The Broken Reign of Aegon the Dragonbane

[@Dasycottus]

Cregan Stark showing up, becoming hand, passing a ton of death sentences for regicide of his enemy, resigning, and fucking off back north six days later is the most Stark thing ever

[@raphaelostrowski6336]

Yea he was a coward that didn’t do anything in the war and cried when their was no war because the River lords ended it for him

[@masonhirovanaa2281]

They just wanna go and chill in Winterfell half the time 😭

[@Isuream6331]

@@raphaelostrowski6336 He wasn’t a coward. He explicitly states he needs to make sure the harvest comes in for winter, or else his people will starve

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Exactly true Stark thing.n

[@freckles0829]

Those Starks are badass like that! 👑🏰🐺

[@debater452]

It's kinda a miracle that Aegon the third didn't go insane after all the horrific things he saw as a child

[@matthewriley7826]

Can’t say the same for Aerys II and he didn’t even go through that stuff.

[@ladysunshine171]

@@matthewriley7826anxiety would do that to you

[@dv9239]

​@@matthewriley7826Bran messed him up

[@bekleedee]

Its interesting that he isn't a "mad Targ" with everything he went through. But the others are labelled guano for less.

[@HK-gm8pe]

yes but he was kidnapped... people psychies are different, some people can endure more than others @@matthewriley7826

[@alejandrogiha7583]

Cregan Stark arrives in kings landing, basically becomes king, imprisons people, beheads people, refuses to elaborate, goes back to the north.

[@fur10us1]

"refuses to elaborate" lmao on the expression... a total G he was. wish ned took a page of two from his book

[@hadesoneiroi]

Refusing to elaborate is a really Stark thing to do, tho

[@niraxlevi9930]

He arrived when everything ended, he did nothing

[@lozpopo]

@@niraxlevi9930 He killed Larys so that was good, I guess.

[@J10005]

​@Canis_VulpesCould have just taken some food and gold on his way out. Or stayed Hand and helped the North for Winter

[@ANKAMedien]

Cregan Stark when everyone made peace: "Maaaaan, y'all are no fun 😒"

[@amany247]

No god but Allah Islam way for peace and real monotheist Search about the truth with honest heart.,

[@stevenhedge2850]

@@amany247 Bot, this a wendy's

[@Saeiyu]

Well, if he hadn't taken he's sweet ol' time getting in his knickers then he would have gotten in time for the good kills.

[@DM-Oz]

Everyone else: "Then maybe don't wait until your queen is dead to show up."

[@hbks5299]

@@DM-Ozis it ever stated why he took so long to join the war

[@monarch3495]

“Aegon showed signs of action for the first time in his life” bro he was an 11 year old with PTSD, we’re lucky he’s speaking 😭

[@Zantimae]

Literally 😢

[@laurainesacosta4631]

@@monarch3495 My poor child

[@DuTube333]

Sad how Aegon III isn't remembered well despite having a relatively long, relatively peaceful and just reign. Meanwhile his son, Daeron, is seen by many as a hero although he actually didn't accomplish shit other than sending many men into a "glorious" death.

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

Shows how ass backwards westaros is the kings who being peace are dismissed while kings who start unnecessary wars are romanticized.

[@asoiaf__]

To be fair, Daeron laid the seeds for Dorne to come into the fold and join the other six kingdoms. His brother would make peace with the Dornish upon Daeron’s death and seal a marriage pact between the Targaryens & Martells.

[@HK-gm8pe]

when in the show Daemon and Rhaenyra introduced Aegon and Viserys to him and he said " now that is a name fit for a king " he was right...Viserys after Aegon was an amazing king....sadly when I read that he produced Aegon the unworthy I just said ..." and here we go again..."

