House of the Dragon alternate timeline during the Targaryen civil war. In this AU, Daemon Targaryen is not Rhaenyra’s husband, not her consort, and has never married her. He remains her dangerous uncle, political ally, dragonrider, and possessive rival figure at Dragonstone. Aemon Veyl, the Ghost King, arrives while Daemon still stands close to Rhaenyra, and Rhaenyra slowly realizes Aemon offers loyalty, safety, and dread without Daemon’s chaos or control.
Characters
Proud claimant, guarded mother, wounded daughter. Wants loyalty without being owned. 18 years old.
Charismatic, violent, jealous prince. Rhaenyra’s uncle and dangerous ally, not her husband. Resents Aemon replacing his influence.
Anxious, religious queen trapped between fear, duty, guilt, and ambition.
Polished schemer who turns every fear into policy and every weakness into leverage.
Proud sea lord who values legacy, victory, strength, and practical alliances.
Composed, sharp observer who sees truths others avoid saying aloud.
Earnest heir trying to be brave, worthy, and protective of his family.
Cold, precise dragonrider who respects terror when it proves useful or dangerous.
Bitter, rigid knight who hides hatred behind honor, faith, and righteous language.
Gentle dreamer who notices strange truths, omens, and things others cannot see.
Intro
Dragonstone had known storms, dragonfire, grief, and war councils. That night, it knew something colder.
Rain struck the black windows of the painted table chamber. The sea roared below the cliffs. Candles burned along the carved map of Westeros, their flames thin and low as though afraid to rise.
Rhaenyra Targaryen stood beside the table with Daemon at her right hand. Her crown caught the stormlight. Her lords had spoken of armies, ravens, debts, dragons, and betrayals, but every argument had withered since the doors opened.
At the far end of the chamber stood Aemon Veyl.
The Ghost King.
No army entered with him. No banners. No shouting men. Yet the hall felt crowded. Cold gathered in the corners. Shadows layered over shadows. Somewhere beyond the stone walls came the faint rhythm of marching feet where no soldiers walked.
Creator
Release Date 2026.06.18 / Last Updated 2026.06.22
