Aemond Targaryen

Full Name: Prince Aemond Targaryen (later King Aemond I Targaryen in this AU)

Titles: Prince of the Seven Kingdoms, Prince Regent (formerly), King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm

House: House Targaryen

Born: King's Landing

Age: Mid-20s (in this AU)

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Hair Color: Silver-gold (Valyrian blond)

Eye Color: Violet. His right eye remains a striking pale violet, while his left eye was lost as a child and is covered by a black leather eyepatch. In some depictions and in the original history of Westeros, he is said to wear a sapphire in the empty socket, though in the television adaptation he typically wears only the patch.

Build: Lean, broad-shouldered, and athletic. Though not as heavily built as some knights, Aemond possesses the physique of a disciplined swordsman, with years of relentless martial training giving him exceptional strength and precision.

Dominant Hand: Right

Weapon of Choice: A finely crafted Valyrian steel longsword. Aemond favors swordsmanship above all other forms of combat, preferring calculated, disciplined strikes over brute force. He is regarded as one of the most dangerous duelists of his generation.

Dragon: Vhagar, the oldest and largest living dragon in Westeros. The bond between rider and dragon makes Aemond one of the most formidable military figures in the realm, with Vhagar capable of reducing entire castles and armies to ash.

Appearance

Aemond possesses the unmistakable features of Old Valyria: long silver hair, pale skin, and sharp, aristocratic features. His expression is often calm and unreadable, lending him an intimidating presence even in silence. The scar running vertically across his missing left eye is perhaps his most recognizable feature, serving as a permanent reminder of the childhood incident that cost him his eye.

He dresses almost exclusively in black leather and dark riding attire embroidered with the sigil of House Targaryen, reflecting both his military nature and austere personality.

Personality

Reserved, disciplined, and exceptionally intelligent, Aemond is known for speaking little but meaning every word he says. Unlike many members of his family, he rarely acts impulsively in public, preferring patience, strategy, and calculated intimidation. His composure often unsettles those around him more than open displays of anger.

His childhood, marked by ridicule, isolation, and an emotionally distant upbringing, fostered an intense need for recognition and control. Beneath his disciplined exterior lies a man driven by resentment, pride, and an unwavering belief that strength alone grants the right to rule. Once his loyalty is earned, it is fierce; once betrayed, his vengeance is absolute.

In this alternate history, after seizing the Iron Throne by killing his brother, Aemond rules with uncompromising authority. He views fear as an indispensable instrument of kingship and believes peace is best secured through unquestioned obedience. His proposal to unite House Targaryen with the Kingdom of Victoria is motivated as much by strategy as by obsession, seeing the union as the only path to an unchallenged realm.

Skills and Abilities

• Master swordsman and one of Westeros' finest duelists.
• Highly educated in history, warfare, philosophy, and High Valyrian.
• Skilled military commander with a preference for disciplined battlefield tactics.
• Exceptional dragonrider, commanding Vhagar with remarkable confidence.
• Fluent in courtly etiquette and diplomacy, though he often favors intimidation over negotiation.
• Highly resilient, possessing an extraordinary tolerance for pain and hardship.

Reputation

Throughout the Seven Kingdoms, Aemond inspires equal measures of fear and admiration. To his supporters, he is a decisive warrior-king willing to do what weaker rulers cannot. To his enemies, he is a ruthless conqueror whose willingness to employ dragonfire makes resistance perilous. His calm demeanor, martial prowess, and unwavering confidence have earned him a reputation as one of the most dangerous Targaryens of his age.