#maely draws

[mae-i-scribble]

-Where it Begins, Erica Jong 1971

[lexartsstuff]

I started this piece like 2 months ago?? And just finally got around to adjusting the sketch and finishing it all in one day (I'm tired)

More of my love, Maelys Targaryen, with her dragon, The Cannibal.

Bit of story about these two:

Maelys's egg, just like Aemond's, never hatched, resulting in her lacking a dragon for much of her childhood. She tried with multiple eggs, but none proved successful.

For a while, she had Aemond to sympathize with her. But as we know, he claims Vhagar shortly after Laena passes, leaving Maelys as Alicent's only child lacking a dragon.

Determined to have a dragon of her own, and certain that no egg will ever hatch for her, Maelys begins reading up on unclaimed dragons.

Whether it is ambition or a need to compensate, Maelys is not satisfied by the idea of claiming Vernithor or Silverwing, as mighty as they may be.

So instead, she begins learning all she can about any wild dragons. Books, rumors, scrolls, legends, and eye witnesses eventually lead to her decision.

And so she wakes Aemond up late in the night, demanding to be taken to the mountains of Dragonstone, and it is there she claims Cannibal.

Throughout the war, Maelys and Cannibal come to be known as the Storm of Fire. Being inexperienced with a sword (despite being depicted with one), Maelys instead remains on Cannibal and attacks from above, burning fields of men, before taking off just as quickly as she arrives.

Maelys and Cannibal are very close, and often reflect each other's emotions, especially later in the war as Maelys becomes more erratic and vengeful.

[the-gilded-rose]

When I started following @mylestoyne I didn’t think I’d end up with FEELINGS about a super minor character and his son who only exists in a draft version of ADWD, BUT HERE WE ARE

[tragedy-peanut-gallery]

Andd it’s done once again!! And just like last time, this was an absolute treat to draw!

Rhaegar belongs to the amazing @highgardenart

Baegal belongs to the awesome @stavosmissionary

Aemon belongs to the incredible @queenviserra

Fauna belongs to the lovely @thaliajoy-blog

Maelys belongs the wonderful @dwellordream

And Aerin belongs to super cool @ligawolfcosplayandarts

Thank you all so much for letting me draw your ocs, this was an absolute treat to do again!

[neonravengames]

Facts about the main figures in the fae court and if there’s a fae royal family facts about them too please ?

I’ve been waiting for this!

Queen Seraphina: The ruling Queen of the fae court, Seraphina is a figure of awe and terror. Towering in stature (she’s 8’ 6”) her true form is reminiscent of the immense, ethereal fairies spoken of in human legends, though she can shift her appearance to match the size of those she encounters. Known among humans as the “Witch of the Woods,” her powers are the stuff of myth—stories say she can alter memories, summon storms, and even influence people in their dreams. Despite her elegance and beauty, she is often seen as fickle, and her grudges are long-lasting and deeply felt.

Although Queen Seraphina is not easily swayed, it was her son, Prince Aelar, who, with Jeyra’s aid, convinced her to support the treaty with the humans. For Seraphina, fae traditions and honor are paramount, and while she is a fierce protector of her people, she has little tolerance for betrayal. Her life has spanned centuries, kept long by a ritual unique to the fae royal line. In time, fae rulers begin to feel the weight of their own magic (think magical lobsters 🦞), and when their power threatens to overwhelm them, they merge with the sacred Ancestor Tree, becoming part of the council of past rulers who lend their wisdom to future generations.

Prince Aelar: Queen Seraphina’s only son, Aelar is as noble as he is formidable. While he is known for his kindness and sense of justice, on the battlefield he becomes something else entirely—a fierce and unyielding warrior who strikes fear into his enemies. He trained Jeyra in the art of the fae’s elite fighting style, and the two share a bond rooted in mutual respect and trust. It was Aelar who saw the potential for peace between the fae and humans, and he became a strong advocate for the treaty, believing that cooperation could bring lasting stability to both realms. Though Aelar is a prince and highly respected, he is humble and approachable. He often listens to the concerns of common fae, understanding that a ruler is only as strong as their people. His loyalty to his mother and the fae court is unwavering, but there is a gentleness to him that many admire. His connection to Jeyra remains one of his most cherished friendships, and he values her honesty and courage, especially in a court where deception is often the norm.

