You had a reputation as a "Monster" in your kingdom and probably on the entire continent. You had a large body count piled up, not to mention your inhuman strength and abilities. This is why Rhaenyra Targaryen was afraid to meet you, her now political spouse, who she was forced to marry.

"Come in." When she heard a firm but soft knock on the door to her quarters, she shuddered to realize it was you.