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Targaryen OC commissionated by the lovely Lilia Meruvia on insta💖

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The walls shielding the heart of politics crumble, and the Realm prepares for war, yet amidst the rising flames, flowers blossom and the rivers slow. But would the Mallister eagle rise above or succumb to the threat..?

Catelyn Stark and her sister Celia Mallister with their two children, Robert and Aemerie under the Heart Tree of Riverrunn

commissionated by @weirwooddreams for her fic,

The Ichor within our Pyre on Ao3

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“These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume. The sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite. Therefore love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.” ― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Jace and Helaena as Romeo and Juliet commissionated by the sweet @iirenicstark on Twitter

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rhaenya targaryen portait for @rhaxnya, youngest daughter of alicent hightower and king viserys, born on 114 ac, twin sister of Daeron the Daring, from her fic is illicit affairs on wattpad.

Thank you so much @rhaxnya for being my second client ever! Drawing Ocs is one of the most fun things to do as an artist, especially those of others! If you have time go and scroll through her insta account, her edit skills are pretty amazing!

If you want to commission me something, pls DM me and take a look at my commission sheets

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"From my blood, comes the prince that was promised and his will be the song of Ice and Fire" - Thank you so much @holi.cos for being my first client ever and for having commissioned me this piece. As artist, this is a great milestone 💖🥹

If you're interested in my art and want to commission me something, please consider reading the commission information.

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 8:

First Kiss - Baela and Aemond during the Tourney of Harrenhal in 142 AC

"Years have passed since I began keeping this diary, and now it seems I've reached its final pages. The first time the tip of my pen touched the pristine surface of these pages was on the day of a wedding, and I scribbled a few confused and nonsensical words, unaware that the events of those days, now so distant - which seemed to my young eyes at the time - would lead the woman I am now to witness another great union. I have a blurred memory of the reactions stirred in the hearts of my family by the unexpected arrival of my uncle Aemond, perhaps due to the little attention I paid him, so great was my joy in dancing and showing off my gaudy dresses. Yet even then, in my tender childhood ignorance, I understood that his presence had left an indelible impression on the people around me. Especially on my sister Baela, who, from the day of his departure after the wedding, seemed to have become a completely different person: I do not know if already then in her tumultuous soul the seed of love had taken root, but with the wisdom of now, I am sure that the sight of our uncle, returned after so many years of exile, had caused in her a very violent disturbance. What impressions my uncle had of her, however, I was never given to know, and truthfully, I do not think I want to find out: whatever his mood at the time of the events, it is easy to guess, yet within me, I am sure that as much as he claimed to detest and despise us, Baela must have impressed him, and not a little. Whether positively or negatively, I cannot say. Yet, whatever this impression was, it is undeniable that it must have been burning, something that ultimately drove him, many years later, to join her and never leave her again. Perhaps all of this is just my conjecture, or perhaps the Gods truly had a plan in store for them from the beginning that we did not understand; whatever the truth may be, I am glad to write that in the end, everything turned out for the best."

- from the Diary of Princess Visenya, dated the 3rd day of the 3rd month of the year 143 AC" (an excerpt from TDIOBCB unreleased chapter 5)

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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COMMISSIONS OPEN IN APRIL!! Yes I finally decided to accept the first orders for my very first commission session 🥳🥳 I am posting this now even if the commissions will officially start only in April, with the beginning of the Easter vacations cause I want to see how much of you are interested. 💖✨

Plus I just opened my Kofi profile!

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 7:

First Meeting - The Wedding of Prince Viserys and Larra Roagre in the Throne Room

