One of the most notable events during his reign is his ongoing attempt to conquer Dorne. The book chronicles the subsequent years of Aegon's reign, as well. Aegon turns the swords of his former enemies into the Iron Throne and chooses to rule from a new city, King's Landing. Only Dorne truly holds out, with a promise of a greater battle to come. In the North, Torrhen Stark chooses to bend the knee to Aegon rather than cause more bloodshed. House Lannister is conquered, House Gardener is extinguished, and the Gardeners' stewards, House Tyrell, surrender and ally with Aegon. In the west, Houses Gardener and Lannister ally against Aegon and fight a great battle. House Baratheon comes into play, when Orys Baratheon, a Targaryen commander, overruns the Stormlands and marries the daughter of the Storm King to establish his own noble house. The war rages for approximately three years, with some of the great Houses of Westeros surrendering quickly, while others resist.Īmong the Houses conquered in Aegon's invasion are several names that 'Game of Thrones' fans will recognize. After a lengthy civil war in his homeland is settled, Aegon turns his attention west to unify the Seven Kingdoms under his own rule. 'Fire and Blood' begins with Aegon I's conquest of Westeros after he leads his family out of Essos. Read on, but beware: the night is dark and full of spoilers. However, if you're looking to get a complete overview of Martin's original version of the story, learn how the historical text differs from that heartbreaking ending of the season one finale, and what could happen next in season two, you've come to the right place. While 'House of the Dragon' follows 'Fire and Blood,' it's very much possible that the series will make some major departures from the source material - just as 'Game of Thrones' did. Martin book the series is based on, 'Fire and Blood,' is actually the first in a planned two-volume set chronicling centuries of Targaryen rule in Westeros.

HBO's ' House of the Dragon' series follows the story of House Targaryen centuries before the events of 'Game of Thrones.' The George R.R.

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