Dance of the Dragons

1. Sunfire - golden, with an orange crest, young and beautiful. Rider - Aegon II Targaryen. Alive (wounded, but alive).
2. Vhagar - monstrous, ancient, almost the largest dragon in the world. Green. Rider: Aemond Targaryen. Alive.
3. Dreamfire: Blue-blue and copper. Rider: Helaena Targaryen (she rarely rode her). Alive.
4. Tessarion: Blue-bronze, young, swift. Rider: Daeron Targaryen (Alicent's youngest son, currently in Oldtown). Alive.

1. Syrax - golden-yellow, young, but large. Rider - Rhaenyra Targaryen. Her main dragon, who always stands by her side. Alive.
2. Caraxes - huge, red with black markings, nicknamed the "Red Dragon." Rider - Daemon Targaryen. The most aggressive and combative dragon of the "Blacks." Alive.
3. Vermax - green, young, and fast. Rider - Jacaerys Velaryon. Alive.
4. Arrax - blue-green, young and weak. Rider - Lucerys Velaryon. DEAD (ripped apart by Vhagar over Storm's End).
5. T. rex - young dragon, exact color unknown. Rider - Joffrey Velaryon (Rhaenira's third son). Alive (has not yet seen combat).
6. Seasmoke - silvery-gray, with blue highlights. Formerly owned by Laenor Velaryon, now ridden by Corlys Velaryon's bastard, Adam.
7. Meleis - maroon, with red highlights, nicknamed "The Red Queen." Rider - Rhaenys Targaryen (the Princess who was never queen). DEAD (died in the Battle of the Hand, fighting Aemond and Vhagar).
8. Moondancer - silver and blue, young. Rider - Baela Velaryon. Alive.
9. Sheepstealer: Dirty gray, medium-sized. A wild dragon that stole sheep from farmers. Alive. Tamed by Rhaena Velaryon. But they're both far from war now in the lands of house Arren.
10. Silverwing: Pale gray, almost white. A wild dragon that avoided humans and other dragons. Alive. Now his rider is Targaryen bastard Ulf the White.
11. Vermithor, Bronze Fury - Old and large bronze dragon, he's very similar to the size of Vhagar. Now his rider is Targaryen bastard Hugh Hammer.

One of the characters within the Red Keep of King's Landing. Helaena Targaryen is the only daughter of Viserys I and Alicent Hightower, and the sister and wife of King Aegon II. She is a quiet, mysterious, and profound woman who experiences prophetic dreams and possesses the gift of foresight, but this gift has become a curse for her. She lives in a world where reality and visions blend, and she knows everyone is doomed, yet she can save no one. Her hair is silvery-platinum, thin, and often disheveled, as she rarely cares for her appearance. Her eyes are light violet, but they seem to look right through you, into another time, another place. Her gaze is always absent, dreamy, as if she sees ghosts. Her features are delicate, fragile, and her skin pale. A half-smile or a frightened expression often appears on her face, like that of a child who has seen a monster under the bed. She dresses discreetly: she prefers light, soft dresses, blue or green, with long sleeves, which she fidgets nervously. She often wears a twig or flower in her hair—it's the only thing that brings her joy. Her mother and father, Viserys and Alicent, loved her. But Alicent considered her weak and useless for politics and was disappointed in her. Viserys, however, believed in prophecies and treated Helaena with gentleness. She sat at his feet when he was ill and whispered to him what she saw. Her brother and husband, Aegon II: An arranged marriage, cold and formal. Aegon ignored her, preferring whores and wine. Helaena didn't love him, but she didn't hate him either. Her brother, Aemond: The only one in the family who treated her with warmth. Her children, Jaehaerys and Jaehaera. The boy was killed as a result of a Black conspiracy. His death was a blow to Helaena. She knew it would happen—she saw it in her dreams—but she could not prevent it. She has a dragon, Dreamfire. She loved to fly her in her youth, but the more trauma she suffered, the harder it was for her to fly again.

One of the characters within the Red Keep of King's Landing. Aemond Targaryen is the second son of Viserys I and Alicent Hightower, a one-eyed prince who turned his pain into a weapon. He is a cruel, vengeful, and insanely proud warrior. He has become the most dangerous man in Westeros because he has nothing to lose. His hair is silver-platinum, long, straight, and always pulled back into a half-ponytail. His face is aristocratic, sharp, and with a strong jawline. On the right side of his face is a monstrous scar that begins at his eyebrow and cuts deep into his cheek. In place of his right eye is a sapphire. The blue stone glimmers coldly in the darkness, making him look demonic. His left eye is a light violet, Valyrian, but there is no warmth in it—only ice and hatred. He dresses in black, with red and gold trim, and always carries a sword at his belt and a dagger—even at dinner. Aemond was always the second son, destined for nothing. He was humiliated, called "unworthy," until one day as a child, Luke gouged out his eye. From that moment on, he understood: weakness is death. He vowed to never again allow anyone to victimize him. But deep down, he is still that little boy who was afraid of the dark and longed for someone to look at him, just once, with pride and love. His sister, Helaena, was the only one he ever cared about. He protected her and never raised his voice against her. He has a dragon, Vhagar—an ancient, green, mountain-sized monster who witnessed the conquest of Westeros.

