Vaemond Targaryen

Vaemond Targaryen

Vaemond's personal sigil

Baelon Targaryen

Daella Targaryen

Aemon Targaryen

**Vaemond Targaryen** is the third son of Lord Matarys Targaryen of Dyre Den and his wife, Lady Jeyne Brune, born in 106 AC. His siblings are Viserys Targaryen, Visenya Targaryen, Baelon Targaryen, Daella Targaryen, and Aemon Targaryen.

## Appearance and Character

Vaemond differs greatly in looks from his father, inheriting neither the Targaryen eyes nor the red hair of the Reynes. However, his silver hair distinguishes him clearly as a Targaryen, and instead of purple, his eyes are brown - just like his mother’s. Outside of his unique hair color, Vaemond is a fairly unnoticeable man. Standing at 5’10”, he doesn’t bear the body of a warrior like his younger brother, but is nevertheless fairly fit due to the constant exercise that comes with living in the tough environment of Crackclaw Point. While, in his youth, Vaemond was a shy and hermitlike boy, upon his squireship in Crabb Hall he evolved into a prideful and confident man - his confidence often bordering on arrogance. Deep down he still is insecure regarding his position at Dyre Den as a third son, as well as his distance from the main line of Targaryens, but these insecurities are covered well by his cocky demeanor. He is an exceptionally quick learner, but is prone to obsessive tendencies.

## History

### Childhood (106 AC - 118 AC)

Vaemond spent the first twelve years of his life in Dyre Den, under the tutelage of his father. Raised on tales of his father’s bravery both during his time as Commander of the City Watch, and in the War of the Setting Sun, wherein Matarys served as commander of the land forces. However, he felt constantly inferior to his other siblings, and as such was reclusive and quiet as a child. Throughout his youth, he took a vested interest in history, becoming close with the Maester - this childhood interest would prelude his renewed interest in the history of the Targaryens specifically.

### Teenage Years (119 AC - 125 AC)

Just a few days after Vaemond’s thirteenth name-day in 119 AC, he was sent to Crabb Hall to squire for Ser Clement Crabb, a famed knight and cousin to Lord Crabb. Vaemond found that, in the halls of House Crabb - a house that had remained loyalist throughout the Hook Uprising and thus felt warmly towards the Targaryens - he was more popular. It didn’t seem to matter that he was a third son, or that the Targaryens of Dyre Den were so far from the main line that they did not have the titles of Prince and Princess. He had the name and the hair, and that was enough to attract plenty of positive attention.

Under the watchful tutelage of Ser Clement, Vaemond blossomed into a capable fighter. Although nowhere near as talented as his younger brother Aemon, he certainly knows his way around a blade. The first three years of his squireship passed with little incident. However, in early 122 AC, there came word that a ragtag group of smugglers and bandits had taken the ruins of the Whispers to set up camp. This was unacceptable to Lord Crabb, and Ser Clement was sent with a modest host of Crabb levies to rid the ancestral seat of House Crabb from the rabble that occupied it. It was there, when Clement slaughtered the bandits to a man, that Vaemond first swung his sword in anger, killing two bandits himself. He was knighted at the Whispers immediately following the bloodbath, becoming Ser Vaemond Targaryen, and was immediately sent back to his father in Dyre Den.

Upon his return, Vaemond was a changed person. The confidence he’d gained now bordered on arrogance, and he frequently clashed with his brother Baelon. His interest in the history of House Targaryen was once again renewed, with him taking a near fanatical interest in each and every one of his ancestors. One effect of his renewed interest in academia was him and his sister Daella becoming closer. Daella shared a similar interest in regards to learning and history, and the two bonded over it, although they were very different in essentially every other aspect. However, Vaemond’s obsession with emulating the Targaryens of old - almost as if to prove that despite his distance from “truer” Targaryens on the family tree, he was still a true dragon - led him to, in 125 AC, attempting to pursue a relationship with Daella. Although this incredible misstep on Vaemond’s part has been a well kept secret between the two of them, it irreparably damaged their relationship. No longer were they companions in learning, as Daella chose to isolate herself in private chambers and was “mysteriously” absent wherever Vaemond found himself.

Ashamed and embarrassed, Vaemond received permission from his father to leave Dyre Den yet again in late 125 AC, intent on returning to Crabb Hall.

### Recent History (126 AC - 130 AC)

Upon Vaemond's arrival at Crabb Hall, the North Crownlands Bandit War had begun in earnest, with the Mad Miller's Band retreating into Crackclaw Point to avoid retaliation from the Houses whose lands he looted. When the Iron Throne dispatched Justiciar Lord Davos Manning to coordinate the effort against the bandits, and House Targaryen of Dyre Den was pressed into service, Vaemond too contributed. Although he did not join his father's host, still ashamed of his actions, he did take command of a host of levies from House Crabb, riding to the borders of Crackclaw Point to attempt to halt any bandits from retreating into the bogs and marshes. Vaemond's band of men did indeed see limited combat with smaller bandit groups loyal to the Mad Miller, Ser Edric, and Old Wat. During this period, Vaemond proved himself to be a mediocre commander - successful when taking the advice of his lieutenants, but prone to outbursts of rashness that led to more of his men dying than necessary.

