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soncee · 7 months

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Fashion icon in Essos

From left to right: dothraki wear, Quarth wear, wedding dress from book one and final Meereen torak.

#fanart #digital art #a song of ice and fire #asoiaf art #asoiaf fanart #game of thrones #asoiaf #daenerys targaryen #khaleesi #quarth #meereen #dothraki #khalessi #pentos

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witchthewriter · 5 months

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𝐓𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝟹𝑟𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑎𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑟'𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠

INTJ

Slytherin (the most Slytherin Slytherin to ever exist)

Chaotic Evil

Scorpio Sun, Scorpio Moon, Capricorn Rising

Trigger Warning: mentions of torture, death, death of babies and miscarriages.

Tyanna was the daughter of a magister of Pentos. She began as a tavern dancer and rose to become a courtesan, although some claimed she was also a poisoner and a sorceress.

When Prince Maegor Targaryen returned from his exile to claim the Iron Throne, the Faith Militant was in near full control. They challenged his rule with a trial of seven, in which Maegor won but was left grievously wounded.

Maegor's second wife, Alys Harroway, returned twenty-eight days later. In her company was Tyanna, rumoured to be both Maegor's and Alys' paramour. After meeting Tyanna, Visenya gave her full care of Maegor; which troubled his supporters.

Awakening from his coma, Maegor burned the Warrior's Sons at the Sept of Remembrance atop the Hill of Rhaenys and waged war on the Faith Militant.

It was after his victory at the Great Fork of the Blackwater that Maegor returned to King's Landing and announced his intention to take Tyanna as wife. When Grand Maester Myros objected, claiming that the only true wife of Maegor's was Ceryse Hightower, Maegor killed him.

Maegor married Tyanna atop the Hill of Rhaenys, and it is said that Alys joined them on their first night of marriage.

Tyanna was mistress of whisperers on her husband's small council and was titled, 'The King's Raven.' It was said that discussing secrets in the Red Keep was foolish, as even rats and other creatures were her spies.

In 44 AC, two years after Maegor returned from exile, Dowager Queen Visenya died. In the confusion after her death, Aenys I's widow, Queen Alyssa Velaryon, fled from Dragonstone with her children and the Targaryen sword, Dark Sister.

Alyssa and Aenys's second son, Prince Viserys had been under Maegor's thumb at the Red Keep. He served as his squire, however, he was punished for his family's escape. Tyanna questioned him. For nine days straight. He died on the last day and his body was left in the town's square.

That same year, Queen Alys gave birth but it was "to a monstrosity." Queen Tyanna convinced Maegor that it was because Alys had been having secret affairs. Maegor did not believe it and called Tyanna a barren, jealous witch.

So, Tyanna gave Maegor a list of twenty men she claimed slept with Alys. This led to the extinction of House Harroway, as well as the torture and execution of dozens of alleged lovers. Tyanna tortured Alys herself. It went on for nearly a fortnight until the queen died.

Tyanna could not give Maegor an heir.

So the King wed three 'Black Brides'; Elinor Costayne, Jeyne Westerling and his niece, Rhaena, three years later.

Tyanna had to force Rhaena to be obedient by threatening her daughters, Aerea and Rhaella. Some stories claim that Tyanna gave Jeyne a fertility potion the night of the wedding but the new bride tossed it into Tyanna's face.

A year later, Queen Jeyne birthed a stillborn 'monstrosity,' and rumours spread that Maegor was cursed.

In his anger, Maegor bid two of his Kingsguard; Ser Owen Bush and Ser Maladon Moore, to bring Tyanna to the dungeons. As the torturers prepared their tools, she confessed.

Tyanna had been responsible for both Alys and Jeyne's 'abominations', claiming she had poisoned the babies in their mother's wombs. She then promised that the same fate would befall the pregnant Elinor.

Tyanna was killed by Maegor himself. He cut out her heart with Blackfure and threw it to his dogs. Two moons later, Elinor did in fact birth a stillborn 'monstrosity.'

