The Red Brotherhood was a group of outlaws and bandits that grew in power during the reign of King Aemon Targaryen, claiming to be the successors to the Brotherhood without Banners. Led by Hagrim the Black, the Red Brotherhood would scour The Riverlands for years and would be the cause of death of Maekar Targaryen, the Mad Dragon of Harrenhal. The Brotherhood would be put to rest in the year 342 AC after King Aemon rode to the Riverlands to break the strength of the outlaws in the Battle of Rushing Falls, in vengeance for his murdered brother.