Baelor Targaryen (son of Aenar)

Baelor Targaryen was the son of Aenar I Targaryen and his second wife, Patrice Hightower. Born in the year 350AC, Baelor would go on to become a warrior of renown, winning acclaim in tournaments and across the Narrow Sea.

He served as Prince of Summerhall, passing the title to his son upon his death.

Appearance and Character
A focused man of resolute conviction, Baelor's smiles and laughter were rare, but brilliant when earned. Ambitious, able, but honourable all the same, his restlessness drove him to seek glory in the east when the births of nephews and grand-nephews pushed him further back in the line of succession.

A master swordsman, undoubtedly one of the greatest in the age, and possessed of a quiet, subtle cunning, Baelor impressed upon his children both pride and honour. Slow to anger, but implacable in fury, Baelor walked the line between soldier and noble as best as he was able.

Handsome, tall, and broad-shouldered, the Prince of Summerhall had a certain seriousness to the natural set of his features, and a self-possessed manner of walking. Aboard his dragon, Cyrax, he looked resplendent; the silver prince, mounted on a beast of bronze and black.

Early Life
Prince Baelon was born a year before the greatest summer in living memory. A robust and lusty child, he was third in line for the Iron Throne and destined, it seemed, for greatness.

From a young age Prince Baelor showed an aptitude for weaponry and martial matters, training with the Kingsguard, Golden Company, and the swordsmen of the age whilst he was still yet only a boy. Knighted at fifteen by the Lord Commander himself, many thought that he was perhaps another Dragonknight in the making - but it was not to be, for despite the honour of the Kingsguard, the white cloak never did seem to suit the young prince.

Shaped in large part by his willful mother, Baelor Targaryen grew into an ambitious and clever youth. A master with the sword, and charming enough when he chose to be, the prince's relationship with his half siblings was often strained.

Prince of Summerhall
After the death of Prince Aenys Targaryen, the title Prince of Dragonstone fell to Baelor's half brother, Viserys. To Baelor came instead a position as Prince of Summerhall, taking over the royal residence from the new-named royal heir.

Pleased to have a place of his own and yet still desiring more, the young Prince split his time between the royal court, and his home in the Stormlands. He served as Master of Laws from 370AC to 374, becoming a favourite of the goldcloaks and managing to reduce crime fairly significantly. In the latter months of 374 he left the city to return to Summerhall, there to attend to his wife and family.

The Dragon of the East
Baelor spent a great deal of time across the Narrow Sea, earning his name as a warrior and a commander while seeking his fortune and legacy. Based in Pentos, the young Prince of Summerhall befriended the Prince of Pentos and enjoyed the lavish gifts from magisters and merchants. He warred for a time as a member of the Second Sons, fighting in the Disputed Lands for several years and winning several famous victories.

Baelor returned to Westeros battle-hardened and experienced, and rather wealthy due to his exploits. He was rumoured to possess several fantastical treasures.

Ambitions
Upon his return to the Seven Kingdoms, Baelor found himself pushed even further down the line of succession due to the birth of several nephews and nieces. Never the sort to stoop to murder or treachery, he contented himself with his influence at court, most especially over the Golden Company and the city watch. A man of experience and martial ability, there were those who favoured him in Aenar's court.

The War of the Three Thieves
Following King Aenar's defeat during the first battle of the war and the injury his dragon Viserion took at the hands of Daarius Ormollen, Prince Baelor Targaryen took over command of the war effort. Leading the royal forces into battle against the Three Kings, he hunted them through the Stepstones and scoured the isles in search of the missing dragon egg. In the end, the egg had already hatched, the young beast named Arranax tamed by Alequo Silverband. Baelor and the Silverband met in the air above Grey Gallows, in a duel to decide the fate of the war and future of the Stepstones.

Alequo was cast down, Baelor victorious, his victory ending the war and the threat.

Final Years
After the end of the War of the Three Thieves, Baelor returned to Summerhall and his kin. Content to allow his sons some degree of freedom, he left the issue of their marriages to their own wisdom; though he never failed to teach all of his offspring that they were every bit the equals of Viserys and his brood.

Family

 * King Aenar I Targaryen, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms
 * Queen Patrice Hightower, of House Hightower
 * Prince Baelor Targaryen, Prince of Summerhall
 * m.
 * Princess Jaehaera Targaryen
 * Prince Maekar Targaryen, Prince of Summerhall
 * Prince Aegon Targaryen
 * Princess Baela Targaryen
 * Prince Jacaerys Targaryen
 * Princess Naerys Targaryen, a Septa of the Most Devout