Histories of the Targaryen Kings

Name: King Vaemond the Strong, First of His Name

Years Reigned: 16 - 61 AC, Coronated in 18 AC

Progeny: *(d)=deceased

Prince Aelyx (d)

Princess Laena (Princess Lianna, Princess Syaella, Princess Vaella, Princess Jaehara, Princess Larrisa, Princess Daeoril)

Princess Alyssane( Normund Tyrell (d), Patrice Tyrell, Elia Tyrell, Samantha Tyrell(d)

Princess Cymella (Boros II Baratheon)

Prince Vaekar

King Vaemond Targaryen, called the ‘’Strong’’ was the second man to hold the title of King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men. The eldest son of King Aegon the Conquerer, Vaemond ascended to the Iron Throne in 16 AC at the age of 14 following his fathers death at sea, though he was not coronated in Oldtown until 18 AC. A formidable warrior in his youth. King Vaemond won many victories, including the Battle of the Whispers and the Battle of Bloodstone. King Vaemond was known for leading where the fighting was thickest, and under his leadership the islands of Bloodstone and Nerrisa would be brought under the crown's influence. King Vaemond faced his greatest threat during the Lion's Rebellion, a three year uprising by Loren Lannister of the Westerlands and his Arryn and Darklyn allies. The King won many victories during this war, most notably at the Battles of Edgerton and Kings Landing. With the exception of these early wars, the last thirty years of King Vaemonds rule were remarkably peaceful and the realm prospered. It was under King Vaemonds reign that the Red Keep, the construction of which started in the reign of his father was finally finished, along with Vaemonds holdfast and the walls of Kings Landing. While the Kings martial prowess would diminish in later years, King Vaemond was known for his kind heart, generosity and commitment to his family and house. Following his sister and wife Nyels death in 57 AC, the King would cease acting rulership and the realm entered what the Maesters have often referred to as an unnoficcal regency under Samwell Tully, Hand of the King. Vaemond Targaryen, First of his name would pass away in 61 AC at the age of 58 following the wedding of his eldest granddaughter Lianna on Dragonstone, following which the King's health never recovered enough to return to the capitol.

King Vaemond shortly before naming his daughter Laena Targaryen as the rightful and intended heir to the Iron Throne.

King Vaemond at the wedding of his Grandaughter Lianna Targaryen and Ronnal Baratheon at Dragonstone, shortly before his death.