

Steward - Ser Luthor Tyrell

Junior Steward - Ser Qyle, Knight of the Red Antler

Master-at-arms - Ser Darron

Septon - Septon Renly

Septa - Septa Ryella

Maester - Maester Selwyn

Head of the Guard - Brynden

Constable - Ser Ronnet Gaunt

Sheriff - Ser Maldon Massey

Gatekeeper - Hugor

Gaoler - Yonnel

Head Cook - Trystane

Master Blacksmith - Allard

Master of Horse - Ser Beric

Keeper of the Mews - Gawen

Keeper of the Kennels - Arstan

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.