This period, known as the Century of Blood, saw the Targaryens resist requests from Volantis to help them establish a new Valyrian empire in Essos. Fire and Blood. Both grew up in exile and both are thought to posses the only drops of legitimate blood from the mad king who was overthrown - Aerys/ Henry VI. Despite this defection, Aegon's forces only numbered four thousand when they reached the walls of the castle. King Loren was captured and surrendered, being named Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West, while Mern's steward, Harlen Tyrell, bent the knee on behalf of the Reach. Aegon, angered in turn, began his preparations for war. House Targaryen had been a noble family of the Valyrian Freehold before relocating to the island of Dragonstone in the Narrow Sea. Returning Loras Tyrell to his father, and reminding Highgarden of her oaths, Daenerys took the oaths of fealty from Mace Tyrell and all his bannermen. The Stormborn had forgone any further attempts to gather a large army, having recieved word from Dorne of the situation. Keeping the host of Randyl Tarly and half of the remaining Golden Company to help hold the capital, he ordered the other half under control of Harry Strickland to march to the Riverlands and investigate Lord Tully and empower him. Dany is the last Targaryen and Henry VII is the last descendent of the House of Lancaster. Argilac took great insult at the offer. The Riverlands was once more in turmoil with Lord Baelish away in the Vale and Lord Edmure Tully fighting for control once more - Freys dying left and right. His other sister Visenya, riding the dragon Vhagar, would accompany Aegon's fleet. Wer sich auskennt weiß wovon ich rede. Return at your peril. ~3,000 Stormlanders~55,000 Lannisters and Gardeners~30,000 StarksRedwyne fleet His combined force, only 11,000 strong, mostly recently conquered troops of few reliance, marched south into the Reach. The next decision was critical for the Dragon. They instead chose the way of guerrilla warfare, striking at the army's supply lines and carrying out rapid harrying attacks, not gathering in numbers where they could be destroyed by Rhaenys's dragon. Sansa returned to the Vale and to her husband, to live as the Lady of the Eyrie. Queen Ceresi Lannister unleashes the full force of her guards against the Sparrows, slaughtering the unarmoured peasants. Their journeys would see the pair of lost and exiled dragons come into their own as warriors and leaders of men, culiminating at last as they turned their eyes westward -- to the Kingdom that had been taken from them. Following the death of King Euron and Petyr Baelish, any true hope for organized resistance to Targaryen rule ended rapidly. Aegon's dynasty would last for another two hundred and eighty years, until was brought low by the dishonorable activities of the Mad King, Aerys II Targaryen. In return, he was named Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North and Aegon was able to turn his attention eastwards. The glory of the house reflects on him, and that ties into the way his personality over all is. Rhaenys and Orys led their forces on Storm's End, regarded as one of the most formidable castles in Westeros. Though later years would see further trouble, as the realm grew used to the return of its first-conquerors, the Second Conquest would prove to be aptly named; for once more did an Aegon sit the Iron Throne, and once more did the Seven Kingdoms bend the knee to one king -- and, this time, one queen. One that is too tempting to refuse. To this day no one knows all that was said, or what agreements or disagreements might have been made; but when the son of Rhaegar walked Aerys' daughter back to the dragonpit and her dragons, Rhaegal turned and lowered his head. When Rhaenys told her that she would return with, "Fire and Blood," Mariya replied that Dorne would forever be "Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken." Forge alliances with other nations to share crucial resources. More than 4,000 died in the resulting firestorm. Ramsay Bolton proudly displayed the flayed skins of Rickon Stark and Davos Seaworth on wooden frames outside his camp in the hopes of provoking the Northern forces into a rash attack. The timely arrival of the Vale forces turned the tide of the Battle for Winterfell, leading to the death of Roose Bolton and the recapture of the ancient seat of House Stark. Aegon was crowned the King of the Seven Kingdoms by the High Septon, but he chose not to make his capital at Oldtown. It had been a feint, as Euron and his fleet instead struck directly at Oldtown and its surrounding lands, pillaging villages along the coast all while the Tyrells blundered in their rush to defend the Arbor, leaving the riches of Oldtown behind unprotected. Aegon knew he could not abandon the siege, and so came to a hard decision. A Song of Ice and Fire Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Combatants That was the first day Aegon Targaryen flew a dragon, but it would not be the last. The first - the body of Rhaenys Targaryen, Rhaegar's daughter. DISCUSSIONS. Sansa levels several accusations against the Lord Petyr Baelish, including the murder of her aunt, Lady Lysa. Jaehaerys would restore the good name of the Targaryens and continue Aegon I's good works, including building the Kingsroad and ending some of the more dubious traditions of the kingdoms (such as the practice of first night). Since the War of Conquest, this title has been held by House Lannister. He marched on Storm's End, where Argella had declared herself the Storm Queen and demanded that her bannermen fight on. Home | About | Help | Legal | Blog | @trello | Trello API | About | Help | Legal | Blog | @trello | Trello API Martin Sues for Rights to The Skin Trade. Westeros This is Dorne, you are not wanted here. Despite some reluctance, Arianne would write to her father Doran, informing him that this Dragon was indeed his nephew. Targaryen victoryAegon unites six of the seven kingdoms of Westeros under his ruleAegon is crowned King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm by the High Septon in OldtownAegon uses Balerion and the swords of his fallen enemies to construct the Iron ThroneDorne remains an independent principality Following his victory, Aegon began construction of the city of King's Landing on the site where he first landed on Westeros. Aegon had little time to enjoy his victory, as word came that King Torrhen Stark was leading an army of 30,000 from the North. Lord Aenar Targaryen had moved his family to Dragonstone, the westernmost outpost of the Valyrian Freehold, twelve years before the Doom destroyed Valyria. But it was not the Arbor that Euron Greyjoy wanted. The RP itself has begun, join the server for more information on lore, history and timeline. Current Lord: Lord Paramount Gerion Lannister; Regent: Lady Martesse Lannister. Activity. Aegon's First Test • The Waters of Gulltown • The Reeds • Wailing Willows • Harrenhal • Last Storm • Field of Fire During Aegon's Conquest, Queen Rhaenys Targaryen was sent to conquer Dorne in her brother's name. Game of Thrones Board Game Goes Digital. What if Daenerys invaded much earlier in the war and captured the Crownlands, pushing the Lannister/Tyrell court west? Steam. Shortly before Aegon's Conquest, Princess Meria Martell, the ruling Princess of Dorne, offered an alliance to Aegon Targaryen against the Storm Kings. Location Harrenhal was a stark reminder to all recalcitrant Riverlander houses, standing as warning of the fate that came to those who defied the dragon. 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