Dragonbound

In 130 AC, a year after King Viserys I Targaryen's death, Queen Rhaenyra is determined to lift the spirits of her mourning people. After consulting her council, she decides to celebrate by marrying her sons to their betrothed cousins: Jacaerys to Baela and Lucerys to Rhaena. These joyous weddings temporarily brighten the realm, but unrest brews as Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower, resentful of her diminished power, mourns the tragic death of her daughter Helaena and grandson Maelor.

Desperate for some power and respect, Alicent seeks sympathy from Rhaenyra, who, moved by her grief, agrees to marry her own daughter, Aelys Velaryon, to Alicent's son Aegon. Aelys, fiercely independent and reluctant, only agrees under the threat of losing her position as heir. The realm shifts its focus to this impending union, with Aelys dreading the wedding and Aegon secretly looking forward to it, hoping to form an unexpected alliance through their marriage.