Vespera and Maelis: The Queen’s advisors, these twins are powerful figures in the fae court and wield influence both in politics and warfare. Vespera, the elder twin, has a deep sense of duty and takes her role seriously. Known for her sharp mind and discerning nature, she has an unbreakable loyalty to Queen Seraphina, often acting as her confidant for personal conflicts. Vespera has a stoic and calculated nature, preferring to observe and strategize rather than act on impulse. Her wisdom is well-regarded in the fae court, and she is known to be both fair and formidable.

Maelis, on the other hand, is charming, persuasive, and something of a rogue. His silver tongue and magnetic presence make him an excellent diplomat, though he sometimes draws criticism for his more carefree, unpredictable demeanor. Maelis is a well-known wanderer who often spends time in the human kingdoms (in disguise), gathering information. Where Vespera brings a sense of stability, Maelis brings adaptability and change, and the two complement each other well in serving the Queen.

Lirien (I’ve renamed Kaelen): Maelis’s son and the fae court’s ambassador to the human realm, Lirien has inherited his father’s charisma and keen intuition. He walks the line between diplomacy and mischief, known for his quick wit and uncanny ability to win people over. Though young, Lirien is well-versed in the intricacies of both fae and human politics, he’s a something of a fan of humans seeing their short lives and fierce passions as fascinating. Unlike the more stoic fae, Lirien has a playful and curious streak. While he takes his role seriously, he views his time in the human realm as an adventure, using it to learn more about people and their ways.

[valleydreamt]

@handsomethrowrug sent ;;

Oh no. Maelie is being followed by a rather bemused-looking Scar. "Oh come now. I can't imagine the Valley would be devastated if one Sunlit bird goes missing. I'd even have it in my cave so no one needs to be upset. It would be our little secret."

⋆ ❝ And you know that you'd likely get caught instantly, even if I was the type to keep this a secret. ❞ She answers, hands grasping the bottom of the wooden box and hoisting it up, ❝ The Sunlit Plateau is your place-- and the sunbirds are technically your subjects, Scar, you're supposed to keep your subjects alive, no? ❞ She adds firmly, the box of gems shifted in her grip a little as she moves to another group of boxes nearby ( sorting materials and such are surprisingly taxing-- but she's not the type to quit whilst she's ahead ). A puff of air escapes her mouth as she tries not to laugh-- the sound simply coming out the same as a deflating balloon; but Maelie is still very bright.

⋆ ❝ If you're hungry, you can order a meat dish from Remy's, or get the meat itself from Gaston's. ❞ She points out, ❝ Moana also gives out fish for free, so you shouldn't want to eat to sunbirds! ❞ Maelie chastises, ❝ Why would you want the sunbirds, anyhow? We have poultry, you know-- they're pretty similar. ❞ The box is stacked onto another; a darker wooden box full of vitalys crystals from the mine, Maelie's hands draw back, rubbing her chin as she placed her other hand on her hip.

⋆ It is very difficult to appease and be diplomatic with most of the harder-to-please villagers, but she's managed to do it so long ago, and even if Maelie has been out of her element after so long, she can do it again. Besides, there's never been too much of a problem in the Valley since things with the Forgotten.

⋆ ❝ How come you want to eat those guys? ❞ She asks, looking at him, ❝ With everything we got, you have a lot of options already. ❞

[xdraonarts]

some concept work on a new changeling oc based on a fanmade league skin I made a long while ago which tbh I should draw again. So far thinking that Maelys is working with him but idk what this guy's end goal is yet tho.