"Many years later, the prince, reminiscing about how he and his wife had first encountered each other, would confess to his children, not without a blush, that even before laying eyes on her, the words Larra wrote during those years were enough to make him fall completely in love with her. He almost dismissed the revelation of her true appearance as playing any significant role in his infatuation. According to Prince Viserys, it was the eloquence and magnetic personality of his then-fiancée that enchanted him to the extent that concerns about her beauty took a back seat. Whether this is the whole truth remains uncertain; however, it is worth noting that the marriage between Prince Viserys and Larra Rogare, though not initially under the most auspicious circumstances, evolved into a great love story that culminated in a long and happy union. If, before the arrival of his promised bride, the mind of the young prince was primarily occupied with the company of beautiful courtesans and high-born prostitutes, from the moment the stunning Lyseni maiden graced King's Landing, no other woman crossed the threshold of the young man's bedroom except her. This continued until her demise in 165 AC. Every ounce of his energy, both physical and mental, from the day of their marriage, was devoted solely to his wife. She, no longer a girl, possessed not only extraordinary intelligence and culture but also breathtaking beauty, affirming the reality that the most beautiful women in the known world indeed hailed from Lys. Their union stood as a testament to the enduring power of love. Still, even if, want to believe him for the sake of historical honesty, I must report the multiple testimonies of some members of the court, present at this marriage at the time, who claim that the newlywed groom, who had never seen his bride before the ceremony, remained anything but indifferent to her appearance. According to them, during the grand entrance of the noblewoman, who arrived in the castle's Sept dressed in an exquisite and lightweight gown made entirely of golden silk that vividly revealed the perfect curves of her womanly form, accompanied by her fifteen ladies-in-waiting, the groom, was so dazzled by her dazzling beauty, that he needed to be supported by his brother Aegon to prevent himself from falling on the spot from sheer emotion. The young prince, who had always been famous for being an easygoing lad, remained dumbfounded in front of her like a statue of salt throughout the ceremony, unable to find the words to express his wonder, to the point that, for a whole minute, he mistakenly recited the marriage formula almost three times before starting to recite his vows correctly. It seems that the young prince was not the only one to be astonished by the entrance of the new princess. The same witnesses claim that even Prince Daemon was amazed by his new daughter-in-law, as evidenced by the widening of his eyes. During the celebration, he went so far as to congratulate his son conspiratorially, calling him "the luckiest man in the Seven Kingdoms."

- from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 6:

True Love - Rhaena the Charming and Addam the Loyal

"If this wasn't enough to make the honest and honourable Addam Velaryon regret his choice to renounce his right of succession, fate presented him with another reason to rue opting for the white cloak over the golden one, when in the last months of 135 AC, after almost five years in service as a member of the Queen's Guard, his loyalty to his oath and his promise to serve no other woman but the Queen wavered in front the charm of Princess Rhaena. Within the hallowed halls of the royal court, whispers of an alluring romance between the fair knight and one of the three princesses began to linger, as the once platonic relationship between them blossomed into something far more profound. For years, the young girl had been enamoured with the captivating knight. However, as the former squire of her father, Addam had always regarded the charming Rhaena as a cherished childhood friend—an innocent maiden to protect and respect and so, when concerned her or one of her sisters, the thought of something less honourable than a hand kiss had never crossed his mind. However, as soon as the girl he once knew had become a woman, every time he saw her walking through the corridors of the castle, his eyes started to look at her and her blossomed body with the unyielding passion of a devoted lover. And so the fair knight decided to surrender himself to his princess, accepting the love that she had cherished for so long inside her. The two began to spend a lot of time together, alone, riding their two dragons, escaping from the noise of King’s Landing for the more intimate shores of Driftmark, where they could walk side by side away from indiscreet eyes and when intimacy was not an option they could pursue, the two secret lovers spent their evenings reading poetry and dancing at feasts, dreaming about the day when they could finally be together as they wished. However, righteous as he was, Addam would never have dared to take liberties with the daughter of Prince Daemon. The most daring thing he once did, when escorting her to her bedroom and knowing that no one was around to see them, was stealing a chaste kiss from the princess and sometimes holding her hand under the table. However, their secret love story didn't remain unseen, as they thought.  Numerous were the individuals in the Queen's court who noticed the stares full of languid desire that the young princess cast upon her cherished knight, who, in the meantime, became her sworn shield."

- from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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COMMISSIONS OPEN IN APRIL!! Yes I finally decided to accept the first orders for my very first commission session 🥳🥳 I am posting this now even if the commissions will officially start only in April, with the beginning of the Easter vacations cause I want to see how much of you are interested. 💖✨

Plus I just opened my Kofi profile!

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 5:

Familial Love - The Five Children of Queen Rhaenyra:

Viserys the Cleaver, Aegon the Golden, Baela the Glorius, Rhaena the Charming and Visenya the Dreamer

"Numerous lunar cycles and seasonal changes have occurred since the events that I am about to narrate, yet the remembrance of these remarkable individuals persists even now. In my role as Maester in the Citadel, my purpose is to document the ancient traditions and tales of the reign of the renowned Queen Rhaenyra, also known as The Great, and her esteemed spouse, The Rouge Prince, Daemon Targaryen. Many were the great feats undertaken by her and many more were accomplished in her name, to speak of that, however, is not the mission of this manuscript; the pages that follow will recount the exploits of five other personages whose prestige and moral temperament distinguished them for the fundamental role they brought to the history of this kingdom. Undoubtedly, some are already acquainted with these individuals and their accomplishments, however, for those students who may need a reminder, allow me to briefly introduce the five noble princes who have gone down in history as Aegon III, the Golden, Viserys the Clever, Rhaena the Charming, Visenya the Dreamer and the most important of all Baela the Glorious. ".