[@Tashwampa]

​@thebloodofthedragon I feel that had more to do with Baelor the Blessed, since it was his actions that made Dorne reconsider, since he'd humbled himself

[@TheRAH14]

Amazing the difference personality makes. Aegon did his job well but had no interest in charming the nobles or making royal progresses. All he wanted was to bring peace and stability back to the realm but that isn't the stuff that inspires songwriters or storytellers

[@King_Steffon_II]

I like King Aegon III. Was never intended to be a king, was forced to become one after war destroyed his family and realm, did a pretty decent job as a king and wasn't cruel, evil or tyrannical. Gloomy and emo, yes, but who wouldn't be after all of that 😅

[@SebastianHackeado]

You know he is a good person when the worst pain was because he had to "abandon" his little brother, the dude lived like 2 Vietnams together as a kid. He only regained life when he saw Viserys coming off that ship.

[@SirBoggins]

Had he not reunited with Vizzy 2, then the course of history in the Westeros would be much more different to the one we have at the beginning of ASOIAF.​@@SebastianHackeado

[@Chadius_Thundercock]

His brother did a good job. He was too busy being depressed and barely did anything when his brother wasn’t around

[@SirBoggins]

@@Chadius_Thundercock Can't blame him for what he went through and hey, he put in the effort (at Viserys' suggestion) to attempt to revitalise the Dragons. He did his best, even if it wasn't enough.

[@QuinnTheGM]

Definitely one of the more underrated kings in Targaryen history! He also has some of my favorite advisors in Westeros, being Tyland, Corlys (briefly), Cregan, Viserys II, and Unwin Peake (obviously the greatest hand of all time).

[@CrusaderChris]

If only we could all be as based as Unwin 😔

[@thalmoragent9344]

Lmao, Unwin got me 😅

[@Fenris77]

@@thalmoragent9344 How about being named "Dickon" instead?! THAT had me laughing so hard I almost puked.

[@marielalara1202]

Justice for Lady Turnip!

[@arfathedreamer-nz8cq]

I am a fan of your channel from Thailand. I would like you to add a Thai audio track to the clips on this channel. For a better understanding of the content in the clip. and to add more followers from Thailand as well. Thank you.

[@christinestreeter8566]

Tyland Lannister turned out to be a pretty cool dude. What happened to him was messed up. I felt so bad for Aegon and Jahaera people were always “why are they so sullen” “they should run around and play” it’s like bro they saw some messed up 💩 and lost everyone in their families how do you think they were going to act!?

[@Argos-xb8ek]

Exactly

[@thalmoragent9344]

Yeah, loosing like, 90% of their family is an insanely depressing situation for any kid to live through

[@RewindThatwithMsKay]

Right.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

@thalmoragent9344 And not just losing them to random people but literally your family killed your other family till their were only about 4/5 of you left.

[@christinestreeter8566]

@@Argos-xb8ek and having to witness some of those family members grizzly deaths!

[@jasonbridges8095]

The Kermit Tully icon is a funny touch Also glad to find a lore channel that isnt just AI narration

[@apollotheegawd5872]

Aegon the third is probably the most tragic Targaryen king.

[@VirtualnomadVirtualnomad]

I think that titles goes to Viserys the Beggar King

[@mymaynee5963]

@@VirtualnomadVirtualnomadwas never a king

[@hectore.zarraga7605]

I don’t think so. Aegon II’s was worst.. ending poisoned by his court after losing almost all your family and being turned into a disfigured body..?

[@Argos-xb8ek]

​@@hectore.zarraga7605 And all after fighting in a war for a crown you didn't even want? It is tragic. But he also became a cruel sick man.

[@shadonkc9705]

I hope HOTD at least covers (or maybe they can flash-forwards) to the reunion of Aegon and Viserys. It'd be nice to end all the trauma and murderous scheming with a sweet moment.

[@CrusaderChris]

I agree. I’d love the final episode to be a condensed adaptation of the Regency, ending with either Aegon and Vizzy’s reunion or Aegon and Vizzy dismissing the regents.