[kei-yuki]

Another thought about the Tragedy of Summerhall:

The belief that Egg became "mad" or, at least, "too much obsessed" with dragons and this was the cause of the tragedy is only a belief that can be questioned if we read correctly "The world of ice and fire":

In 258 AC on Essos, another challenge rose to Aegon's reign, when nine outlaws, exiles, pirates, and sellsword captains met in the Disputed Lands beneath the Tree of Crowns to form an unholy alliance. The Band of Nine swore their oath of mutual aid and support in carving out kingdoms for each of their members. Amongst them was the last Blackfyre, Maelys the Monstrous, who had command of the Golden Company, and the kingdom they pledged to win for him was the Seven Kingdoms. Prince Duncan, when told of the pact, famously remarked that crowns were being sold nine a penny; thereafter the Band of Nine became known as the Ninepenny Kings in Westeros. It was thought at first that the Free Cities of Essos would surely bring their power against them and put an end to their pretensions, but nonetheless preparations were made, should Maelys and his allies turn on the Seven Kingdoms. But there was no great urgency to them, and King Aegon remained intent on his reign.

And intent on one more thing: dragons. As he grew older, Aegon V had come to dream of dragons flying once more above the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. In this, he was not unlike his predecessors, who brought septons to pray over the last eggs, mages to work spells over them, and maesters to pore over them. Though friends and counselors sought to dissuade him, King Aegon grew ever more convinced that only with dragons would he ever wield sufficient power to make the changes he wished to make in the realm and force the proud and stubborn lords of the Seven Kingdoms to accept his decrees.

The world of ice and fire. The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V

If we read with attention, it could be that the origin of the fire was an attempt of Maelys Blackfyre to kill the principle members of the Targaryen dinasty:

What became of the dream of dragons was a grievous tragedy born in a moment of joy. In the fateful year 259 AC, the king summoned many of those closest to him to Summerhall, his favorite castle, there to celebrate the impending birth of his first great-grandchild, a boy later named Rhaegar, to his grandson Aerys and granddaughter Rhaella, the children of Prince Jaehaerys.

The world of ice and fire. The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V

Egg's idea of getting the whole family together in Summerhall could easily become an unique opportunity for Maelys to attack Westeros producing a moment of weakness: a power vacuum.

Without a Targaryen King why not a Blackfyre Pretender?

But he underestimated Jaehaerys II, his Hand and, above all, a young Barristan Selmy:

Jaehaerys had known that the Band of Nine meant to win the Seven Kingdoms for Maelys the Monstrous, who had declared himself King Maelys I Blackfyre, but like his father, Aegon, Jaehaerys had hoped the alliance of rogues would founder in Essos, or fall at the hands of some alliance amongst the Free Cities. Now the moment was at hand, and King Aegon V was gone, as was the Prince of Dragonflies. Prince Daeron, that splendid knight, had died years before, leaving only Jaehaerys, the least martial of Aegon's three sons.

The new king was four-and-thirty years of age as he ascended the Iron Throne. No one would have called him formidable. Unlike his brothers, Jaehaerys II Targaryen was thin and scrawny, and had battled various ailments all his life. Yet he did not lack for courage, or intelligence. Drawing on his father's plans, His Grace put aside his grief, called his lords bannermen, and resolved to meet the Ninepenny Kings upon the Stepstones, choosing to take the war to them rather than awaiting their landing on the shores of the Seven Kingdoms.

King Jaehaerys had intended to lead the attack upon the Ninepenny Kings himself, but his Hand, Lord Ormund Baratheon, persuaded him that would be unwise. The king was unused to the rigors of campaign and not skilled in arms, the Hand pointed out, and it would be folly to risk losing him in battle so soon after the tragedy of Summerhall. Jaehaerys finally allowed himself to be persuaded to remain at King's Landing with his queen. Command of the host was given to Lord Ormund, as King's Hand.

In 260 AC, his lordship landed Targaryen armies upon three of the Stepstones, and the War of the Ninepenny Kings turned bloody. Battle raged across the islands and the channels between for most of that year. Maester Eon's Account of the War of the Ninepenny Kings, one of the finest works of its kind, is a splendid source for the details of the fighting, with its many battles on land and sea and notable feats of arms. Lord Ormund Baratheon, the Westerosi commander, was amongst the first to perish. Cut down by the hand of Maelys the Monstrous, he died in the arms of his son and heir, Steffon Baratheon.

