RhaeLya

RhaeLya is the het ship between Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark from the Game of Thrones fandom.

Canon
The relationship between Rhaegar and Lyanna is shrouded in mystery and controversy. The official story, as presented by the Rebels, was that Rhaegar kidnapped and raped Lyanna, which triggered a series of events leading to Robert's Rebellion. However, there are various alternative theories and interpretations. What is known at first is during the grand tournament held at Harrenhal, it is a known fact that their first encounter took place (of which the circumstances are unknown). Prince Rhaegar, the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, emerged as the victorious champion.

In a striking turn of events, following his triumph, the prince, in a bold move, rode past his lawful wife, Princess Elia Martell. He then placed upon Lyanna's lap a crown made of winter roses, symbolizing the prestigious title of the Queen of Love and Beauty. This action stirred considerable controversy, as Rhaegar was already wedded to Princess Elia, and Lyanna was pledged to another man, making it an act deemed unacceptable by many.

Following these events, there came a time when it was widely believed that Rhaegar had forcibly taken Lyanna, spiriting her away to the southern lands of Dorne, where she remained hidden. However, as revealed in the "Game of Thrones" series, the truth was that Lyanna had willingly chosen to elope with Rhaegar. In a clandestine ceremony, they exchanged vows and were married in secret.

Robert's Rebellion began when Lyanna's brother, Brandon Stark, and her betrothed, Robert Baratheon, believed that Rhaegar had abducted Lyanna against her will. This led to Brandon's arrest and execution by the Mad King, which, in turn, prompted House Stark and House Baratheon to rise in rebellion against the Targaryen dynasty. The rebellion eventually culminated in the Battle of the Trident, where Robert Baratheon defeated Rhaegar Targaryen in combat. Rhaegar died in the battle, and his death marked a turning point in the war. Soon after, King Aerys II was overthrown, and the Targaryen dynasty came to an end.

The true fate of Lyanna remained a mystery for some time. It was revealed that she died in the Tower of Joy in Dorne, but the circumstances of her death were unclear. Eddard Stark, Lyanna's brother, found her there along with three members of the Kingsguard. Lyanna made Ned promise something, which has been a source of speculation and mystery throughout the series. Until it was revealed she died in the Tower and childbirth from hers and Rhaegar's son, Jon Snow, and the promise she had asked Ned about was to protect the child she had with Rhaegar, after she died.

Fanon
On AO3, RhaeLya has gained over 1850 fanfics and is the most written ship for both Lyanna and Rhaegar.

Fandom

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