That same year, Maegor died on the Iron Throne. His headsman, gaolers and confessors were all condemned by King Jaehaerys I Targaryen for having aided Tyanna in the death of his elder brother, Prince Viserys.

According to some rumours, Tyanna was not loved by her mother-in-law, Queen Visenya Targaryen, or by anyone else for that matter. She is remembered as a black-hearted woman who was hated and feared.

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dreamfyre-beautiful · 4 months

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Honestly, I wanna know more about all of the Gods of asoiaf universe. Each one is so unique and interesting.

Even the 7 are debated if they are all actually 7 deities or 7 aspects of one God, that’s so interesting and adds so much world building to the world.

I wanna know more about the religions on pentos and how their religion affects their daily lives. Do some people not eat fish because of their Gods? So some only eat seafood? There’s so much to explore there!!

#house of the dragon #hotd #game of thrones #alicent hightower #got #hotd discourse #anti targaryen #got discourse #got religion #hotd religion #religion #jon snow #rob stark #robert baratheon #ned stark #arya stark #sansa stark #pentos #westeros

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thesunwillshineonusagain757 · 4 months

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𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗨- 𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘

So in the spirit of Christmas and the New Year’s, I decided to come back with a series that I love a lot. I have been thinking how I was gonna do this. Because Westeros is far more of a contained kind of thing than the rest of the world of a song of ice and fire, but I decided to separate Essos into three books, then I’ll do the rest of the continents one by one I guess but yeah you’ll have a lot of this serious next year. So those who like it you’re in luck for those who didn’t care well don’t know why you’re here.

BRAAVOS. PENTOS. MYR. VOLANTIS. LYS. TYROSH. STEPSTONES. QOHOR. LORATH.

#essos guide for tourists #west essos guide for tourists #game of thrones #essos tourism au #a song of ice and fire #got #asoiaf #tourist au #braavos #pentos #myr #volantis #lys #tyrosh #stepstones #qohor #lorath

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richardsthirdnipple · 1 year

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Due to the fact that the creators couldn't get the extent of wealth and power of House Velayron and House Targaryen are their peak during the limited episodes I've decided to do concept boards and mood boards for the it girls (upcoming as well, you're warned) of Westeros. They also, to my knowledge, have not given certain characters the characterizations they should have just yet (laena and her babies deserved better!) so that will be shown.

Laena is here twice because I said so.

1. Baela Targaryen.

Baela was wild, willing, and fearless.

2. Rhaena Targaryen

Rhaena was slender and graceful. Rhaena loved to dance.

3. Young Laena Velaryon

By two-and-twenty, Laena had grown into a tall, slender, and beautiful womanl. Laena loved to fly, and according to the maester of Driftmark, showed "far more interest in flying than in boys."

4. Older Laena Targaryen

Aware that the king and court would not be pleased with their marriage, Laena and Daemon flew on their dragons to Pentos, where they were hosted by the Prince of the city. They eventually returned to Pentos, where Laena discovered she was pregnant. Laena and Daemon remained in Pentos for the remainder of her pregnancy. In 116 AC, in Pentos, Laena gave birth to their twin daughters, Rhaena and Baela. When the children were half a year old, Laena sailed with them to Driftmark, while Daemon flew their dragons home.

5. Nettles. (Netty)

Nettles was foul-mouthed, filthy, and fearless.

6. Rhaenys Targaryen Velaryon (a mother)

She was a clever, capable, spirited, proud, fierce, and fearless woman. She had a fiery temperament.

It girls I say. (Notice the nettles sneak) one thing about me is imma root for house Velayron through it all. Nettles is my child.