Command of the Targaryen host passed to the new young Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, Ser Gerold Hightower, the White Bull. Hightower and his men were hard-pressed for a time, but as the war hung in the balance, a young knight named Ser Barristan Selmy slew Maelys in single combat, winning undying renown and deciding the issue in a stroke, for the remainder of the Ninepenny Kings had little or no interest in Westeros and soon fell back to their own domains. Maelys the Monstrous was the fifth and last of the Blackfyre Pretenders; with his death, the curse that Aegon the Unworthy had inflicted on the Seven Kingdoms by giving his sword to his bastard son was finally ended.

Half a year of hard fighting remained before the Stepstones and the Disputed Lands were freed from the remaining Band of Nine, and it would be six years before Alequo Adarys, the Tyrant of Tyrosh, was poisoned by his queen and the Archon of Tyrosh was restored. For the Seven Kingdoms, it had been a grand victory, though not without cost in lives or suffering.

The world of ice and fire. The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys II

[thephantomcasebook]

i hope they explore almond's idolisation of daemon (flop) vs daeron looking up to ser criston and how the latter besides his one in a blue moon rage fits is the much more reasonable of the two

still kind of funny to me how daemon could intimidate two kingsguards with a dragon and everyone just moved on because ser criston has been somehow bestowed with the role of violent masculinity and when daemon does it he's the rOgUe pRinCe.

btw still trying to wrap my head around the whole aegon/alicent anal r*pe rumours what in the hell where they cooking 😂😭 they were probably going to steal the whole mad king aerys "we cant protect her from HIM" line

That's a thought.

I would guess they'd tie into the Second Son syndrome and how Daemon and Aemond relate to being the spares to brothers they view as bad kings and believe they deserve the Iron Throne for themselves. Yet, they're handicapped by an inherent love and care for that older brother.

But while I think Daemon does what he does to get Viserys's attention. I think Aemond does what he does cause he knows, even from a young age, that his job is to protect his family - Alicent and his siblings. So the more crazy stunts that Aemond does, the more he's flexing as a warning to anyone who wants to fuck with his family. But those crazy stunts are inspired by the antics of Daemon who no one really knows but maybe Rhaenyra are just for Viserys's benefit.

On the other hand, I think that Daeron perhaps isn't as inspired by Criston as he is by Alicent. He is the most like her in look and personality. And I think they'd probably draw more of a line between Young!Alicent from 1x01 - 1x05 and Daeron than they will about any overlap in his and Criston's storylines. But I do think that Daeron is absolutely 1000% Alicent and Criston's son, maybe not biologically, but in terms of how he was raised and what his values and principles are. I would expect Daeron to look at Alicent and Criston as his parents, and Alicent and Criston would view Daeron as their child together.

Daeron strikes me as being in the same position as his teenage mother was at his age. He had no designs on the crown, he doesn't want power, he just wants everyone he loves to be safe. He will give good advice and a legendary commander of strategy, but will be very moral centered and will try endlessly to do the right thing. But just like Alicent finding out about Criston and Rhaenyra in 1x05, the death of Maelor will trigger Daeron to become a lot more hardened and darker. I think Bitterbridge will be his transformation from Young!Alicent in 1x05 to his own form of Adult!Alicent we meet in 1x06. And from then on he'll have to grapple with doing the right thing and the violent ruthlessness of being the last Green standing in a apocalyptic grade total war.

I think there's a lot of surface level comparisons between Daemon and Aemond ...

But I think there is a lot of soul deep comparisons between Alicent and Daeron as characters - there is a reason that GRRM goes out of his way to conflate Alicent and Daeron together.

Yeah, that rumor has been going on for awhile, ever since GOT Con during the Aegon panel. There is a scene in the Sapochnik treatments of Season 2 where Aegon reveals something to Aemond just before they fight Rhaenys at Rook's Rest ... and a lot of people suspected that it was either Aegon saying that he knew about Aemond and Helaena's relationship or that he had been having sex with Alicent the entire time. And it was bad enough that Aemond hesitates to help Aegon and later loses control of Vahgar and she ends up attacking Aegon and Sunfyre instead of Maelys due to Aemond's anger toward Aegon.

I hope it isn't true ... I'd like more nuance in these characters and much less nihilism in Team Green.

