Women of the Dragon

Women of the Dragon is a series of written accounts relating to the female members of House Targaryen and their peculiar lives, written and compiled by Maester Petyr. It is a massive work which encompasses every princess and queen, from Rhaenys and Visenya to the reign of Daenaerys I.

Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhaenyra Targaryen was the Princess of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne after her twin brother’s Daeron’s untimely death. She was born to Daenaerys I and her first husband, Rhaegar Velaryon, in 178 AC. She married Owen Costayne in 196 AC, and she went on to have four children by him, including the princesses Aella and Visenya. When her mother was in mourning following the Conquest of Dorne, she sat the Iron Throne and ruled in her place. Called 'the Twin that Lived' and 'the Conciliator', she was rumored to be Daenaerys' favorite child.

Viserra Targaryen
Princess Viserra was born in 184 AC to Daenaerys Targaryen and Rhaegar Velaryon. Unlike her sisters, she was a combative spirit well remembered for her skill with a sword and her harsh, inflexible nature. Called ‘the Goldcloak Princess’, as she was the Commander of the City Watch of King’s Landing. She never married, and was rumored to have been in love with her brother Viserys, who died during the Conquest of Dorne.

Naerys Targaryen
Born only a year after her sister Viserra, Princess Naerys married Lord Yronwood.

Rhaegelle Targaryen
The most unfortunate of Daenaerys I’s children, Princess Rhaegelle was born during a lunar eclipse in 192 AC, shortly before The Shivers ravaged King’s Landing. She was given the moniker ‘of the Black Moon’ as a result, with peasants believing she brings bad luck.

Elenei Targaryen
Contrary to her tormented older sisters, Elenei was a pleasant, good-humored princess, remembered as ‘the Realm’s Delight’. As the sole daughter of Daenaerys and her beloved Durran Dondarrion, she enjoyed a privileged upbringing and a happy childhood. She was popular with the commons.

Aella Targaryen
The twin to Aegon, Aella was born in 196 AC to Crown Princess Rhaenyra and her husband, Owen Costayne. Known for her rebellious nature.

Visenya Targaryen
The second daughter of Crown Princess Rhaenyra was born in 197 AC, together with her twin brother Valarr. It would be her mother’s last pregnancy and childbirth. Called 'the Maiden', Visenya was her mother's favorite daughter. Despite appearing to be the perfect princess, she was plagued by haunting dreams of blood and fire.