Untold stories

The Pious Princess

In the heart of King's Landing, within the storied walls of the Red Keep, Princess Elara
Targaryen was known not for her dragon-riding abilities or her political acumen, but for her deep-seated piety and gentle nature. Daughter of Queen Alicent Hightower and King Viserys I Targaryen, Elara was born into a world rife with political intrigue and ambition, yet she walked a path unlike others of her lineage.

From her earliest days, Elara felt a profound connection to the Faith of the Seven, a devotion which set her apart in a family often more concerned with matters of power and dragon-fire. Unlike her siblings who
spent their days immersed in courtly politics and honing skills of diplomacy or warfare, Elara could often be found in the Sept of Baelor, her soft voice a constant in the choir of supplicants praying to the Mother, the Maiden, and the Crone.

Queen Alicent, herself a devout follower of the Faith, nurtured Elara's spirituality, arranging for her daughter to have the finest tutors in the doctrines of the Seven. Although Alicent understood the need for her children to engage in the political machinations of the realm, she cherished Elara's devout nature, quietly proud of her daughter's steadfast refusal to be drawn into the less savory aspects of court life.

Despite being a Targaryen, a family known for its dragons and proud heritage, Elara found solace and strength not in the sky on dragonback, but in her faith and the quiet moments of reflection it afforded her. "Power might rise through fire and blood, but strength thrive: in quiet certainty," she often mused, sharing her thoughts with Alicent in moments of mother-daughter solitude.

Though many at court thought her naïve, dismissing her as unworldly and detached from the politics that swirled around them, they underestimated the clarity that Elara's piety granted her. Her ability to see through the murky waters deceit her her unwavering commitment to kindness often bridged impossible divides and soothed tempers frayed by ambition and greed. Her insights, divined in quiet contemplation under the watchful eyes of the Seven, often proved invaluable to those who would listen.

Her father, King Viserys, was often torn between pride and perplexity when it came to Elara.
A ruler beset by challenges from incipient divisions within the family and the ever-present threat of external conflict he viewed Elara's peaceful demeanor with a mixture of affectionate concern and paternal curiosity. Viserys saw her as a tether to a simpler time, one where the heart's serene accord mattered more than the banners one raised.

Elara's piety, however, was not without its trials. Her commitment to the Faith often came under scrutiny, especially from those who believed that Targaryens should place more faith in dragons than in septons.
But Elara was not swayed. She held firm to her belief that faith and wisdom could guide the realm as surely as any dragon could conquer it.

As tales of her virtues spread beyond the capital, reaching the farthest corners of Westeros, Elara's humility and righteousness began to serve as a beacon. She became known not just as the pious princess but also as a symbol of hope and peace—a reminder that even in a world of dragons and dynastic wars, there was space for gentleness and grace. Over time, her reputation united disparate peoples, quietly influencing hearts towards harmony, driven not only by her royal status but by her genuine love for the Seven and all their teachings stood for.

Thus, Princess Elara Targaryen remained a beloved figure, both in her lifetime and in the echoing annals of history—a daughter of dragons devoted to the divine, her legacy of piety and peace casting a long, inspirational shadow over the tumultuous tapestry of Targaryen history.