The Annotated Genealogy of the House Baratheon Dynasty

 

The Imperial Line of Rygoros

Lord Duncan Baratheon  =  Princess Rhaenyra Daeragon
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Children of Richard and Daenerys (The First Generation of the Empire)

1. Prince Daemon Baratheon → Crown Prince of Dragonstone, later Emperor Daemon I, remembered as the Second Emperor of Westeros.

   • Annotation: “A ruler in his father’s image, though calmer in temperament. He inherited Caesarion, and ruled as a consolidator rather than a conqueror.”

2. Princess Elaena Baratheon → Twin of Daemon, famed for her beauty and wisdom.

   • Annotation: “Often compared to Rhaenys Targaryen of old, she forged alliances through marriage and diplomacy.”

3. Prince Aegor Baratheon → Made Duke of Pentos, bold and fiery.

   • Annotation: “He brought Imperial culture deep into Essos, and his descendants became the lords of the eastern frontier.”

4. Princess Rhaella Baratheon → Named after Queen Rhaella Targaryen.

   • Annotation: “Gentle yet keen of mind, she supported her mother’s charitable works and was beloved among the commons.”

5. Prince Rhaegon Baratheon → The scholar-prince.

   • Annotation: “Known for his studies in Valyrian lore; some say he began the codification of Imperial law.”

6. Prince Duncarys “Duncan” Baratheon → Black-haired, with violet-blue eyes.

   • Annotation: “The most Baratheon in look, yet with a dragonlord’s fire. He was remembered as a warrior-prince.”

7. Princess Rhaenyra Baratheon → Storm-born, black hair with violet eyes.

   • Annotation: “Strong-willed and tempestuous; she was often seen as her father’s favorite.”

8. Princess Alysanne Baratheon → Silver-haired, violet-eyed, the “Moonlight Princess.”

   • Annotation: “A beauty and diplomat, she became the darling of Essosi courts.”

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House Baratheon of Storm’s End (Randall’s Line)

Prince Randall Baratheon = Lady Melissa Lannister

Children:

• Daeron Baratheon → Heir to Storm’s End.

• Daena Baratheon

• Alyssa Baratheon

• Maegon Baratheon

• Orys Baratheon

Annotation:
“This branch was the most steadfastly political. From Storm’s End they oversaw Imperial law and finances, with Daeron remembered as the great reformer of the Imperial Treasury. Their loyalty to the Golden Throne was unquestioned.”

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House Velaryon of Driftmark (Marianne’s Line)

Princess Marianne “Mary” Baratheon = Prince Vaemond Velaryon

Children:

• Aemond Velaryon → Heir to Driftmark.

• Valaena Velaryon

• Baelon Velaryon

• Malenia Velaryon

Annotation:
“From Driftmark, this line kept the fleets of the Empire strong. Marianne, the Princess of Courtesy, ensured her children embodied both nobility and humility. The Velaryon-Baratheons tied sea and storm together.”

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House Assarion of Bloodstone (Rosalia’s Line)

Princess Rosalia “Rose” Baratheon = Prince Rhaemond Assarion

Children:

• Lucaerys Assarion → Heir to Bloodstone.

• Valerys Assarion

• Baesella Assarion

Annotation:
“This cadet line became the dragonlords of the Stepstones, rulers of Bloodstone and guardians of the Narrow Sea. Rosalia’s martial nature lived on in her sons, while Baesella was famed for her beauty and pride.”

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House Baratheon of Sunspear (Lucas’s Line)

Prince Lucas “Luke” Baratheon = Princess Arianne Martell

Children:

• Lucaegar Baratheon → Heir to Sunspear.

• Daelora Baratheon

• Nymeria Baratheon

• Aemar Baratheon

Annotation:
“This line was known for its diplomacy and blending of Dornish and Imperial blood. They brought Dorne fully into the fold, yet always retained a fierce independence. The name Nymeria in particular became a rallying cry in Dorne for centuries.”

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The Restored House Targaryen (New Valyria)

Prince Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar and Elia, nephew-in-law to Emperor Richard)
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (his sister)

Children:

• Aegon’s line: Continued as Princes of Mantarys and Elyria, ruling New Valyria under Imperial sanction.

• Rhaenys’s line: Established ties with Elyria, her descendants famed for their scholarship and grace.

Annotation:
“Though no longer monarchs of Westeros, the Targaryens endured. Aegon and Rhaenys restored their house’s dignity under Richard’s reign. Their children safeguarded the old name, ensuring the dragons of Valyria were not forgotten.”

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Closing Commentary by Archmaester Vaelor

“In the children and grandchildren of Richard the Storm Dragon and Daenerys the Silver Queen, the world saw unity of stag and dragon, storm and fire, Westeros and Essos. Never before had so many great houses interwoven their lines into one dynasty. It is said the Empire at its height ruled from the Lands of Always Winter to the Dothraki Sea, and from the Sunset Sea to the Valyrian Peninsula.

Where once dynasties burned and broke, the House of the Storm Dragon endured.”