"All must choose."
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
October 17, 2022
The Dance of the Dragons erupts as Rhaenyra and Aegon II both assert their claims to the Iron Throne, plunging Westeros into a brutal civil war. The season delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and family as both sides employ dragons and armies to assert dominance. Key events include the tragic assassination of Prince Jaehaerys, escalating the conflict, and the shifting dynamics among key players like Daemon Targaryen and Alicent Hightower. As the war intensifies, the realm witnesses the devastating consequences of ambition and the high cost of succession disputes.
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