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ra-horakhty-art · 5 months
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Valyrians and their dragons.
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Do you want me to draw other? Write a comment which one do you want.
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acrosaurotaurus · 4 months
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Balerion "The Black Dread"
Drawn in pencil, colored digitally.
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k-ac-l-art · 1 year
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Some Targaryen dragons!
Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar, the three conqueror dragons
Vermithor, Silverwing, and Dreamfyre
The Cannibal, Grey Ghost, and Sheepstealer, the three wild dragons of dragonstone
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witchthewriter · 6 months
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𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝐷𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑
"A dragon never stops growing, so long as they have food and freedom." —Arstan Whitebeard
Not only was Balerion the biggest dragon Westeros had ever beheld, but he was also the most powerful, the most feared. He was the God of Dragons. Balerion, the Black Dread, was two hundred years old when he died. Even Vhagar, who lived at the same time Balerion had, never reached his full size.
His name was after an ancient god in Old Valyria. It was there that he was born, only a hatchling, and when Daenys the Dreamer, daughter of Lord Aenar Targaryen, had a prophetic dream, assisted by visions, that Valyria would fall. Foreseeing the Doom, Daenys convinced her father to leave, saving the entirety of Targaryen House from ultimate oblivion.
Balerion was one of the five dragons Aenar Targaryen brought with him when he fled to Dragonstone to survive the Doom of Valyria. However, it wasn't long before four of the dragons died, and Balerion became the last creature to have seen the Freehold in its prime.
During his life, he had four riders; Aegon (who he bonded with), Maegor (also bonded with), Aerea (flew off with her on his back, and weren't seen for almost a year. When Balerion returned to King's Landing, Aerea died within hours) and Viserys (who rode him towards the end of his life three times around King's Landing).
Balerion's first two riders used him to conquer kingdoms, burn down cities and remind people of the strength of House Targaryen. The third had used him to escape her life and the last, well, he had done it to prove he was a worthy choice to be King.
In appearance, Balerion had black scales and wings and a black flame with swirls of red. With his fire, he could melt steel and stone, and turn glass into sand. His wingspan was so large that his shadow could engulf entire towns when he passed overhead. His teeth were as long as swords, and his jaws were large enough to swallow aurochs whole.
When the Targaryen's ruled, the skulls of the dragons were hung on a wall in the Red Keep's throne room. And when they did not, the skulls were kept in the dark, dank cellar of the Red Keep.
gif credit: @daenerys-stormborn.
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madcat-world · 2 months
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The Dragon has Three Heads - ertacaltinoz
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Battle in the Waters off Gulltown
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The Field of Fire
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The coronation of Aegon I
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The dragon duel during the Battle of Rook's Rest
By Mayet-Artist
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siosin · 2 years
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🔥BALERION THE BLACK DREAD🔥
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spiritofdragonfire · 2 months
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The Spirit of the Black Dread lives on within the Winged Shadow~
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Beautiful artwork of Balerion and Drogon by @dracalyss on Instagram
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Balerion, The Black Dread - Orhan Bezen
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lunarmoonanons · 5 months
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Dragon Family
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YN spends time with her adopted family
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YN truly loved flying. The dragons never had to be claimed by YN, for when she asked to ride they simply would offer their backs if they wanted. The 17 year old would usually be seen on a dragon’s back with one of her adopted siblings riding with her. By the year 71 AC, her siblings had yet to claim a dragon, but they marveled at YN who could speak to the dragons and understand them in a way no one else could. That was one of the mysteries about their sister they could not figure out. 
YN was high in the air on the back of Balerion, her little sister Alyssa sat behind YN, her arms wrapped tight around the older girl’s waist. The two were always the closest and ever since Alyssa was 9 YN would take her up on the back of any dragon that would let YN ride them. YN never had to claim a dragon, as her connection with them brought on a mutual respect they gave each other. And though she could ride on any dragon, she and Balerion preferred each other. Alyssa loved riding on the massive beast with her sister and couldn’t wait for the day she could claim a dragon. 
“Higher YN! We must go higher!” Alyssa shouted and tightened her grip. 
“You heard her old man! Higher!” YN shouted to the black dread. He roared in agreement and went as high as could be. 
“I want to stay up here forever! I want to fly like a Dragon!” The 11 year old girl laughed in YN’s ear, her dirty blonde hair waved in the air. 
