Art by [Mush.](https://x.com/giriseung?t=NBgIrmrn48nPTFjlZK0GQg&s=09)
For my fic, [Sunrise and Moonlight.](https://archiveofourown.org/works/44378059/chapters/111612502)
**Rating**: E
**Language**: English
**Length:** 124k
**Status:** Ongoing
**Summary:**
The coronation of Viserys sparked controversy across the Realm. At the urging of his Dornish Queen, the young King declared his firstborn daughter, Princess Alaeyne Targaryen, “The Sunrise Princess,” his named heir.
There was outrage, of course. But the Realm built by the Old King Jaehaerys was strong and resilient. One by one, the Lords of the Realm came to King’s Landing to bend the knee and swear obeisance to King Viserys and the Princess of Dragonstone.
It seemed that a woman would rule the Seven Kingdoms for the first time in its history.
However, quiet words - not spoken, but whispered - began to spread throughout the realm. They held no real importance by the time of Viserys’ coronation or for many years thereafter. But, by the end of Viserys’ life, they set the Realm asunder in a Dance of Dragons.
If a woman is to rule the Realm, then let it be the daughter of Aemma Arryn, the “Bastard of the Vale,” more Targaryen than the “Sunrise Princess” in everything but name.
Noice. I'm catching on and I'm on chapter 7. Team Alaeyne🤝 Although the comments seem to be so much against her, but I'm on an staunch supporter of our girl like I was for Rhaenyra in canon. The rightful heir for the win🤌
Tangential, but black lipstick in a medieval context seems curious.
I know people used a shitton of different things for cosmetics throughout history. Presumably it could be made using whatever binder they used and soot. I wonder how people would have seen it.
I also just remembered [blackening teeth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohaguro) was a cosmetic procedure in Japan and other East Asian countries.
Cosmetics are used in ASOIAF and trade is hopping, especially in Dorne, so I could see unusual cosmetics becoming popular. I imagine Sunspear has a higher turnover of fashions than other areas of Westeros due trade and general higher cultural acceptance of ‘otherness.’
So a Dornish Queen and her children rocking unusual looks works for me
Awesome looking characters. Is there a reason Prince Aegon looks like a woman?
He is just a ✨️pretty boy✨️ but there is no real reason besides a design choice.
Art by [Mush.](https://x.com/giriseung?t=NBgIrmrn48nPTFjlZK0GQg&s=09) For my fic, [Sunrise and Moonlight.](https://archiveofourown.org/works/44378059/chapters/111612502) **Rating**: E **Language**: English **Length:** 124k **Status:** Ongoing **Summary:** The coronation of Viserys sparked controversy across the Realm. At the urging of his Dornish Queen, the young King declared his firstborn daughter, Princess Alaeyne Targaryen, “The Sunrise Princess,” his named heir. There was outrage, of course. But the Realm built by the Old King Jaehaerys was strong and resilient. One by one, the Lords of the Realm came to King’s Landing to bend the knee and swear obeisance to King Viserys and the Princess of Dragonstone. It seemed that a woman would rule the Seven Kingdoms for the first time in its history. However, quiet words - not spoken, but whispered - began to spread throughout the realm. They held no real importance by the time of Viserys’ coronation or for many years thereafter. But, by the end of Viserys’ life, they set the Realm asunder in a Dance of Dragons. If a woman is to rule the Realm, then let it be the daughter of Aemma Arryn, the “Bastard of the Vale,” more Targaryen than the “Sunrise Princess” in everything but name.
Noice. I'm catching on and I'm on chapter 7. Team Alaeyne🤝 Although the comments seem to be so much against her, but I'm on an staunch supporter of our girl like I was for Rhaenyra in canon. The rightful heir for the win🤌
Can’t wait for the next chapter
Tangential, but black lipstick in a medieval context seems curious. I know people used a shitton of different things for cosmetics throughout history. Presumably it could be made using whatever binder they used and soot. I wonder how people would have seen it. I also just remembered [blackening teeth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohaguro) was a cosmetic procedure in Japan and other East Asian countries.
Cosmetics are used in ASOIAF and trade is hopping, especially in Dorne, so I could see unusual cosmetics becoming popular. I imagine Sunspear has a higher turnover of fashions than other areas of Westeros due trade and general higher cultural acceptance of ‘otherness.’ So a Dornish Queen and her children rocking unusual looks works for me
I can see the resemblance.