Balerion
"The Black Dread"The largest Targaryen dragon in recorded history; his teeth were as long as swords and his jaws could swallow an aurochs whole.
Scale Arena: Balerion
Visualizing Balerion standing against historical Targaryen dragons & riders.
Citadel Lore Dossier: Balerion
Historical chronicles recorded by the Archmaesters of the Citadel of Oldtown.
I. Origins, Hatching & Bloodline
Balerion was reared in the volcanic fires of Old Valyria before the Doom. Records indicate a creature of unparalleled vitality, boasting armored scales of deep #78889e coloration capable of deflecting scorpion bolts and crossbow fire at medium range.
II. Flame Output & Thermal Power
The dragonfire of Balerion reached extreme temperatures at full maturity. Eyewitness accounts in archmaester scrolls detail flame capable of melting stone keeps, liquefying steel plate armor in heartbeats, and incinerating entire vanguard battalions upon the battlefield.
III. Rider Bond & Combat Temperament
Balerion shared a profound psychic connection with Aegon I Targaryen and Aerea Targaryen and Maegor I Targaryen and Viserys I Targaryen, responding instantaneously to High Valyrian commands (Dracarys, Soves) in the heat of aerial combat.
IV. Historical Impact & Legacy
Spanning the era of Aegon's Conquest, Balerion stands as a pivotal titan in the military chronicles of Westeros. Its scale dimensions (76m total length, 150m wingspan) remain benchmarks studied by scholars throughout the Known World.