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The Heirs of the Dragon

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Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

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The Heirs of the Dragon
1.The Heirs of the Dragon

Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.

The Rogue Prince
2.The Rogue Prince

Rhaenyra oversteps at the Small Council. Viserys is urged to secure the succession through marriage. Daemon announces his intentions.

Second of His Name
3.Second of His Name

Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the Crabfeeder. The realm celebrates Aegon’s second nameday. Rhaenyra faces the prospect of marriage.

King of the Narrow Sea
4.King of the Narrow Sea

After Rhaenyra cuts short her tour of Westeros, Daemon introduces the princess to the Street of Silk after dark.

We Light the Way
5.We Light the Way

Daemon visits his wife in the Vale. Viserys and Rhaenyra broker agreements with the Velaryons. Alicent seeks the truth about the princess.

The Princess and the Queen
6.The Princess and the Queen

Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent’s continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.

Driftmark
7.Driftmark

As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.

The Lord of the Tides
8.The Lord of the Tides

Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.

The Green Council
9.The Green Council

While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.

The Black Queen
10.The Black Queen

While mourning a tragic loss, Rhaenyra tries to hold the realm together, and Daemon prepares for war.

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