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

@@CrusaderChris Episode 9: The Battle of the Kingsroad Episode 10: The False Dawn Episode 11: The Time of the Wolf Episode 12: The Oakenfist

[@CrusaderChris]

@KaiHung-wv3ul Sounds great, but I’m pretty sure HBO is allergic to doing more than 10 episodes in a season

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

@@CrusaderChris Thanks for replying! And yeah, but I really think an exception should be made in this case.

[@JL-up5sy]

Well, it’s called House of the Dragon- Not Dance of the Dragon for a specific purpose I imagine. Do they can cover more than the dance.

[@tereza1959]

My favorite part of Targaryen history is after the Dance of Dragons, im a history nerd and I love reading about how the Targaryens had to deal with the lords of Westeros on the same level as them after they lost their dragons, its the most realistic period of the Targaryen dynasty and resembles real life medieval monarchies the most.

[@badyoutuber1986]

And honestly we are tired of fire breathing lizards give us a compelling story

[@Prodigi50]

@@badyoutuber1986 A bit weird to be tired of dragons while looking at a fantasy series.😅

[@badyoutuber1986]

@@Prodigi50 true but dragon's are used solely for the sake of fan service every ruler afternoon the dance has arguably a better story

[@perjulianlundbergtande8956]

I very much disagree! (In the case of the world of ASOIAF and Fire and Blood)​ @@badyoutuber1986I personally do not think the dragons have been used as fan service even once (with the possible exception of the wild dragons and myths/stories that are meant to be superstitious)

[@AcidTripOk]

I actually really disliked the pages that were about politics in Lys, by far the worst part of the entire book imo. Like, who gives a flying F about what happened to some random nobles in Essos?

[@chrisrubin6445]

Props to Aegon 3 for not becoming a cannibalistic psychopathic serial killer, after what he had been through, how many of us could have done that?

[@rashelleobey7626]

Yess!! He went through so much 💩 that he EASILY could've had major mental health problems and yet, he was just a sad boy!

[@Prodigi50]

@@rashelleobey7626 I mean, he definitely had mental health issues but they never manifested into violence.

[@rashelleobey7626]

@@Prodigi50 yes it could have been so much worse but no 😅😅

[@thalmoragent9344]

Ya know, Aegon III and Jaehaera, as well as Gaemon Palehair all just really had some of the worst childhoods a kid could have. Family slaying one another and dying all around you, as well as your family's Dragons... And of those 3, only Aegon III would live to see adulthood. Only the likes of say, Viserys III could really even come close

[@CrusaderChris]

Vizzy 3 is an amazing character. He has the trauma of Aegon III but he expresses it through the cruelty of Aerys II and the psychosis of Aerion Brightflame. Westeros was definitely lucky that Aegon III just wanted to stay in his room and play Nintendo, cause his reign could have gotten real messy with the amount of trauma he’s packing.

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

@@CrusaderChris True, Westeros is insanely lucky Aegon III only became seriously depressed rather than going full Maegor-mode.

[@wolfsbanealphas617]

@@CrusaderChrisyour the first person to acknowledge viserys 3 trauma

[@thalmoragent9344]

​@@wolfsbanealphas617 Well, I technically acknowledged it as well 😅

[@thalmoragent9344]

​@CrusaderChris Yeah, I understand he wasn't exactly an angel in the end, but... when he died, I wasn't exactly happy or relieved so much as I was saddened. He was desperate, traumatic desperate. I pity the poor guy A golden crown, though not one fit for a king. All hail King Viserys "The Beggar" Targaryen, Third of his Name 😓

[@thegoat4238]

It’s truly a shame what happened to him,and despite all the trauma he went through he tried his best to a good king for his people but yet history won’t remember aegon the 3 favorably.

[@TheSpaceEnthusiast-vl6wx]

True.

