![]() The early rulers of the Targaryen dynasty believed that the prince would eventually be born of their line due to a prophetic dream of Aegon the Conqueror. Various figures have been proclaimed or have proclaimed themselves to be the Prince That Was Promised through the ages. The accurate name for this prophesied savior is " the Prince or Princess That Was Promised", indicating that it could be a man or a woman. ![]() The prophecy was originally written in High Valyrian, and this led to a misunderstanding in translation, as the Valyrian word for to "prince" is gender-neutral. According to the prophecy, this figure would be born "amidst salt and smoke" and pull a sword named Lightbringer from flames, which they would use to combat an impending darkness. ![]() " the One Who Was Promised," and also referred to as " the Lord's Chosen," " the Son of Fire," and " the Warrior of Light") is a prophesied savior in the religion of the Lord of Light. " The Prince That Was Promised" (sometimes called " the Prince Who Was Promised" or " From my blood will come the prince that was promised, and his will be the song of ice and fire." ―Aegon the Conqueror's prophecy ![]()
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