YN closed her eyes and listened to the breaths of Balerion, trying to talk to him without saying anything. She felt his breathing in her soul and tried to tell him what she was feeling without saying it in front of Alyssa. Eventually the cold air on her face made her open her eyes and turn back to Alyssa, smiling at her face. 
“Alright Balerion, time to get back.” YN said and flew Balerion back to the dragonpit. The roof of the pit was opened wide to allow the massive dragon to crawl in. He wouldn’t crawl into the tunnels below, he was too big for that. 
“Come on. If we go now, we can make it to Baelon and Aemon’s swordplay.” Alyssa jumped off the saddle and ran toward the entrance. YN gingerly slid off and rested her hand against Balerion’s skin. 
“You’re getting tired old man.” YN mused and made her way to his head that rested on the ground. Balerion snorted and moved his eyes to her. “I know, you’re very strong. And brave, but you’re old. Take it easy. Sleep in a field or something.”
With that, YN left him to fly out of the pit as she made her way to Alyssa. Wrapping her arm around the shoulder of the young girl who went on and on about Baelon. YN half listened but also focused on her own thoughts. She thought about Balerion, about how old he was and how their flights were taxing on him. She never entertained the idea of him dying, but the thought of him leaving her one day did bite very quietly at the back of her mind. 
Once they made it to the keep, Alyssa practically dragged YN to the training yard to her brothers. YN walked in on the boys fighting each other with swords. Alyssa finally let go of YN’s hand and went to grab a sword. YN stood by the sidelines as Alyssa ran up to the boys with her own sword. 
“My turn! Baelon fight me!” The girl jumped and demanded. 
Aemon turned to the girl, distracting him from Baelon who swiped his foot under his brother’s and laughed as Aemon fell onto his backside. 
“That’s not fair Baelon. I wasn’t ready.” The 16 year old prince whined and brought himself up. 
“A man must always be prepared.” Baelon boasted and laughed. 
YN laughed as Aemon jokingly shoved his brother and rubbed his head. Baelon laughed and turned his sword to his sister and lovingly held it up to her own. Alyssa smirked and immediately hit his sword with her own. The two play fighting and dance with their swords across the yard. Aemon walked to YN and placed a kiss on her cheek. At 16 the boy was now a few inches above her head and could look down on her. YN smiled and patted his cheek. 
“How was your flight?” Aemon asked. 
“I think Alyssa enjoyed it more. I was too focused on speaking to Balerion.” YN smiled. “But he enjoys our flights as well. Even though he’s getting too old for them.”
“He likes spending time with you. He’s bonded to you.” Aemon looked at the sky. “I can’t wait to claim my own dragon. Like father and mother have.”
“I think your dragon would be proud to have you.” 
“Have you claimed Balerion as your own?” Aemon asked.
“I don’t need to. He’s not just an animal to me. He’s like a protector.” YN mused. 
“Like a father?” Aemon wondered and looked at his older sister. 
“I don’t know.” YN sighed and ran her hand through her thick black hair. She smiled and stretched her arms upward. “I should go. I promised myself I would visit Alysanne and the new baby again today.” 
With that she left and weaved her way around the keep to Alysanne’s room. The good queen was still in her bed since her child’s birth a few days ago. YN smiled at the woman as she made her way toward her and kissed her on the cheek. 
“Hello my love.” Alysanne smiled and kissed her adopted daughter’s tan hand. 
“I wanted to see how you were doing.” YN sat on the bed. 
“You’re so good to me.” Alysanne sighed and looked at the cradle her baby daughter was in. “Viserra has been such a sweet baby.”
“I told you it would be a girl.” YN teased.
“Yes you did, my dragon girl.” The queen laughed and held YN’s hand. “I honestly thought this labor was very hard. This past pregnancy has been hard, but you’ve made it bearable.”
YN frowned slightly and squeezed Alysanne’s hand. “Alysanne. You know you don’t have to keep having children. It’s okay to stop at one point.”
“Oh don't worry about your dear mother, YN.” She waved the girl off and insisted on calling herself the girl’s mother. 
And YN did love Alysanne as a mother. But she never called her mother. YN had a mother, and a brother. She remembered her mother clearly and would sometimes hope for the day her mother would come back to her and take her back or would live with her. YN loved her new family but she missed her old one everyday of her life. Alysanne worried about her daughter who drifted off during their conversation. 
“Is something wrong YN?” Alysanne asked. 
YN shook herself out of it and smiled slightly. “Oh it’s nothing. Just old memories that won’t fade.” 
