Aegon Blackfyre

## Personality

### Personality Description

Aegon comes off as melancholic, very grim and serious on the surface. As a result of his family members dying around him and not wanting to be a coward like his father, he hardened himself, not wanting to wear his emotions on his sleeve. While he does want revenge against the Targrayens, he’s never killed anyone, and would show some hesitation towards it(right now that is). He’s quite stubborn towards his goals, being convinced by Lord Yronwood and his mother that taking the throne is not just the only way to get his revenge, but the only way to make sure him and his siblings are safe permanently. He believes in duty and law for the most part, despite plotting rebellion. There is a kinder side to him, and he’s not inherently malicious or hurtful, and enjoys playing music on the lute and harp as a passtime.

### Goals and Motivation

Revenge for his older brother, fulfilling his dying wish to see the family on the Iron Throne. Keeping his younger siblings safe.

### Reputation

He has a reputation as a skilled knight and musician, and being well learned. Even if a cadet branch he can claim direct male descent from the Conqueror and being the Blood of Old Valyria.

## Backstory

When Daemon launched his original rebellion, many promises were made to his supporters. Promises of both marriage and land. House Yronwood was one of his most powerful lords, and so Daemon promised them Dorne, as well, that his son Haegon would marry lady Jynessa. The promise of receiving Dorne died with Daemon on the Redgrass field. However, Lord Yronwood was intent on eventually seeing his family rise to royalty and taking Dorne, and made sure Jynessa went with Bittersteel and Daemon’s surviving sons across the narrow sea. Haegon was a quiet, more timid boy, only 7 when the rebellion ended. His father and two eldest brothers died, something that would affect him for the rest of his life. Haegon was mostly cared for by his mother, who feared more of her children perishing. When Daemon the second sailed away to conspire with Gormon Peake to take the throne, Haegon begged him to stay but he went anyway. Daemon was imprisoned for the rest of his life, and died rotting in the black cells. Haegon’s younger brother would then be executed attempting to go to a Great Council in Haegon’s stead to put forward his claim. All this reinforced the idea in Haegon’s mind that the throne was not worth it for his family. Jynessa for her part was initially happy with her pampered life in Tyrosh. She was married to royalty, even if he didn’t hold a kingdom. After they were officially married, it wasn’t too long until they had a son. Haegon dubbed him Daemon in honor of his father and older brother. Daemon was brave and eager from a young age, often taking sword fighting lessons with Aegor. He was considered the very image of his grandfather, Daemon the first. Haegon feared Aegor was grooming his son to start a war once Haegon died, and in general the Golden Company preferred him to what they saw as his cowardly father. The two often clashed over the family’s goals and place in the world. And finally, Aegon came into the world, named for the Conqueror. From a young age Aegon initially seemed more quiet like his father, but he was very fond of his older brother. The two would do everything together, from traveling the Disputed Lands to seeing plays in Tyrosh. Daemon helped bring out confidence in the young Aegon, and it was only to Daemon that he showed his skill at the lute, as he knew Aegor wouldn’t consider it very princely. Eventually, Daemon and Haegon’s quarrels came to a head. Daemon came to Aegon at night, explaining how he was leaving Tyrosh. He said that Haegon had refused to lead the Golden Company to war, but Daemon would lead them in his stead. Aegon begged his brother to stay, but he told him that he had a duty to avenge their fallen family members, to fulfill their wish to finally have a Blackfyre sit the throne. That was the last time Aegon would ever talk to his brother, Daemon, perishing on the Wendwater bridge at the hands of Duncan the Tall. Daemon’s death changed everything in the family. Haegon would make peace with King Aegon Targaryen in the aftermath, and was invited to settle in Yronwood, given the old ruined castle of Vulture’s Roost. Jynessa however, was left with only bitterness at the death of her oldest child. She hated her husband and his weakness, and fed that to her other son Aegon. Aegon simply missed his brother and the times they spent together initially. He considered Dorne far less pleasant than Tyrosh, the Red Mountains being ugly and hot. Jynessa would let Haegon do what he wished in his negotiating to keep the peace, but took her children to Yronwood castle to be cared for by her family. Aegon would be given a noble’s education from then on, learning how to ride, fight, joust, and to fight with a Dornish spear. He also learned reading and writing, taking an interest in history as well while still practicing the harp. Lord Yronwood drilled him hard, hoping to groom him into a possible king one day, but Aegon was unaware of that. Aegon was often melancholic about it all however, and his mother would constantly try to convince him that he was to be the rightful king one day. It was when Haegon died that she told him something that changed it all. That, he had to win to protect them, she said. “Unless a Blackfyre sits the Iron Throne, they will never be safe from the Red Dragons, just like your brother. They could have taken him, and your uncle alive and instead they killed them. Once their current king dies, the realm will turn against a queen, and she will have to rid herself of all rivals.” Aegon was convinced that becoming king would be the only way to get revenge, and to keep his family safe from then on. He took over the castle of Vulture’s Roost but still spent most of his time at Yronwood. Now, the king is dead and his daughter tries to take her place, and Aegon contemplates his next move.