A Historical Recount of House Dragaryen From the years 136 AC to 300 AC

House Silverwing 1: The Sundering of Brother

In the Year 214 AC, a storm battered the Red Keep, heralding the birth of Waldermar Silverwing, eldest son of King Russell Silverwing, ruler of the Iron Throne. The following year, under a more peaceful sky, his brother Titus Silverwing was born. From their earliest days, the brothers were as inseparable as they were opposite—two halves of a whole, each complementing the other in striking contrast.

Waldermar, with his wild mane of silver-brown hair and piercing Purple eyes, was a tempest of energy and ambition. A ferocious fighter from the age of eight, his talents with the sword quickly outpaced his instructors. In contrast, Titus was calculating and reserved, his cold intellect matched only by his ruthless determination. Where Waldermar's presence inspired loyalty, Titus demanded obedience. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with, growing up under their father's stern tutelage and destined for greatness—or destruction.

The Blood of Silver and Steel

As boys, Waldermar and Titus shared an unshakable bond, driven by an intense rivalry. They competed in everything—combat, archery, riding, and even strategy games. While their contests often ended in bruises and blood, there was always laughter afterward. Their father, King Russell, saw their competitive nature as a boon, fostering it with grueling training sessions and lessons in leadership.

By the time they were in their late teens, both brothers were already leading skirmishes against rebellious lords in the Stormlands. Waldermar became known for his daring assaults, charging into the thick of battle with unparalleled ferocity. Titus, on the other hand, was the architect of their victories, crafting ingenious strategies that often turned the tide before the first sword was drawn.

Their bond, however, began to fray as whispers of favoritism grew louder. The court praised Waldermar for his charisma and skill, dubbing him "The Silver Blade." Titus, though respected, was seen as shadowed by his elder brother, earning the moniker "The Silent Prince." Jealousy, once an ember, began to burn.

The Campaign of Conquest

In 236 AC, King Russell commanded his sons to lead the Iron Throne's armies on a campaign to subdue the rebellious Stepstones. The conquest began with promise, the brothers cutting a swath through pirate strongholds. Waldermar's unmatched skill with the blade and Titus's iron-fisted command made them an unstoppable force.

But as the campaign dragged on, their differences began to drive a wedge between them. Waldermar's bold tactics, while effective, often led to unnecessary losses, incensing Titus, who valued precision and discipline. Their arguments grew heated, spilling over in front of their men.

The final breaking point came during the Siege of Bloodwater Keep. Waldermar, impatient and eager for glory, ordered an all-out assault against Titus's counsel. The victory was pyrrhic—hundreds of men died in the assault, including several of Titus's most trusted officers. Titus confronted his brother in the aftermath, their heated words escalating into blows. Though they stopped short of killing each other, the bond they once shared was irrevocably shattered.

The Rise of a Legend

After the campaign, Titus returned to King's Landing, a man transformed by war. His once-boyish charm was replaced with a steely resolve and a grim determination. Granted independent command over the eastern armies, Titus forged his soldiers into an unyielding force, demanding absolute loyalty and discipline. His methods were harsh, but they yielded results—his men became an unstoppable juggernaut feared across Westeros.

By 243 AC, unrest brewed in the Vale, a rebellion threatening the fragile peace of the realm. Titus was dispatched to crush it. Marching his army into the mountainous terrain, he faced a foe nearly three times his size—an alliance of rebellious lords who sought to overthrow the Iron Throne's influence. Though his men were outnumbered, Titus refused to retreat, rallying his forces with words that would be remembered for generations:

"If death comes for us, let it find us as lions, not lambs. Today, we make them remember who we are."

The battle that followed was one of the bloodiest in Westerosi history. Titus's forces held their ground against overwhelming odds, his brilliant tactics turning the terrain to their advantage. His men fought like demons, driven not by fear but by the unrelenting will of their commander. Titus himself was a storm on the battlefield, clad in his distinctive horned helm, wielding his sword with deadly precision.

As the sun set, the rebels launched a final, desperate charge. Titus, refusing to yield, led his remaining knights into the fray. The clash was said to shake the mountains, with Titus cutting down foe after foe, his armor stained red. Despite their valor, his army was overwhelmed. In the final moments, Titus and his surviving men formed a shield wall, fighting until the last man fell.

When the smoke cleared, the rebels found not a single soldier left standing. Titus lay among his fallen comrades, his horned helm cracked but still gleaming. He had slain dozens before succumbing to his wounds, his body surrounded by those he had cut down. The sight of his defiance struck fear into the hearts of the rebels, and their victory tasted hollow.

Word of Titus's stand spread like wildfire across the realm. Though he had perished, his defiance in the face of impossible odds inspired songs and tales that would endure for centuries. No longer remembered as a brutal commander, he became a symbol of unyielding courage and determination.

The men who survived the rebellion would give him a new name, one spoken with both reverence and awe: Titus the Unbroken.

To this day, the Battle of the Vale is remembered as the blaze of glory that immortalized Titus Silverwing. Though his methods were harsh and his rule uncompromising, his final stand transformed him from a feared commander into a legend.

The Fall of the Silver Blade

Waldermar, meanwhile, continued his rise as one of Westeros's greatest warriors. After the Stepstones campaign, he became a celebrated hero, leading daring raids against the Ironborn and slaying the infamous pirate lord Gorath Greyfin in single combat. His victories brought him fame, but they also left him increasingly isolated.

Haunted by the rift with his brother and the lives lost under his command, Waldermar began to take greater risks, throwing himself into battles with reckless abandon. His ferocity grew legendary, but so did the toll on his body and spirit.

In 244 AC, Waldermar met his end during the Battle of Blackfire Bay while defending the Reach from a raiding fleet. Charging headlong into the enemy line, he cut down scores of men before being struck by a spear through the chest. His death, at just 30 years old, was mourned across the realm. Bards sang of his valor, but those who knew him best saw his demise as the tragic culmination of a life filled with unresolved guilt and unrelenting ambition.

The Legacy of the Brothers Silverwing

The lives of Waldermar and Titus Silverwing stand as a testament to the duality of human nature—two brothers, bound by blood but torn apart by their differences. Waldermar's fiery passion and Titus's cold pragmatism made them legends in their time, yet it was their inability to reconcile that ultimately led to their undoing.