House of the Dragon Timeline Explained

Summary

The video script delves into the intricate history of the Targaryen family, setting the stage for HBO's 'House of the Dragon'. It outlines key events from 100 AC to 129 AC, detailing the succession struggles, political maneuverings, and personal relationships that culminate in the 'Dance of the Dragons'. The timeline provides context for the prequel's dual time periods, highlighting major characters like Rhaenyra and Daemon, and the factions that form the basis of the impending civil war.

Takeaways

• 🐉 'House of the Dragon' will feature a complex timeline, jumping back and forth to provide context on the Targaryen family feuds.
• 🕰 The series will cover at least two time periods, starting from 300 AC during 'A Game of Thrones' and going back to 129 AC for 'The Dance of the Dragons'.
• 👧 The character Renira Targaryen will be shown at different ages, including as a 32-year-old and a 7-year-old, indicating significant flashbacks within the prequel.
• 👸 The death of Queen Alisain Targaryen in 100 AC is a pivotal event, setting the stage for the rise of Allison Hightower, who becomes a key antagonist.
• 👑 The Great Council of 101 AC established a precedent by choosing a male heir over a female, despite the female being the elder grandchild, impacting the succession.
• 🛡️ Daemon Targaryen, known as the 'Rogue Prince', held various positions, including Master of Coin and Commander of the City Watch, reflecting his ambition and restlessness.
• 🏰 The relationship between King Viserys and his brother Daemon is fraught with tension, culminating in Daemon's exile and return, which further divides the Targaryen family.
• 🤰 Queen Emma's death during childbirth and the subsequent rumors about the paternity of Rhaenyra's sons add to the family's internal strife.
• 👶 The birth of King Viserys and Queen Allison's son solidifies the division within the Targaryen family, leading to the formation of two factions: the Blacks and the Greens.
• 🔪 The 'Year of the Red Spring' in 120 AC is marked by the deaths of key characters and the intensification of the rivalry between Rhaenyra and Daemon.
• 🌊 The Dance of the Dragons, beginning in 129 AC, is a two-year civil war within the Targaryen family, highlighting the culmination of years of succession disputes and family tensions.

Q & A

What is the significance of the 'Dance of the Dragons' event in the history of the Targaryen family?

The 'Dance of the Dragons' is a major event that led to a civil war within the Targaryen family and their supporters, known as the blacks and greens, due to disputes over succession to the Iron Throne.

How far back in time does the 'Dance of the Dragons' occur from the events of 'A Game of Thrones'?

The 'Dance of the Dragons' takes place in 129 AC, which is 107 years before the events of 'A Game of Thrones' that occur in 300 AC.

Why is the character of Rylene Targaryen significant in the prequel 'House of the Dragon'?

Rylene Targaryen is significant as she is the central character whose actions and decisions lead to the 'Dance of the Dragons'. The prequel will show her at different ages, including as a 32-year-old and a 7-year-old.

What is the role of Alicent Hightower in the Targaryen succession crisis?

Alicent Hightower, daughter of Otto Hightower, becomes a key figure as she marries King Viserys and later gives birth to sons, which leads to a conflict over the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.

Why was Daemon Targaryen given the nickname 'The Rogue Prince'?

Daemon Targaryen earned the nickname 'The Rogue Prince' due to his power-hungry and dangerous nature, as well as his various roles and actions, including being the commander of King's Landing city watch and conquering the Stepstones.

What is the importance of the Great Council in 101 AC?

The Great Council in 101 AC was held to determine the line of succession to the Iron Throne, setting a precedent that male heirs would be preferred over female ones, despite the common custom to pass on the female line.

How did Daemon Targaryen's actions affect the relationship between him and his brother, King Viserys?

Daemon Targaryen's actions, such as his short-lived roles in the small council, his conquest of the Stepstones, and his pursuit of Rhaenyra as a mate, strained his relationship with King Viserys, leading to punishments and exiles.

What was the significance of the 'Year of the Red Spring' in 120 AC?

The 'Year of the Red Spring' was significant because it marked the deaths of Corlys Velaryon's children, Laena and Laenor, which fueled rumors about the legitimacy of Rhaenyra's sons and deepened the divide between the Targaryen factions.

Why was the character of Aegon the Younger born with the same name as Queen Alicent's firstborn?

The birth of Aegon the Younger with the same name as Queen Alicent's firstborn was a strategic move by Daemon and Rhaenyra to assert their claim to the Iron Throne and to create confusion and rivalry within the royal family.

What was the event that led to the formation of the two factions within the Targaryen family, known as the blacks and the greens?

The formation of the two factions was a result of the unofficial alignment of noble supporters around Princess Rhaenyra, who wore black, and Queen Alicent, who wore green, creating a clear divide in King's Landing.