[@thalmoragent9344]

Really, I wouldn't say he tried to be a good king (not saying he was necessarily a bad one), he just wanted to be alone. And I can respect that. Didn't want all that responsibility, just wanted to live in peace. His Niece-Wife and Bastard Half-Brother getting hit with Poison and later Murder/Suicide pretty much left him alone

[@ilbb7055]

No,Aegon III never tried to being a good King. He wasn’t a really good king and raised sh*tty tyrants himself. One warmonger and one sycophant. He didn’t rule. Tyland Lannister did. He is said to have locked himself away depressed. A good King doesn’t hide behind their regent for every move. Aegon III didnt even assisted at councils

[@thegoat4238]

⁠@@thalmoragent9344I’d say he was decent to his people considering the trauma “Full bellies and dancing bears shall my policy tonight”

[@elijahalbiston]

@@thegoat4238 Fr, it's a miracle they suffered through such a melancholy reign full of food from the Red Keep and rebirth.

[@Bdog40]

Walks in to king's landing Threaten to take Old Town, Storm's End and Casterly Rock Execute traitors Gets himself a tomboy girlfriend Refuse to elaborate further Leaves

[@Aaron_Guest]

Cregan's kinda overrated

[@alfieingrouille1528]

🗿

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

@@Aaron_Guest He always felt very....weird? Like at one moment he wanted to massacre the houses that supported Aegon II, and in the next he wanted to execute his murderers. What?

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

@@KaiHung-wv3ul cragan was a by the book guy like stanness, he may have fought against aegon 2 but he was still a king and to betray him to save themselves was dishonorable and cowardly he also did it to protect aegon 3 as people who kill their own king can't be trusted .

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

@@thatoneblackdude3333 I guess, essentially "paying the traitors what they're due".

[@samuelmarberry4761]

"Came down with the covid"... that was brilliantly slipped in!

[@anomiceleven]

Yeah - weird one.

[@heatherelyzabethmckee9520]

Crazier still... How few actually caught this!! 😳

[@KreoleGypsy]

Thank you!!! I’m going through the comments wondering why we’re skipping over that…

[@inquisitorgarza312]

I genuinely believe that Aegon III was by far one of the most competent Kings that the Seven Kingdoms ever could have needed after such a destructive civil war. He was careful with the economy as he wasn’t wasteful with tourneys or feasts, but he used that money to help the economy grow after so much was lost in the war. He wasn’t war hungry compared to others Kings, instead he was always trying to avoid conflicts whenever possible, unless it affected his family directly. He was as a prideful or devious so there wasn’t a disruptive court, unless you count individuals like Unwin Peake during his early years. Finally he create a stable succession line with his sons and brother and his children who by all accounts were odd characters, but they created great legacies for their house, except for Aegon the fourth who destroyed all that work in a matter of years. Really Aegon the Third may be remembered as a dour king, but one who did his duty in the greatest fits of depression.

[@NotAGoodUsername360]

Odd-numbered Aegons are the only good Aegons.

[@zimlay]

​@@NotAGoodUsername360Jon snow was Aegon VI

[@pheonix9929]

​@@zimlayAnd Jon snow is horrible and incompetent, atleast in the show😂

[@Allthingsasian]

@@zimlayno that was Aegon- son of Elia and Rhaegar.

[@schemeteam2954]

​@@Allthingsasianoh yeah that's true Jon should be Aegon 7th

[@not_ian5543]

They probably won’t get to all of Aegon III’s reign in HotD, but it would be cool to see the reunion with him and Viserys. Have a genuinely heartwarming moment in this universe.

[@SirBallsDeepOfHouseManthrust]

That might actually be a good ending. That with a little prologue maybe when he turns of age.

[@asoiaf__]

@@SirBallsDeepOfHouseManthrust yess, in my opinion it makes sense for the show to naturally finish at the end point of Fire and Blood

[@SirBallsDeepOfHouseManthrust]

@@asoiaf__ That’s not the ending of Fire and Blood.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

I bet that will the last scene of the show

[@IdontlikeWhytepeople]

@@SirBallsDeepOfHouseManthrustcan you tell me how it ends?

[@luigi-1545]

"when his hand, Tyland Lannister came down with COVID" lmaoooo, loved that.

