House Targaryen A Wiki of Ice and Fire. House Targaryen is a noble family of Valyrian descent who once ruled the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The Siege of Casterly Rock is an engagement in Daenerys Targaryens invasion of Westeros in. Stronghold Kingdoms is a massively multiplayer online realtime strategy video game with a Medieval castle building theme. It was developed by Firefly Studios and. If youd like to take a version of the ArcheAge game world on the road with you, yesterdays launch announcement for ArcheAge Begins should make you quite happy. The Targaryen sigil is a three headed dragon breathing flames, red on black. The house words are Fire and Blood. The only family of dragonlords who survived the Doom of Valyria, the Targaryens left the Valyrian Freehold twelve years before the Doom. They resided for more than a century at Dragonstone on the island of the same name, until Aegon the Conqueror and his sister wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, began the Wars of Conquest in 2 BC. Following Aegons Conquest, they built the Aegonfort in the new capital city of Kings Landing. The Aegonfort was later torn down and replaced by the Red Keep, which remained their main seat for the duration of their dynasty, and which housed the Iron Throne. Their original castle was almost always given to the heir to the throne, the Prince of Dragonstone. The Targaryens eventually built the summer residence Summerhall, which has been given to several younger sons of the family over time. RGyu9NW6ZU/hqdefault.jpg]];var lpix_1=pix_1.length;var p1_0= [[1024' alt='Stronghold Kingdoms End Game Castle' title='Stronghold Kingdoms End Game Castle' />House Targaryen ruled as the Kings of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, the Lords of the Seven Kingdoms, and the Great House of the crownlands for nearly three hundred years. Seventeen male Targaryens ruled from the Iron Throne. N 1 The dynasty ended with the death of Aerys the Mad King during Roberts Rebellion, in which the Targaryens were overthrown and replaced by House Baratheon. The two surviving children of Aerys II, Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen, fled into exile, and have resided in the Free Cities of Essos ever since. Culture. Traits. The phrase blood of the dragon refers to the Valyrian descent of the Targaryens, and more specifically to the fact that they were one of forty dragonlord families of Valyria. The typical Targaryen features remind strongly of the typical Valyrian features pale skin, silver, platinum, or gold hair and eyes in a variety of shades of purple, or light blue. The Targaryens can tolerate a bit more heat than most ordinary people However, they are not immune to fire. Another trait typical to Targaryens is the ability to have premonition like dreams. The trait has been in the Targaryen family since before they relocated from Valyria to Dragonstone in 1. BC and in fact, is what caused them to relocate. This trait was passed on to the cadet branch, House Blackfyre, as well. The Targaryens are seen as prone to madness, presumably caused by their inbreeding. According to King Jaehaerys II, madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. Every time a new Targaryen is born. Customs. House Targaryens words are Fire and Blood. Their sigil is a three headed dragon breathing flames, red on black. The three headed dragon represents the Conqueror and his two sisters, Rhaenys and Visenya. Some younger sons of the house used variations of the standard sigil. Before his own reign, Maekar I Targaryen used the three headed dragon, quartered,1. Prince Aerion Targaryen, changed the colors of the three heads one orange, one yellow, one red while the flames they breathed had a sheen of gold leaf. King Aegon II Targaryen used a golden dragon as his personal banner. In line with the sigil colors, most Targaryens used armor black of color e. Rhaegar Targaryen, who had the three headed dragon wrought in rubies on his breast plate,11. Stronghold-HD-Game-Picture-1.png' alt='Stronghold Kingdoms End Game Castle' title='Stronghold Kingdoms End Game Castle' />Valarr Targaryen,1. Aemond Targaryen, whose night black armor was chased with gold1. Although the Targaryen kings took their seat at Kings Landing, the place where Aegon and his army first landed in Westeros and made their first fort, replaced by the Red Keep later on, their earlier seat of Dragonstone remained in their possession as well. It eventually became the traditional seat of the heir apparent to the throne, who was known as the Prince of Dragonstone or Princess of Dragonstone, in a few occasions. The Targaryens eventually build a third seat, Summerhall, in 1. AC, which was granted to several younger sons of House Targaryen,1. Prince of Summerhall. House Targaryen historically followed the gods of Valyria. Sometime before Aegons Conquest, the Targaryens abandoned the Valyrian gods and converted to the Faith of the Seven, the predominant religion in Westeros. However, they continued to follow the Valyrian