What happened to House Blackfyre?

There were five Blackfyre Rebellions, with the largest and greatest being the first rebellion led by Daemon Blackfyre. The rebellions took place across a span of over sixty years, ending in the fifth and final rebellion when the last male member of House Blackfyre was killed in battle by the young Ser Barristan Selmy.

Who was the last Blackfyre?

Maelys
Maelys is the last known descendant of Daemon I Blackfyre, the first of the five Blackfyre Pretenders.

When was the last Blackfyre rebellion?

The fifth and final Blackfyre Rebellion (260 AC), also known as the War of the Ninepenny Kings, was fought in the Stepstones and ended with the death of Maelys Blackfyre at the hands of Ser Barristan Selmy.

How did House Blackfyre get its name?

House Blackfyre is named for the sword of the same name, granted by King Aegon IV to Daemon. All the general tropes relating to House Targaryen also apply, for obvious reasons. See below for the Blackfyre specific-ones.

What is the difference between Daeron and Daemon Blackfyre?

Daemon Blackfyre was more of a warrior and a superior battle commander, and he wielded the sword of Aegon the Conqueror, while Daeron was considered weak, too scholarly and surrounded himself with Dornish people and maesters. The fact that they have lost every single battle to claim the crown is an irony that escapes them.

What happened to Maelys and the Blackfyre women?

With the death of Maelys the Monstrous by Barristan Selmy’s sword, the Blackfyres are considered extinguished as far as the Seven Kingdoms are concerned, but no one has accounted for the Blackfyre women. House Blackfyre is named for the sword of the same name, granted by King Aegon IV to Daemon.

What happened to haegon and Aenys Blackfyre?

Haegon Blackfyre was killed by treachery and Aenys Blackfyre murdered after being given diplomatic safe passage, which was so shocking that even the Targaryens had to finally get rid of Lord Brynden or face consequences.