[@TheGonnabesomebody]

When he first said that I had to replay it to hear that right

[@ladyjj712]

@@TheGonnabesomebody I did too I was like wait. what??? 🤣😂🤣😂

[@Scweetoof]

Aegon was deeply traumatized but you can tell he was a person who could not stand to see other people suffer, I feel so sad for him, Jahaera, Vis, and Palehair. They were all just children watching their families fall in an ultimately pointless war of succession.

[@ratgirl34]

Okay, but if ‘You’re sitting in my chair.’ Isn’t the last spoken line of at least an episode if not the series, I’ll feel like there’s been a missed opportunity.

[@felipebattisti8507]

The chapters about the regency of the third Aegon were pretty interesting. I was actually very curious about him and his brother Viserys. They were the last of their house at that point, both were very young and yet they managed to somehow keep the realm. I'm very excited to see more of them in Fire and Blood 2

[@thalmoragent9344]

Well, Daemon's daughters lived as well. But yeah, they're the only Targaryens who survived

[@Mcherri]

@@thalmoragent9344yeah all of daemons children survived that says a lot.

[@thalmoragent9344]

@Mcherri Actually yeah that's right, I didn't put them in the same category for some reason, I was just mentally placing Aegon and Viserys as "Rhaenyra's sons" in my head but you're right, they're Daemon's as well. Daemon's children were the only Targaryens to survive the Dance. Granted, Aemond's own bastard son may yet live, which would be cool. Maybe the Hightowers have him in Oldtown somewhere, or the Arbor, and have a secret Targaryen lineage that's just hiding out there, away from the drama. But, that's all speculation of course, and assuming Alys Rivers decides to head down there.

[@Mcherri]

@@thalmoragent9344 yeah probably however all that child will be is a bastard only daemons and rhaenyera’s children are known as royals. I just find it fascinating that out of the dance all the Hightower/targaryen bloodlines pretty much die my guess is as a punishment and yet rhaenyera’s and daemons are the Targaryens that survive however rhaeynera had to suffer so much losing all her first borns expect for aegon the 3rd as he is technically a firstborn from daemon and rhaenyera’s bloodline. I believe rhaenyera actually cursed aegon the 2nd and his bloodline to die so none of the Hightowers/targaryens survived. Aegon the 2nd also made a Marty out of rhaenyera as well most people don’t realise that since even after aegon killed her many still fought for her and her cause which succeeded in getting her bloodline to the throne. The only thing I didn’t like was Cregan leaving all the greens alive when he wanted to kill the traitors which he really should’ve done as it would send a message about traitors and protected aegon the 3rd from anymore backstabbing that might happen. Not to mention if only visenya and maegor could see what became of their house they would be absolutely disgusted since they built it and saved it from annihilation in the pass.

[@thalmoragent9344]

@Mcherri I heavily disagree. Visenya and Maegor did far more harm than good. Maegor darn near ended their Dynasty, and notice how Jaehaerys used the Doctrine of Exceptionalism instead of brute force to make peace? As for the Greens, I don't think Cregan had any right to continue the war. Leaving Aegon's supporters alive is totally fine, unless you're saying you think that a war with Casterly Rock, Storm's End, and especially Oldtown would be a good idea. Especially Oldtown, the most well managed city in Westeros, above King's Landing in just about every way other than not being the Capital. All that extra death and destruction, after the main war was already over? Cregan Stark speaks of treason yet Rhaenyra committed treason 3 times over, and even Lyonel Strong didn't agree with what Harwin and Rhaenyra did. As for Aegon making a Martyr of Rhaenyra, well, same would've happened had she killed Aegon. The Civil War had multiple great houses allying with either Side, and both claimants had their own reasons for claiming the Throne as theirs. Not to mention, if the Targaryen dying out somehow is "justice" for the war, doesn't that mean that all of House Strong and its bastards dying out has a meaning too? I always see people say that the Greens died out due to them being "traitors" yet the southern half of the Realm argues that Rhaenyra and her Black Council were the traitors, and her first 3 bastard sons were all killed off as well, so how come that doesn't count for anything? Overall, the Dance shouldn't have happened, and Viserys holds much of the fault, something Team Black or Green fans should be able to acknowledge. That, and Cregan's wish for more war was also foolish, cause no way he'd be able to handle the South Western half of Westeros, not to mention that even if he did succeed, he'd certainly ran into a lot more trouble, and more people would've died for nothing but Cregan's bloodlust and old alliance he made with Jaecerys, who's long dead at this point

