Aurane Waters

Name: Aurane Warers Alias: Bastard of Driftmark[1] Titles: Grand admiral[2] (master of ships) Lord[3] Lord of the Waters[4] (possibly) Allegiances: House Velaryon House Baratheon of Dragonstone House Baratheon of King's Landing Race: Valyrian Culture: Crownlands Born 277 AC or 278 AC[5] Driftmark[6] Personal arms: No known personal arms

Aurane Waters, called the Bastard of Driftmark, is a bastard member of House Velaryon.[7] He is the half-brother of Monford Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark.

Aurane is lean, with silver-gold hair and grey-green eyes.[1] He has a cleft in his chin[1] and has a beard.[2]

The haughty Bastard of Driftmark has a dry wit.[2]

Aurane's appearance reminds Cersei Lannister of Rhaegar Targaryen, although Aurane's face is narrower,[1] and Rhaegar had deep purple eyes.[8] Cersei finds Aurane to be handsome[1] and dashing[2] with a wicked smile.

Aurane Waters is most commonly typed as ESTP (Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving). This suggests Aurane Waters is Entrepreneurial, Adaptable, Open-minded and Present-oriented. As an ESTP, Aurane Waters likely relies on cognitive functions like Extraverted Sensing (Se) and Introverted Thinking (Ti). This unique combination of cognitive functions influences how Aurane Waters processes information, makes decisions, and interacts with the world. These traits might manifest in Aurane Waters's approach to problem-solving, communication style, and personal relationships.

Aurane Waters is most commonly typed as 7w8 (The Enthusiast, The Adventurer) in the Enneagram system. This suggests Aurane Waters is energetic, optimistic, and versatile, and is pleasure seekers and often avoid pain and discomfort. These traits shape Aurane Waters's worldview and behavioral patterns, influencing how they navigate challenges, connect with others, and pursue their goals. Understanding these traits provides insight into Aurane Waters's motivations, strengths, and potential growth areas.

The Basic Fear of Aurane Waters is being deprived or trapped in pain, which drives them to avoid certain situations or behaviors that trigger this fear. Conversely, their Core Desire is to be free and to experience joy and excitement, guiding their aspirations and actions in pursuit of fulfillment. This dynamic between fear and desire often shapes Aurane Waters's life choices and personal development journey.

Aurane Waters, called the Bastard of Driftmark, is a bastard member of House Velaryon. He is the half-brother of Monford Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark.

ESTP is an acronym for Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, and Perceiving. It's a personality type identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). People with an ESTP personality are often called "The Entrepreneur". Characteristics Outgoing: They are enthusiastic, dynamic, and charming. Action-oriented: They are natural leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments. Good with people: They have excellent people skills and are good at making connections. Quick to react: They are able to quickly size up a situation and act accordingly. Objective: They tend to focus on the present and take a more objective approach to decision-making. Analytical: They are observant and resourceful. Decisive: They are decisive and sometimes impulsive. Careers sales, marketing, skilled trades, business, and law enforcement. Hobbies Sports, especially team sports Risky or adventurous activities like race car driving, boxing, or flying Personality variations There are two versions of the ESTP: Assertive (ESTP-A) and Turbulent (ESTP-T). The ESTP-A is more dominant and assertive, while the ESTP-T is more laid back.

The Enneagram type 7w8 personality is described as "The Opportunist" or "The Realist". People with this personality type are enthusiastic, determined, and protective. They are also more work-oriented and tough than other type 7s. Characteristics Assertiveness: They are self-confident and have a strong will to dominate Determination: They are capable and determined to get what they want Fear: They fear being deprived or limited in their experiences Desire: They desire to feel satisfied and content Energy: They are high-energy, positive, and charismatic Work ethic: They are hard workers who take the extra effort to stand out in their tasks Protective: They are very protective of their things and loved ones Challenges Anxiety: They can be anxious when unbalanced Impulsiveness: They can be impulsive and sometimes risky Self-absorption: They may become more self-absorbed and act more superior to others Aggression: Their assertiveness may turn into aggression Workaholism: They may go overboard on their many projects Development The Wing Eight brings out the assertiveness and power in people, helping them move from planning to action.

