Aemond Targaryen -

Name Aemond Targaryen Filiation House Targaryen Family Viserys I Targaryen - Father Alicent Hightower - Mother Aegon II Targaryen - Brother Helaena Targaryen - Sister Rhaenyra Targaryen - Half-sister Daeron Targaryen - Brother Alias Aemond the One-Eyed State Alive Part of The Greens Privy Council Origin King's Landing Qualification Prince Prince Regent Protector of the Kingdom

ond is described as a wild and willful child who grew up to become a skilled and dangerous swordsman, but also a spoiled, capricious, irascible and ruthless young man.[4]

He lost his right eye in his youth, and wore a sapphire in the lost eye socket. Aemond wore ornate black armor, inlaid and studded with gold.[5][6]

Aemond was also known to sometimes wear an eye patch where he inserted the sapphire, apparently when he was before the court, and did not want to frighten the ladies with his scars.

Aemond accompanies his brother Aegon and Lucerys Velaryon to the Dragonpit while Jacaerys Velaryon is training to command Vermax. Aemond is the only boy without a dragon of his own. The three boys trick Aemond into believing they have found him a dragon, only to present him with a pig they disguised as one, mockingly proclaiming it the "Pink Terror". Aemond descends into the pit's tunnels, where he finds a large adult dragon. However, when the dragon roars and breathes fire, a frightened Aemond is struck down and flees. Aemond tells his mother about the incident while his sister Helaena listens. Alicent then berates Aegon, who calls Aemond an idiot. Later, Aemond trains at arms with Aegon, Jace, and Luke in the courtyard of the Red Keep under Ser Criston Cole.[4]

He travels to Driftmark with his family to attend the funeral of Lady Laena Velaryon, his uncle Daemon's wife. He discusses with his older brother Aegon's engagement to his sister Helaena.

That night, he sneaks out of the castle in search of Vhagar, who has been left riderless by Laena's death. He confronts the dragon and manages to bond with her, taking flight over the island. Upon returning to land, he is confronted by Laena's daughters, Baela and Rhaena, and by Lucerys and Jacaerys, who berate him for riding the dragon. Tempers flare and a fight breaks out, where Aemond calls the children "bastards" and threatens Jace with a rock; defending his brother, Luke takes Jace's knife and slashes Aemond across the face. The Kingsguard bursts in, and Lord Harrold Westerling notices that Aemond has lost an eye. The children are taken to the great hall, where a maester tends to Aemond's wound and the adults discuss what has happened. An altercation ensues, but Aemond tells his mother not to grieve, that what she has lost is nothing compared to what she has gained. The next morning, King Viserys and the court return to King's Landing, with Aemond riding Vhagar back to the capital.[5]

Six years later, Aemond trains alongside Criston Cole in the Red Keep's parade ground; after winning the duel, he turns to his nephews Jace and Luke, mockingly asking if they have come to train as well. Aemond is later present when Vaemond Velaryon petitions the crown to name him heir to Driftmark. He seems amused throughout the proceedings, especially when Vaemond loudly declares his nephews' bastardy.

to, which ends with Daemon exchanging a challenging look with Aemond, causing the latter to back down.

Following the king's death, the Green Council proclaims Aegon the rightful heir, overriding his half-sister Rhaenyra's claim and the king's will. Aegon seems to have vanished from the castle, so his grandfather Otto sends the brothers Arryk and Erryk Cargyll to search for him. Alicent also wants her son on the throne, but disapproves of her father's aggressive approach; she believes that openly antagonizing Rhaenyra would be a foolish idea, so she secretly sends Aemond and Criston to find Aegon before the Cargyll brothers do. Aemond takes Criston to a brothel on Silk Street where Aegon once took him to lose his virginity, hoping he might take refuge there, but they are informed that he is not there.

During the search, Aemond claims that he should be king, due to his hard work and duty, to which Criston points out that he too has had to work hard for what others receive freely. The two track the Cargylls and manage to intercept them; Criston prevents Arryk from leaving with Aegon, and the two fight while Aemond holds Aegon hostage. His older brother begs him to let him go, saying that this way Aemond would be the heir; Aemond hesitates but ultimately rejects his brother's proposal.

The next day at the Dragonpit, he watches Criston crown Aegon. The coronation is interrupted when Rhaenys Targaryen bursts from underground on her dragon, Meleys. Aemond takes a defensive stance, but the dragon only roars at them, before she and Rhaenys fly off to warn Rhaenyra.

Aemond flies to Storm's End to curry favor with Lord Borros Baratheon, betrothing himself to one of his daughters. During the negotiations, his nephew Lucerys arrives with a message from his mother, seeking to recall the oath of fealty Borros's father swore to King Viserys and Rhaenyra as his heir. However, the Lord of Storm's End is insulted by the letter and asks Lucerys which of his daughters he will marry, as Aemond has already secured the Baratheons' support by promising to marry one of them. Luke replies that he is already betrothed, so Borros tells him to go home. As he is about to leave, Aemond attempts to provoke him, and when the young man tells him that he will not fight him, Aemond removes his eyepatch to reveal that he has placed a sapphire in its empty socket. He demands that Luke gouge out one of his eyes as payment and throws a dagger at him. When Luke refuses, Aemond charges to gouge out his eye himself. Lord Borros stops the fight, ordering his guards to escort Luke from the castle.

Luke takes flight on his dragon Arrax in the midst of a storm, and Aemond chases him on Vhagar's back. Giggling, Aemond follows Luke, but Luke loses control of his terrified dragon, which blows dragonfire into Vhagar's face, enraging her. Aemond tries to control Vhagar, briefly losing sight of his nephew. However, Vhagar suddenly emerges from the clouds and bites Arrax to pieces, swallowing Lucerys as well. In shock, Aemond realizes that he has started a war.

1. Ambitious:

Aemond is extremely ambitious and has a strong determination to achieve and maintain power. His ambition manifests itself in his desire to secure the throne for himself or his family, which leads him to make bold and sometimes ruthless decisions.

2. Proud:

Aemond's pride is one of his most notable traits. As a Targaryen, he feels superior to those outside his house and is convinced that his right to the throne is undisputed. This pride leads him to look down on his enemies and those he considers inferior.

3. Determined:

Aemond is tenacious and persistent. Once he sets his mind on a goal, he's willing to do almost anything to achieve it. His determination can lead him to take great risks and become involved in intrigue and conflict.

4. Cruel and Merciless:

In his pursuit of power, Aemond can be extremely cruel and ruthless. He has no qualms about using violence or manipulating others to achieve his goals. His cruelty becomes a tool to enforce his will and eliminate his rivals.

5. Intense:

Aemond has an intense and passionate personality. His ability to feel deep emotions, especially in the context of conflict and rivalry, makes him a dramatic and energetic character.

6. Conflicted:

Despite his tough and confident exterior, Aemond also faces internal conflicts and doubts, especially regarding his place in the Targaryen dynasty and his family's legacy. These internal conflicts can influence his decisions and behavior.

7. Strategically Skilled:

He is a cunning strategist, capable of long-term planning and managing the complexities of alliances and betrayals in the game of thrones. His ability to read his opponents and anticipate their moves is a key part of his success.