[@JamesCourse66]

I think House of the Dragon will go up to Cregan Stark cleaning house. It would be great television to see some of the worst at the time be locked up and some of them executed. Cregan’s legacy really finalizing Rhaenyra’s revenge arc.

[@melissaharris3389]

The episode will likely be called "The Hour of the Wolf"

[@fiofeed]

12:21 This King having been depressed and traumatised showed more compassion and humanity than some of the others before and after him… and yet his legacy pales and he is remembered as the melancholic Dragonbane hmmm 🤔

[@badyoutuber1986]

Feelings doesn't translate to effectiveness of the imprint you have on history ask Dearon though

[@fiofeed]

True @@badyoutuber1986

[@KaiHung-wv3ul]

3:20 Knowing Storm's End and Casterly Rock's impenetrable reputation, and the shear scale of Oldtown. I'd say half his men is an understatement.

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Aegon Targaryen was tramatically affected by seeing his mother (Queen Rhaneyra) burned alive and eaten by a dragon. This is why he was soooo gloomy and depressed his entire life. He did have some JOY when his younger brother was returned to him. Guilt is a very powerful emotion that some carry and can never be parted of. Aegon the Dragonbane lived a very sad and very tragic life. I am glad he was able to have children, and their lives (hopefully) were not over shadowed by the family's past. I am an adult doll collector and crafter. I have created my versions of many of the characters from "House of the Dragon". I have created one , a female, who is the last descendant of House Corlys Valyeron and House Aegon Targaryen. I call my female- Rhanyes Valyeron (after the Queen who never was). I have enjoyed creating my little Targaryen-Valyeron world. I truly enjoyed your video on the life of Aegon Targaryen. What is saddest to me is that even today (2024) we still see the in fighting played out on families who have money and those who do not have money (for example at funerals, as everyone is fighting over who gets what). And still life goes on. What a very sad world. People put "things" over what is really important- FAMILY.

[@justtheboysboppin]

These videos have been soooo helpful for connecting dots of who's who. I love how these videos focus on everyone surrounding the main subjects too. Great stuff!!

[@jjs1300000]

I think Aegon was ashamed of what Daemon did to Jaehaera’s mother, uncles and brothers. Probably why he never named any of his children after them and nor did Viserys.

[@1234billionspl3ndjdpotatoes]

Dawna seems to be a derivative of Daemon. Also why would Aegon care about the uncle that murdured his big brother?

[@1234billionspl3ndjdpotatoes]

*Daena

[@mirayc451]

That’s probably not the case since his daughter Daena named her own son after Daemon because “he was both the wonder and terror of his age”… Secondly, Aegon also didn’t name any of his kids Rhaenyra either even though he adored his mother. Lastly, Jaehaera’s fam literally caused the death of his entire family, with granny Alicent even motivating her to kill him during her delirious episodes, so that “shame” would have been mutual.

[@hereiam8]

never read the more stupid bs than your comment

[@higharchbishopofteatasting6217]

​@@mirayc451Nah, daemons a pos, allicent at least just wanted to protect her kids.

[@joshuaadams6565]

16:15 “wait i think I’ve seen this one before” 💀😭😂✋

[@jjsalas]

"You are sitting on my chair" This kid after being traumatised by war and by corrupt regents still did his duty as a king, and walked the walk. Yet still is remember as a lackluster ruler. History made him dirty.

