 After his father's death, he became a dragonrider and rode Quicksilver. He became known to history as Aegon the Uncrowned after his uncle usurped the Throne. Aegon at fifteen was lean and handsome, he caught the eye of many a maiden and Aegon was not indifferent to their charms. Some said he was the very image of his grandsire at the same age. He served three years as a squire and greatly improved his martial skills with sword and axe, and he was widely regarded as the best young lance.