Maelor Targaryen

Prince of the Seven Kingdoms

Hand of the King  (Formerly)

Brother - Lucerys Targaryen **†**

**Maelor Targaryen** is the younger brother of Aeric I, formerly the Hand of the King, and a famed knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

## Appearance

Maelor Targaryen has a-typical Valyrian features: long silver hair and violet eyes that Freya Greyjoy describes as amethysts. He's said to be tall and willowy like his nephew, Aemon, and walks with something of a swagger. Maelor is commonly seen carrying Dark Sister, and tends to favour darker colours in his clothing.

## Biography

### Backstory

Maelor Targaryen was born on Dragonstone in the first year of autumn, 113 A.C. During his upbringing, Maelor proved to have an interest in history and warfare, and was close with his brothers. He claimed the dragon, Valarys, in 127 A.C., at the age of twelve

Because of their father's low standing in the family, being so far behind in the line of succession, Maelor spent much of his childhood abroad in Essos, living in the Free Cities, namely Pentos. They were treated as esteemed guests for many years, though Maelor often grew frustrated that his father, Aemond, would not interfere in the Dance of the Dragons. Finally, news arrived in 131 A.C.: the war had ended, and a boy sat on the Iron Throne. A boy with no dragons. Maelor only eighteen when he flew across the Narrow Sea with his father, mother, brothers and uncle.

Amidst the Winter Fever, which claimed both the life of his father and uncle, Maelor resided on Dragonstone with his brothers and nephews, which was when he heard of Durran's War.

#### Hand of the King

Maelor rose to prominence after flying his dragon to Moat Cailin and enforcing a peace pact between House Baratheon and House Stark, earning him the position of Hand of the King at the mere age of eighteen, making him the youngest man ever to serve. In his tenure, Maelor also continued to serve in times of war, such as when he mounted his dragon and fought in the Storming of Pyke. It was in this final battle of the Ironborn Rebellion when Maelor's younger brother, Lucerys, was shot out of the sky. In a rage, Maelor flew recklessly, and destroyed one of the walls of Pyke, engulfing the ironmen (and some loyalists) in flames. After Pyke was yielded by Helya Greyjoy, Maelor executed what remained of the Greyjoy family by dragonfire, and took Freya Greyjoy to be given as a ward to his brother, Aeric.

At some point after this, Maelor was dismissed from King's Landing by Aeric I.

#### Essos

During his time in Essos, Maelor claims to have supped with the wealthiest men in the world, including the Sealord of Braavos and Princes of Lorath. It was in this time that he took a Lyseni woman as his lover and fathered a bastard with her. Their ship sunk from an encounter with Myrish pirates, and upon escaping on dragonback, Maelor surmises she must have fallen, though he does not remember it. Moreover, Maelor cannot even remember her name.

### *The Reign of Dragons*

Maelor Targaryen is seen in the Old Ruins of Valyria with a group of Essosi sailors. Upon finding a stash of jewellery and a dragon egg, Maelor cuts down the crew of sailors and mounts Valarys to burn the ship. Months later, he returns to King's Landing and bestows gifts upon his family, namely Vaenys, Daelaena, Rhaenerys, and his brother, Aeric. Aemon, however, is unconvinced. While the rest of the family travel to Highgarden or Storm's End, Maelor remains to watch over Prince Lucerys. However, during this time, he tries to torment or provoke Freya. Shortly after, he nearly comes to blows with an unexpectedly alive Rayn Greyjoy after the latter arrived at King's Landing to collect his sister, but violence was averted, and the handoff was made without further issue.

## Personality

Maelor is shown to be impetuous and self-important, as well as placing a great deal of value upon his Valyrian heritage. He shows little respect for his nephew, the Prince of Dragonstone, due to his physical disability, which hints at his view upon blood purity. Maelor is also an experienced soldier, which may be why he carries Dark Sister. Though his swordsmanship is only shown once in the beginning of *the Reign of Dragons*, it is against untrained sailors, and so Maelor's skill is somewhat questionable, as he's fought every other conflict he's been in from dragonback.

It is evident that Maelor does not forgive nor forget, as he returns to King's Landing and still holds a grudge against Freya, simply because of her family. He appears to have taken pride in almost wiping out House Greyjoy and shows little to no remorse for his actions. He is lackadaisical and appears to have little reverence for the Seven Who are One, shown by when he leans against the statue of the Crone.