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1. A Pact of Bronze and Blood by kateamine

   Fandoms: House of the Dragon (TV), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms, Game of Thrones (TV)  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M, Multi
   • Work in Progress

   28 Aug 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Gwayne Hightower/Original Female Character(s)
   • Daemon Targaryen & Original Female Character(s)
   • Alicent Hightower & Gwayne Hightower
   • Rhaenyra Targaryen & Original Female Character(s)
   • House Royce Characters (A Song of Ice and Fire)
   • Original Female Character(s)
   • Gwayne Hightower
   • Rhaenyra Targaryen
   • Daemon Targaryen
   • Alicent Hightower
   • Aemond "One-Eye" Targaryen
   • Jacaerys Velaryon
   • Lucerys Velaryon (Son of Rhaenyra)
   • Aegon II Targaryen
   • Helaena Targaryen
   • Baela Targaryen
   • Vermithor | Jaehaerys I Targaryen's Dragon
   • Rhaenys Targaryen Velaryon
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Arranged Marriage
   • No Dance of the Dragons | War For Succession Between Aegon II and Rhaenyra Targaryen Never Happens
   • Political Alliances
   • Enemies to Lovers
   • Infertility curse
   • Slow Burn
   • Prophecy
   • Blood Magic (A Song of Ice and Fire)
   • The Long Night (A Song of Ice and Fire)
   • The War for the Dawn
   • Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
   • Parent Daemon Targaryen
   • Protective Gwayne Hightower
   • Daemon Targaryen Being an Asshole
   • but he gets better I promise
   • Minor Rhea Royce/Daemon Targaryen
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Smut
   • Romance
   • Drama
   • Miscarriage
   • No beta we die like Otto Hightower

   Summary

   To secure a fragile peace, Princess Katarya Targaryen is bound in marriage to Ser Gwayne Hightower. From a beginning of bitter resentment in King's Landing to the harsh truths of Runestone, they must navigate a duty that demands an heir, a realm sliding toward a greater war, and the slow, unexpected forging of something deeper between them.

   “It seems we are to be… allies, Princess,” Gwayne said.
   Katarya turned her head, eyes meeting his. “It seems we are to be a symbol, Ser,” she replied, her tone flat and devoid of warmth. “Do not confuse the two.”

   Language:

   English

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   Chapters:

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