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What Exactly Is the Song and Ice and Fire?
Aegon had a prophetic vision that a terrible winter would begin and thrust the Seven Kingdoms into darkness.
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The only way for Westeros to survive is tounite under a Targaryen rulerthat sits on the Iron Throne.
Aegon is the renowned ruler whohelped pave the wayfor House Targaryen to lead the seven realms.
What Role Does the Prophecy Ultimately Play in ‘Game of Thrones?’
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.
House of the Dragonseason two is available for streaming on Max in the US.
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