Daenys Targaryen
Aradia Mistwood
Daenys Targaryen is the daughter of Laerys Targaryen and Elaela Targaryen and the rider of the dragon Sirmai.
Appearance And Character
She has long silver/white hair and lavender eyes and is a tall statuesque woman. She has a rather dark side, tending to wallow in grief and loss. She will plot and scheme with the best of them, all for the glory of House Targaryen. She’s got a quick wit and a quicker temper.
History
Early Life
Daenys was born the youngest daughter of Elaela and Laerys Targaryen. She was cherished by her mother and coddled, even doted upon. She took after her father in temperament and her mother in grace. As the youngest child, she was often seen chasing after her brothers and sister. She followed her eldest sister around, learning from her what their mother didn’t teach her. She learned the art of flirtation, the joys of teasing their brothers and the sorrows of young love. While her mother saw to it that even as a young girl she knew her place in this world, her sister Aerysana, guided her into a more adventurous spirit.
Youth
Her temper began to show itself at a young age. Little things that would go wrong for her would have her throwing the nearest item and having it crashing into a nearby wall. Her mother and aunt both tried teaching her to curb her anger when it rose, before it caught her father’s attention. She’d find herself sequestered to her rooms for showing her temper before her father and disobeying. It was these times that she began to realize she got further by falling in line and following his command than it did raging against it. It was during this time that her darker nature began to emerge. During this time she began to develop an interest in painting. She found a natural affinity to the night time hours and would spend countless twilight hours staring at the sky for inspiration.
Bonding and Gifts
Both her mother and father prepared her for the rite of bonding at the age of 10. She was fearless, following her father into the mouth of the cave and praying to the gods that she’d be selected by a dragon and not eaten by one. The dragon that chose her was her grandmother’s dragon Sirmai. Her aunt, XX, was a fierce woman upon the back of a dragon and it was she that guided her after her bonding. Spending years with her teaching her how to use a spear upon dragonback. Her brother Aelyx gifted her with a beautiful Valyrian steel dagger with a dragonbone hilt that he taught her to use. She is able to hurl it and hit a mark almost every time. She spends much of her time during the years after her bonding maintaining the bond with her dragon. Becoming one with the creature when she rides.
Middle Years
Her family went on Holiday around her 17th nameday to Lys. She had her eyes opened to the great big world around her. She found herself in the arms of a young man. One who’d stolen a kiss or two from her….and perhaps even more than that. Rumor began to circulate that she had found herself within the pleasure rooms of many parties in Lys.
Upon her return from Lys she was betrothed, only to have that fall apart a year later due to political negotiations. Once again leaving her with a feeling of having done something wrong. Her sister reassured her it was nothing she’d done, merely the way these things sometimes worked out.
Her life revolved much around her mother and father. She fell in line and did as she was told no matter what. Though often silently questioning some of their decisions, she never voiced it aloud. She adored her parents and perhaps saw them through different eyes than her siblings did. So when her mother died in another attempt at childbirth, it devastated her. Drawing within herself, she became a cold and calculated person. With no avenue to express her grief, she began painting her rage. This became her outlet for her anger at the loss. Not soon after Elaela’s death, Laerys passed. It was another blow, another quick and brash hurt that bruised her already bleeding heart. She regressed even further, her paintings turning darker still. Many of them featuring dragons eating one another. It was gruesome. But it was the only way to get out the anger she felt at losing so much.
Her Aunt stepped forward and took her under her wing. Trying to coax her out of the dark depression that had overtaken her. It worked to a point, concentrating her efforts on training for battle, much like using the paintbrush, took over. She became even more skilled with her dagger and rarely missed its mark now.
Later Years
The return of her brother Melkor was done with little fanfare. She was excited to see him home, as was his sister wife (or so she thought), Aerysana. She had no idea what went on behind their bedroom doors but they played the part seemingly well. She only hoped that when she was sent off to marry, that it was as amiable as this. Seeing Melkor leave the day following their wedding and her sister, Aerysana seemingly fine with this, had her curious as to what truly HAD happened between the two of them. She stayed close to her sister in the weeks following, acting as a confidante to her, when needed.
She began hosting parties with the artisans and pleasure seekers. Anything to pull her from the years-long depression she’d been experiencing. She has opened her mind to new experiences and her heart to new endeavors. Art has become a hobby of hers and along with her scholarly pursuits it has seen her more often than not, painting pictures of her dragon. Of warriors on dragon back. Less grisly than the ones she’d painted previously. No master by any means, but she has found solace in painting.
She knows eventually her hand will be spoken for. But until her Brother, Melkor decides what is best for the family, she will continue her lavish lifestyle of parties and artisans, always carefully watching her elder siblings for cues as to what may happen next.
Is the rider of Sirmai.
Often carries:
•A Valyrian steel dagger encrusted with Rubies and dragonglass with a dragonbone hilt. Sometimes it's concealed.When equipped for battle:
•Padded Leather Armor•Valyrian steel-headed spear
Current Location
Year of Birth
4829 AD
21 Years old
Family
Children
Eyes
Lavender
Hair
Silver/white
Belief/Deity
Vagel/Gods of Valyria
Aligned Organization
Daenys Targaryen
Strength
+1
Dexterity
+2
Intelligence
0
Wisdom
+1
Charisma
+1
Strength
+1
Dexterity
+2
Intelligence
0
Wisdom
+1
Charisma
+1
