Criston Cole

The period of open Targaryen civil war between Rhaenyra's Black faction and Aegon II's Greens.

The reign of Viserys I, during which the succession dispute between Rhaenyra and the Greens develops.

A major dragon battle involving Rhaenys, Aegon II, and Aemond.

The retaliatory murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen in the Red Keep.

Aegon II Targaryen's coronation in King's Landing.

Rhaenyra Targaryen's coronation on Dragonstone.

The Targaryen civil war between the Black and Green factions.

Lucerys Velaryon is killed after the confrontation over Shipbreaker Bay.

The death of King Viserys I that triggers the immediate succession crisis.

The secret council that moves to crown Aegon II after the death of Viserys I.

The council at Harrenhal that chooses Viserys Targaryen over Rhaenys' line as heir to Jaehaerys I.

Son of Viserys I and Alicent Hightower, crowned king by the Greens.

Prince and dragonrider who becomes one of the Greens' most dangerous military figures.

Queen consort of Viserys I and central leader of the Green faction.

The Sea Snake, Lord of Driftmark and one of the realm's most powerful lords.

Prince of House Targaryen, dragonrider, and key military figure in the Dance of the Dragons.

Named heir of Viserys I and central Black claimant during the Dance of the Dragons.

The Queen Who Never Was, dragonrider and senior Velaryon ally of Rhaenyra.

King of the Seven Kingdoms whose succession decision sets the stage for the Dance of the Dragons.

A dragonseed who claims Seasmoke and becomes an important rider for the Blacks.

A sailor of Hull who becomes tied to House Velaryon during the civil war.

A mysterious healer at Harrenhal who becomes closely connected to Daemon and later Aemond.

Daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon, allied with Rhaenyra.

The ancestral Targaryen island fortress and a major seat of rival claimants.

The ancestral island seat of House Velaryon.

A vast ruined castle in the Riverlands and recurring strategic stronghold.

The capital of the Seven Kingdoms and the principal center of royal politics.

The royal castle in King's Landing and seat of the Iron Throne.

A Crownlands castle and site of a major dragon battle during the Dance.

The great dragon enclosure in King's Landing.

The great lake surrounding the Isle of Faces, near Harrenhal.

Contested islands between Westeros and Essos and a major early conflict zone in House of the Dragon.

The ancestral Baratheon fortress in the Stormlands.