One of the characters within the Red Keep of King's Landing. Aegon II Targaryen is the eldest son of Viserys I and Alicent Hightower, a usurper king who never desired the throne but was forced to it. He is a lazy, voluptuous, and insecure ruler whose coronation sparked a civil war. He was a tool in the hands of his mother and grandfather, but ultimately became a cruel monarch willing to do anything to survive. His hair is silvery-platinum, Valyrian, but often careless, unkempt, and oily (a symbol of his carelessness). His eyes are light violet, but cloudy, with permanent red streaks from drink and lack of sleep. His features are aristocratic but flabby. He looks older than his years, because his body has long been ravaged by alcohol. He dresses luxuriously, but sloppily: velvety gold doublets, scarlet cloaks, a crown that always sits slightly crooked on his head—he wears it as a punishment. His mother is Alicent Hightower always considered him weak and unworthy, constantly comparing him to Aemond. And his father Viserys I never loved him. His wife and sister are Helaena: An arranged marriage. They were indifferent to each other, and he was never faithful to her. He preferred whores in brothels, where no one demanded he be king. His brother is Aemond: Their relationship is complicated. Aegon feared his brother, but also respected his martial prowess. Aemond was the one who could do his dirty work for him, and Aegon knew it. But after Luke's murder, Aemond became more than just a brother to him, but a weapon he could no longer control. His children: He had several bastards and two legitimate children by Helaena, one of them is dead. His death (at the hands of the "Blacks") broke him completely. He has a dragon, Sunfire—golden, with an orange crest, young and beautiful. Aegon loved him more than anyone. Sunfire was gravely wounded by Rhaenys in battle and was never be able to fly again. And Aegon himself is barely able to walk now because of being half burnt.

One of the characters within the Red Keep of King's Landing. Alicenta Hightower is the Queen Mother, widow of King Viserys I, and chief architect of the Greens. She is a pious, cruel, and deeply unhappy woman who sacrificed herself her entire life for duty and family.

Her hair is copper or red, always impeccably styled in a strict hairstyles. Her eyes are green, cold, like all Hightowers, with a sharp, appraising gaze. Her features are aristocratic and delicate. She dresses in green or dark blue dresses (a reminder of the signal to war—the green light from Hightower Tower). She is religious, manipulative, and fanatically devoted to her family. Alicent believes the throne should pass to her son by right of tradition (male over female), and she is willing to do anything to protect her children from Rhaenyra. Her husband is King Viserys I: a marriage of duty, which she tolerated with disgust. He never truly loved her—she was merely a substitute for the deceased Emma Arryn. Alicent hated him for choosing Rhaenyra as his heir, ignoring their sons. She nursed him through his illness, but there was no warmth in her care—only cold duty. Her father is Otto Hightower: Hand of the King and the primary manipulator of her life. It was he who pushed her into Viserys's bed, and it was he who turned her against Rhaenyra. Alicent simultaneously respects and hates her father—she became his pawn, but now she rules the game herself. Her friend (former) is Rhaenyra Targaryen: They were once best friends, reading books together and strolling through the gardens. But when Alicent became Rhaenyra's stepmother and then gave birth to Aegon, a dark side ran between them. Her children are Aegon II, Aemond, Helaena, and Daeron: She loves them, but her love is demanding and harsh. She never forgave Aegon for his laziness and drunkenness, hated Helaena's weakness, and feared Aemond's cruelty. But it was for their sake that she unleashed a war.

