Rhaenyra Targaryen, also known as the “Realm’s Delight” and “Queen Who Never Was,” was a key figure in the Targaryen civil war, also known as the Dance of Dragons. She was the daughter of King Viserys I Targaryen and the first wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen. Rhaenyra had several children, but unfortunately, most of them did not survive the tumultuous events of the war.
Rhaenyra had three children with her first husband, Ser Laenor Velaryon. The eldest was Joffrey Velaryon, who was born with a rare disease that left him weak and frail. He died at a young age, before the start of the Dance of Dragons. Rhaenyra’s other two children with Laenor were twins, Jacaerys and Lucerys Velaryon. They were both boys and played significant roles in the civil war. Jacaerys was a skilled warrior and strategist, and he was one of the first to declare for his mother’s claim to the Iron Throne. He was killed in battle, however, during the early stages of the war. Lucerys, on the other hand, was sent on a mission to the Vale to gain the support of Lord Corbray. However, he was killed by Ser Arryk Cargyll and Ser Erryk Cargyll, also known as the Cargyll twins, who were sworn swords of the rival claimant to the Iron Throne, Aegon II Targaryen.
Rhaenyra’s fourth child, a daughter named Jeyne Arryn, was the result of an affair with Ser Harwin Strong, who served as her personal guard. Jeyne was born during the war and was sent to the Vale to be raised by her mother’s ally, Lady Jeyne Arryn. She survived the war and went on to marry the heir to the Vale, but it is unclear whether she had any children of her own.
Rhaenyra’s fifth child, a son named Aegon Targaryen, was born from her marriage to Prince Daemon Targaryen. Aegon was a strong and capable warrior, and he fought for his mother during the war. He was captured by Aegon II’s forces, however, and was fed to his own dragon, Sunfyre, in front of his mother and siblings.
Rhaenyra’s sixth and final child was a daughter named Visenya Targaryen. She was born during the war and was named after her ancestor, Visenya Targaryen, one of the legendary conquerors of Westeros. Visenya was raised in the Red Keep and was with her mother when she was captured by Aegon II’s forces. It is unclear what happened to her after the war, but it is assumed that she did not survive.
In conclusion, Rhaenyra Targaryen had six children, but only two of them, Jeyne Arryn and Aegon Targaryen, survived the war. Jeyne lived on to have a life outside of the war, but it is unclear whether she had any children of her own. Aegon, on the other hand, was a tragic figure who was captured and killed during the war. The other four children, Joffrey, Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Visenya, all died in various ways during the conflict. The Dance of Dragons was a brutal and tragic war, and Rhaenyra’s children were among its many victims.