Why are the Targaryens White?

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Aegon the conqueror's mother was a Velaryon, so he is half Velaryon.
Aegon's married his sister Rhaenys so his son Aenys is also half Velaryon.
Aenys married a Velaryon so his son Jaehaerys is three quarters Velaryon.

Jaehaerys married his sister Alysanne, so his Baelon is also three quarters Velaryon.

Baelon married his sister Alyssa so his children; Viserys and Daemon are also three quarters Velaryon.

How does it make sense that the Targaryens and Velaryons are of clearly distinct ethnicities when they intermarry so frequently?

Posted Jul 30, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC

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