AEMON TARGARYEN: SITUATION, FAMILY TREE, CURIOSITIES - DUDAS - 2024

Aemon Targaryen, also known as Maester Aemon, is a fictional character in George RR Martin's A Song of Fire and Ice, and the HBO television series Game of Thrones. Aemon's parents were Lady Dyanna Dayne and King Maekar I; Aemon was son number three.

Although at first he was awarded the title of prince, he lost it when he was sent to the Citadel during childhood, to become a master. Upon graduation, he returned to Dragonstone to serve his brother Daeron. However, on his death he returned to the Citadel until his father died and a power vacuum appeared in House Targaryen.

Due to his status as a master, he had to renounce his hereditary rights and even his surname. He stood out as an advisor to Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, and as Master of the Night's Watch until his death, at age 102.

Situation in Game of Thrones

Background

Aemon Targaryen was named after his great-great-uncle, Aemon, also known as the Dragon Knight.

He was sent to the Citadel at age 10 in order to study to become a master. This decision was prompted by his grandfather Daeron II, who thought that the number of heirs to the throne could put the Crown in danger.

Upon graduating and taking the vows at age 19, Aemon renounced his privileges as a potential heir to the throne, including his name.

Shortly after completing his studies he served an unknown monarch until he was called by his father to serve him at the court of the Iron Throne. Since this could compromise his duties as a master, he preferred to go to his brother, Daeron.

However, and after his death, Aemon returned to the Citadel until his father died, which represented a kind of power vacuum since the heirs to the throne (males) had died or were not fit.

The Great Council

In view of the situation, the Great Council wanted to offer him the Iron Throne but rejected the offer, so Aegon assumed power, who was his younger brother.

In order not to pose a threat, Aemon decided to join the Night's Watch. From there he became an important figure, as he used to advise the lord commanders to assume leadership.

He witnessed the fall of House Targaryen and the way in which its members were eliminated by their enemies. According to him, each master goes through a test that could challenge his vocation and this was his, although he preferred not to intervene.

Participation in the series

In summary of the appearances of this character throughout the series were the following:

-During the first season, he met Tyrion Lannister at Castle Black and requested that Queen Cersei send more men so that they could defend the Wall. She showed concern at the possible appearance of the white walkers.

-Received help from Samwell Tarly to read and receive documents, as Maester Aemon was blind.

-When Jon Snow learns of Ned Stark's imprisonment, he prepares to leave the Night's Watch when he is intercepted by Aemon. At that moment he confesses to her about his past as a Targaryen, as well as the death and fall of his family. He hinted that his duty as a member was more important than going to defend his family.

-The danger that the presence of the white walkers represents becomes more and more palpable in the third season. Aemon, with the help of Sam, sent a series of requests for help throughout the Seven Kingdoms, but received no response.

-In season four, Aemon was part of a commission to judge Jon's actions: from the murder of Qhorin to his relationship with the wild woman Ygritte. Despite the allegations and likely actions against him, Aemon sided with Jon to defend him and prevent his execution. Once again his nobility and wisdom was demonstrated.

-He shared certain confessions with Sam by mentioning that at some point he could have become king thanks to his title as prince.

-Makes his last appearance in the fifth season, when he had the responsibility of defining the tiebreaker between Jon Snow and Alliser Thorne as the new lord commander of the Night's Watch. Finally, Aemon voted for Jon.

-In this part of the story, learn about the existence and hardships his great-great-granddaughter Daenerys Targaryen is going through.

-Due to his advanced age, Aemon Targaryen loses his strength and sense of reality when having "conversations" with his younger brother, Aegon. He died at the age of 102, becoming the oldest man in Westeros.

Family tree

Below will be presented part of the family tree of House Targaryen:

Curiosities

-Aemon was characterized by being a wise man and a great source of knowledge, so he tried to advise those who requested his recommendations.

He did not have a natural bent on power, despite going through a key moment that almost questioned his duty and vows as Maester.

-Both the actor and the character are blind.

-Unlike several members of his family, he did not suffer from any insanity (imbalances generated as a result of marriages between themselves), since he was characterized by being analytical, sharp and having an exceptional memory.

-Although he chose not to take the Iron Throne in order to save his family, Aemon came to say that the destruction of his home was devastating for him.

-They used to call their sister Aegon "Egg", affectionately.

-He showed great respect to Sam despite his cowardice and overweight. In the end, the two established a deep friendship.

-Some fans of the series believe that the master knew of Jon's true identity even though only a few know this fact. As they indicate, the first insinuation was in chapter 9 of the first season.

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