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targs-on-zorses · 6 months

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Game of Thrones | 1.01 Winter is Coming

#game of thrones #got #gotedit #gameofthronedaily #kings landing #the wall #winterfell #pentos #mine: ps #got screens

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chic-beyond-the-wall · 5 months

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What Daenerys targaryen would wear

#game of thrones #asoiaf #asoif/got #a song of ice and fire #house of the dragon #headcanon #fashion #hotd #house targaryen #daenerys targaryen #daenarys #daenerys stormborn #daenerys targeryan #queen daenerys #pentos #essos #meereen

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yellowsocialbunny · 7 months

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the six wives of king maegor the cruel - portraits

Queen Ceryse Hightower was a noblewoman from House Hightower and was the daughter of Lord Manfred Hightower of Oldtown. Her maternal uncle was one of the High Septons during the reign of King Aegon I Targaryen. She eventually married Prince Maegor Targaryen, becoming his first (of many) wives.

Queen Alys Harroway was a noblewoman from House Harroway during the reign of kings Aegon I, Aenys I and Maegor I Targaryen. She was the daughter of Lord Lucas Harroway of Harrenhal and Maegor's second wife.

Queen Tyanna of the Tower, also known as Tyanna of Pentos, was a courtesan from Pentos who married King Maegor I Targaryen, becoming the third of his six wives. Tyanna was a pale beauty with black hair the color of a raven. Her name may come from the fact that Pentos is known for its square brick towers. Tyanna is said to have dabbled in sorcery and alchemy. She is remembered as a black-hearted woman who was hated and feared.

Queen Rhaena Targaryen was forcefully married to her uncle, King Maegor I Targaryen, who had usurped and killed her husband Aegon, becoming one of his Black Brides. She had lively lilac eyes and silver-gold hair. At eighteen, Rhaena was considered brave, fierce and headstrong. As an adult, she was sometimes stern and sometimes shy, frequently brooding. Rhaena had no interest in other people's children, but was possessive of her own, and of people she loved. She was furious when betrayed, and scornful of those she did not trust.

Queen Elinor Costayne was a noblewoman from House Costayne and one of the many brides of King Maegor I Targaryen. Along with Lady Jeyne Westerling and Princess Rhaena Targaryen, she was one of the so-called "Black Brides".

Queen Jeyne Westerling was a member of House Westerling. She was one of the six wives of King Maegor I Targaryen. Jeyne was tall and slender, with lustrous brown hair.

descriptions by A Wiki of Ice and Fire

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thewatcher0nthewall · 9 months

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My sun and stars

#drawing #a song of ice and fire #asoiaf #fanart #game of thrones #illustration #the winds of winter #daenerys targaryen #pentos #essos #khal drogo #dothraki #daenerys #awoiaf

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asoiafreadthru · 7 months

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A Game of Thrones, Daenerys I

“I shall kill the Usurper myself,” he promised, who had never killed anyone, “as he killed my brother Rhaegar. And Lannister too, the Kingslayer, for what he did to my father.”

“That would be most fitting,” Magister Illyrio said. Dany saw the smallest hint of a smile playing around his full lips, but her brother did not notice.

Nodding, he pushed back a curtain and stared off into the night, and Dany knew he was fighting the Battle of the Trident once again.

#a game of thrones #daenerys i #a song of ice and fire #asoiaf #daenerys targaryen #viserys iii targaryen #robert baratheon #rhaegar targaryen #house targaryen #battle of the trident #jaime lannister #kingslayer #aerys ii targaryen #illyrio mopatis #pentos #robert’s rebellion #ruby ford

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saintsir4n · 1 month

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throughout this book, you'll see the rise and fall of daenys targaryen, how she constantly chases something unattainable... perfection.

personally, I don't think there are not enough fanfics showcasing a legitimate velaryon/ targaryen children's perspectives during the dance of the dragons, and how the main events impact them, (them being the heir to driftmark).

in the show, you're supposed to hate most characters but still have favourites. you're supposed to see where both sides went wrong but recognise the misogyny which caused rhaenyra to be usurped and that aegon being the king is unjust. so I'll do my best to highlight all the unjust moments throughout this story through daenys' lens and yes due to her relationships with family and others, her views will go from black and white to morally grey.

