The Year 210 AC: The Fall of Blackfyre and the End of Targaryen Rule
In the year 210 AC, the once-mighty Kingdom of Blackfyre, ruled by Prince Maegor Dragaryan, faced its final days. Maegor, a descendant of the Dragaryan line, had struggled to maintain his hold over Blackfyre in the face of increasing pressure from the Iron Throne. His efforts to preserve his kingdom proved futile, and Blackfyre was ultimately lost, absorbed into the domain of the Iron Throne. This marked the end of Blackfyre as an independent realm and the beginning of its subjugation under the rule of King Aegon III Targaryen.
The same year, another devastating blow was dealt to the Dragaryan legacy. Maelys the Dire Prince, a fearsome warrior and dragon rider, was killed in a war against the forces of Pentos. His death marked the end of a significant Dragaryan power in the east, as the Free City of Pentos fell under the control of House Uller, a powerful family with a longstanding enmity toward the Dragaryans. With the loss of Pentos, House Dragaryan was left with only Dragonstone as its last remaining stronghold.
The fall of the Targaryens from the Iron Throne came shortly after. Omer Footly, a lord from the Stormlands, capitalized on the weakened state of the Targaryen dynasty and launched a successful rebellion. In 211 AC, Omer Footly ascended to the Iron Throne, marking the beginning of a new dynasty and the end of over 200 years of Targaryen rule. The Targaryens, once the undisputed rulers of Westeros, were now dethroned, and the Footly dynasty began its reign.
The Death of Rhaegal the Mad Flame and the Rise of Maenar the Lame (234 AC)
The year 234 AC witnessed the death of Rhaegal Dragaryan, also known as the Mad Flame. Rhaegal had been a volatile and unpredictable ruler, whose erratic behavior and obsession with dragon lore had earned him his ominous title. His death brought a brief sense of relief to those who had suffered under his rule, but it also signaled a period of uncertainty for House Dragaryan.
Rhaegal was succeeded by his son, Maenar Dragaryan, who would later earn the title Maenar the Lame due to a crippling injury sustained in his youth. Maenar's reign over Dragonstone was marked by a cautious and defensive approach, as he sought to protect the last remaining Dragaryan stronghold from external threats. Maenar's physical limitations did not deter him from ruling with an iron fist, and he maintained a vigilant watch over the lands still loyal to his house.
Meanwhile, in King's Landing, the Footly dynasty continued to solidify its power. Omer Footly passed away, and his son, King Russell Footly, ascended to the throne. In 236 AC, King Russell discovered a startling revelation about his lineage: he was a distant descendant of House Targaryen. This discovery led him to embrace his dragon heritage, and he founded a new dragon house, House Silverwing, named after the famed dragon of old. House Silverwing, though a cadet branch of House Targaryen, became a significant player in the political landscape of Westeros, and it continues to wield power to this day.
The Restoration of Blackfyre and the Rise of Gaemon the Great Dragon (250 AC)
In 250 AC, King Russell Footly made a bold move to restore the Dragaryan influence in Westeros. Recognizing the need for powerful allies, he reestablished the Kingdom of Blackfyre and granted it to Gaemon Dragaryan, known as Gaemon the Great Dragon. Gaemon, a formidable warrior and skilled dragon rider, was tasked with rebuilding Blackfyre and restoring the honor of House Dragaryan. His rule brought a renewed sense of pride and purpose to the Dragaryan name, and Blackfyre once again became a force to be reckoned with.
This period also marked a turning point in the history of dragons. By 263 AC, the number of dragon riders had dwindled significantly, and the once-mighty creatures were becoming increasingly rare. The death of Maenar Dragaryan, King of Dragonstone, in 263 AC further signaled the end of the Age of Dragons. Maenar had attempted to reignite the glory of House Dragaryan by sparking a second civil war, but his efforts failed, earning him a new title called Maenar the Unready. His death left the Dragaryans in a weakened state, with fewer dragons and even fewer dragon riders to defend their legacy.
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