9/20/2023 0 Comments Iron throne svg![]() ![]() Viserys began to groom Princess Rhaenyra to be the ruling queen, teaching her how to rule and made her part of his small council. Hundreds of lords and landed knights did obeisance to the princess and swore solemn oaths to defend her rights of succession. After the mourning period was over Viserys held a lavish ceremony in 105 AC and had Rhaenyra declared the heir and Princess of Dragonstone in response to his ungrateful brother's ambitions. ![]() When word of this reached the grieving Viserys, his grief turned to rage. While the king was bereaved, his brother Daemon was observed in a brothel in the Street of Silk making drunken japes with his cronies about the "heir for a day". In 105 AC, Aemma died in labor birthing the king's son and heir, whom Viserys named Baelon after his late father, Prince Baelon the Brave, but the infant died a day after Aemma. Aemma later became pregnant, to the king's delight. Viserys refused, as he was confident he and his wife would one day have a son. Fearful of Daemon becoming king, Otto tried to convince Viserys to make Rhaenyra his heir. The rivalry between Daemon and the Hand of the King, Ser Otto Hightower, became so great that Viserys appointed Daemon to be Commander of the City Watch to remove Daemon from the council in early 104 AC. Viserys appointed his brother to the small council. ![]() Viserys was hopeful that his wife would give him a son soon and settle the succession issue. While Viserys loved his younger brother despite his flaws, he had no wish for Daemon to succeed him. Viserys's younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen, considered himself his brother's heir and coveted the title Prince of Dragonstone. Rhaenyra was dubbed "the realm's delight". The princess became his royal cupbearer at the age of eight and was always by her father's side at feasts, balls, and tourneys. They had a son who died in infancy and a daughter, Princess Rhaenyra who was six when her father became king. Holding a splendid court with his cousin and wife, Queen Aemma Arryn, the Young King was determined to maintain the peace and goodwill of his grandfather, Jaehaerys the Wise. ![]() In 104 AC, the tourney for King Viserys I's accession was held in Maidenpool. The fool at his court was a dwarf known as Mushroom. Viserys was known as the Young King when he ascended the Iron Throne, and due to his amiable nature the smallfolk were optimistic about his reign. House Targaryen was at its most powerful during Viserys's time, having the most members and dragons since the Doom of Valyria. Viserys inherited a secure throne, a full treasury and a legacy of goodwill from his grandfather. The Old King, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, died in his bed in 103 AC. He was twenty-six years old and had been married for a decade to Lady Aemma Arryn. Baelon's eldest son, Viserys, was eventually chosen by the Great Council of 101 AC. Prince Baelon Targaryen, chosen by King Jaehaerys I as his heir in 92 AC, died before the Old King, leading to questions about the succession. Viserys sported a bushy, silver-gold mustache and wore the crown of his grandfather, Jaehaerys I Targaryen. Towards the end of his life his girth nearly kept him from ascending the steps to the Iron Throne. In his midlife Viserys's stoutness caused him numerous health problems, including from gout, aching joints, back pain, and respiratory issues. Viserys was well loved by lords and smallfolk alike. He hosted countless balls, feasts and tournaments, and he lavished gold and offices and honors among those he favored. King Viserys's generosity was legendary, and the Red Keep became a place of song and splendor during his reign. Though Viserys was never considered strong willed, he was not pliable or indecisive either, when he made a choice he was unwavering and firmly stood by his decision. He was described as amiable, open-handed and eager to please. Viserys was a peaceful man who hated conflict and was plump and pleasant. ![]()
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