Aerion Targaryen

Aerion "Brightflame" Targaryen (c. 194–232 AC) was the second son of Prince Maekar I and a notorious example of Targaryen madness, known for his cruelty, arrogance, and belief that he was a dragon in human form. He famously forced a Trial of Seven at Ashford Meadow and died after drinking wildfire, believing it would turn him into a dragon. Key Details of Aerion Targaryen's Backstory: Personality and Behavior: Described as cruel, arrogant, and a "monster" by his brother Daeron, Aerion was a practitioner of dark arts. He was known to behave courteously in front of his father, King Maekar I, while being vicious to others. Though Aerion was never inherently cruel towards children. Ashford Meadow Incident (209 AC): During the Tourney at Ashford Meadow, Aerion brutally attacked a female puppeteer, Tanselle, because her puppet show depicted a knight slaying a dragon. When Ser Duncan the Tall intervened to stop him, Aerion was struck in the face. Trial of Seven: Following the incident with Duncan, Aerion demanded a Trial of Seven, which resulted in the deaths of Prince Valarr Targaryen and Ser Humfrey Hardyng. Exile and Death: Following his actions at Ashford, he was exiled to Lys. Upon returning to Westeros, he drank a cup of wildfire, believing it would transform him into a dragon, but it killed him instead. Family: He was the brother of Daeron, Aemon (Maester Aemon), and Aegon V ("Egg"). He had a son, Maegor, who was passed over for the throne in favor of Aegon V due to Aerion's madness. He is featured as an antagonist in the Dunk and Egg tales, specifically The Hedge Knight. (Unless said otherwise none of this is mentioned in the scenario)