[@PlayMyDarling]

Love how much effort you put into this video, very well done, and thank you for tying it all up so nicely! :)

[@rosspowell6423]

Really need a “Fire and Blood Volume II”

[@whatisreddin7367]

how about Fire and Blood Volume 0.5 😂I want to know more about the Targaryens before the conquest too

[@Lalvon_Zelpharr]

We need winds of winter for fucksake!

[@wademarshall2364]

just winds thanks

[@fiofeed]

15:25 Win win for Unwin😂 I am loving your videos and storytelling. Thank you!

[@Guavin_]

These are hands down my favorite ASOIAF videos on KZbin

[@Romaboo453]

Bro i love your lore videos

[@alfieingrouille1528]

And Then Unwin peaked all over the place

[@CrusaderChris]

Bro just couldn’t stop Peaking

[@alfieingrouille1528]

@@CrusaderChris yep

[@alfieingrouille1528]

@@CrusaderChris Peak performance indeed

[@Donmecca415]

Thx for making this. I truly enjoyed this

[@Fenris77]

15:29 I am amazed at how you manage to say such hillarious things without even changing your voice even slightly not even the faintest sign of a chuckle. Me?: I'm in stitches. Love the video and the calmness at which you narrate. 16:19 Well, history does not repeat.... It rhymes... 17:50 And the poor king is only six years old? At least let his nuts drop before they decide if he has an heir or not...

[@aria4356]

rhaena isn’t aegon’s stepsister/cousin, she’s his half sister on his father’s side. i guess cousin makes sense as well.

[@elisimon3865]

i know it’s unlikely but i really hope we get to see sandoq on screen 🙏

[@cosmicknight4665]

Cregan Stark is literally Vincent from pulp fiction trying to find where the voice is coming from😂.

[@brandonrooney5106]

Just discovered your channel last week, and I absolutely love it ❤ the way you present information is so easy and entertaining to follow, but still never skimps out on detail. Thanks so much for the great content! I can’t wait for the next video.

[@thisguy8106]

Survivors Guilt mixed with some extreme PTSD, combined with a dragon phobia.. I think *depression* would be the default setting when you mixed all of that, esp a child.

[@Zones33]

bro embodies "nothing to smile about in my life"

[@Argos-xb8ek]

I always found it weird that neither him nor Viserys named any of their children after their mother father or brothers or sisters i found thst kind of sad.

[@marcfrancisteodoro7720]

Maybe they want to forget the tragedies that happen by not naming their children as their family.

[@SantomPh]

There was no reason to repeat the names. Viserys did name his oldest son Aegon after his brother, though.

[@thechroniccinephile]

Yeah I always wondered why aegon iii named his oldest daeron after his uncle daeron the daring who he probably never met.

[@patbacktheleprechaun]

@@thechroniccinephilethat’s not who he named daeron after. aegon’s father in law was daeron velaryon.

[@Mcherri]

It was probably to traumatic but I think aegon the 3rd did mention his mother from time to time in the book I cannot remember.

[@createdbyseere]

Great video, you're one of the best ASOIAF youtubers and deserve a lot more subscribers!

[@TheSpaceEnthusiast-vl6wx]

True!

[@freckles0829]

Love the Flea Bottom Bulletin!!

[@iammeganmk]

I’m dying laughing at 12:13 you say in the section about The Winter Fever that then Tyland Lannister comes down with the Covid !!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@oriesheppard8498]

I feel like Aegon III isn’t remembered fondly but dude did a decent job. Knowing what we do about mental health today he was obviously crippled with debilitating depression and still ruled well.

[@DontBotherMate]

babe wake a new crusader chris video has dropped!

[@breezy6859]

My heart breaks for all the Targaryen children. War ensued and blood spilled.