- from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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Thanks to @someasoiafart and to everyone who helped me to reach the 1000 reblog!

Aemond and Alys WIP for #SixCharacters ship challenge commissionated by me, inspired by my AU fic The Doom in Our Blood comes Back

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 4:

Platonic Love - Rhaena the Charming and Daeron the Darling

The matrimonial union between Rhaena and Daeron Targaryen—offspring born from the loins of adversarial factions—defied all expectations, blossoming into an unexpectedly blissful alliance marked by authentic affection and an unyielding connection. Both niece and uncle seemed to share an innate understanding, their kindred spirits embodied in a shared jovial and amiable nature, coupled with an affinity for revelry and banquets. Yet, irrespective of these familial bonds, as previously alluded, the paramount love in Rhaena's life appeared to be not her spouse but her sworn protector and enduring childhood confidant, Ser Addam Velaryon. Whispers of him being the actual progenitor of her youngest progeny, Rhaegal, circulated despite Prince Daeron's prompt disavowal, who officially recognized the child as his own and nurtured him accordingly.

- from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 1:

holding hands Aegon and Daenaera

One of the prominent nuptials in this succession of matrimonial events, aside from the marriage of Princess Rhaena and Prince Daeron, was the significant union of the adored eldest children, Aegon, colloquially referred to as the Golden Prince - due to the colour of the cloak that he often wore when he was a child - with Lady Daenaera Velaryon, the daughter of the deceased Lady Laena, the dearest companion of the Queen.  This auspicious ceremony took place in the year 136 AC and held considerable significance.  To mark this extraordinary occasion, the Queen opted to arrange a grandiose Royal ceremony surpassing any previous ones, summoning Lords and nobility from Westeros and other regions to attend the extravagant affair that would span over a week. Amidst the grandeur of the feast, individuals couldn't help but admire the stunning appearance of the newly married couple, who spent the entire event gleefully dancing and smiling, forgetting their surroundings in blissful oblivion. Several people attested to witnessing an unparalleled level of happiness and love between the Prince of Dragonstone and his newlywed spouse: after all, both had been fond of each other ever since their real first encounter, which happened when the two were children. - from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 2

gift giving - Qyle Martell and Visenya the Dreamer

In a manner reminiscent of her mother at a similar age, Visenya found fascination in Valyrian songs and tales, revelling in stories of love, adventure, handsome princes, honourable knights, chivalry, and romance. (...) This affinity served her well in her new abode, Sunspear, where the populace, despite the memories of the bloody war fought by her sister to reclaim the city, warmly welcomed her. Following the Conquest that unfolded from late 139 AC to early 142 AC and the subsequent period of reconstruction, Princess Visenya's resolute presence played a crucial role in revitalizing Dorne. She actively engaged in initiatives to benefit the Dornish people, countering the lingering animosity from nearby regions. - from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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TDIOBCB challenge - day 3

flowers - Visenya the Dreamer and Jaehaera the Silent

Having encountered prejudice and occasional hostility due to her mismatched eyes, the young princess developed an early and profound sense of justice, detesting any form of bullying, particularly when directed at the vulnerable. Her close bond with her cousin Jaehaera, who suffered from the rare doll disease, became a notable aspect of her life. This condition, characterized by indifference and a childlike demeanor, led to Jaehaera's isolation and mockery from other noblewomen at court. Surprisingly, Visenya, instead of joining in the ridicule, chose to support her cousin. Witnessing Jaehaera's mistreatment, she persuaded her mother to make Jaehaera one of her ladies-in-waiting. The decision proved beneficial, as Jaehaera gradually became more sociable under Visenya's influence.

- from TDIOBCB chapter 1

(warning: these illustrations are inspired by an AU Divergence and have nothing to do with canon (book or tv show) events and are not meant to be reposted outside of their contest)

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The Doom in our Blood comes Back: The three daughters of Queen's Rhaenyra

Notwithstanding, I posit that it is appropriate to formally present the remaining trio of the progeny of Queen Rhaenyra and Prince Daemon, who despite their gender and age, emerged as prime protagonists in the political landscape of Westeros, garnering comparable, if not greater, significance than their elder brothers.

