House Blackfyre

*"They are no problem as long as they stay across the Narrow Sea, but as long as Bittersteel and the Blackfyres live the Golden Company will always eventually turn their heads back west"*

*- **Lord Robar Connington** to the Small Council Chambers*

**House Blackfyre** is a cadet branch of House Targaryen, founded by Daemon I Blackfyre, a bastard son of King Aegon IV Targaryen, following his legitimization. Their sigil is a black three-headed dragon on a red field, a reversal of the Targaryen heraldry. After continuous failed rebellions, House Blackfyre still plans in the shadows of Essos for their return.

## History

### First Blackfyre Rebellion

In 196 AC Daemon and his friends and allies revolted against Daeron II Targaryen, his half-brother, using the old rumor that Daeron was the son of Aemon the Dragonknight instead of King Aegon IV Targaryen and that the gift of the ancestral weapon Blackfyre proved that Aegon wanted Daemon to succeed him. Since many bastards reversed their family's colors, the banners of Daemon's rebels depicted a black three-headed dragon on a red field instead of House Targaryen's red dragon on a black field. Daemon also struck his own coinage during the war.

Ultimately the Blackfyre Rebellion failed in the Battle of the Redgrass Field. Daemon broke Lord Arryn's van in the battle, slaying Wyl Waynwood and the Knight of Ninestars and severely injuring Ser Gwayne Corbray of the Kingsguard. While protecting his fallen foes, however, Daemon and his two eldest sons, Aemon and Aegon Blackfyre, were slain by his Great Bastard half-brother, Brynden Rivers, known as Bloodraven, and the Raven's Teeth.

Daemon's remaining sons fled to the Free Cities of Essos with his principal supporter, Aegor Rivers, known as Bittersteel, another Great Bastard of King Aegon IV. When Aegor saw all the exiled lords and knights signing on with other sellsword companies, and saw the support of House Blackfyre ebbing away, he created his own sellsword company, the Golden Company.

### Second Blackfyre Rebellion

Daemon II Blackfyre, who had dragon dreams, defeated Ser Franklyn Frey and Ser Galtry the Green in the wedding tourney at Whitewalls, which was where the Second Blackfyre Rebellion began in 211 AC. However, the rebellion was snuffed out quickly by Bloodraven before it could spread beyond Whitewalls, and several key Blackfyre supporters were killed. The remaining sons and their descendants attacked the Seven Kingdoms three more times.

### Third Blackfyre Rebellion

In 219 AC, Bittersteel launched a new invasion after crowning Haegon I Blackfyre. It was late in the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen, who was not very involved in ruling. The leadership of his younger brother, Prince Maekar Targaryen, during the conflict was commendable, as was the courage of Maekar's youngest son, Prince Aegon Targaryen. Prince Aerion Targaryen was also active in its events.

The war featured the second duel between Bittersteel and Bloodraven. At the end of the final battle, Haegon was dishonorably killed after he surrendered and had given up his sword. Bittersteel was taken captive and led in chains to the Red Keep. While Aerion Brightflame and Bloodraven both urged that Bittersteel be executed, King Aerys offered Aegor mercy, sending him north to join the Night's Watch. The Golden Company learned of this through their informants, however, and attacked the prisoner transport as it sailed to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea. Before the year was over, Bittersteel returned to Tyrosh and crowned Haegon's eldest son as Daemon III Blackfyre.

### Great Council of 233 AC

After the death of King Maekar I Targaryen in 233 AC, there was no definitive heir to ascend the throne, so the Hand of the King, Lord Bloodraven, called a Great Council. Aenys Blackfyre, writing from exile, put forth his claim to the Iron Throne. Lord Brynden offered him safe conduct to King's Landing so Aenys could present his claim in person. As soon as Aenys entered King's Landing, however, he was seized by the gold cloaks and dragged to the Red Keep where he was executed. His head was presented to the lords of the Great Council as a warning to any who might still have Blackfyre sympathies.

### Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion

In 236 AC, Daemon III Blackfyre led the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, landing at Massey's Hook. The rebellion had little support, however, as people thought the Blackfyres to be done, as tattered as their banners. At the Battle of Wendwater Bridge, Ser Duncan the Tall slew Daemon. Bittersteel retreated across the narrow sea again, and the war was quickly over.

## Relationships

### Members

* *King Daemon I Blackfyre (†), one of the Great Bastards of King Aegon IV. Founder of House Blackfyre and started the First Blackfyre Rebellion. He died at the Battle of the Redgrass Field after attending to his fallen son Aegon.*
* *Lady Rohanne of Tyrosh (†), wife to Daemon Blackfyre, with whom she had seven sons and several daughters.*
	+ *Prince Aegon Blackfyre (†), twin brother of Prince Aemon and the heir to the Blackfyre Lineage. Aegon was slain by the arrows of the Raven Teeth at the Battle of the Redgrass Field.*
	+ *Prince Aemon Blackfyre (†), twin brother of Prince Aegon and second in line to the Blackfyre Lineage. Aemon was slain by the arrows of the Raven Teeth after taking up the sword of his father in an attempt to rally their forces during the Battle of the Redgrass Field.*
	+ *Captain General Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers (†), brother of King Daemon and one of the Great Bastards of King Aegon IV. Related to House Blackfyre through marriage. Founder of the Golden Company and avid supporter of House Blackfyre's claim to the Iron Throne. Bittersteel was slain by a Lyseni spearman while fighting in the Disputed Lands under Myr.*
	+ *Princess Calla Blackfyre (†), daughter of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. Married to Aegor Rivers before the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Died of a fever in 230 A.C.*
	+ *King Daemon II Blackfyre (†), the third son of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. He led the Second Blackfyre Rebellion. Daemon died of a prolonged illness in 215 A.C.*
	+ *King Haegon I Blackfyre (†), the fourth son of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. Led the Third Blackfyre Rebellion, where he was slain in battle by Prince Maekar Targaryen.*
	+ *Lady Lysa Strong (†), daughter of Ser Hoster Strong. Wife of King Haegon.*
		- *King Daemon III Blackfyre (†), the child of Haegon Blackfyre and Lysa Strong. He led the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, where he was slain in battle by Lord Commander Duncan the Tall.*
	+ *Triarch Matarys Qhaedar (†), one of three Volantene Triarchs. Related to House Blackfyre through marriage.*
	+ *Lady Daenerys Blackfyre (†), second daughter of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. Married to Matarys Qhaedar for Volantis' support of the Blackfyre claim.*
	+ *Prince Aenys Blackfyre (†), fifth son of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. Murdered by Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers at the Great Council of 233 A.C.*
	+ *Lady Ryella Reyne(†), daughter of Ser Robb Reyne. Wife of Prince Aneys.*
		- ***King Raelon Blackfyre,** son of Aenys Blackfyre and Ryella Reyne. Current King of House Blackfyre after the death of his cousin King Daemon.*
		- *Prince Daemon Blackfyre, second son of Aenys Blackfyre and Ryella Reyne. Heir to the Blackfyre Lineage and his brother King Raelon.*
	+ *Prince Aegor Blackfyre (†), sixth son of Daemon Blackfyre and Rohanne of Tyrosh. Slain in battle by a Qohorik lancer.*
	+ *Lady Marla Sunderland (†), daughter of Wave-Lord Jeran Sunderland. Wife of Prince Aegor.*
		- *Ser Maelys Blackfyre, son of Aegor Targaryen and Marla Sunderland. Third in line to the Blackfyre Lineage after his cousins Raelon and Daemon.*