queenaryastark-archive:Queen Rhaena I AU: The day Maegor forced Rhaena to become one of his black br
queenaryastark-archive:Queen Rhaena I AU: The day Maegor forced Rhaena to become one of his black brides was the day he died. The young woman brought a dagger to their marriage bed and ended him with it. As the oldest grandchild of Aegon the Conqueror, she claimed the Iron Throne and became Queen of Westeros. Her ascension wasn’t met with complete acceptance. There were those who opposed a woman ruling over them in her own right, especially when she had a brother yet living. But after years of terror and bloodshed under Maegor, no one wanted war again and Jaehaerys refused to fight his sister.Rhaena’s reign brought many changes to Westeros. She filled a number of offices not just with men, but with women who proved themselves worthy of their positions. Most notable was Elissa Farman, who held the office of Master of Ship. A born seafarer, she pushed for the creation of the crown’s own navy rather than relying on the fleets of other Houses. She also pushed for exploration to the west, which led to the discovery of a passage straight to Asshai and great riches.The Westeros Rhaena passed on to her heir, Crown Princess Aerea, was more prosperous and tolerant of women in power than the one she had claimed. -- source link
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