House Velaryon declares for Stannis Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings,[10] but Lord Monford Velaryon is killed in the Battle of the Blackwater.[11] His half-brother Aurane is captured and bends the knee to King Joffrey I Baratheon in the throne room.

Aurane shares a cup of wine with Elinor Tyrell during the wedding of Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell.[1] Aurane reminds Queen Regent Cersei Lannister of the late Rhaegar Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone,[1] whom Cersei had wanted to marry in her youth.

Believing that Aurane desires her, Cersei grants him the position of grand admiral, formerly the master of ships, on the small council of King Tommen's.[2] He receives the honorary title of lord, though it does not come with any lands.[3] Ser Jaime Lannister, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and Cersei's brother, does not approve of the appointment.[14]

Since most of the royal fleet was destroyed at the Blackwater, Lord Waters recommends to the council that at least ten new dromonds be built, and he suggests that poachers and thieves be their oarsmen instead of being sent to the Wall. He also informs the council that Golden Company has broken their contract with Myr, and he skeptically reports that dragons have been seen in the east.[2] During a later session, Grand Maester Pycelle disagrees with Aurane's plan to captain the dromonds with younger men, rather than veterans of the Blackwater.[13] Cersei approves of Aurane's suggestion to name the new flagship Lord Tywin after her late father. Young King Tommen wants to name one of the dromonds after Moon Boy, but decides to call it Princess Myrcella instead after Lord Waters advises him against naming a ship after a fool.

When the small council discusses the taking of the Shields by the ironborn, Lord Waters opposes Ser Loras Tyrell's suggestion that the Redwyne fleet return to the Reach, as that would disrupt the siege of Dragonstone by Lord Paxter Redwyne. Loras volunteers to take Dragonstone quickly so that the Redwynes can be redirected against the ironborn.[16]

Aurane returns from Dragonstone on Sweet Cersei and reports that the castle has been taken, but Loras was gravely wounded during the assault.[9] Cersei thinks Aurane covets Dragonstone, but she feels Rosby would be more fitting for him after the death of Lord Gyles Rosby.[3]

Because of increasing unrest in King's Landing after the arrest of Queen Margaery Tyrell by the Faith of the Seven, Aurane tells Queen Cersei that he will launch her new dromonds on the Blackwater Rush to keep the peace and potentially prevent Lord Mace Tyrell from rescuing his daughter, Margaery. During her own imprisonment by the Faith, Cersei is visited by Qyburn, who tells the queen that Lord Waters fled the capital with the new ships after her arrest and took to sea. Ser Harys Swyft fears that Aurane will rejoin Stannis, while Pycelle thinks he will become a pirate in the Stepstones.

According to Valena Toland, a new pirate king has set up on Torturer's Deep in the Stepstones, styling himself the Lord of the Waters and commanding three-decked warships.[4] Some readers have theorized this to be Aurane, with the title Lord of the Waters being a play on "Waters", the surname for noble bastards from the crownlands such as Aurane himself, and the traditional title for the head of House Velaryo], "Lord of the Tides.

Harys: He is dead then? Ser Gregor? Aurane: I would think so, my lord. I am told that removing the head from the body is often mortal.[2]

—Harys Swyft and Aurane Cersei: What we require is our own fleet. Aurane: I propose we build new dromonds. Ten, to start with.[2]

—Cersei Lannister and Aurane Aurane: If it please Your Grace, I will launch the rest of our new dromonds. The sight of them upon the Blackwater with King Tommen's banner flying from their masts will remind the city who rules here, and keep them safe should the mobs decide to run riot again. Cersei: A prudent measure. Until this storm has passed, I want your ships crewed and on the water.[17]

—Aurane and Cersei Lannister

The first time she had seen him, for half a heartbeat she had almost thought Rhaegar Targaryen had returned from the ashes. It is his hair, she told herself. He is not half as comely as Rhaegar was. His face is too narrow, and he has that cleft in his chin. The Velaryons came from old Valyrian stock, however, and some had the same silvery hair as the dragonkings of old.[1]

—thoughts of Cersei Lannister

Jaime: There is talk that you mean to make Aurane Waters the master of ships.

Cersei: Has someone been informing on me? Waters is well suited to the office. He has spent half his life on ships. Jaime: Half his life? He cannot be more than twenty. Cersei: Two-and-twenty, and what of it? Father was not even one-and-twenty when Aerys Targaryen named him Hand. It is past time Tommen had some young men about him in place of all these wrinkled greybeards. Aurane is strong and vigorous.

