Duncan Targaryen
(a.k.a. "The Small" and "The Prince of Dragonflies")
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Duncan was of average build with short black hair and deep purple eyes. He always dressed modestly for a Prince.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Prince Duncan was the first child and eldest son born to then-Prince Aegon V Targaryen and his wife Betha Blackwood. He was named for his father's dearest friend, Ser Duncan the Tall, and so was nicknamed "Duncan the Small".
In 237 AC, Prince Duncan was betrothed to a daughter of Lyonel Baratheon of Storm's End, one of several advantageous betrothals arranged by his mother at that time. However, in 239 AC, while traveling in the riverlands, Duncan encountered and fell in love with and married a strange, lovely, and mysterious peasant woman known as Jenny of Oldstones.
Despite the fact that King Aegon had married for love himself, and was a friend to the smallfolk, he could not approve of the marriage of the heir to the throne to a commoner, and did all he could to have it undone. But Duncan stubbornly refused to put Jenny aside, even when the High Septon, Grand Maester, and small council joined together to insist that he choose between the Iron Throne and his wife. Rather than give up Jenny, Duncan abdicated as Prince of Dragonstone, and gave up his claim to the throne in favor of his brother Jaehaerys. After this, Duncan became known as "the Prince of Dragonflies".
Unfortunately, even Duncan's abdication could not restore the peace. Duncan's spurned betrothed had been greatly grieved when he broke their betrothal. Her father, Lord Lyonel Baratheon, was so enraged by the shame and dishonor brought to House Baratheon that he renounced his fealty to the Iron Throne and declared himself Storm King. A short, bloody rebellion followed, which only ended when Ser Duncan the Tall of the Kingsguard defeated Lord Lyonel in single combat. King Aegon also betrothed his youngest daughter Rhaelle, Duncan's sister, to Lord Lyonel's heir, and she was sent to Storm's End.
Eventually Jenny of Oldstones was accepted at court, where she was politely called "Lady Jenny", but the two never had children.
Prince Duncan defeated Ser Barristan Selmy in the tourney at Blackhaven in 247 AC, when Barristan was only a ten-year-old squire and participating in the tourney as a mystery knight. Prince Duncan took pity on the small knight and jousted against him when no one else would, giving Barristan the nickname "the Bold". Years later, in 253 AC, Duncan was defeated by Ser Barristan at a winter tourney in King's Landing.
In 259 AC, Prince Duncan died in the Tragedy at Summerhall along with his father, King Aegon V Targaryen, his namesake Ser Duncan the Tall, and several other members of the royal court.
Relationships
History
Duncan and Jenny, a common-born girl, met in the Riverlands in 239 AC where they fell in love and were married. Duncan's father, Aegon V, disapproved of the marriage and gave him an ultimatum. Duncan was told that if he went through with the marriage, he would be disinherrited. Duncan accepted, allowing his younger brother Jaehaerys to take his place as heir. Duncan retained his place at court, and brought Jenny back with him.
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Prince.
Life
220 AC
259 AC
39 years old
Family
Spouses
Jenny of Oldstones
(Wife)
Siblings
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
"It seems that in Essos, crowns are being sold nine a penny."
Belief/Deity
The Faith of the Seven
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