#wattpad #fanfic #black reader #daenys targaryen #daenys the determined #velaryon #laena velaryon #house velaryon #house targaryen #daemon and Laena #daemon targeryan #daemon Targaryen daughter #aemond targaryen fic #corlys velaryon #rhaenys targaryen #baela targaryen #rhaena targaryen #Pentos

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card-queen · 7 months

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OC-tober: Day 3

Another picture for @vellatra's OCtober prompts

Today is strong expressions, so I picked two. One slightly silly

POV: You just entered Pentos' room and asked to borrow his things

...and one a little more serious and THUS, trickier...

A more muted Fryszka, in tears and begging for forgiveness. A frequent ritual for her as someone deeply worried about the state of her soul. I don't actually know what the burn scars on her hand look like, so I just drew some random grotesqueries (not a word but you get my meaning).

#OCtober #oc tober #fryszka #pentos #memories of aether #writeblr #hard challenge #but worth attempting #gem art

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give-sansa-stark-a-sword · 2 years

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Daenerys + outfits from Pentos, Dothraki Sea and Qarth

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game-of-style · 11 months

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Gown for Daenerys - Ermanno Scervino Fall 2023

#daenerys targaryen #house targaryen #pentos #Ermanno Scervino #silver #blue #mint #sheer #A Song of Ice and Fire #Game of Thrones

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bidonica · 2 years

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Art in HotD - Episodes 1x06 & 1x07

(more art in Westeros) (more art in HotD)

I’m merging the past two episodes not only because I’ve fallen behind on my own account, but because the show has slowed down with the new locations and artifacts - for the moment, at least.

The most notable new location in episode six is the castle Prince Reggio of Pentos gifts Daemon and Laena. It is in fact a real location, the Castillo de la Calahorra in Andalusia, Spain. It’s a fortress/palace built in the early 16th century with the outer walls in the Moorish style and the inner space in the style of the Italian Renaissance; even the materials and the stonemasons were imported from Italy.

(pictures from lossietereinos.com)

The Italian Renaissance style matches what is suggested to be the vibe of the Free Cities, with their Valyrian-based language (so essentially the equivalent of a Romance language) and artistically forward culture, juxtaposed with the more medieval Westeros. According to the behind the scenes featurette, the areas of the castle they were allowed to film in were limited for safety reasons. As a matter of fact, scenes are only filmed in the exteriors, in the room with the fireplace, and in the “library”.

The latter makes for an interesting visual, because it’s very unlikely for a library to be placed semi-outdoors, so I suspect this is also a choice dictated by having to make the most of the few locations they were allowed to use. But we are watching a fantasy story, and creating this slightly uncanny space for what we usually expect to be a closed environment almost feels like a callback to the art trope of the capriccio, where familiar architectural and landscape elements were combined in creative and fantastical ways, often mixed with ancient ruins.

The fresco in Baela’s room, depicting the castle overlooking the coast of Pentos, is quite obviously an addition by the show’s art department as the walls in that room were actually blank. The style mimics the airier, naturalistic Renaissance landscapes rather than the ornate international gothic we’ve seen in Westeros. And now, back to the western continent:

It’s the ten years time jump episode and the Red Keep is the same as we left it - except for Alicent’s chambers. Most notably, she covered the Valyrian frescoes depicting dragon orgies with nondescript ornate panels. This signifies that she stopped trying to fit in an environment where she will always be treated like the odd one out and pushed aside, and started carving a space of her own, beginning from her living quarters. It’s also a pivot towards a distinctly puritanical direction to mark her difference from “scandalous”, brazen Rhaenyra; the room is also full of candles and seven branched candelabra, which are instruments of worship in the Faith of the Seven.

Helaena’s bug box... also a mini wunderkammer.

