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Upon her grandfather King Jaehaerys's death, Aemma became the queen consort of Viserys. Aemma and Viserys both adored their only living child, Rhaenyra. (F&B, Heirs of the Dragon)

Was she in truth a witch who lay with demons, bringing forth dead children as payment for the knowledge they gave her? Was she a simpleminded slattern, as Eustace believes? A wanton who used her poisons and potions to bind men to her, body and soul? (F&B, The Dying of the Dragons)

Ser Criston Cole, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, and Ser Gwayne Hightower.

Aegon took for his sigil the three-headed dragon, breathing red flames on black, representing himself and his two sisters, Rhaenys and Visenya, and for his words, “Fire and Blood”.

It was said afterward that the flight of Tessarion and Seasmoke seemed to be more a mating dance than a battle. (Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons)

Though his fifteenth nameday was still half a year away, Prince Jacaerys proved himself a man, and a worthy heir to the Iron Throne. (F&B, The Dying of the Dragons)

A solemn girl, Jocelyn grew to become one of the greatest beauties of the realm. She had been frail as a babe, but by the age of six had become a tall young girl. At the age of sixteen, Jocelyn was an inch short of six feet tall. (F&B, The Long Reign)

According to Aemond Targaryen, Alys could see visions in storm clouds, pools of water, and flames. (F&B, The Dying of the Dragons)

During the Battle of the Honeywine, Ormund faced defeat until Daeron arrived on Tessarion, saving his cousin and his army. For this act, Daeron was feasted by Ormund, who knighted him with the Valyrian sword Vigilance, dubbing the young prince "Daeron the Daring". (Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons)

Jaime thirsts for battle, not for power. He's run from every chance he's had to rule. (ADWD, Tyrion VI)

(—“King Lear”, Act 1, Scene 5, William Shakespeare)

A cunning woman with a wicked wit and a sharp tongue. This has earned her the moniker "Queen of Thorns", though she does not care for the name. (ASOS, Sansa I)

Lady Genna claimed her stool with a look that dared any man there to question her presence. None did. (AFFC, Jaime VI)

She was as beautiful as men said. A jeweled tiara gleamed amidst her long golden hair, its emeralds a perfect match for the green of her eyes. (AGOT, Jon I)

Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark, 278 AC.

Rhaenys joined King Jaehaerys I Targaryen for part of his royal progress. On Greenshield she informed the king about her intention to marry Lord Corlys Velaryon, and received her grandfather's blessing. She insisted on arriving at the wedding on the back of Meleys. (F&B, The Long Reign)

(—Edgar Allan Poe, “The Bells”)