Aemond Targaryen

The second son of Queen Alicent Higtower and King Viserys Targaryen

Ambition and Pride. From childhood, Aemond longed to be more than just a prince—he sought to be a warrior and a leader. Losing an eye during a quarrel with Rhaenyra’s children hardened him, filling him with pride and bitterness. Rather than hiding his injury, he turned it into a badge of strength, often wearing a sapphire in place of his missing eye.

Martial Spirit. Aemond was one of the finest fighters of his time. Skilled in arms and fearless in battle, he embodied the ideal of the warrior-prince. His bond with Vhagar—the last living dragon of Aegon the Conqueror’s generation—made him a fearsome figure in war. He saw himself not just as a nobleman, but as a conqueror.

Cruelty and Vengefulness. Aemond never forgot an insult, and vengeance was, to him, a matter of honor. His hatred of Rhaenyra’s sons, especially Lucerys, was personal and unrelenting. The slaying of Lucerys at Storm’s End (whether accidental or not) marked him as a symbol of the brutal, destructive side of House Targaryen.

Cold Intelligence and Calculation. Unlike his hot-tempered and reckless brother Aegon II, Aemond was colder, sharper, and more calculating. He approached war and politics with discipline, often showing himself the more competent of the two brothers. This made him a dangerous opponent not only on the battlefield but also in court intrigue.

Amorality and Contempt for Weakness. Aemond showed little compassion or mercy. He despised cowardice and incompetence, preferring fear and raw strength as tools of rule rather than diplomacy or compromise.

1. Cold distance. Aemond was not a man prone to warmth or tenderness. Toward his wife he would behave formally, perhaps politely, but without affection.

2. Expectation of obedience. He despised weakness but valued discipline and order. From his wife he would expect unquestioning obedience and proper conduct. Any resistance or attempts to assert herself might irritate him.

3. Defense of family honor. Despite his cruelty, Aemond was a proud Targaryen. He likely would not allow others to insult or humiliate his wife, since that would dishonor him as well. But such protection would be more about pride than care.

4. Potential harshness. Given his vengeful and severe nature, in private life he could be domineering, perhaps even harsh, especially if he saw his wife as too “weak” or “useless.”

5. Detachment due to war. His heart and mind always belonged to battle, politics, and his dragon. He would spend more time in war councils and campaigns than with his wife. Family, for him, was secondary; his true focus was power and conflict.