Rhaena and Elissa’s Friendship
Fire & BloodThis thread traces the bond between Rhaena and Elissa, whose shared refuge gives way to diverging desires and betrayal.
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Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingA New Confidante
Friendship on Fair Isle
A Welcoming Household
The Farmans shelter Rhaena when she has nowhere safe to go. Elissa becomes a close companion who shares the queen’s adventurous outlook.
A Court Within a Court
Elissa and Rhaena’s circle gives Rhaena emotional support, while Androw remains an awkward outsider to their closeness.
The Queen Chooses Androw
A Marriage of Kindness
A Modest Wedding
Rhaena marries Androw, explaining that he was kind to her. The marriage offers safety and gratitude more than romantic passion.
Elissa’s Place
Elissa remains central to Rhaena’s daily life. Her closeness with the queen raises questions about the nature of their attachment.
A Ship Denied
Diverging Dreams
The Sea Calls
Elissa wants a ship and the freedom to explore beyond the known world. Rhaena refuses the request because she cannot bear to lose her friend.
Love Becomes Restraint
Elissa hears only a refusal, while Rhaena sees an attempt to preserve their bond. Their different needs turn affection into conflict.
The Eggs Are Stolen
Trust Is Broken
A Missing Treasure
Three dragon eggs disappear, and evidence points to Elissa. Rhaena feels betrayed by someone she loved and trusted.
The Search Fails
Rhaena’s agents cannot find Elissa, who has already left for Braavos. The theft becomes both a political danger and a private wound.
A Dream Beyond the Horizon
The Friends Part
Elissa Sails West
Elissa launches the Sun Chaser and pursues lands beyond the Sunset Sea, accepting uncertainty over the safety of familiar relationships.
No Reconciliation
Rhaena never sees her again. Elissa’s disappearance leaves their friendship unresolved, preserved only in recollection and rumor.
After Rhaena reaches Fair Isle
49 AC, after Rhaena’s flight
54 AC, before Elissa leaves Dragonstone
54 AC, after Elissa’s departure
56–59 AC, during Elissa’s voyage