practice of incestuous marriage, wedding brother to sister, cousin to cousin, uncle to niece and aunt to nephew, holding themselves apart from and above the noble Westerosi families. Deceased Targaryens are traditionally cremated. The ashes of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and his sister wife, Queen Alysanne Targaryen, were interred and placed beneath the Red Keep. Dragons. See also Dragons, and Dragon egg. As one of the forty dragonlord families of Valyria, the Targaryens were closer to dragons than other men. Aenar Targaryen brought five dragons with him when he moved from Valyria to Dragonstone, and Aegon I Targaryen and his sister wives, Rhaenys and Visenya rode them to battle during the Conquest of the Seven Kingdoms in 2 BC 1 BC. The Targaryens rode their dragons during the first century and a half following Aegons Conquest. Deaths in battle, especially during the Dance of the Dragons, and a growing infirmity in each following generation caused the familys stable to dwindle. The last dragon was a deformed and sterile creature, who died young in 1. AC, during the reign of Aegon III, the Dragonbane. The Targaryens housed their dragons in an immense domed structure in Kings Landing, the Dragonpit, which was constructed during the reign of Maegor I Targaryen. Drivers Ati Radeon X1900 Xt there. Not all dragons which hatched were ridden, however. On the island of Dragonstone, several dragons, both wild and previously ridden, resided at least during the reigns of Viserys I and Aegon II Targaryen. At some point, it became tradition to gift a newborn child with a dragons egg in the cradle. This practise continued even after the death of the last dragon, with the last Targaryens confirmed to have been given an egg having been the sons of Prince Maekar during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. Whether the tradition was continued beyond this point is unknown However, the Targaryens still possessed eggs as recent as the reign of Aerys II Targaryen, the last king of the Targaryen Dynasty. Several attempts have been made, since the death of the last dragon, to hatch these eggs by members of House Targaryen. This list includes Aegon III and his younger brother and Hand of the King, Viserys,2. Baelor I,2. 8Aegon V,2. Aerys II. 2. 6History. A complete history of House Targaryen is planned for Fire and Blood,3. A Song of Ice and Fire. Origins and relocation. House Targaryen was one of the forty ancient noble houses known as dragonlords who ruled the Valyrian Freehold, a great empire spanning much of Essos. The Targaryens were not one of the most powerful houses, however. The family resided in Valyria until Daenys Targaryen, also known as Daenys the Dreamer, the daughter of Lord Aenar Targaryen, had visions of a cataclysm that would come over Valyria. Storms End A Wiki of Ice and Fire. Elenei protects Durran as Storms End is constructed. Art by Roman Papsuev. Storms End is the seat of House Baratheon, the Lords Paramount of the Stormlands. The castle is located at Durrans Point on the northern coast of Shipbreaker Bay,1 south of Bronzegate and northeast of Griffins Roost. The kingsroad runs north from Storms End through the stormlands to Kings Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. One of the strongest castles in the realm, Storms End was once the ancestral seat of the Storm Kings of House Durrandon extending back many thousands of years. The castle is said to be protected by spells woven into its very walls that prevent magic from affecting it or passing through it. Renly Baratheon, Lord of Storms End, is served by Maester Jurne. Layout. See also Images of Storms End. Storms End is surrounded by a massive outer curtain wall, one hundred feet high and forty feet thick on its thinnest side and nearly eighty feet thick on its seaward side. It is composed of a double course of pale grey stone with an inner core of sand and rubble. The wall is smooth and curving, the stones so well placed and so perfectly together that the wind can find no purchase. On the seaward side, there is a one hundred fifty foot drop below the wall into the sea. There is no safe anchorage by the castle. The curtain wall protects the castles kitchens, stables, and yard. Storms End has only one tower, a colossal drum crowned with formidable battlements, so that from a distance enemies can see what appears to be a single huge, spiked fist thrusting towards the sky in defiance. The tower is so large that it comfortably contains the granary, barracks, armory, feast hall, and lords chambers all at once. It is said that there are spells woven into the stonework. The seaward side of the castle stands upon Durrans Point, a high white cliff overlooking the sea. There is a watery passage through a cavern that leads beneath the castle, protected by a portcullis, bars, and murder holes. The godswood of Storms End has a weirwoodheart tree carved with a solemn face. Despite a good wind off Shipbreaker Bay, the weather is hot at Storms End in summertime. There are fields and stony