#* ( dragon king verse ) .

[pulchramsolis]

Abrogail's prison does not look like one.

She was told, when Daeron brought her home to make her his wife, that they were the Queen's rooms. Little was said about who Daeron's mother was, but he'd spoiled her, doted on her, and told Abrogail she could decorate it however she wanted. The bed is large and sturdy, the sheets silken and soft with as many pillows as she could want. When he comes to her, Daeron's laughter - dark and low and amused - rings out when he finds her snuggled in the nest of them.

She adored the streaming light through the windows, the crackling fire, her freedom prancing around Maegor's Holdfast, even if it often felt lonely for lack of companionship besides her maids and Daeron.

Until the night it changed. Until the night those people came into her room, speaking as if they knew her. The frightened young man with purple eyes and a smile that reminded her of a dream she could not longer properly remember.

The metal along her ankle clinks as her foot shifts.

"What happened to him? The one with purple eyes," she asks. Daeron was an imposing man, who frightened those around him but he'd rarely frightened her. She didn't care about his scars, or the angry set of his jaw. To her, he was so handsome, so beautiful, and when he smiled at her it made her giddy and pepper his face with kisses.

His anger had stolen away all that she loved in his face, and for the first time she could see what other men feared.

When those men came to try take her away, to kidnap her from her home, it had been a massacre. Her doors had burst open, Daeron himself slaughtering men left and right. She'd hidden beneath the bed, struck silent in the terror and face of violence. The blood had pooled on the flagstones and soaked into her soft rugs, running beneath the bed. When Daeron had dragged her out she'd been soaked in it.

He'd been frightened until he realized she'd been hiding, not hurt.

It doesn't matter how delicate the chain around her ankle is. Her husband had at least been gentle in spite of his fury to not weigh her down with a chain from the dungeons. At least she could move with this one, even if it was not very far. At least it is not a collar around her neck, although she knew he was still considering it.

Instead there are simply bruises.

Although not as heavy, it still weighed her down. The delicate skin of her ankle beneath the iron cuff was rubbed red and raw, bits of dried blood along her ivory skin.

"You belong to me," @thedarring said from where he stood at the foot of her bed. He was limned by the light of the fireplace, truly underscoring his title as the Dragon King. He stood there, towering over her where she sat curled in the middle of her bed.

[hotdaemondtargaryen]

TOM GLYNN-CARNEY TALKING ABOUT EPISODE 1 & 2 OF 'HOUSE OF THE DRAGON' S2 FOR DECIDER MAGAZINE.

DID TOM GLYNN-CARNEY INTEND TO MAKE AEGON SO HILARIOUS?

“Well, look, I find him quite manic.”

“And I think, rather than playing humor — which is always a terrible idea because it always ends up not being funny when you play humor — I want to sort of bring this sort of frantic energy of him and kind of the nonchalance of his approach to being king these days.”

“I think it’s important to find levity at the beginning of something. You know, we’ve got to give him somewhere to go. And I genuinely think he is quite funny.”

TALKING ABOUT THE DEATH OF JAEHAERYS AND HIS CHARACTER IN THE NEXT EPISODES.

“The loss of Jaehaerys is huge. It’s momentous and it’s one of those things that just stains. It affects you on an atomic level now. It’s something you don’t ever fully digest and make sense of and kind of shake off.”

“So, yeah, it informs a lot of his decisions going forward.”

“I always had it in my head that he was kind of rebuilding the person he would have wanted to be through him.”

“I think he saw in Jaehaerys a part of himself.”

The actor explained that Aegon wanted to give Jaehaerys the “love and attention” that perhaps his parents didn’t.

“He saw elements of himself in [Jaehaerys] and it was a kind of a new start for him in a way. And now it’s been snatched from him.”

Without Jaehaerys, Aegon leans into his worst impulses. Aegon accelerates war plans, hanging every ratcatcher in the Red Keep in the hopes of nailing the one who abetted Jaehaerys’s death and firing his cautious grandfather Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) as Hand. Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) will now be Hand, ensuring more blood will be spilled.