Upon the end of hostilities in 127 AC, Vaemond returned to Crabb Hall. There he remained for the next three years, striking a close companionship with Lady Carella Crabb, yet another cousin of Lord Crabb. There are rumors that Vaemond will be betrothed to her, but nothing official has come of that yet.

### Present (130 AC - present)

With the news of the coronation of the new King, as well as his brother’s imminent induction into the Kingsguard, Vaemond returned to Dyre Den briefly, then traveled onto King’s Landing alongside his father and the rest of his family. This marks the first time that most of his family has seen him since his departure in 125 AC.

## Family Tree

* King Aegon I Targaryen "The Conqueror" (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 (53 - 109 AC)
				+ Aegon Targaryen (76 - present)
				+ m. Valena Celtigar (77 - present)
					- Aemma Targaryen (100 - present)
					- m. Osric Stark (95 - present)
					- Jaehaerys Targaryen (108 - 108 AC)
					- Vaelys Targaryen (112 - present)
					- Aurion Targaryen (115 - present)
				+ Helaena Targaryen (76 - present)
				+ m. Lyman Crane (74 - present)
					- Rhaena Crane (99 - present)
				+ Daena Targaryen (79 - 81 AC)
				+ Alysella Targaryen (81 - present)
				+ m. Tybolt Lannister (82 - present)
					- House Lannister
				+ Valerion Targaryen (85 - present)
				+ m. Lynesse Royce (82 - present)
					- Aemon Targaryen (103 - present)
					- Denys Targaryen (107 - present)
					- Viserys Targaryen (111 - present)
					- Daena Targaryen (112 - present)
					- Jasper Targaryen (113 - present)
			* Baelon Targaryen (57 - 83 AC)
				+ Matarys Targaryen (80 - present)
				+ m. Jeyne Brune (83 - present)
					- Viserys Targaryen (103 - present)
					- Visenya Targaryen (103 - present)
					- Baelon Targaryen (105 - present)
					- **Vaemond Targaryen (106 - present)**
					- Daella Targaryen (109 - present)
					- Aemon Targaryen (109 - present)
		- Gaemon Targaryen (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 I Targaryen (48 - 93 AC)
			* m. Saerys Velaryon (51 - 128 AC)
				+ Aenar Targaryen (71 - 77 AC)
				+ Jaehaera Targaryen (73 - present)
				+ m. Edmyn Tully (77 - present)
					- House Tully
				+ m. Florian Strong (77 - present)
					- House Strong
				+ King Viserys I Targaryen (77 - 129 AC)
				+ m. Myranda Arryn (75 - 96 AC)
					- Valarr Targaryen (97 - 97 AC)
				+ w. Meredyth Darke (80 - present)
					- Shiera Waters (99 - present)
				+ w. Falia of Bitterbridge
					- Orys Flowers (99 - present)
				+ m. Zhoe Arryn (79 - present)
					- King Baelor I Targaryen (100 - present)
					- m. Ellyn Tarbeck (100 - 122 AC)
						* Saerra Targaryen (118 - present)
					- m. Rhaenys Targaryen (107 - present)
						* Naerys Targaryen (125 - present)
					- Jaehaerys Targaryen (103 - present)
					- Ayrmidon Targaryen (104 - present)
					- Daenys Targaryen (106 - present)
					- Rhaenys Targaryen (107 - present)
				+ Daeron Targaryen (78 - present)
				+ m. Serra Baratheon (80 - present)
					- Visenya Targaryen (105 - present)
					- m. Sebastian Tyrell (107 - present)
						* Saerys Targaryen (125 - present)
						* Rhaenyra Targaryen (128 - present)
					- Rhaella Targaryen (107 - present)
					- m. Andrey Toland (105 - present)
						* House Toland

## NPCs

Companion: Ser Clement Crabb

Companion: Ser Jack Crabb

Companion: Ser Mortimer Crabb

Companion: Lady Carella Crabb

Squire: Rupert Boggs

## Meta/Skills

Attribute: Brilliant

Social Status: Royalty

Skills: Silver Tongue(CHA), Weapon Proficiency - Swords (COM), Riding(COM), History & Law(STA), Geography(EDU)

CHA: 4

MAR: 0

COM: 8

INT: 0

STE: 0

STA: 4

EDU: 4

MAG: 0

REP: 5