ridges in the vicinity. History. Origin. The mighty fortress called Storms End has stood for centuries, facing the terrible weather of Shipbreaker Bay with little wear to show for it. Legend claims that it was built by Durran, the first Storm King during the Dawn Age, who declared a war against the gods after they killed his family and guests, ruining his wedding to their daughter Elenei. It was said Durran Godsgrief raised six castles, each larger and more formidable than the last, but all were destroyed by storms. The massive seventh castle, Storms End, is also called Durrans Defiance9 because it was able to endure the storms. Some believe this was because the children of the forest took a hand in its construction, using their magics in raising the castle walls which allow it to resist the storms. Others believe that a young boy who grew up to be Bran the Builder advised Durran on its construction. House Durrandon. The Storm Kings, Durrans descendents from House Durrandon, used Storms End as their seat as they consolidated control over the stormlands. In its long history the formidable fortress has never fallen to siege or storm. During their invasion of Westeros, the Andals are said to have abandoned attempts to capture Storms End from the First Men Storm Kings after seven failed sieges and assaults. Instead, the Durrandons and Andals eventually came together through marriage. Archmaester Vyron speculates in his Triumphs and Defeats that the final form of the castle being the seventh shows a clear Andal influence and suggests the possibility that the final form was achieved in Andal times. The great tower and curtain wall appear beyond the capability of the ancient First Men, at least, as they often built ringforts which are now left in ruins. Gyles III Gardener, King of the Reach, failed to conquer Storms End after a siege of two years. During Aegons Conquest, the last Storm King, Argilac the Arrogant, abandoned his impressive defenses to meet Orys Baratheon in open battle and suffered accordingly in the Last Storm. Taking Argilacs daughter, Argella, as his bride, Orys became Aegons Lord Paramount of the Stormlands and House Baratheon replaced the Durrandons as lords of Storms End. House Baratheon. Prince Lucerys Velaryon and his dragon, Arrax, were slain by Prince Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar outside Storms End during the Dance of the Dragons. King Baelor I Targaryen recuperated at Storms End for half a year after he returned from Dorne. Princess Rhaelle Targaryen served at Storms End as Lord Lyonel Baratheons cupbearer and companion to his lady wife,1. Lyonels heir, Lord Ormund Baratheon. The Windproud of Lord Steffon Baratheon sank in Shipbreaker Bay within sight of Storms End. The castellan at that time was Ser Harbert, while the castles maester was Cressen. There was a tourney at Storms End prior to Roberts Rebellion. During the rebellion, Lord Robert Baratheon feasted and hunted with Lords Cafferen and Grandison at Storms End after defeating them at Summerhall. Storms End was then besieged for near a year by the host of Lord Mace Tyrell, who commanded the landward forces, whilst Lord Paxter Redwynes fleet of the Arbor kept the castle cut off by sea. However, Stannis Baratheon, Roberts brother in command of the defense, refused to yield and his men were reduced to eating rats. The armorer Donal Noye lost an arm during the siege. A smuggler named Davos ran the blockade and resupplied the castle, allowing the garrison to outlast the siege of Storms End. After Lord Robert Baratheon became king, he gave the castle to his youngest brother, Renly, and granted Stannis the much poorer Dragonstone, which led to many years of bitterness on Stanniss part. Ser Loras Tyrell squired at Storms End, where he became acquainted with Renly. When Renly is away at court in Kings Landing fulfilling his duties as Roberts master of laws, Storms End is held by its castellan, Ser Cortnay Penrose. Roberts bastard, Edric Storm, is fostered by Cortnay at the castle. Recent Events. A Game of Thrones. Renly Baratheon, Lord of Storms End, flees Kings Landing with Ser Loras Tyrell after the death of his brother, King Robert I Baratheon. Lord Varys, the master of whisperers, thinks Renly is riding to Storms End or Highgarden in the Reach. Renly weds Margaery Tyrell at Highgarden and is proclaimed Lord of the Seven Kingdoms by Lord Mace Tyrell. Storms End calls the banners for Renly. A Clash of Kings. During the War of the Five Kings, the many castles sworn to Storms End help Renly field a sizable force to support his claim on the Iron Throne. His elder brother, Stannis, lays siege to Storms End instead of attacking Kings Landing. Stanniss men cut down a nearby grove of trees for siege weapons, and it is where the rival kings hold an unsuccessful parley. The night before the brothers are to battle, Catelyn Stark prays at the sept of a village located in sparse woodland near the castle. Despite the presence of his Rainbow Guard, Renly is assassinated in his camp by a shadow that night.