Nevertheless, Tom Glynn-Carney’s descent into Aegon’s dark state of mind is never without a hint of humanity.

You understand that it’s grief propelling these choices. Grief for Jaehaerys, Aegon’s son and heir, grief for the “good” king Aegon could have been, and grief for the way his family has failed him.

TALKING ABOUT THE SCENE OF ALICENT FINDS AEGON CRYING BY THE FIRE. AND INSTEAD OF COMFORTING HER SON, ALICENT WORDLESSLY LEAVES HIM.

“There’s a great poem: ‘They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do.’ It goes on with it. But, yeah, it reminds me of that,” Glynn-Carney said, quoting Philip Larkin’s “This Be the Verse.”

It’s a poem that, like George R.R. Martin’s books, bemoans how, “Man hands on misery to man.”

Trauma begets more trauma, a theme House of the Dragon‘s interpersonal drama is excavating this season.

[thechildbesuffering]

here comes spider-monkie!! (kid)

- powers given to him by the spider-monkey king. (along with the staff)

- suit designed by mk himself

- second suit (in that eventuality) is designed by mk and mei

- shoots magic chi webbing from wrists and tail

- almost immediately found out by red son and mei (he’s not good at keeping secrets)

- spider-monkie sense also makes his eyes glow gold like when he uses gold vision

- basically pavitr in terms of charisma and being a headband boi who learns the hard way how sucky his job actually is

- his canon event would like be lbd related. but instead of losing his powers to her, his own emotional turmoil causes his powers to fail him due to doubt in himself as wukong's successor. like what happened to raimi-verse peter.

[nonconstories]

Being a smut peddler who also writes non-smut can be...weird... sometimes. Cuz like. I'm trying to write this NON SMUTTY BOOK that has ZERO SEXY INCEST and STILL my fucking lizard brain is like "Make her fuck her adopted dad figure. Come on. He's evil. She's evil. They are bound together by prophecy. He's hot. She's naive and trying to grow up too fast. Do it. Do it. Do it (make them do it)--"

And I'm spraying it with water going "THIS IS NOT THE FUCKING TIME"

[yellowmagicalgirl]

Every time I look at the Fandom Gift Basket list of empty baskets hoping I can help them, and then I realize that I know very few of the requested fandoms, and the ones I do know I don't wanna write for. So, I'm outsourcing the fanwork to tumblr, in hopes that someone here can make a gift for the people participating.

[blccdiedcruel]

VERSES. -> a series of canon adjacent, silly, and otherwise plotted out AUs that I'll place Daemon in. Any verse listed here will be available for others to engage with and request. If you're looking to write with Daemon in said verse, especially in memes, feel free to include the verse title, otherwise the default will be Canon.

CANON. | canon.

Canon storyline following HBO Max' portrayal, as well as heavily book canon based, heavily headcanoned. Variety of things taken from either.

TWO TIMES THE TROUBLE. | alternative universe.

Daemon and Deamon Targaryen, twins by birth and spirited all the same. They are identical, down to mannerisms, tactics, and more, with only a variety of differences between them. One brother, Daemon, claims Caraxes. The other, only a year after his twin's claim, Deamon claims Vermithor. It is said to be a sign from the gods to speak to the brothers' rebellious and dangerous heart to claim the fiercest beasts. Canon events may or may not occur, verse heavily dependent on plotting and muse interactions. ( may take inspiration from DRAGONGUARD verse )

A SQUIRE FOR A SON. | alternative universe.

With times growing restless, and the nature of men honing into war, Viserys sends his son to become the squire of the fiercest fighter he knows - hoping that his brother will aide him well and make the boy come to heel. Aegon is raised at Daemon's side, more son than soldier. The two's bond is irreplaceable, forged in trust and never being more than second best to the firstborn. OR; ( Daemon raises Aegon and gives him the love he deserved from a father who loved him. ) Canon events may or may not occur, verse heavily dependent on plotting and muse interactions.

