r/pureasoiaf

Of the Targaryens who were still alive when Summerhall took place:

Mainline: King Aegon V, Duncan Targaryen (Disinherited), Prince Jaehaerys, Princess Shaera, Prince Aerys, Princess Rhaella, Rhaegar (Newborn), Lady Rhaella (Steffon Baratheons Mom),

Other Members: Vaella Targaryen (Daerons Daughter), Maegor Targaryen (Brightflame), Daella Targaryen (Eggs Older Sister), Rhae Targaryen (Eggs Younger Sister),

At The Wall: Maester Aemon

If no one were to die as a sacrifice in order for the eggs to hatch. Who would be most likely to get a newly hatched dragon?

After his nephew Aelor dies, Aerys names Aelora as heir instead of going by most common precedent of next male heir which would be Maekar, but then when Aelora dies instead of naming her sister Daenora, he names Maekar, why? I obviously understand we don’t have much information on this part of the Targaryen dynasty, but I can’t help with the curiosity. TWOIAF or the main books don’t mention Aelora having exceptional capability for such an exception in say a way like how Elaena was so good at number she was already the unofficial Master or Coin. One headcanon I came up with was maybe since she was married to Aerion Brightflame, and he didn’t want him anywhere near the throne, but from the little information we have this doesn’t seem to track since Daenora would still be way too young by the time Aelora died. Does anybody know of any theories or headcanons for this?

... About Jon if he were raised as a prince? I say realistically because we know who Jon is. So he definitely wouldn't be Joffrey.

But how could he be different in his decision making and/or thought process. If everything worked out the way Rhaegar wanted, Jon would be the second son. So already different from Joffrey or Baelor.

Thoughts?