The Enchanting Lady Alyssa Velaryon: Targaryen Queen of Westeros
Lady Alyssa Velaryon was the daughter of Lord Aethan Velaryon of Driftmark and Lady Alarra Massey. Her extraordinary beauty, stemming from her purely Valyrian heritage, was characterized by silver-gold hair and vivid purple eyes. Not only was Alyssa Velaryon renowned for her physical appearance, but also for her intelligence and grace. She gained her fame at a young age when it was decided that she would marry Aenys Targaryen, the Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne.
Marriage and Royal Family
Lady Alyssa Velaryon consorted with Prince Aenys and produced five progeny: Prince Aegon, Prince Viserys, Princess Rhaena, Prince Jaehaerys, and Princess Alysanne. Following the untimely death of Aegon the Conqueror, her husband Aenys ascended to the throne, crowned as King Aenys I. During this tumultuous period, Alyssa Velaryon was crowned as Queen. However, the marriage of her children, Aegon and Rhaena, to each other was not without controversy.
The Tragedy of Aenys's Reign
King Aenys I is often remembered as a weak ruler, and his leadership lacked the reverence of his Targaryen predecessors. The misrule continued when Aenys's eldest brother, Maegor, emerged as a powerful contender for the Iron Throne. Upon Maegor's ascension to the throne, both Rhaena and Aegon perished in a fatal duel, leaving the throne increasingly unstable. Lady Alyssa Velaryon and her children were forced into retirement at Driftmark, her eldest daughter, Princess Rhaena, eventually married Maegor, becoming one of his numerous queens.
The Queen's Later Life
Despite the challenges, Alyssa Velaryon remarried Lord Rogar Baratheon, who was made the Lord-Paramount of the Stormlands and the Lord of Storm’s End. This union brought with it two additional children: Boremund Baratheon and Jocelyn Baratheon, who later married Crown Prince Aemon Targaryen. The transition in the royal lineage was swift, with King Jaehaerys I seeking a wife. Instead of following tradition, Jaehaerys secretly married his sister, Alysanne, a unique turn of events in Westerosi history.
Alyssa Velaryon's Final Days
Despite her loss of influence, Alyssa Velaryon played a significant role in the politics of Westeros. Her son, King Jaehaerys I, faced threats from external forces, leading to the eventual removal of her husband, Lord Rogar Baratheon, as Hand of the King. However, through the king's mediation, Rogar and Alyssa reconciled, and once more, Lady Alyssa Velaryon found herself with the prospect of a new child. Alas, her final testament came with her death while giving birth to Lady Jocelyn Baratheon. Her legacy, both as a valiant queen and a symbol of love and loyalty, endures in the annals of Westerosi history.