HAND OF THE KING. | alternative universe.

In which Daemon is named Hand after Otto's demotion. Canon events may or may not occur, verse heavily dependent on plotting and muse interactions. WIP.

DRAGONGUARD. | alternative universe.

Daemon swears his oath as a Kingsguard, working his way through the ranks and becoming Knight Commander early in Viserys' reign, earning a name for himself as a faithful and fierce dragon. Canon events may or may not occur, verse heavily dependent on plotting and muse interactions.

BEGUILING THE DEVIL. | game of thrones verse, part A.

He remembers falling, and then Daemon is waking up before the events that butterfly into the fight for the Iron Thone. He is friendless, dragonless, and without any clues of what has befallen his wife, children, or anyone of his past. He's weak, wounded and unsure, but with Dark Sister in hand and a vision of a silver haired girl with three dragons in mind, he sets out to make his mark in the world and - perhaps, understand what magic has brought him here to begin with. ( In most cases, Daemon will ally himself with Daenerys, however, he can be persuaded otherwise. ) Canon events may or may not occur, verse heavily dependent on plotting and muse interactions.

LONG LOST DRAGON. | game of thrones verse, part B.

In which Daemon is a lost son of the Targaryen line. HEAVILY WIP.

name tba . . . | dragon age verse.

name tba . . . | skyrim verse.

[petrodragonicapocalypse]

i have it... the dragon live debut

via @/miracle_cure_

[alexxmason]

Got myself an early birthday gift and commissioned amazing @stargirl-lina for these beautiful pieces, here is one for my baby Israh!! She looks so amazing and angelic 😭❤️💕 Lina was such a joy to work with and so talented!!

Here’s the boy, Thomas❤️

[zoklaanogar]

a starter for @rhaegxr.

" FATHER . " the word escapes him suddenly , SURPRISE casting across jon's face. he awkwardly clears his throat , scratching at the stubble along his jaw. never has he addressed RHAEGAR as father , despite now knowing the TRUTH of his parentage.

HE LOOKS DOWN , ABASHED , A BLUSH DUSTING HIS CHEEKS. he cannot look at the man ; at least , not in the EYE. the only father he's ever known had been LORD EDDWARD STARK , and yet , he had only ever referred to him as lord stark , knowing his PLACE as a bastard. but , now , knowing that he carries the BLOOD OF THE DRAGON in his veins . . . it is surreal.

BUT TO ADDRESS RHAEGAR SO PLAINLY , AS THOUGH THE MAN HAD RAISED HIM . . . it confuses him.

" MY APOLOGIES , " jon mumbles. " i do not know my place. "

[megalopolousity]

Full lollapalooza stream of King Gizzard's set yesterday!

[ofglories]

💞 for caster arthur bc i think it'd be funny

|| Send a thing for 5 ways my muse shows affection to yours! ; accepting! (platonic edition)

For his newest friend he made without needing Kay or his beloved Bedivere's help!

Head pats. Lots of head pats. Arthur is very much a physical person though he also knows to not push too far with boundaries. So he'll take advantage of his height to pat her head whenever he feels like it. Beware because this can easily evolve into him using her as an arm rest if he feels like it.

Hope Leanne is ready to receive random rocks and twisty bits of wood or fun leaves. Because much like a cat, Arthur will bring back all sorts of things from his wanderings in the woods, moors, and Faerie Realm. He likes to share with his friends, though of course only one piece per adventure.

Cooking meals and snacks. Arthur is always a good cook regardless of his verse and, much like any cook, nothing brings him the same kind of happiness as sharing what he makes with others. Especially if the food is liked. So he'll make her delivery meals and sweets at random to drop off via his wolf familiar, Cavall Two.

Leanne will get dragged onto expeditions to shop for cloth or ingredients with Arthur. He'll ask her what she thinks of his choices since he wants to make sure only the best quality items are what he buys to use for his beloved king, and he trusts her opinions.

