Lord Aerion Velaryon

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Lord of the Tides, Lord of Driftmark and Lord of High Tide

The Lord of the Tides is a rather controversial figure in the eyes of the Realm. The former Hand of the Queen Aerion Velaryon was somewhat of a prodigy in his youth after all, which is what led to his appointment as Hand at the young age of one and twenty. He was a well-regarded mariner and commander of ships by the age of nine and ten. A mere year before that he brokered a truce between a pair of royal vassals on the verge of open war, cementing himself as a capable envoy and diplomat. The then young Lord Aerion was often thought of to be the next 'Sea Snake' for House Velaryon and surely destined for great things.

He served the Queen loyally and capably for five years as hand, ruling in her name while she was away in Lys with much prestige. However, the seeds of Aerion's downfall were planted by the man sometime before, when he appointed his father in law Aegon Velaryon to the Small Council. This kind gesture to he friend and kinsmen seemed perhaps well-meant but Aegon would prove it to be a mistake of great and terrible magnitude. As the Master of Whispers Aegon plotted to kidnap his Queen on her return from Lys and force her into a proper Regency wit him and Aerion at its head. Unfortunately, Aegon was far too ambitious by half, and his plan failed when the Ironborn thwarted his plan and killed his eldest son. In a petulant rage, Aegon slaughtered the Master of Ships, Baldric Estermont, and his family. This made the situation an open rebellion.

Aerion, who claims to have known nothing of his Father-in-laws' plot rallied the royal fleet and attempted to capture Aegon on Bloodstone before Daenerys could return and put this rebellion down swiftly. Unfortunately, he was delayed by a summer storm and would not reach Bloodstone until the rebellion was already done... or so Aerion claims. The Queen was livid and wasted no time leveling charges of treason to Aerion claiming he had no doubt colluded with his kinsmen to usurp her throne. Only the impassioned words of Grand Maester Torrhen who claimed Aerion was truly loyal saved the Lord of Tides from block or Wall. In disgrace, Daenerys stripped the Lord Velaryon of his handship, gave away the Step Stones to the new Master of Ships Harmund Greyjoy and robbed Aerion of his reputation.

Now grown older and wiser Aerion will stop at nothing to regain the powers he lost. Still ambitious and still proud he seeks to place his house once more on top even amidst the doubter and sycophants who still name him traitor. Aerion will see them all beneath him.

The Sea Snake
Aerion has been sailing on the deck of a ship since he could walk. The waves are as close to him as the earth, and seawater runs as surely through his veins as any Iron Born reaver. An experienced captain and admiral Aerion can command a boat or fleet as well as most knight command their horse or a flank of lancers. Sailing cogs, carracks and war galleys Aerion is second to none riding on the tides.

Voice of the Dragonlords
The Lord of the Tides is an accomplished diplomat and envoy, having learned on board merchant vessels to the Free cities and within Westeros as Lord of High Tide. Brokering relationships between houses as well as individuals is a well trained and practiced skill

Courtly intrigue
Aerion is no stranger to the art of politics and plots having been elevated to Hand of the Queen so young. The Lord of Driftmark is willing and able to carry out what must be done to protect his interests and those of his house. Calculating, decisive and intelligent Aerion is no amateur.

The Old, the Proud, the Vain
Aerion is an intensely Proud man protective of his status and reputation. Combine this with a notable vanity and Aerion takes jests, insults and perceived slights poorly when he is on the receiving end.

Jacaerys Velaryon, 20
Jaehaera Velaryon, 38

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Jacaerys Velaryon

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Heir of Driftmark and High Tide

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Aerion Velaryon, 36
Jaehaera Velaryon, 38

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Aemon Velaryon

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Ward of Lord Lyonel Baratheon, Squire of Ser Brus Baratheon

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