Aerion I Targaryen

Aerion I Targaryen was Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and nineteenth Targaryen king to sat the Iron Throne. He was the firstborn son of King Aegon VI Targaryen and Queen Daenerys I Targaryen. He had a younger brother named Daemon. He ascended the throne after his father's death.

## Appaerance and Character

Aerion is remembered as one of the most handsome men to walk on Westeros. His lilac eyes, silver-golden hair and his charismatic, kind, respectful character made him very popular around the Ladies of the Seven Kingdoms.

## History

King Aerion I Targaryen was born in 305AC at Dragonstone. He was really friendly, and he made many great friendships during his father's reign with such people as, Lyonel Baratheon (son of Lord Gendry Baratheon) and Jason Lannister (son of Lord Tyrion Lannister).

### As a prince

He spent most of his time reading the great story of the Seven Kingdoms and riding his own dragon, named Nightfyre, a black beauty with golden eyes.

He was always near his brother, Daemon, and they were always playing with each other. When Aerion grew older, his father spent even more time with him and taught the way of ruling.

In 318AC he was engaged to Jasmine Baratheon, daughter of Lord Gendry Baratheon, and they were married in 320AC. At the beggining their marriage wasn't really joyfull, but in a short time they were seen together frequently. Jasmine was always loyal to her husband king and gave him as many heir as possible. Aerion's first child was born on Dragonstone in 321AC, and they chose the name Shaera for her. In 323AC came Vaella, then in 324AC came Prince Baelor, the only son of prince Aerion. The realm celebrated as the new Targaryen offsprings were born. These joyfull events made Jasmine and Aerion close to each other, time by time.

### Aerion First of his Name

King Aerion I Targaryen ascended the Iron Throne after his father's death and his mother's resignation, in 325AC. Queen Daenerys I Targaryen continued to intend meeting of the Small Council as Hand of the King, making Queen Daenerys the first ruler who became Hand, until her grace's health started to fail after 328AC.

Aerion was wise, and judicious about the matter's that came up. He was alway respectful with his Lords and at the same time, he was direct. During his reign, Every year he payed visit to every seat of the Great Houses, where he spent a couple of weeks. With that, he stabilized the loyalty of the Great Houses towards the new king. Lord Eddard Stark (son of Lord Jon Stark) described the king when he arrived at Winterfell:

* *"His Grace was just something else...You felt like he was your brother or someone close to you, even though he wasn't. When he arrived on his dragon's back, I thought I saw a God."*

Aerion's popularity just grow by the time, and this really sealed his reign. Even the Great Lords described King Aerion as handsome, charming persone. And since then he's called "Aerion the Handsome".

In 329 prince Daemon Targaryen wanted to renovate Summerhall with the crown's finance. Aerion supported the idea, so he hired workers and provdided the renovation for his brother. Two years after the renovation was started, Summerhall stood with his beauty again. Then King Aerion named his brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen, Prince of Summerhall. The feast was great inside the royal house. The two brothers cared for each other, and they made sure that House Targaryen stood in a solid base.

## Family

After the king's three children were born, the joy of the Seven Kingdoms grew. A solid future was ahead of House Targaryen, with the princes. The succession made no conflict between anybody, after Prince Baelor Targaryen was named Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne, in 327AC. Prince Daemon knew his place, and he was satisfied with his station. After their mother's death King Aerion named his brother, Prince Daemon, his new Hand of the King. Togheter they ruled over a wealthy, powerfull continent.

In 331AC Daemon's only child was born, and he was named Rhaegar. Prince Rhaegar was strong and the king made sure that he was close to his cousins.

## Death

King Aerion Targaryen, First of his Name, passed away in 339AC, in the great summer illness, at King's Landing. His Grace was one of the best king in the story of the Seven Kingdoms. He was frequently compared to the great Jaehaerys I Targaryen.

His son and heir, Baelor II Targaryen, followed him on the throne.