It's not so much something from Arthur but Cavall Two will allow her to pet his head. And that's a big sign that Arthur trusts her as a close friend, since his feelings are shared by his familiar to an extent.

[thedeadthree]

AS COMFORTABLE IN RINGMAIL AS IN SILK. — VALAENYA TARGARYEN; A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.

TEMPLATE I by @unholymilf | TEMPLATE II | ICON

[supernightboy08]

My ALL TIME Favorite Animated Movies:

1. The Lion King (1994)

2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

3. Spider Man: Across The Spider-Verse (2023)

4. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018)

5. Despicable Me (2010)

6. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

7. Lilo & Stitch (2002)

8. Trolls (2016)

9. Toy Story (1995)

10. Ice Age (2002)

[awakefor48hours]

So many amazing animated shows and movie came out this and I love it.

[thewingedwolf]

“Aegon called his dream ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.’ This secret, it’s been passed from king to heir since Aegon’s time. And now you must promise to keep it. And to carry it. Promise me, Rhaenyra. Promise me.”

A lot has been said about this so i won’t reiterate. i will say that what stood out to me was the darkness of the scene, and of course Ramin’s wailing dragon strings in the background playing just as Rickon Stark pledges his loyalty. Knowing Cregan will honor his house’s word and stand with the blacks, knowing Jon will be born (whatever the exact context of how they get there is) of a Targaryen and Stark - a little bit of a musical and visual nod, almost, to what comes next. Ramin, I would die for you lmao. But on rewatch, what immediately came to mind during this scene was Ned and Lyanna.

“He could hear her still at times. Promise me, she had cried, in a room that smelled of blood and roses. Promise me, Ned. The fever had taken her strength and her voice had been faint as a whisper, but when he gave her his word, the fear had gone out of his sister's eyes. Ned remembered the way she had smiled then, how tightly her fingers had clutched his as she gave up her hold on life, the rose petals spilling from her palm, dead and black. After that he remembered nothing.

Ned’s grief being this monster that still consumes his every thought even now 14 ish years after Lyanna has died just gets me. I think why I am so fond of Ned and Lyanna is bc GRRM really understands the sort of heavy beast that losing a sibling is, and he writes it very well.

But - GRRM had a big hand in the pilot right? A man as obsessively detailed as him would surely notice he’s phrased this “Promise me (beloved relative), promise me.” pattern considering how often Ned’s promise to Lyanna is echoed throughout the first book. But maybe not! It’s not like he hasn’t had some continuity errors before right, and the show and the books Will be different, tho we don’t know in what exact ways yet. EXCEPT THEN WHEN ROBERT IS DYING:

“Serve the boar at my funeral feast,” Robert rasped. “Apple in its mouth, skin seared crisp. Eat the bastard. Don’t care if you choke on him. Promise me, Ned.”

“I promise.” Promise me, Ned, Lyanna’s voice echoed.

“The girl,” the king said. “Daenerys. Let her live. If you can, if it . . . not too late . . . talk to them . . . Varys, Littlefinger . . . don’t let them kill her. And help my son, Ned. Make him be . . . better than me.” He winced. “Gods have mercy.”

the parallel stuck in my head. Viserys, grieving and alone and afraid, making Rhaenyra promise to always understand that the long night is coming and they must be ready. Ned, grieving and alone and afraid, first promising something to Lyanna, then promising to protect a Targaryen child and Robert’s son. Clearly, there is the parallel here that Lyanna likely asked Ned to protect her own targ baby, and that parallel is definitely there for that reason at least. But we all wonder what exactly Rhaegar said to convince Lyanna to leave everything she knew behind to escape a betrothal that makes her feel trapped…only to run off with a married man and become literally trapped in the Tower of Joy. But we know Rhaegar knew at least a bit of the song of ice and fire, in whatever way it exists in the books (seems likely Aegon did have a Dream, considering GRRM’s hand in the pilot, the Targaryen propensity for prophetic dreams, and a bunch of other little clues that seem to point towards Aegon conquering the realm for a reason not solely related to power. but also, it’s not canon until it’s canon so i’m aware there’s a chance this prophecy plays out differently in the books). But i’m reminded of what Aemon knew of the prophecy and his own relationship with Rhaegar:

