Summary
No matter how you’re introduced toGeorge R.R.
Martin’s World of Ice and Fire, Aegon the Conqueror and his takeover of Westeros always looms large.
With the ball officially rolling on this, let’s take a look at this formative story.
Image by Jefferson Chacon
How Does Aegon Conquer Westeros?
Twelve years later,the Doom of Valyriawipes away the 5,000-year-old freehold in all its glory.
History is made in a single moment as Aegon decides that Westeros will bow to one king.
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
One by one, the mighty kings of Westeros are forced into submission.
Some, like Argilac “the Arrogant” Durrandon, are replaced by House Baratheon.
‘House of the Dragon’s first season offered a unique take on the civil war to come.
Then, in subsequent seasons, the showrunners could have adapted the Dance of the Dragons as planned.
StreamHouse of the Dragonon Max in the U.S.
Watch on Max