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The last of the Queen's three daughters, and the elder by a few minutes, is the one we know the most about.

 Numerous stories and ballads have been crafted about Princess Baela Targaryen, both during and after her life, and a plethora of rumours—some true, others false—have circulated regarding her personality and demeanour. Despite the embellishments of poets, numerous portraits confirm the tales of her striking beauty.

Unlike her twin sister Rhaena, who predominantly inherited their mother's delicate features, Princess Baela possessed more defined and slightly angular features, reminiscent of her formidable father, Prince Daemon. While the two twins were initially indistinguishable as children, in adulthood, their features diverged.

 Although both were uncommonly beautiful, the charm they radiated was distinctly different.

If Princess Rhaena's features were harmonious and sweet, resembling a flower, Princess Baela's were notably sharper and more defined—keen as knives, mirroring the magnetic and intense gaze that revealed her every intention, even the most violent. Another striking resemblance to her father Daemon—and occasionally her uncle Aemond—was the profile of her nose, subtly more prominent and sinuous than her sisters', resembling the profile of a dragon. This feature became even more pronounced after Uncle Aemond, during a tournament in 137 A.D., struck her with the hilt of his sword, breaking her nasal bridge, and leading to an uneven and irreparable alteration of its shape.

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Princess Rhaena Targaryen, a figure of prominence on the political scene of Westeros, had previously been introduced, having wed her mother's half-brother at the tender age of sixteen, elevating her to the esteemed position of Lady of Oldtown.

Despite the near-identical appearance she shared with her twin sister Baela during their youth, Rhaena's features evolved into a distinct manifestation of delicate feminine beauty, gifts of her mother. Her rounded and soft cheekbones, complemented by large, round eyes with lighter pupils, defined a countenance captured in numerous paintings adorning the Hightower. A small, upward nose and a tiny, pulpy mouth completed her exquisite profile, a testament to her captivating allure.

Intelligent and shrewd like her brother Viserys, Rhaena concealed her thoughtful nature with affability, recognizing societal biases against thoughtful women. Differing from her twin, she exhibited patience and conciliation, relying on charm rather than coercion. This adeptness in politics and scheming, combined with natural talents in diplomacy, surpassed even her brother's, who ascended to the role of Hand at twenty.

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As per her father Daemon's account, Princess Visenya stood out as the one who, among all his progeny alongside Aegon, most closely resembled his wife, Queen Rhaenyra. This remarkable similarity became increasingly apparent as the young princess blossomed into womanhood, earning her the moniker of Rhaenyra's long-lost twin among courtiers.

During that era, the prevailing belief among the Seven Kingdoms' nobility held that the young Visenya, with her sweet and flawless features, beautifully golden locks, soft rosy cheeks, and petite, fleshy allure, was indeed the most captivating maiden in all of Westeros. This sentiment persisted even in comparison to her two elder sisters, who also possessed a charm uncommon to everyone.

A distinctive feature setting the youngest of Queen Rhaenyra’s children apart was her eyes, showcasing two different colors; the right one a darker violet than the left. This rare characteristic, while not as uncommon as one might think, especially among the Royal family, had also been present in her late grandmother, Princess Alyssa, and her young cousin Baelor of Harrenhal.

During infancy, Visenya was described as a plump and robust child, but with the onset of puberty, her figure transformed into one more slender and graceful. Nevertheless, she remained notably petite compared to Baela and Rhaena, with a prosperous bosom, though not on par with her mother's.

The young princess gained notoriety for her unusual fondness for crows and ravens, treating them with the care and attention typically reserved for more conventional pets, in stark contrast to her courtly companions who favoured smaller dogs or stoats. Throughout her life, she kept only three crows – Maemarr, Virys, and Garaerys – housed in an elaborate gold cage within her chambers, each named after characters from her beloved Valyrian poem.

Described as a vivacious and amiable girl, Visenya possessed an easy manner of speech and a gentle, sweet voice. However, some accounts noted occasional displays of immature and childish behaviour, potentially linked to her privileged upbringing. Nevertheless, on crucial occasions, she demonstrated the ability to adopt a serious and resolute demeanour.

-from TDIOBCB on AO3