"No one ever looked for a girl," he said. "It was a prince that was promised, not a princess. Rhaegar, I thought . . . the smoke was from the fire that devoured Summerhall on the day of his birth, the salt from the tears shed for those who died. He shared my belief when he was young, but later he became persuaded that it was his own son who fulfilled the prophecy, for a comet had been seen above King's Landing on the night Aegon was conceived, and Rhaegar was certain the bleeding star had to be a comet. What fools we were, who thought ourselves so wise! The error crept in from the translation. Dragons are neither male nor female, Barth saw the truth of that, but now one and now the other, as changeable as flame. The language misled us all for a thousand years.

“Barth saw the truth…the language misled us all” clearly Aemon is talking of more than just him and Rhaegar shooting the shit when he includes Septon Barth and a general “us.” He’s discussing knowledge that was known and passed down by someone for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years.

And Dany’s dream of her brother Rhaegar sitting with Elia after Aegon has born:

"He has a song," the man replied. "He is the prince that was promised, and his is the song of ice and fire." He looked up when he said it and his eyes met Dany's, and it seemed as if he saw her standing there beyond the door. "There must be one more," he said, though whether he was speaking to her or the woman in the bed she could not say. "The dragon has three heads." He went to the window seat, picked up a harp, and ran his fingers lightly over its silvery strings. Sweet sadness filled the room as man and wife and babe faded like the morning mist, only the music lingering behind to speed her on her way.

Obviously that prophetic line (if it exists in the book in the same or a similar way) is broken at some point. Maybe it’s the dance of the dragons, maybe it’s the sudden death of nearly all the Targaryens at the Tragedy of Summerhall, maybe it’s Robert’s Rebellion.

What’s clear is that Aemon knew about the prophecy despite never being an officially named heir, only asked to be one at a few points, while Daemon and Aegon II (in the show) are never told of the prophecy because Viserys never considered either a real heir. What’s clear is whatever it is Aemon and Rhaegar knew, it was not something that was passed onto Dany. And also clear is that Rhaegar had no issues running his mouth about this song of ice and fire, because Aemon knows, and Dany sees him discuss it briefly with Elia, while the show makes a point to have Viserys discuss his Dream of Aegon II being crowned as Rhaenys escapes on Meleys, but not bring up Aegon the Conquerer’s Dream until he’s completely alone with Rhaenyra and naming her as his heir.

But “Promise me, Rhaenyra, promise me” in a dark room filled with candles said after Aemma is murdered in the birthing bed, and “Promise me, Ned, promise me” alone in the Tower of Joy in a room that smells of blood and roses just as Lyanna is dying after something leads her to her too early death in a birthing bed.

…so what if Rhaegar told Lyanna at least a little? Telling the terrified 15/16 year old that she’s been chosen to have a baby that will help to unite the realm and save it from the Long Night, something Lyanna knows is a very dangerous threat because she’s of the North, that he’ll take care of her, of the baby, that her fate is something so much bigger than marrying her brother’s slutty best friend and being his miserable, lonely wife. Does Lyanna attempt to say something to Ned as she’s dying or has she stopped believing after the murders of her father and brother, the deaths of Rhaegar, Elia, and baby Aegon and Rhaenys? Does it slip her mind, in her fear of her own impending death and the threat to her son? Maybe, maybe do Lyanna’s last words give a hint that will lead to Jon or Bran or Sam or Dany or whoever the hell piecing together the entire prophecy? Or am i going absolutely crazy waiting for the winds of winter which will probably never be released anyway lmao