Under the reign of Daeron II Targaryen, Westeros lived a fragile peace. The heir to the Iron Throne, Prince Baelor Targaryen, eldest son of Daeron II, was respected for his bravery and sense of duty, but tired of the intrigues of the court. His reputation as a just and honourable man contrasted with the coldness and prudence of his contemporaries. His marriage was to stabilise the kingdom and strengthen the alliances, but the prince's heart began to choose an unexpected path.