House of the Dragon: Sunrise and Moonlight

House of the Dragon. Bastard and Usurper Rhaenyra AU.

The coronation of Viserys sparked controversy across the Realm. At the urging of his Dornish Queen, the young King declared his firstborn daughter, Princess Alaeyne Targaryen, “The Sunrise Princess,” his named heir.

There was outrage, of course. But the Realm built by the Old King Jaehaerys was strong and resilient. One by one, the Lords of the Realm came to King’s Landing to bend the knee and swear obeisance to King Viserys and the Princess of Dragonstone.

It seemed that a woman would rule the Seven Kingdoms for the first time in its history.

However, quiet words - not spoken, but whispered - began to spread throughout the realm. They held no real importance by the time of Viserys’ coronation or for many years thereafter. But, by the end of Viserys’ life, they set the Realm asunder in a Dance of Dragons.

If a woman is to rule the Realm, then let it be the daughter of Aemma Arryn, the “Bastard of the Vale,” more Targaryen than the “Sunrise Princess” in everything but name.