Alysanne kissed her forehead and brought her into a hug. The two spent the afternoon talking and cooing over the new baby. Eventually Jaehaerys found his way into the room and smiled at his girls talking to each other. When he went to hold the new baby himself YN watched him closely and thought of her own father. His face she never remembered. YN thought he must’ve loved her. But unlike her mother he faded away from her memory.
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nazrigar · 8 months
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Smaugust - Balerion the Black Dread
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A patron requested me to draw Balerion the Black Dread, at the very least, my own interpretation of the dude, and MAN did I have fun :D
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ben--solos · 2 years
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"Viserys had been the last Targaryen to ride Balerion...though after the death of the Black Dread in 94 AC he never mounted another dragon."
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ra-horakhty-art · 1 year
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Two terrible hearts.
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k-ac-l-art · 1 year
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Meraxes if she had survived the conquest and Rhaena claimed her during the dance!
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witchthewriter · 5 months
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𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝟸𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑎𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑟'𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠
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Slytherin
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Sagittarius Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo Rising
Trigger Warning: mentions of stillbirth, torture, blood, violence and death.
Alys Harroway was a noblewoman from House Harroway, her father Lucas Harroway was the Lord of Harrenhal who became the Hand of the King for Maegor after the marriage between Alys and the King.
Alys had at least four other siblings, but she was very close to her two sisters Jeyne and Hanna. In 39 AC, Dowager Queen Visenya performed a Valyrian wedding ceremony on Dragonstone between Alys and Maegor. No other septon would do it, and King Aenys did not know of Maegor's decision.
When Aenys found out, he was furious as was the rest of the realm. Soon Alys became known as "Maegor's Whore." With nothing but anger in his heart, King Aenys gave Maegor an ultimatum; rid himself of Alys or go into exile for five years.
Maegor chose the latter option. In 40 AC Alys left Westeros for Pentos, accompanying Maegor in his exile.
Two years later, Aenys had died.
Dowager Queen Visenya flew on Vhagar to bring Maegor back to Westeros, however, when they returned to King's Landing, Maegor faced the Faith Militant who had risen in rebellion against Aenys the year before.
Maegor fought seven Warrior's Sons in a trial of seven and won, but fell into a coma. And after twenty-eight days, Alys returned from Pentos. She brought Tyanna of the Tower and six hundred sellswords with her.
Tyanna was rumored to be Alys' lover.
Some months later, Maegor took Tyanna as his third wife, with Alys presiding over the bedding ceremony. She joined Maegor and Tyanna on their wedding night.
Five years after their marriage, Alys became pregnant.
Grand Maester Desmond had Alys confined to her bed. She was cared for by two septas, a midwife, her sisters; Jeyne and Hanna as well as Queen Ceryse and Queen Tyanna (on the orders of Maegor).
Tragedy struck when Alys went into labor after only three months. Bleeding heavily, she gave birth to a stillborn child who was, "eyeless and twisted."
Maegor had those in charge of Alys' care executed, sparing only her sisters (and the Queens).
After the deaths, Queen Tyanna told Maegor that he had been lied to. That the child was not of him, but the result of Alys's 'many affairs.' Tyanna told Maegor that Alys was scared of not giving him a healthy son, due to the "old, embittered, and childless Queen Ceryse." She did not want to be like her.
According to Tyanna, Alys pleaded for her father's help and he gave it. So, on the nights that Maegor was sharing a bed with his other queens, Lucas sent men of confirmed fertility to Alys's chambers.
Immediately Maegor refused these claims, but Tyanna gave him a list of twenty names as proof...The men were tortured, done so in secret as to not alert Alys and her father. Apparently all but two confessed.
One night, Queen Alys was dragged out of bed by the Kingsguard, and her two sisters were killed trying to defend her. Their father was pushed off of the Tower of the Hand. And Alys's brothers, uncles and cousins were put on spikes.
And yet the young Queen received the worst death. She was given to Tyanna. It took a fortnight for Alys to die. All the while she endured agonising torture, with Maegor present. After she died, her body was severed into seven parts and mounted on spikes above the seven gates of King's Landing.
Soon after, Maegor went to Harrenhal, where House Harroway resided. He killed everyone with even a drop of Harroway blood. He continued until House Harroway was no more.
Four years later, Queen Tyanna confessed she had poisoned Alys and the babe in her womb.
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hotcupofdragons · 2 years
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 if I don’t see a flashback of when Balerion was alive at least ONCE during this show I may cause a riot. I want to see the monstrous beauty that was nicknamed the black dread 
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