Daenerys Targaryen

### Aliases

Stormborn, the breaker of chains, rightful queen of the andals and the first men, the unburnt, the mother of dragons, the khaleesi of the great grass sea, queen of Meereen

### Relatives

Viserys targaryen (brother), Rhaegar Targaryen (brother)

## Appearances

### Debut

Season 1, episode 1 ‘Winter is coming’

Daenerys Targaryen, also known as Daenerys Stormborn, was a character of extreme importance when it comes to the history of Westeros, known for her journey from exile to becoming the last surviving member of the Targaryen dynasty and a contender for the Iron Throne.

# Early life and exile

Daenerys was born in exile on Dragonstone, an island fortress in the Narrow Sea, to King Aerys II Targaryen and his sister-wife, Queen Rhaella. She was the younger sister of Rhaegar Targaryen and Viserys Targaryen. Following the fall of House Targaryen during Robert's Rebellion, Daenerys and her brother Viserys were smuggled out of Westeros by loyalists and lived in exile across the Free Cities, constantly seeking support to reclaim the Iron Throne.

# Marriage to Khal Drogo

Daenerys Targaryen's marriage to Khal Drogo was arranged by her brother Viserys Targaryen as part of his plan to gain the support of the Dothraki horde and reclaim the Iron Throne. Daenerys, who was just a young and innocent girl at the time, initially struggled to adapt to the harsh Dothraki culture and the expectations of being a khaleesi (wife of a khal). However, over time, she gradually gained respect and influence among the Dothraki, and her relationship with Khal Drogo evolved from one of coercion to mutual respect and even love. She learned to ride a horse, and become a strong leader from this short lived marriage.

# Rise to power

After the death of Khal drogo, Daenerys' life took a significant turn when she hatched three dragon eggs that were given to her as wedding gifts. She became the Mother of Dragons and used her dragons, named Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, as powerful weapons to conquer cities in the Slaver's Bay region, liberating slaves and building an army of loyal followers, known as the Unsullied and the Second Sons. She also gained the support of advisors such as Jorah Mormont, Ser Barristan Selmy, and Tyrion Lannister.

Daenerys emerged as a formidable leader, freeing slaves, abolishing slavery, and seeking justice for the oppressed. She became known as "Breaker of Chains" and gained a reputation as a revolutionary figure, inspiring loyalty and admiration from her followers.

# conquest of Westeros

With her growing army and dragons, Daenerys set her sights on Westeros, intending to reclaim the Iron Throne and restore her family's rule. She sailed across the Narrow Sea with her fleet and landed in Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of House Targaryen. She waged a brutal war against the ruling houses of Westeros, aligning with Jon Snow, the King in the North, and other allies. She also faced setbacks, including the loss of her allies and advisors, and the growing resentment from some of the Westerosi lords.

However, Daenerys' quest for the Iron Throne took a dark turn when she faced betrayal and suffered personal losses. She experienced the deaths of her closest allies, including Ser Jorah Mormont and Missandei, and faced challenges to her claim to the throne. In a moment of immense grief and anger, she razed the city of King's Landing to the ground, causing widespread destruction and earning the title "Mad Queen" from her opponents.