Prince Viserys Targaryen - The World of Ice & Fire

Born in 276 AC, Viserys Targaryen, was the youngest son of Queen Rhaella and King Aerys II and heir to the Iron Throne.

Although his birth was celebrated throughout the realm, King Aerys—growing increasingly paranoid—feared Viserys might die young. As a result, the boy was kept under constant guard and was even forbidden from attending the tourney in Lannisport held in his honour.

As Aerys’ distrust of his eldest son, Rhaegar, grew, he briefly considered bypassing him in the line of succession in favour of Viserys. However, since Viserys was only seven years old at the time, the idea was abandoned.

When Robert Baratheon’s rebellion gained ground—Rhaegar was killed, and King’s Landing was threatened—Aerys sent Viserys and his pregnant mother to Dragonstone for their safety.

Prince Lewyn Martell - The World of Ice & Fire

The uncle of Prince Doran Martell and his siblings, Prince Lewyn, accompanied his niece Elia to King's Landing when she married Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. There, he remained as her sworn protector.

He was later appointed to the Kingsguard, serving as both a loyal companion and trusted confidant to Prince Rhaegar.

When Rhaegar marched to confront Robert Baratheon, Lewyn led the Dornish forces sent by Doran Martell to appease the increasingly paranoid King Aerys. 

He was killed during the Battle of the Trident.

Princess Visenya Targaryen - The World of Ice & Fire

The stillborn daughter of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Princess Visenya, as she was posthumously named, was prematurely born on Dragonstone the night of King Viserys' passing. 

Rhaenyra blamed Alicent Hightower and her allies for her youngest daughter's death, calling the banners to war once she was well enough to do so. 

Sheepstealer - The World of Ice & Fire

Known as Sheepstealer, due to his preference for hunting and stealing unsuspecting sheep, he was one of the few unclaimed dragons during the early months of the Targaryen Civil War. 

At the decree of Prince Jacaerys, anyone who could tame him would be granted a position within Queen Rhaenyra's inner circle. 

Among those who tried to gain his favour was Alyn Velaryon, who was badly burned on the back of his legs. 

Sheepstealer would eventually be claimed by Nettles, after the young girl would entreat the dragon daily with mouton until, at last, he had gotten used to her presence.

Both dragon and rider vanished before the end of the war, following the death of Prince Daemon Targaryen. 

Hobb "the Hewer" - The World of Ice & Fire

A woodsman born in King's Landing, Hobb "the Hewer" was considered by many to be a hero during the Dance of the Dragons.

Impassioned by the words of the Shepherd, he was among his flock to attack the Dragonpit, setting upon the dragons residing within its halls. 

There he slew the young Shrykos with his axe. 

Shrykos - The World of Ice & Fire

The dragon bound to the late Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Shrykos, was considered too young to ride into battle. 

Remaining chained up in the Dragonpit, she was set upon by rioters during the fall of King's Landing. 

She was killed by the woodsman, Hobb the Hewer. 

Rhea Royce - The World of Ice & Fire

The heir of Runestone, Rhea Royce, grew up in one of the most powerful families in the Vale.

In 97AC, she married Prince Daemon Targaryen. Their marriage was a bitter one, with her husband cruelly referring to her as "the bronze bitch." 

Daemon would eventually ask his brother, King Viserys, to annul their marriage so he could marry his niece, Princess Rhaenyra. This angered Viserys, leading to his banishment to the Stepstones. 

In what many think were mysterious and suspicious circumstances, Rhea died while she was out hunting. 

Prince Doran Martell - The World of Ice & Fire

The ruler of Dorne during Robert’s Rebellion, Prince Doran Martell, is the elder brother of Elia Martell, the wife of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

Remaining loyal to the crown, he sent his uncle, Prince Lewyn, to reinforce Rhaegar’s armies as they marched against the Baratheon loyalists.

Some speculated, however, that this gesture was more about appeasing the increasingly paranoid King Aerys—hoping to prevent him from harming Elia or her children, who were Aerys' political prisoners.