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As High As Fire

Summary:

“𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲’𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.” — Inspired by Edward Lorenz

Even the smallest decision can change the course of empires. In the days of Jaehaerys I Targaryen’s reign, the question of succession hung over the Seven Kingdoms like an inevitable shadow. In a future now forgotten, Viserys Targaryen would have been the chosen one. But the king, guided by his own judgment, chose a different path: Aemma Arryn, daughter of Daella, his granddaughter, would be the heir.

And she, unaware, would rewrite the destiny of Westeros.

Notes:

Hello, how are you?

English is not my native language, so I apologize if there are serious spelling errors.

This story arose from a "what if?" that I posted in my "Fire and Blood" story. Many people liked the idea, and creativity wouldn't let me rest until I put everything on paper.

This story is being written gradually, so it's likely that I'll take some time to update.

I also don't have access to my computer, so it's difficult to post from my phone.

But I hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 1: Characters and Their Appearances

Summary:

This chapter serves to introduce the characters’ appearances. Once Aemma becomes queen, other characters will be introduced.

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ROYAL FAMILY

 

King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, The Conciliator

  • Born in 34 AC. 
  • In 101 AC, he is 67 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings.

Queen Alysanne Targaryen, The Good Queen

  • Born in 36 AC.
  • In canon, she died in 100 AC.
  • In this story, she is still alive in 101 AC and is 65 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Tilda Swinton as the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Prince Viserys Targaryen

  • Born in 77 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 24 years old.
  • Married Aemma Arryn in 92 AC.
  • Photoplayer: Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.

 

Prince Daemon Targaryen, The Rogue Prince

  • In canon, born in 81 AC.
  • In this story, born in 80 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 21 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Toby Regbo as Francis in Reign.

Princess Heir Aemma Arryn

  • In canon, born in 82 AC.
  • In this story, born in 80 AC.
  • Married Viserys Targaryen in 92 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 21 years old — not yet fully.
  • Photoplayer: Holliday Grainger as Lucrezia Borgia in The Borgias.


Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, The Realm’s Delight

  • Born in 97 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 4 years old — not yet complete.
  • There is no photoplayer for her child version yet; her image is currently AI-generated.

Archmaester Vaegon Targaryen

  • Born in 63 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 38 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Lee Pace as King Thranduil in The Hobbit.



HOUSE VELARYON


Corlys Velaryon, The Sea Snake

  • Born in 53 AC.
  • Married Rhaenys Targaryen in 90 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 48 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon in House of the Dragon.

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

  • Born in 74 AC.
  • Married Corlys Velaryon in 90 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 27 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Katie McGrath as Morgana in Merlin.


Laena Velaryon

  • Born in 92 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 9 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Nova Foueillis-Mosé as Laena Velaryon in House of the Dragon.

Laenor Velaryon

  • Born in 94 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 7 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Matthew Carver as Laenor Velaryon in House of the Dragon.




THE SEVEN KINGDOMS AND THEIR LORDS



THE NORTH:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of Winterfell is Ellard Stark.
  • He is the brother of Lyarra Stark, lady-in-waiting to Princess Heir Aemma Arryn.
  • Photoplayer: Sean Bean as Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
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THE VALE:

  • In 101 AC, the Lady of the Vale is Jeyne Arryn, aged 7.
  • Lord Yobert Roycebserves as regent until Jeyne comes of age.
  • Jeyne Arryn is the niece of Princess Aemma and Lady Amanda Arryn.
  • Lord Yobert Royce is the father of Lady Rhea Royce of Runestone.
  • Photoplayer (Yobert Royce): Javier Bardem as Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

THE WESTERLANDS:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of Casterly Rock is Tymond Lannister.
  • Father of the twins Jason and Tyland Lannister.
  • Uncle to Tyanna Lannister, lady-in-waiting to Princess Heir Aemma Arryn.
  • Photoplayer: Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt in Interview with the Vampire.



THE REACH:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of Highgarden is Matthos Tyrell.
  • Photoplayer: Timothy Omundson as Cain in Supernatural.

THE IRON ISLANDS:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of the Iron Islands is Alton Greyjoy.
  • Father of Miriena Greyjoy, lady-in-waiting to Princess Heir Aemma Arryn.
  • Photoplayer: Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in The Boys.



THE RIVERLANDS:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of Riverrun is Grover Tully.
  • Photoplayer: Idris Elba as Heimdall in Thor.

THE STORMLANDS:

  • In 101 AC, the Lord of Storm’s End is Boremund Baratheon.
  • Boremund is the half-brother of King Jaehaerys I and uncle to Princess Rhaenys Targaryen.
  • Photoplayer: Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones.



KING JAEHAERYS I’S SMALL COUNCIL


Hand of the King

  • Otto Hightower
  • Photoplayer: Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower in House of the Dragon.

Grand Maester

  • Rucinter
  • Photoplayer: Jeremy Irons as Rodrigo Borgia in The Borgias.

Master of Coin

  • Lyman Beesbury
  • Photoplayer: Bill Paterson as Lyman Beesbury in House of the Dragon.




Master of Laws

  • Gaelon Frey
  • Photoplayer: Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power.

Lord Commander of the Kingsguard

  • Ser Ryam Redwyne
  • Photoplayer: Garry Cooper as Ser Ryam Redwyne in House of the Dragon.

 

LADIES-IN-WAITING TO PRINCESS HEIR AEMMA ARRYN


Lyarra Stark

  • Born in 63 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 38 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser in Outlander.

Amanda Arryn

  • Born in 74 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 27 years old.
  • Sister to Princess Aemma Arryn.
  • Photoplayer: Devrim Lingnau as Empress Sisi in The Empress.

Anya Linderly

  • Born in 86 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 15 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton.


Miriena Greyjoy

  • Born in 82 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 19 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Bruna Marquezine as Catarina de Lurton in Deus Salve o Rei.

Tyanna Lannister

  • Born in 83 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 18 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Anastasia Tsilimpiou as Kösem Sultan in Magnificent Century.


Alicent Hightower

  • In canon, born in 88 AC.
  • In this story, born in 86 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 15 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Emily Carey as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon.

Elenda Caron

  • Born in 85 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 16 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Lee Ji-Eun as Go Ha-jin / Hae Soo in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.



OTHER CHARACTERS WHO WILL APPEAR

All important to the story in some way


Rhea Royce

  • Born in 83 AC.
  • In 101 AC, she is 18 years old.
  • Photoplayer: Georgie Henley as Margaret Tudor in The Spanish Princess.

Trystane, the Bastard

  • Born in 92 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 9 years old.
  • Bastard son of Prince Viserys.
  • Photoplayer: Leo Hart as Jacaerys Velaryon in House of the Dragon.

Dorian Martell

  • Born in 71 AC.
  • In 101 AC, he is 30 years old.
  • He is the regent of Dorne until Qoren Martell comes of age.
  • Photoplayer: Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones.