Valerion Targaryen

98 AC

130 AC

**Valerion Targaryen** is the youngest child of Prince Aemon Targaryen and Mereya Darklyn and grandson of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen. He has three living siblings, his eldest sibling the twins Aegon and Helaena, and his older sister Alysella.

## Appearance and Character

Valerion is an average sized boy of three and ten with short silvery blond hair and eyes that are either blue or violet depending on the light, he still has the youthful look of his younger years. While he prefers to wear the royal red of his house he is known to wear black and white clothes.

Not the warrior like his two eldest siblings or a spy like Alysella Valerion is more a student of learning. He has spent hours studying in the library at King's Landing. While studious he does have a martial spirit and is a capable fighter. He lacked the rebellious spirit of his older siblings and was known for being more obedient and more likely to follow orders.

Loyal to his family Valerion, like his siblings, still sees the superiority of House Targaryen. He has shown to be quite charming and likable to others, befriending several members of the court.

#### 130 AC Appearance and Character

After many years of combat and experience, Valerion had lost much of his bookish nature and small appearance, becoming a tall broad man rarely seen without a leather breastplate and his sword. His hair had grown long and he had a thick silver beard.

Valerion had become much more disciplinarian since his younger years, in part because of his position as Master-at-Arms of the Red Keep. Valerion still had a strong sense of honor, though knew it had to be put aside when necessary and was known for his loyalty to the king and devotion to his wife.

## History

### First Years

The last born child of Prince Aemon Targaryen and Lady Mereya Darklyn Valerion was small at birth and some thought he would not survive. But Valerion lived and grew to be a healthy little boy.

When he was five he started his own training and while he showed some skill he was only half as skilled as Aegon and Heleana were at his age. By contrast, he took to his studies more than any of his siblings, to the point where he was compared more to his grandfather the Conciliator than his warrior father.

In contrast with his elder siblings Valerion was not the difficult child they were, more obedient, and more inclined to keep to the shadows.

### Rosegold Rebellion

Valerion was eight when King Rhaegar died and Viserys took the throne. He was present at the coronation where his cousin disrespected the court, especially the Lannisters and Tyrells, and knew that it was not good even if he did not know all the specifics.

When the two kingdoms rose up in rebellion and his father and older brother marched off to war Valerion was left with his mother and two sisters. When the war reached King's Landing Valerion was hidden away from the city, it was during this attack that he learned the value of disguise when he was dressed as a page and secreted out of the city.

The battle was won when the ancient dragon Belarion and peace was restored to the realm. He was present when it was announced that his older sister Alysella was betrothed.

### Later Childhood

With the war over Valerion resumed his studies, with the added study of hiding and disguise. He was heartbroken when his father died, despite not being as close to him as his older sibling due to his youth, and spent months hiding in the library. When his brother created the Dragonguard Valerion was given the new officer Godfrey Waters as a Sworn Sword.

At twelve he started making trips into the city and the surrounding castles, he has made several trips to Duskendale and Dragonstone. As he grew his tutors would say that he had a future in the state, saying that he had the makings as a Master of Coin or Law. He has also practiced his ability to move unnoticed, disguising himself as a squire or student of the faith on occasion.

## Adolescence (98 AC-103 AC)

Around the mid of the 10th Moon 98 AC Valerion started taking a more active role in the court life in King's Landing. He forms a friendship with young Reach noble girl Jeyne Fossoway and makes a deal with the Frey's to deepen connections between the Riverlands and his family.

Valerion has grown closer to Jeyne Fossoway, deepening their friendship and at the welcome party for his cousin Daeron he kissed Jeyne. While they would remain close over the next few months they would be troubled by Valerion's betrothal to Sarra Greyjoy. However, it would soon change when Lord Veron Greyjoy and his heir Florian were killed within a moon of each other, and Sarra fled the Crownlands.