[amacayen-art]

Here are my OCs for pride month ! I'm a little late, but this drawing took me some time to draw

Left to right : Kira, Iruko, Maely, Erika, Danielle and Logan !

[mae-i-scribble]

Trying to get the hang of drawing people and orv characters specifically, and I love love love the expressiveness of the art in the official MV for Tot Musica so I'm using some screenshots as direct references. First pair, KDJ and JHW Screenshots used below the cut

[the-soulwatcher]

A DnD Character : The Crimson Warmonger

Mael Redblade (old name Maelys Hallowpride)

Alignement : Neutral Evil Age : 30 years old Race : Human Gender : Female Pronouns : She/her (to others), They/them (to herself) Class : Weapon Master Warrior/Assassin Rogue Specific traits : Scar on the right eye, multiple war scars over her body, polite voice but has the vocabulary of a scoundrel Personality : Brave, cruel, ambitious, cocky Sexuality/relationship : Pansexual/Aromantique Values/Weakness : Power is a sign of loyalty and respect, the Law of the strongest, survival/Helplessness, mercy

Mael was born in a tyrannic little town where the stronger had privilege over the rest and grew up through values of violence and power. Her parents were prayers of the good gods but poisoned by fear, it led Mael to despise goodness, considering it as a weak feature. Longing for freedom, she trained herself among the violent mercenaries of the city to survive her condition.

She left the town when the Zhentarim offers her an opportunity to work with them. Proving herself to be an excellent fighter and instructor, as an independant mercenary working along the Black network, she had been engaged multiple times by other military companies and organizations to train their units or lead patrols. However, the most renown militia of the Coast always try to avoid engaging her because of the tactics she uses that they judge cruel and vicious.

She aspires to raise her own organization as a baron through mercenary activities with her own army trained under her dogma.

______________________________________________________________

Some Quotes :

" Good faith is bullshit. It's all about circumstances and situations. And it's only those who has power that can caused it. " " It said that war lead to peace. I say war lead only to even more wars. And that suits me, because war pay me well. " " I'm strong simply because I wanted to be free. But in this world, freedom doesn't exist for weaklings. They're just lucky to have someone to protect them. A shame, you can't find protectors everywhere. " " Honor in battle ? I use it as an excuse only when I feel bored. But if I have to take your life, be sure it will always be without. "

A quote said from an old zhent partner who had felt affection towards Mael :

" You're using survival as a pretext to your thirst for battles. At first, I thought we were the same, that we wanted to become stronger so that nobody would manipulate us no more. But I was wrong… "

A conversation from Mael on her thoughts about gods :

" I do not worship any gods. People worships a god only when they're given favours. I've never had any favours from them during times when I felt the need to. My parents prayed nights and days the gods of goodness but it was mainly the gods of abundance and luck they were praying the most. And I understand above all that gods do not give favours from mercy but from making you apart of their plans.

My home town, Priapurl, didn't give a damn about gods and thus it didn't holds any potential to them despite the few believers in it. It's because those believers were weak and helpless. What power can a god draw from that ?

No gods intervened at Priapurl. The only gods there was the ruler and its mercenaries. Power and gold in the entertainment of blood and battles. Goodness had no place.

Well, it's not entirely true when I said that - no gods intervened -. There was one, and I was the one who prevents it to succeed. A devotee of Illmater who had planned to overthrow the town to its ruler. He failed and got sent to the bloody arena where I had to kill him. He begged me to take his side but frankly, given the situation, he was done for. There was no way I would had let myself got dragged into his miserable fate.

Gods can spit on me for slaying their choosen ones and from stopping their plans, if they really wanted to save that town, it's not a choosen they should had sent but a warlord. Deities always find excuses to send broken minds instead of powerful people to convert, because it's easier for them to draw devotion from the weak.

We all know the truth : people who holds power knows they can unbalance gods plans. So why worship a god when you have the power to change the plans yourself ? "

[maelysgriffonne]

Everyone run when you ear her say " your kneecaps right has been revoked" and she will not shattered them no no no she will steal them. No more kneecaps, there gone, you can't have them anymore. As for rides in the end she just make herself tall enough to be in it while looking at Botan straight in the eyes.