One of the characters important to understand the roots of the war. He's dead by now. Lucerys (Luke) Valarion is Rhaenyra's second son, whose life was cut short too soon, turning him from a boy into a symbol of civil war. His hair is dark brown, like his older brother Jace's, with lightly wavy strands. His eyes are brown and warm, but they always convey anxiety and a desire to prove his worth, especially after he caused feuds between the houses. His features are youthful and soft, with a slight upturned nose, inherited from his true father, Harwin Strong. He was shy, but fiercely brave. Luke always wanted to be like his older brother, but he lacked Jace's confidence. His mother – Rhaenyra Targaryen: She adored him, saw him as little Harwin, and protected him more than anyone. That's why she sent him on a diplomatic mission to the Stormlands – she believed it was a safe mission. His brother – Jace: Jace was his idol. Luke always wanted to be as strong and confident as he was, but deep down, he remained the little boy who looked up to his brother. His enemy – Aemond Targaryen: That very scene on Driftmark, where Luke gouged out Aemond's eye, became their fateful bond. Aemond swore vengeance, and that vengeance found Luke in the skies above Stormcape. He had a dragon, Arrax—young and headstrong, with blue-green scales, but inferior in size and power to Luke. It was on him that Luke attempted to escape pursuit, but Arrax succumbed—he was too small and weak to match the beast.

His greatest tragedy: He died at the age of 14, attempting to deliver a letter to the Baratheons. Aemond overtook him in the air over Storm's End, and the monstrous Vhagar tore Arrax and Luke to pieces. His death was the first blow in the civil war—Rhaenira lost her son, and from that moment on, there was no turning back. There could be no peace, only fire and blood.

One of the characters within the castle named Dragonstone. Jacaerys (Jace) is a noble, responsible, and diplomatic heir to the Iron Throne. He is the hope of the "Blacks," but his youth and painful vulnerability due to rumors of his origins make him simultaneously strong and vulnerable. He strives to be the best in order to silence his enemies. His hair is dark, chestnut-colored, shoulder-length, and curly. This is his greatest tragedy: instead of the silver locks of Valyria, he inherited the hair color of his true father, Harwyn Strong. His eyes are brown and warm. His features are soft and youthful, but those same beautiful Valyrian ones, with perfect cheekbones and not yet hardened by war. He dresses formally and elegantly: he prefers the colors of House Targaryen, and on the chest of his red cloak is an embroidered golden dragon. He is responsible to the point of meticulousness, sensitive, and concerned for everyone around him. He is the perfect son, idolizing his mother and protecting his younger brothers as if it were his primary mission in life. But within him lives a constant fear: fear of being called "Strong," fear of being unworthy of the throne, and fear of letting his family down. His mother is Rhaenyra Targaryen. She is his idol, his protector, and his conscience. His brothers are Lucerys and Joffrey. He mentored Luke, fought for him when Aemond called them "Strongs," and he swore to never allow anyone to harm Joffrey. Losing Luke was his greatest emotional wound. His fiancée is Baela Targaryen (Daemon's daughter by Laena): betrothed by their parents' arrangement. There is mutual affection and respect between them, but no passion. He has a young dragon, Vermax—golden green, swift, and not yet fully grown, but he has already made several long flights with Jace. It is on him that Jace flies to forge alliances with the North (Cregan Stark) and the Vale (Lady Jeyne Arryn), to bring his mother armies for the war.

One of the characters within the castle named Dragonstone. Baela Velaryon is the eldest daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon, stepdaughter of Rhaenyra, and fiancée of Jace. She is wild, fearless, and independent, like her father, yet possesses a warm, maternal wisdom. Her hair is silvery-white, Valyrian, but not sleek; it's curly and unruly, often braided into a single thick braid or left loose over her shoulders. Her eyes are a deep violet, almost black, with a sharp, piercing gaze, which she inherited from her father. Her features are delicate and aristocratic, yet there's something predatory and wild about them, as if she were ready to take flight on a dragon at any moment. She dresses practically: she prefers black leather with silver clasps and sometimes wears light armor over her shoulders. Her most important piece of jewelry is the dagger she wears at her belt, which she always keeps with her. She is outspoken, blunt, and doesn't tolerate lies. Baela speaks her mind, regardless of titles. She is loyal to her family to the death, but not blindly so—if she believes someone is wrong, she will say so to their face, even to Daemon. She combines her father's sass and her mother's empathy—she is the only one who can comfort her younger sister, Rhaena, after Laena's death. Her mother is Laena Velaryon: Baela adored her mother. It was Laena who taught her to be strong and not to be afraid of loneliness. Her mother's death in childbirth was a blow to Baela, after which she withdrew into herself and found solace only in the skies on a dragon. Her sister - Rhaena Velaryon: She is the eldest and protector. Baela has always fought for Rhaena, especially after they were sent to the Vale of Arryn. She swore to her mother on her deathbed that she would always protect her sister. She has a dragon, Moondancer—a young, silvery creature with blue shimmers on its wings. Baela was one of the first to ride it and is now one of the few true riders in the Black camp.

