lady Cerysse 

Lady Cerysse Baratheon, daughter of the storied Stormlands house, entered the tumultuous history of the Targaryen dynasty as the mistress of King Baelon I in 156 AC. Her beauty, wit, and commanding presence quickly captured the heart of the king, and she bore him two children: a son, Vaemond Waters, and a daughter, Daella Waters. Though she never wore a crown, Cerysse wielded immense influence, her bond with Baelon eclipsing that of his other mistress, Ilyn Serrett.

 

This favoritism ignited a bitter rivalry between the two women, whose factions divided the royal court and whispered intrigue through the halls of the Red Keep.

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Cerysse's position was solidified in 177 AC when King Baelon legitimized his bastards, granting them noble titles and holdings. Her son, Vaemond Targaryen, was bestowed the ancestral seat of Dragonstone and named Crown Prince, a decision that sent shockwaves through the realm. As her children rose to prominence, many believed Cerysse had secured her place in history as the mother of a future king. Yet, to the surprise of all, she vowed to take the Faith shortly after Vaemon’s elevation, retreating from courtly life to embrace a life of piety and service.

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Her choice was seen by some as an act of humility, while others speculated it was a calculated move to shield herself and her children from the brewing storm of opposition to Baelon’s controversial succession plans.

 

Regardless of the truth, Cerysse Baratheon's legacy endures as a woman of deep conviction, whose love for her children and devotion to the king shaped the course of Westerosi history in the twilight of Baelon's reign.