It's either you stay away you live but you touch you die. There is no in-between, the only moment she let you touch it is when she is showing a new drawing or art project of her's.

(Actually I was talking about the natural yogurt without anytaste that you can had anything you want and most of the time it's suger, it's a wonder i stil doesn't have diabetes since a lot of her little quirks are based on mines) At one point she notice that the yogurt taste less sugery but thinks it's just her taste buds playing tricks on her. She also have an high tolerance to anything acidic like lemon juice, acidic candy, pickles and so on but absolutely hate the taste and texture of fat on meats.

Technically Griff is already a nickname but when you're extremely close to her you can used Ma-Ma (since her full name is Maelys Griffonne) or Gri-Gri but for teasing there is Birdbrain and Idiot and if you don't value your life there is Shorty or Girly.

Some info about my Pfp

Botan is my oc I use as my avatar, I go by Grayson normally.

Botan has small goat horns. (The piccrew I used didn't have the right horns I wanted). He is a goat so he has goat legs.

Me and Botan are not the same person (yet we are? Idk how to explain it)

@maelysgriffonne made art of Botan but I don't know if they want me to post it, do have the picture of my pfp but bigger!

[chrono-vi]

Traditional art of MoA's main antagonist and the inspiration for the title - Maelys Adamentia, a succubus from a hellish plane called "The Veil". Now, she doesn't look too threatening, but that's definitely not the case.

Trust me. Her hair may be the size of her ego, but she's no airhead.

[valleydreamt]

@musesofthesun // ✧ CONTINUED.

⋆ The room is big; spaces between the shelves of books big enough to not feel cramped in the room; Maelie has heard a little about her journey, after all-- and she's semi-aware that libraries are a little scary for her in the wrong conditions ( there is no mirror in the room; a decision Maelie decided on when refurbishing the room after hearing Haru explain what she and Yui went through ). She gives her a comforting smile as her index finger hooks on a version of The Little Mermaid; a book she had illustrated herself with input from the three people in the valley that had experienced it ( which does remind her… how did Ursula survive that fight, anyways..? Nevermind, focus for now... ). Her eyes notice how she scratches at her teeth-- and Maelie gives a little smile as she draws the book out of its place. She could understand the embarrassment about not reading well-- Yui may not admit to it, but Maelie has noticed that she tends to be a perfectionist in her more studious habits.

⋆ ❝ I made a lot of treats for you to test your teeth on if they're itchy, ❞ she starts, hand moving the book to her other arm, her hand returns to the shelf, pointing carefully at each spine's title before she pulls out a copy of The Sword in The Stone and Frozen, as well, the three books stacked in her arms before she finishes and turns to her fully, ❝ it's okay if you struggle, Yui. That's part of growing and learning, y'know? ❞ She explains, a gentle smile on her face as she looks down at her; Noel was the same, before… the incident. But even now, they do still have difficulties when languages due to their upbringing and with the added merging with the Forgetting. At Yui's point, she pauses, and chuckles sheepishly, scratching her cheek with her free hand.

⋆ ❝ I actually made these books myself with the permission of the people in the Valley. They agreed that if there's someone new to the valley or if I start forgetting again, I could record their experiences and stories from before and during their time in here. ❞ She explains, ❝ You don't have to worry-- these books were made with their express permission-- um, I'm no artist, of course… but I did the drawings myself with their directions. ❞ She adds, she doesn't seem upset at all at Yui saying it-- she could understand her point, after all, ❝ But I know they'll appreciate you respecting their privacy, Yui. They're all-- ❞ a pause, ❝ --most of them are very nice, besides the… three broody ones, y'know, Scar, Ursula and Gothel. ❞ She states, she can't really say much on Gaston, considering how he's well-meaning but very egotistic ( and not very smart ), ❝ There's other books if you wish to look at anything else, though! ❞ A hand raises, and she taps a series of books made by a humourist doctor.

⋆ ❝ I got a lot to choose from! The choice is yours, Yui-- you're the first person to enter this room other than me, after all! ❞

[takookii]

My OC playing witch on Halloween (⊃//w//⊂)