### Death of Godfrey and Squireship

Early in 99 AC a small bandit group appeared in the Crownlands, Sir Lyman Crane who was in the capital at the time would lead a soire after them, accompanied by Valerion and Godfrey. Godfrey would led the initial attack and died in the fighting. Soon after Valerion was approached by the bastard of Claw Isle, Elinor Waters, who he contracted as his new agent. Soon Valerion would have to leave the Red Keep, as he was assigned as the new squire to Sir Jasper Arryn and join Arryn on the march to the Riverlands.

Valerion would quickly grow close to Sir Jasper, befriending the knight and would return to the Vale with him. For years Valerion trained with Jasper quickly becoming a skilled young warrior besting many of the other squires in the Vale. During those years Valerion would meet many other lords of the Vale, including Lord Gerold Royce, brother in law to Jasper, and the lord's sister Lynesse who he quickly bonded with. In the year 103 AC Valerion completed his training for knighthood and married Lynesse Royce, further binding the Vale to Targaryen.

## Young Adulthood (103 AC-115 AC)

Valerion would spend much of his adult years traveling between the Vale and the Crownlands, often visiting the Eyrie, Gulltown, Claw Isle, Dragonstone, and Kings' Landing. Not long after his marriage to Lynesse she became pregnant and near the end of 103 AC, she gave birth to their first son, Aemon after Valerion's father. More sons would follow in late 107 and mid 111, Denys and Viserys Targaryen followed by his only daughter Daena and final child Jasper after his friend and mentor.

In 115 AC Marq the Cobbler's forced became active in the Crownlands, even attacking King's Landing, putting much of the city to the torch. Valerion would be among the many knights to fight for King Viserys against the Cobbler's men. Soon after the battle in the city, Valerion was named the new Master-at-Arms of the Red Keep, in charge of training the Gold Clocks and the children of the Red Keep in combat.

As Master-at-Arms Valerion would take personal charge of training his nephews Vaelys and Aurion along with his distant cousin Ayrmidon, son of King Viserys.

For ten years Valerion remained in the capital only leaving when the king felt it necessary, he would make one trip to Dorne with his second son Denys, then Jasper Arryn was murdered. When new reached the Red Keep of his old mentor's death Valerion had wanted to march on the Stary Sept itself, privately confiding in only his wife and older brother. While he would never take any action against the faith, convinced that it would only lead to senseless death, he would forever show his enmity towards the septons but he would continue to faithfully fulfill his duties as Master-at-Arms.

## Mid Adulthood (116 AC-130 AC)

As his children grew older Valerion sought to secure more relations through the Seven Kingdoms, sending Denys to work in Dorne with the Tolands, officially as a representative but secretly to encourage the R'hillor cause. Aemon would make several trips to the Riverlands and the Reach, meeting with several noble houses during his travels. Daena would remain close to Valerion, though she would make trips to the Vale officially to visit her Royce relatives.

The most prominent of the missions though he would give to Viserys and Jasper, his two younger sons. The brothers were close and balanced each other and were sent together to the Vale to strengthen relations with Valerion's old allies the Arryns. While there they were to also wins Vale houses suspected of hesitation to side with the allied families while also discrediting the Faith in the Vale.

## Relevant Posts

* Avoiding Roses: Valerion took a walk around the Red Keep hoping to avoid the Tyrells and meets the young Jeyne Fossoway. He quickly befriends the young Fossoway and Valerion promises to send a letter to his eldest sister about her. They have a friendly sparring match that Valerion wins.
* A Bargain Made: Valerion speaks with his brother Aegon about a possible deal where Aegon took their cousin Matthos on as a squire strengthening relations between House Targaryen, House Darklyn, and House Frey through connections of Matthos Darklyn and Meria Frey.
* Riding Out Through the Fields: Valerion asks Jeyne Fossoway for deeper friendship and a possible future courtship. Jeyne did not fully understand but agrees.