Speaking of Alicent, this is a parallel many have drawn, but a lot of her styling, especially post time jump, is reminiscent of pre-raphaelite aesthetics and generally 19th century takes on the archetype of the medieval lady:

The 19th century medieval revival still has a lasting impact on the common perception of how a vague notion of “Middle Ages” is supposed to look like, and it’s an aesthetic that trickled over to fantasy. Women’s looks especially tend to be a lot softer in pop culture than they actually were; if we look at art from the 13th century onward it’s rare to see a woman with her hair completely let down (unless it’s an allegorical paiting of some kind), they usually had pretty structured hairdos and/or head coverings. A high forehead was considered beautiful so they often shaved their hairlines, something that looks jarring to the modern (post-industrial?) eye. Clothes were also very structured (though, I’d argue, not as structured as in later eras starting from the late Renaissance) as opposed to the comfy, flowing robes the pre raphaelites often liked to paint.

What does this have to do with Alicent? I think it’s important for her to look like THE medieval lady, because from her point of view she is living a paradox: she is conforming, she is doing everything that has been asked of her to fulfill her role, but she has been planted in a foreign garden (though ironically it’s more like she is the native flower in the enclosed garden of exotic plants that is the Targaryen court). We, as the viewers, have to identify her as someone living within a certain conventional tradition that is at odds with what the Targaryens have going on, their costume design itself borrowing from Western as well as Eastern influences (byzantine, Russian, but also East Asian as we’ve seen in the Valyrian wedding of episode 7). The 19th century medievalist art was also deeply linked to theater; I’m just giong to leave this here.

Just a couple of notes on episode 7. The actions takes place in sets we’ve mostly already seen, but there are still a couple of new artifacts worth looking at at High Tide. One is obviously’s Laena’s stone sarcophagus. It’s reminiscent both of ancient Egyptian sarcophagi and of western tombs of nobles and royalty, where the gravestone often had a sculpted relief, or all around statue, of the dead subject depicted lying down in eternal sleep. In the BTS it’s explained that the whole island is supposed to be built upon the sarcophagi of the ancestors piling up (!).

This scene and the lore that accompanies it, especially when bookended by the wedding at the end of the episode, does a good job of subtly communicating the diversity of Valyrian culture, implying that - just like in the usual Roman Empire analog - it was religiously as well as ethnically diverse. The Velaryons have a whole set of traditions related to the Merling King and the cult of their own ancestors that don’t seem to belong to Targaryens, who in turn have their own mythos surrounding dragons and blood magic. Yet both families claim to be 100% Valyrian and they acknowledge each other as such. How someone can prefer a version of the lore where “Valyrian” is an ethnic and cultural monolith escapes me, but I’m digressing.

Speaking of ancient civilizations: in the funeral scene, Corlys gifts a horse miniature to Luke. In Greek mythology horses were a symbol of Poseidon, and the seahorse is the sigil of House Velaryon, so it tracks with their identity as seafarers; however, the toy here seems to be a copy of a mid-20th century Etruscan inspired sculpture that you can easily buy online if you google “Etruscan horse figurine”. It’s a bit like the pre raphaelite Alicent look: we are informed of the Velaryons’ connection to an archaic world not necessarily through authentic archaic art, but through the version of it that’s already been filtered through the modern gaze.

That about wraps it up for now! I don’t know how many new artistic references we will encounter in the final three episodes so I might do another merged post. Or not! So much keeps going on! Thanks for reading!

#art in hotd #hotd meta #alicent hightower #house velaryon #pentos #art history

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atherpurest · 1 year

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Queen Alys Harroway and queen Tyanna of Pentos.

“The beautiful Tyanna became Maegor's lover during his exile in Pentos; she was rumored to be Queen Alys Harroway's paramour as well...”

#asoiaf #fire and blood #targaryen #alys harroway #tyanna of pentos #tyanna of the tower #maegi #witch #noble #dragon #pentos #balerion #got #game of thrones #grrm #queen

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