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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬

❝ Court friendship, foxes' faith and wolves' society.❞
- Chamfort

As Westeros prepares to celebrate the imminent arrival of the new child of King Viserys and Queen Aemma, the hope of a son seems more tangible than ever. The court eagerly awaits a male heir to cement the royal line and end the uncertainty surrounding the succession. The Heir's Tournament approaches, setting off a cascade of events that will mark the beginning of irreversible rifts within House Targaryen.

Gwayne Hightower, Otto's eldest son, arrives in King's Landing to take part in the tournament, welcomed by his sister Alicent, who is already well integrated into the court. With preparations in full swing, he is reacquainted with the intricacies of court life, while Otto, Hand of the King, works to maintain his influence with Viserys through his wise counsel and Alicent's friendship with Princess Rhaenyra, continuing to weave his web within the royal family.

Tragedy strikes when Queen Aemma dies in childbirth, followed by the death of her newborn child, leaving the court reeling. King Viserys' grief shatters the court, but it quickly becomes leverage for Otto, who urges Alicent to comfort the king. Viserys, overwhelmed by grief and estranged from his brother Prince Daemon, announces his decision to name Rhaenyra heir to the throne, a move that already divides the court between those who support the idea of a queen and those who are already conspiring to replace her.

Ever the strategist, the time is ripe for Otto Hightower, the King's Hand, to exert his influence. While subtly urging Alicent, whom he sees as an ally, to get closer to Viserys in order to ingratiate herself with him, Otto does not stop there. He also gives his son Gwayne another task: to get closer to Princess Visenya, to become a confidant to her, whom he sees as more vulnerable and therefore more easily manipulated and in need of constant love and attention. By bringing her closer to Gwayne, Otto hopes not only to distance her from the now-heiress Rhaenyra, but also to increase his house's influence within the royal family.

Visenya, haunted by her father's and sister's lack of recognition, is slowly drawn into the relationship. Her budding friendship with Gwayne is a breath of fresh air in a world where she often feels ignored or undervalued. She finds in him a supportive ear and an ally in a world where she often feels ignored. But as their friendship blossoms into something deeper, Gwayne also begins to feel real feelings for the young princess, far beyond his father's instructions. But everything is plot and intrigue... even love.

Alicent, meanwhile, ascends to the throne and consolidates the Hightower's position at court, but at the cost of a fight with Rhaenyra and their now fractured friendship. At the same time, Gwayne and Visenya grow closer, forming a bond that is sincere but tinged with manipulation. Isolated by the intrigue that surrounds her, Visenya doesn't seem to care much, with Gwayne at her side to satisfy her craving for recognition and attention. The court is a viper's nest in this world of conspiracy, and as she begins to understand that she is but a pawn in the court's power games, she is reluctant to leave the comfortable role in which she has grown so comfortable.

In a world where even love can become a weapon, Visenya must choose between indulging her desire for affection or protecting what's left of her independence and dignity from those who would use her.

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♛ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 ♛
𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖧𝖤𝖨𝖱𝖲 𝖮𝖥 𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖣𝖱𝖠𝖦𝖮𝖭 (𝖤𝖯𝖨𝖲𝖮𝖣𝖤 𝖮𝖭𝖤)
𝖲𝖤𝖢𝖮𝖭𝖣 𝖮𝖥 𝖧𝖨𝖲 𝖭𝖠𝖬𝖤 (𝖤𝖯𝖨𝖲𝖮𝖣𝖤 𝖳𝖧𝖱𝖤𝖤)
𝟏𝟏𝟐 𝐀𝐂 - 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐀𝐂

Timeline before the story begins.

93
Prince Viserys Targaryen (16) marries his cousin, Lady Aemma Arryn (11).

95
Birth of lady Alicent Hightower.

96
Birth of Gwayne Hightower.

97
Birth of Rhaenyra Targaryen, daughter of prince Viserys Targaryen and his lady-wife Aemma Arryn.
The prince Daemon Targaryen (16) weds lady Rhea Royce.

98
Birth of Visenya Targaryen, second daughter of prince Viserys. Targaryen and his lady-wife Aemma Arryn.

101
Prince Baelon's death.
Otto Hightower became Hand of the King and brought his wife and children, Alicent (6) and Gwayne (5), to court.
Great Council held in Harrenhal.
Viserys I is chosen as heir.

103
King Jaehaerys Targaryen (69), the Conciliator, dies.
Viserys I (23) ascends the Iron Throne.

108
Alyrie Florent dies.
Gwayne (12) is sent back to Oldtown.

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𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 --- 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘦𝘯
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟏 --- 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘯
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟐 --- 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟑 --- 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸

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