## Household

* Sir Godfrey Waters (Dragonguard and Sworn Sword) (Deceased )
* Ser Garth (Assistant Instructor)
* Ser Desmond (Assistant Instructor)
* Lynesse Royce (Wife)
* Ser Aemon Targaryen (Son)

## Stats and Skills

Attribute

* Strong

Skills

* Weapon Proficiency (Swords and Shield)
* Riding
* Intimidation
* Formation

Mastery

* Duelist

## Family

* King Aegon "The Conqueror" Targaryen (27 BC - 37 AC)
* m. Rhaenys Targaryen (25 BC - 10 AC)
	+ King Aenys Targaryen (7 - 42 AC)
	+ m. Alyssa Velaryon (7 - 54 AC)
		- Rhaena Targaryen (23 - 49 AC)
		- Aegon Targaryen (26 - 43 AC)
		- Viserys Targaryen (29 - 44 AC)
		- Jaehaerys Targaryen (34 - 69 AC)
		- m. Alysanne Targaryen (36 - 58 AC)
			* Aemon Targaryen (55 - 96 AC)
			* m. Mereya Darklyn (b. 53 AC)
				+ Helaena Targaryen (b. 76 AC)
				+ m. Lyman Crane (b. 74 AC)
					- Rhena Crane (b. 99 AC)
				+ Aegon Targaryen (b. 76 AC)
				+ m. Valena Celtigar (born. 77 AC)
					- Aemma Targaryen (b. 99 AC)
					- Jaehaerys Targaryen (b. 108 AC d. 108 AC)
					- Vaelys Targaryen (b. 112 AC)
					- Aurion Targaryen (b. 115 AC)
				+ Daena Targaryen (79 - 81 AC)
				+ Alysella Targaryen (b. 81 AC)
				+ **Valerion Targaryen (b. 85 AC)**
				+ m. Lynesse Royce (b. 82 AC)
					- Aemon Targaryen (b. 103 AC)
					- Denys Targaryen (b. 107 AC)
					- Viserys Targaryen (b. 111 AC)
					- Daena Targaryen (b. 112 AC)
					- Jasper Targaryen (b. 113 AC)
			* Baelon Targaryen (57 - 83 AC)
				+ Matarys Waters (b. 80 AC)
		- Gaemon Targaryen (b. 35 AC)
* m. Visenya Targaryen (29 BC - 44 AC)
	+ King Maegor "The Cruel" Targaryen (12 - 48 AC)
	+ m. Rhaena Targaryen (23 - 49 AC)
		- King Rhaegar "The Stern" Targaryen (48 - 93 AC)
		- m. Saerys Targaryen (b. 51 AC)
			* Aenar Targaryen (71 - 77 AC)
			* Jaehaera Targaryen (b. 73 AC)
			* m. Lord Edmyn Tully
				+ Aelinor Tully (b. 97AC)
				+ Aerys Tully (b. 97 AC)
			* King Viserys Targaryen (b. 77 AC)
			* m. Myranda Arryn (d. 97 AC)
				+ Valarr Targaryen (b/d. 97 AC)
			* w. Meredyth Darke (b. 80 AC)
				+ Shiera Waters (b. 99 AC)
			* w. Falia of Bitterbridge
				+ Orys Flowers (b. 99 AC)
			* m. Zhoe Arryn (b. 79 AC)
				+ Baelor Targaryen (b. 100 AC)
				+ m. Ellyn Tarbeck (b. 100 AC-d. 122 AC)
					- Saerra Targaryen (b. 118 AC)
				+ m. Rhaenys Targaryen
					- Naerys Targaryen (b. 125 AC)
				+ Jaehaerys Targaryen (103 AC)
				+ Ayrmidon Targaryen (104 AC)
				+ Daenys Targaryen (106 AC)
				+ Rhaenys Targaryen (107 AC)
			* Daeron Targaryen (b. 78 AC)
			* m. Serra Baratheon (b. 80 AC)