House Of The Dragon - Jaehaerys names his sucessor to the Iron Throne.

Summary

As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty nears its end, King Jahiris, who reigned over 60 years of peace, faces succession uncertainty due to the loss of his sons. In 101 AC, he convenes a Great Council at Harrenhal to determine his heir. The council debates between Princess Rhaenys, the king's eldest descendant, and Prince Viserys, his eldest male descendant. Despite Rhaenys' claim, the lords of Westeros choose Viserys as the heir, reflecting the patriarchal norms that prevent a woman from inheriting the Iron Throne.

Takeaways

• 👑 The Targaryen dynasty was at its peak during the reign of King Jahiris, with ten dragons under their control.
• 🌐 King Jahiris ruled for approximately 60 years, bringing peace and prosperity to the realm.
• 😢 Both of King Jahiris' sons died, leaving the succession to the throne uncertain.
• 🏰 In 101 AC, the Great Council was convened at Harrenhal to determine the heir to the throne.
• 👥 Over a thousand lords attended the Great Council, where fourteen claims to the throne were presented.
• 👸 Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the king's eldest descendant, was one of the main contenders for the throne.
• 🤴 Prince Viserys Targaryen, the king's eldest male descendant, was the other main contender.
• 🏆 The lords of the Seven Kingdoms chose Prince Viserys over Princess Rhaenys, as a woman was not considered for the Iron Throne.
• 🔥 King Jahiris aimed to prevent a war over succession by calling the Great Council, recognizing internal strife as a potential downfall for the Targaryens.
• 🐉 The decision of the Great Council made Viserys the Prince of Dragonstone, highlighting the patriarchal inheritance customs of the time.

Q & A

Who was the old king at the end of the first century of the Targaryen dynasty?

The old king at the end of the first century of the Targaryen dynasty was King Jhahari.

How many adult dragons did House Targaryen have under its control at its peak?

House Targaryen had ten adult dragons under its control at its peak.

What was the reason behind King Jhahari's reign of peace and prosperity?

King Jhahari's reign of nearly 60 years was marked by peace and prosperity, although the specific reasons for this are not detailed in the script.

What tragedy befell King Jhahari's family that left his succession in doubt?

Both of King Jhahari's sons died, which left the succession to the throne in doubt.

What event did King Jhahari call in the year 101 to address the succession issue?

King Jhahari called a Great Council in the year 101 to choose an heir to the throne.

How many lords attended the Great Council at Harrenhal?

Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal for the Great Council.

How many succession claims were heard during the Great Council, and how many were seriously considered?

Fourteen succession claims were heard, but only two were truly considered.

Who were the two main contenders for the throne as decided by the Great Council?

The two main contenders for the throne were Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the king's eldest descendant, and her younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen.

Why was Rhaenys Targaryen not chosen as the heir despite being the king's eldest descendant?

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen was not chosen as the heir because she was a woman, and it was declared that a woman would not inherit the Iron Throne.

Who was eventually chosen by the lords as the heir to the Iron Throne?

Prince Viserys Targaryen was chosen as the heir to the Iron Throne.

What was King Jhahari's primary concern that led him to call the Great Council?

King Jhahari's primary concern was to prevent a war over his succession, as he knew the only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was internal strife.