Jaime: Paxter Redwyne would be a better choice. He commands the largest fleet in Westeros. Aurane Waters could command a skiff, but only if you bought him one.[14] —Jaime Lannister and Cersei Lannister

This is a sly boy, no more. Useful in his way, though.[9]

—thoughts of Cersei Lannister

Aurane had been hinting at his need for a seat; his lordship was only an empty honor without one. He had his eye on Dragonstone, Cersei knew, but there he aimed too high. Rosby would be more suitable to his birth and station.[3]

—thoughts of Cersei Lannister

Cersei: What of Lord Waters? His ships ... if he brings his crews ashore, he should have enough men to ... Qyburn: As soon as word of Your Grace's present troubles reached the river, Lord Waters raised sail, unshipped his oars, and took his fleet to sea. Ser Harys fears he means to join Lord Stannis. Pycelle believes that he is sailing to the Stepstones, to set himself up as a pirate.[17]

—Qyburn and Cersei Lannister

The crownlands[1][2] are one of the nine constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. It was never a sovereign kingdom, instead being contested by river kings, Storm Kings, and local petty kings until Aegon the Conqueror seized control of the area during his Wars of Conquest and made it his primary foothold on the continent. Since then, the crownlands have been sworn directly to the Iron Throne,[3] held first by House Targaryen and then, after Robert's Rebellion, by House Baratheon.

Some notable houses of the crownlands include Bar Emmon, Celtigar, Massey, Rosby, Rykker, Stokeworth, Sunglass, and Velaryon.[4][5][3][6] "Waters" is a common surname given to bastards of noble origin in the vicinity of Blackwater Bay. The crownlands are based around Blackwater Bay, with the capital of King's Landing built where the Blackwater Rush meets the bay. King's Landing, the largest city in Westeros, contains the Great Sept of Baelor and the Red Keep, the home of House Baratheon of King's Landing. Settlements north of King's Landing include Antlers (seat of House Buckwell), Rosby (seat of House Rosby), Stokeworth (seat of House Stokeworth), and Duskendale (seat of House Rykker), the region's secondary port. Near Duskendale are the ruins of the Hollard castle. Farther north are Rook's Rest (seat of House Staunton) and Crackclaw Point, a rugged peninsula of insular folk whose castles include the Dyre Den (seat of House Brune), Brownhollow (another seat of House Brune), and the Whispers (formerly of House Crabb). North of Crackclaw Point are the Bay of Crabs and the Vale of Arryn.

Context and Origin: Origin: Aurane Waters is a bastard of House Velaryon, an ancient noble house of Valyrian origin that serves as vassals of the Targaryens and is known for its naval strength. Appearance: Like many members of House Velaryon, Aurane has silver hair and violet eyes, features reminiscent of the Targaryens. Role in History: Position in King's Landing: Aurane is taken to King's Landing and becomes one of the members of Cersei Lannister's Small Council, being named Grand Admiral. He takes command of the royal fleet following the destruction of the Lannister and Redwyne fleets at the Battle of the Blackwater. Ambition and Betrayal: Despite her initial role as Cersei's ally, Aurane is ambitious and opportunistic. He uses his position to build a new fleet, but eventually betrays Cersei and leaves with most of the new ships, planning to act as a pirate and seek his fortune on his own. Characteristics and Motivations: Ambitious: Aurane is clearly motivated by ambition. His decision to steal the newly built fleet demonstrates his willingness to seize opportunities to gain power and wealth. Opportunist: He sides with Cersei when he sees an opportunity, but does not hesitate to betray her when it serves his interests. This makes him a volatile and unreliable character. Charm and Appearance: Aurane is described as charming and attractive, characteristics he uses to his advantage to gain the trust and sympathy of others, especially Cersei. Character Analysis: Aurane Waters is a character who symbolizes the treacherous and opportunistic nature of politics in Westeros. His origins as a bastard of House Velaryon and his rapid rise to power reflect his ability to adapt and seize opportunities. However, his betrayal of Cersei highlights his lack of loyalty and his willingness to put his own interests above any alliance or duty.