Balerion
Member of the Targaryen Dragon Lineage
Parent of 5
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Biography
The Black Dread. The largest and oldest dragon ever known to Westeros, black as pitch with teeth like swords. His fire was black, and his wingspan could swallow whole towns in shadow.
Balerion occupies generation 1 of this recorded lineage and is remembered as parent of Quicksilver, Dreamfyre, Vermithor, Silverwing, Caraxes. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Targaryen Dragon Lineage, this life forms part of a network spanning 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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5 children are recorded in this branch: Quicksilver, Dreamfyre, Vermithor, Silverwing, Caraxes.
94 AC
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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LineageDance of the Dragons
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HouseHouse Lannister
The richest family in Westeros, rulers of Casterly Rock.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Balerion's children?
Balerion had 5 children: Quicksilver, Dreamfyre, Vermithor, Silverwing and Caraxes.
What family tree does Balerion belong to?
Balerion appears in the Targaryen Dragon Lineage family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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