House Velaryon is a major house in the world of Game of Thrones. They are of Valyrian descent and have a storied Valyrian lineage, having come to Westeros even before the Targaryens. They have a strong tie with the Targaryens, and many Velaryons have royal blood themselves. The fate of House Velaryon is explored in different ways in various sources. Here are some key events that happened to House Velaryon:
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Daemon Velaryon: He was the commander of Aegon Is fleet during the Conquest, but was killed fighting the Arryn fleet.
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Aethan Velaryon: He married Alarra Massey, and named his son Corlys Velaryon.
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Corlys Velaryon: He is a major character in the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. He is the head of House Velaryon and sits on the small council. The Velaryons are one of the most powerful houses in the realm. Corlys and his family remain active during the Targaryen civil war and retain their influential status.
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Prince Joffrey Velaryon: He fell to his death during the Storming of the Dragonpit.
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Rhaenyra Targaryen: She fled the capital and was fed to Sunfyre after the fall of Dragonstone.
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House Velaryon during and after the Dance: House Velaryon was devastated during and after the Targaryen civil war. Its wealth was mostly plundered, its fleet was largely sunk, and its legendary lord died.
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House Velaryon in A Song of Ice and Fire: In the books, Stannis is still alive and fighting in the north, and as far as readers know, the Velaryons are still among them. A bastard of House Velaryon named Aurane Waters joins Cersei and becomes her Master of Ships. However, he betrays her and runs off with several ships, establishing himself as a pirate on the Stepstones islands.
Therefore, House Velaryon has a rich history of adventures and famous lords, but it was devastated during the Targaryen civil war. However, it endured as an institution and retained its influential status.
