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╰┈➤ ❝ Princess Aliandra had come young to her seat and thought herself a new Nymeria. A fiery young woman, she encouraged her lords and knights to prove themselves worthy of her favours by raiding the marches. ❞
Inheriting Dorne at seven-and-ten, in the direct aftermath of the Dance of Dragons and ascension of Aegon III, Aliandra had two younger siblings; one of which was proposed as a husband for Baela Targaryen. Described as fiery and strong-willed, as well as beautiful, she saw herself as the "New Nymeria". Courted by a great many suitors, she encouraged them to raid the Marches for her favour.
When Alyn Velaryon sailed around Dorne to fight the Ironborn, he stopped in Sunspear to ask for provisions. One source claims that Aliandra demanded sexual favours in exchange, though most other sources disagree. She was described as flirtatious, and had an ongoing friendship with Alyn after providing provisions for his fleet; enough so that it was at her court where the Rogares informed Alyn of their possession of Viserys Targaryen, and Baela had ongoing bouts of jealousy whenever Aliandra was mentioned.
Marrying Drazenko Rogare during the Lysene Spring, Aliandra's reign saw both friendly relations with Westeros, and the largest expansion of Dornish power since Nymeria. Allying with Lys, Tyrosh and Pentos, Dorne crushed the pirate occupation of the Stepstones, incorporating the territory into the Principality. She named Drazenko 'Lord of the Stepstones' as well as Prince Consort, suggesting a good or at least respectful marital relationship.
Drazenko would die choking on his food soon after, with many believing it was an assassination in the aftermath of the downfall of his family. It is unknown if they had any children, or if the line even continued through Aliandra's issue. However, if it did, it would have been the first blood tie between Houses Targaryen and Martell, through Drazenko's niece Larra Rogare.
Nothing is recorded about Aliandra's life after the death of her husband. She was dead by 157 AC, and it is during this time that dominion over the Stepstones was lost - and Dorne conquered by Daeron I Targaryen. The incumbent Prince may have been Aliandra's brother, who was once to be wed to Baela, her nephew through her brother or sister, or her own child with Drazenko or a second marriage.