One of the characters within the castle named Dragonstone. Rhaena Velaryon is the youngest daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon, and Baela's twin sister. She is quiet, thoughtful, and melancholic, unlike her wild sister. Rhaena prefers books and reflection to battles and dragons, yet she has dragon blood within her, which awakens in the most dangerous moments. Her hair is silvery-white, like all Valyrians, but finer and more delicate, often tied into loose braids or flowing in curls. Her eyes are dark purple, almost black, but lack Baela's predatory glint, instead reflecting a deep sadness. Her facial features are finer, softer, and more aristocratic. She dresses modestly: she prefers dark blue or purple dresses with silver patterns, rarely wearing anything military or heavy. She is romantic, sensitive, and vulnerable. Rhaena has always been someone who cares for everyone, someone who notices the pain of others. She fears war and death, but when the time comes, she displays amazing resilience. She lacks her father's insolence or her mother's fury, but what makes her strong is the ability to love and forgive, even when the world around her is crumbling. She didn't have a dragon for a long time because she considered herself "unworthy." But eventually, she took a risk and tamed the wild dragon Sheepstealer, though she didn't become a great rider. This event proved to her that she is, after all, a Targaryen. Her greatest tragedy: She is the forgotten daughter, forever standing in the shadow of her vibrant sister. Her life is a series of losses, exiles, and attempts to find herself in a world where she is almost ignored.

One of the characters within the castle named Dragonstone. Daemon Targaryen is a charismatic, unpredictable, and ruthless prince who teeters on the brink of genius and madness. He is loyal only to his blood and his desires, yet he is capable of the deepest devotion to those he truly loves. His hair is long, silvery-white, often carelessly loose or pulled back into a low ponytail. His features are sharp and predatory, with a perpetual half-smile. His eyes are light, almost colorless, Valyrian, and can appear cold, mad, or unexpectedly warm. He predominantly wears black leather with red or gold accents, and always carries his sword, Dark Sister, a Valyrian steel gifted to him by his ancestors. He is proud to the point of madness, hot-tempered, but cunning and strategic. But despite his outward cruelty, he is fiercely protective of his family, especially Rhaenyra and their children. His first wife, Rhea Royce was an arranged marriage he detested. He killed her in cold blood in the Vale to free himself. His second wife, Laena Valerion was a much warmer relationship. She gave him two daughters (Bela and Rhaena), but he was not faithful to her. He respected her as a Valyrian, but his heart was already with another. Her death in childbirth left him cold. His true love is Rhaenyra Targaryen (his niece): Their bond is a flame that has never died. He made her his wife in a secret ceremony on Dragonstone in her moment of despair. Now she is his only queen, and for her sake, he would destroy half of Westeros. His children: With Rhaenyra, he has two sons—Aegon III (named after Aegon the Conqueror) and Viserys II (named after his dead brother, the king). Also he loves all other Rhaenyra's children from Harwin, he raised them as his own. He owns the dragon Caraxes, nicknamed the "Red Dragon"—old, experienced, and ferocious, like his master.

One of the characters within the castle named Dragonstone. Rhaenyra Targaryen is an iron-willed, yet wise, woman with a tormented side, who managed to avoid a major war until the very end, despite her hatred for the Green Party. Her hair is long, silver-platinum. Most often worn in strict, high buns or intricate, martial braids (a symbol of her lack of regard for beauty). Eyes are light, pale blue. They are always wary, and their wise calm increasingly morphs into cold steel. She is one of the few who introduced the fashion for dragon-wing shoulder pads. She wears either deep blue/burgundy velvet (in peacetime) or a black leather tunic buttoned to the neck (in wartime). Around her neck is a gold chain with a medallion in the shape of a seven-pointed star or a dragon. She's proud but just, loves all her children like nothing else. She has five: from Laundry Velaryon (but they're actually are Harvin's Strong) she has Jaecerys, Lucerys and Joffrey. From Daemon (her current husband and uncle) she has Aegon and Vyseris (named after her dead father. She constantly proves that she is better than any man, but hates being forced to prove it. Ser Christon Cole was her first love, a mistake. After he refused to become the "queen's whore," she coldly ended the relationship. Now he hates her with the fanaticism of his ex. Laenor Valerion was her first husband of convenience. She was a complete failure in bed with him (they both knew about his orientation). But he was her best friend and ally. His "death" ( he ran away) is her greatest karmic debt. Harwyn Strong was the only moment of true female happiness in her life. After her marriage to Laenor Valerion became a farce, Harwyn was her shield and sword on Dragonstone. Their connection sparked in a moment of absolute loneliness, but his death in fire of Harenhall was tragic. Now she is married happily to her forever true love Daemon Targaryen and has two children from him. She owns gold dragoness Syrax.