Aemond

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Aemond Targaryen
Alias(es)	“Aemond the Stubborn” 241
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	House Targaryen; the Second Sons 246 379
Occupation/Role	Prince, dragonrider, and later Hand of the King 241 251 380
Status	Active 380
First Appearance	Chapter 162 162

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unbonded prince	236	The sole dragonless boy among Aegon, Daeron, Little Aegon, Jaehaerys, and himself; Aegon humiliates him with the “Pink Death,” a sow dressed as a dragon. 236
Wild-dragon aspirant	241	Sneaks into the Dragonmont despite its dangers, driven by a determination to tame a dragon and end the mockery. 241
Dragonrider of Sheep Thief	251	Tames Sheep Thief, described as the strongest wild dragon in Westeros. 251
Dragon-combat victor	273	Defeats Aegon in dragon combat and exploits the victory to strike at Duskendale. 273
Second Son and Red Rain’s wielder	379	Serves with the Second Sons, wields the Valyrian steel sword Red Rain, and gains a feared reputation for his vicious swordsmanship. 379
Hand of the King	380	As the new Hand, presents a military plan to suppress Borros Baratheon’s rebellion. 380

Background / History

Aemond is a son of King Viserys I Targaryen and Queen Alicent. He grows up alongside his siblings Aegon, Helaena, and Daeron, in a royal family where dragonriding defines prestige and authority. 162 236 239

For a time, Aemond is the only one among five boys without a dragon. Aegon, Daeron, and Little Aegon publicly mock him with the “Pink Death,” while Jaehaerys’ taming of Sunny Day leaves Aemond even more isolated. 236

Unable to endure the humiliation, he enters the Dragonmont in search of a wild dragon. Though caught early in one attempt, he persists in pursuing Sheep Thief through River Valley Land, entering its lair despite fear and exhaustion. 241 249 250 He eventually tames Sheep Thief, transforming his standing within the royal family. 251 253

Appearance

Aemond is a silver-haired Targaryen prince. During his pursuit of Sheep Thief, he is described as slight and not especially tall, though his determination makes his presence seem larger than his stature. 236 251

• Silver hair. 236
• Lean, slight build. 251
• Frequently wears armor while campaigning with the Second Sons. 246

Personality

Aemond is stubborn, proud, and intensely sensitive to being seen as weak. His lack of a dragon drives him to risk his life in the Dragonmont rather than remain the object of his brothers’ ridicule. 236 241

He is also courageous under pressure. During the standoff with Vaemond Velaryon’s forces, he holds his ground despite the danger, earning Aemon’s respect. 246 After gaining Sheep Thief, his confidence becomes more openly ambitious; he seeks lands, status, and influence in the Reach. 279

Despite his temper, he displays loyalty toward Helaena, defending her when Aegon speaks disrespectfully of her. 239

Abilities & Skills

Dragonriding

Aemond bonds with Sheep Thief, a powerful wild dragon whose taming elevates him from the family’s most mocked prince to one of its most formidable dragonriders. 251

• Defeats Aegon in dragon combat. 273
• Uses Sheep Thief in military campaigns and develops a fearsome reputation. 379
• His dragonriding gives him the confidence to pursue territorial and political ambitions. 273 279

Swordsmanship

Aemond learns a crafty, vicious style of swordsmanship from Kingsguard Cole and later wields the Valyrian steel sword Red Rain. 379

• Has killed enemies in the Strait Sea. 379
• Has also slain minor nobles in the Seven Kingdoms, contributing to his feared public reputation. 379

Military Leadership

Aemond demonstrates an aptitude for aggressive military planning and receives a central command role as Hand of the King. 273 380

• Participates in the Second Sons’ pursuit of the remnants of the Three Daughters Kingdom. 246
• Helps reshape the Reach after the Hightower rebellion. 277
• Proposes the strategy for suppressing Borros Baratheon’s rebellion as Hand. 380

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sheep Thief — His wild dragon, described as the strongest wild dragon in Westeros. 251
• Red Rain — Valyrian steel sword wielded during his service with the Second Sons. 379
• Heavy armor — Worn while campaigning with the Second Sons. 246

Relationships

• Viserys I Targaryen — Father; reprimands Aemond for endangering himself in the Dragonmont, then later praises him for taming a wild dragon. 241 253
• Alicent Hightower — Mother; is distressed by his dangerous dragon-taming attempt and relieved by his return. 241 243
• Aegon Targaryen — Elder brother and rival; Aegon humiliates him over his lack of a dragon, and their rivalry later escalates into dragon combat. 236 273
• Helaena Targaryen — Sister; Aemond defends her against Aegon’s disrespect, while Helaena later comes to his aid on Dreamfyre. A marriage between them is also arranged for political reasons. 239 246
• Daeron Targaryen — Brother; joins Aegon and Little Aegon in the “Pink Death” prank. 236
• Aemon Targaryen — Older cousin, mentor, and admired figure; Aemond looks up to him and earns his respect through bravery. 204 246
• Sheep Thief — Dragon; Aemond’s determination to tame this wild dragon defines his rise in status. 249 251
• Alyssandra Martell — Political betrothed; their first meeting is hostile after Aemond insults her. 317

Story Role / Major Arcs

The Dragonless Prince

Aemond’s early role centers on his exclusion from the dragonriding elite. The “Pink Death” prank exposes the cruelty of his rivalry with Aegon and becomes the immediate cause of his resolve to claim a dragon. 236

Quest for Sheep Thief

Aemond repeatedly risks himself to enter the Dragonmont and pursue wild dragons. His persistence culminates in taming Sheep Thief, ending his status as the lone dragonless prince. 241 249 250 251

The Three Daughters Conflict

He campaigns beside the Second Sons against the remnants of the Three Daughters Kingdom. In the confrontation with Vaemond’s forces, he refuses to retreat and is relieved when Helaena arrives on Dreamfyre. 246

Reach Politics and the Hightower Rebellion

Aemond’s rising strength feeds his political ambition in the Reach. He defeats Aegon in dragon combat, takes advantage of the conflict at Duskendale, and helps dismantle House Hightower’s power after its rebellion. 273 277 279

Hand of the King

By the time Borros Baratheon rebels, Aemond serves as Hand of the King. He advocates decisive military action, positioning himself as a strategic leader within the royal government. 380

Notable Quotes

“I wanted to tame a dragon.” 241

“Aegon, I will prove myself.” 241