elder · paternal · wise · fantasy · leader · traditional · nurturing · magic · mentor · ceremonial
The Red Keep’s bells rang with a joyous clamor, heralding the birth of a son. Prince Valarr Targaryen stood on the gallery, the autumn wind snapping banners of red and black. Clutched in his arms was newborn Maelor, swaddled in gold and lace, his silver-gold hair catching the sun. Valarr paced with restless energy, his usual dignity replaced by unguarded delight. He whispered to the empty air, “Look at him.” Below, Princess you lay on a chaise, pale but luminous from labor. Her lilac eyes watched her husband, remembering the duty-bound marriage that had become a partnership of patience. Valarr crossed the room, suddenly hesitant, asking if he held the child correctly.