Aemon I Targaryen

King Aemon I Targaryen is the seventh Targaryen king to sit the Iron Throne, having succeeded his grandfather, King Baelon the Great. A dragonrider, as befits his royal status, King Aemon rides the dragon Seasmoke, the pride of Laenor Velaryon. Widely regarded as a wise and benevolent king, he is well respected by his subjects.

Early Life
Aemon Targaryen was born in King's Landing 143 years after Aegon's Conquest. His father was Prince Aerion, who was at the time the heir of King Baelon I. However despite being Aerion's son he was nothing alike him as a child, and the difference would only grow as the years went by. It was at times mockingly said that Baelon may have had more children than previously thought. For Aemon preferred to spend his time with the aging king, and it was under him that he began to learn the complexities of ruling over a people, most especially when they are as numerous and often times divided as the people of the Seven Kingdoms. Even as his father sought to have him spend more time with the master at arms of the Red Keep so that he might learn to best wield a blade he took little interest, and he did not perform any better than was necessary. Often times he would even skip planned lessons, seeking out the Grand Maester so that he might read from his library or observe him in his duties. For a time there was even some worry that he might take after Vaegon the Dragonless, however he was always sure to remember the courtesies and manners which his grandfather had valued and named as one of the most valuable assets of any king.

Escape to Oldtown
Eventually it came to pass that at the age of 13, Aemon took to embarking upon an adventure that most would've thought would never occur. He disguised himself as a man of lesser status, and dyed his hair so that it might appear a less remarkable color and took with him a sword and some money. He managed to smuggle himself to Oldtown with this, making friends with people of unimportant standing along the way to the city. When he arrived there it was then that he came to his purpose for the journey, and he joined the ranks of the citadel as an acolyte. Though he would only be there for a year, he managed to forge three links which while not unprecedented was considered quite incredible. And to this day he still holds onto them, one of silver, one of iron, and one of gold. Though he hoped to continue this journey, it was not to be for the Hightowers became aware of his identity and it was reported back to the capital so that he might be dragged back home. He did not resist this greatly, though he was certainly displeased by the turn of events.

Accidental Fatherhood
It was not too long after his return to the capital that he made what he considers to be the greatest mistake of his life. At 14, he came to a great error in judgement and slept with the Hightower girl who'd been sent to the capital alongside him, and the year after she gave birth to a son who would be named Aegar. Though the Hightowers had hoped to use this at a way to secure a royal marriage, plans were soon made for Aemon to marry Laena Targaryen, his older half-sister. During the time leading up to the wedding, he sought out the dragon Seasmoke and claimed him as his mount and trusted companion. And at the beginning of the year after, he was wed to Laena who gave birth to their daughter Vhaenna the next year. Unfortunately this period of peace could not continue forever and in 162 the Ironborn went forth to cause yet another clusterfuck.

The Salt War
When the Salt War began, Aemon found himself most excited at the prospect of going to war. This was to be expected of course, when one has a dragon and the enemy doesn't you tend to be excited about these sorts of things, such is the tendency of the young. However it had begun on less than ideal terms for him, as he was away with his family at the Arbor having been invited by Lord Redwyne, the father of one of his childhood friends, shortly before the war began. When the Ironborn came to attack the Arbor however, they found they were no match for Seasmoke and the Redwyne Fleet and so were quickly sent to watery graves. With the battle there over, he flew North to speak with his grandfather and the lords up there before determining to fly to Harlaw where he then set fire to their fleet and burned the land's defenders so that they were forced to yield the castle when the army finally arrived by sea.

Ascension to the Throne
Upon the war's conclusion which would happen not too long after the Harlaw debacle, there was celebration. Though for Aemon it was cut short by the news that his father's extramarital affairs had caught up to him and an assassin had taken his life, though truthfully he was not overly saddened by this news for he was quickly able to distract himself by focusing on the raising of his sons Daeron and Daemon. A worse blow would come 3 years later, when his grandsire King Baelon passed away after decades of rule. It is said that upon receiving news of such that Aemon barricaded himself in his room for three days in which he only read and wrote, refusing any meals or sustenance. It wasn't until he saw himself in a mirror and nearly passed out that he determined to emerge once again, and to face the world around him. Though even after, it would be weeks before he did much more than address the needs of the realm and worked to improve upon it alongside the Small Council. Such efforts nearly proved disastrous to his marriage, though he did his best to rebuild such the bridges he'd burnt when he finally came to his full senses. Since then however, he has still remained by the considerations of all to be an overly work focused man whose primary concern was administration, secondary concern was his children, and tertiary concern was writing and reading on any subject he thought might improve his or another's rule.

Physical Appearance
Aemon is a man most suited to his age in appearance to say the least, having a fair few wrinkles and lines where none existed a decade ago. Despite this, he still looks quite fair with his silver hair and well kempt beard. Though tall compared to most men, he is not especially exceptional in his stature when compared to other Targaryens.

Personality
Many might see Aemon's grandfather in him, for it is who he learned the most from in regards to behaviors and interests. Unlike some of his more famous relatives such as Daemon or the Conqueror, Aemon is not a man who took great interest in the sword or lance as he instead favored the path offered by books. Because of this most would describe him as a learned man, one being polite in most interactions so long as it was reasonable to be. However, he has at times been seen as distant even when conversing with others, as though he's constantly thinking of something else.

Skills
Aemon would consider himself to be one of the finest rulers and administrators since Jaehaerys the Conciliator.

Traits
Strength: 2

Dexterity: 3

Endurance: 4

Intelligence: 5

Charisma: 4

Appearance: 4

Statuses
Class: 6

Wealth: 6

Fame: 6

Prestige: 4

Allies: 6

Skills
Melee: 2

Command: 4

Intrigue: 4

Stewardship: 5

Learning: 5

Stealth: 1

Archery: 1

Diplomacy: 5

Intimidation: 4

Seduction: 2

Ride: 3