𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 -[HOUSE OF THE DRAGON]

INTRODUCTION

AS THE FIRST century of the Targaryen dynasty came to a close, the health of the Old King, Jaehaerys, was failing. In those days House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength, with thirteen adult dragons under its yoke, no power in the world could stand against it.

KING JAEHAERYS reigned over nearly 60 years of peace and prosperity. But tragedy had claimed both his sons, leaving his succession in doubt.

SO, in the year 101 after Aegon's conquest, the Old King called a Great Council to choose an heir.

OVER a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal.

FOURTEEN succession claims were heard but only two were truly considered:
My sister, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the King's eldest descendant, and our younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen, the King's eldest male
descendant.

Prince Viserys, the oldest son of prince Baelon was chosen as our grandfather's successor.

Rhaenys, a woman, would not inherit the iron throne, because the men would not have it so.

JAEHAERYS CALLED THE GREAT COUNCIL TO PREVENT A WAR
BEING FOUGHT OVER HIS SUCCESSION.

FOR HE KNEW THE COLD TRUTH. THE ONLY THING THAT COULD
TEAR DOWN THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON...

...WAS ITSELF

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