Aenys I andMaegoreach believed themselves to be the rightful ruler of Westeros.
But he seized the Throne after Aenys' sudden illness and death.
Rhaenys was the gentler of the queens, and her son reflected that.
Meanwhile, Maegor was a notorious warrior, like Visenya, who rodeVhagarinto battle.
He began sword training at three and became proficient in the skill.
But he was cruel.
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.
Maegor was married to Ceryse Hightower instead, and all was quiet until Aegon I died.
Asking Maegor to wield it in his service,Aenys announced that he and Maegor would rule together.
This arrangement seemed promising as Maegor crushed those who rebelled against his brother and became Hand of the King.
But Maegor angered the king by taking a second wife, jeopardizing his political marriage to Ceryse Hightower.
Eventually, Aenys fled the rebellion in King’s Landing, seeking refuge on Dragonstone with Visenya.
True or not, Aenys died soon after, leaving a vacancy on the Iron Throne.
Visneya didn’t wait, flying to Essos herself to bring Maegor out of his exile.
Maegor claimed his brother’s throne despite his nephew Aegon being the heir.
What a depressing end for such a magnificent dragon.
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However, they were largely either hostages or in hiding, meaning there was little dragon war.
And when it did come to that, Maegor had Balerion, giving him an instant advantage.
This made the succession dispute less devastating than the Dance of the Dragons.
Maegor’s cruelty alienatedthe great houses, making many enemies, but he never surrendered.
What killed Maegor is left a mystery.
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