[@cat_love__7034]

Rhaena and Baela aren't Aegons stepsisters, they are his halfsisters

[@paudemolay108]

WTF! Tyland Lannister was the 1st casualty of Covid. 😂

[@rasmusamundhenriksen4369]

I like these breakdowns of the in-depth story about the targaryens - thanks. Looking forward for more content. Have you considered other topics? like wilding clans/cultures including crastor etc, mance rayder and paster other kings beyond the wall, the nightwatch, all the lord commanders, Start family and the kings of winter and their battles with other kingdoms in the north. to get this kind of in-depth take on some less common topics. I'm just curious because I'm wondering what I can look forward too! Keep up the nice work

[@Godzilla00X]

Aegon could've become a rampaging monster after what he went through, endlessly punishing all for his trauma yet he over and over displayed deep compassion. Sad how such a kind soul was destroyed in a pointless war for an ugly chair

[@SirBoggins]

All fought between his Mother and Uncle.....

[@erickonami1]

4:41 Tell Greyjoys to stop being weird 🤣

[@nickfernandez829]

Poor guy never had a chance at a happy life 😢

[@iDeathMaximuMII]

His happiest moment in life was finding out that his little brother was alive & reuniting with him 😢 Poor guy just needed a break

[@Willpolita]

Along with jaehaerys they are the saddest kings

[@CalderaGal888]

To think all of this would have never happened if Otto Hightower would have respected King Viserys heir. All this mess, he destroyed his own family along with House Targaryen.

[@obiwankenobi4252]

16:15 bro tried being Otto Hightower 2

[@nanabam3608]

Awesome video, It's nice to have everything explained in order.

[@jeddy8469]

Your straight tone funny remarks you slip on makes this my new fav GOT history KZbin channel 😂

[@Pink_Pixie_Dust]

Poor Jaehaera girl deserved better

[@ElaineFoster-lk5uh]

So interesting..enjoyed this video very much..so sad, but good info. Thank you❤😢

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

Yo, he did pretty well. Got his brother back, his older sisters had his back. He stood up for his remaining family members. Took his rule back from the regency. Didn't take revenge for his trauma. He survived. After all the horrors of the war, he survived. Son of Rhaenyra.

[@alfredborden5675]

Incredible video.

[@BehuraStudio]

Ultra Sad Boi (also shout-out to the GOAT Sandoq the Shadow)

[@despain8726]

"the only thing they had in common was depression" ... fucking same

[@torrencejayy3108]

Creagan Stark stood on big bidness 🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@t14dann18]

Soo, he didn’t start any wars, he didn’t leave a succession crisis, and he disarmed the nuclear weapons that had killed hundreds of thousands.. I’m pretty sure he’s the best Targaryen King ever

[@nathanlima4608]

Because of the lack of dragons that the rule of the Targaryens ended, Jaehaerys I is by far the best Targaryen king

[@afamzee7652]

Ekse... thank you for the videos... I can't wait for the next. I hope they are finished already

[@ValkplaysPC]

did i read that right? lannister came down with the covid? 12:08

[@vibechecker3168]

A broken king, a broken realm, a broken family, and the men and women trying to put them back together. It’s a tragedy

[@giacomoromano8842]

I have yet to decide if Cregan demanding Alysanne hand in marriage for sparing Corlys as in "ask whatever you want." "I want you" scenario is very romantic or incredibly fucked up.

[@Thrawn23.]

You mean Alicent? Nah he aint interested in her and would probably want a younger wife

[@alejandronunez5110]

​@@Thrawn23. Alysanne Blackwood, not Alicent

[@Thrawn23.]

@@alejandronunez5110 oh I see. Curious to see her as well

[@alejandronunez5110]

@@Thrawn23. Ong,tho I don't think we'll see her for a while

[@Thrawn23.]

@@alejandronunez5110 We won't see her probably untill next season. She could be at the battle of the Burning mill or Fishfeed

[@marcfrancisteodoro7720]

Amazing! Please continue on the next Targaryen monarchs, this is very good. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ggiuliacosta]

20:00 I can’t believe that there is a glimpse of happiness and hope in hotd ;-;

[@7eddiii]

the starks support of rhaenyra is what proves to me the blacks were the correct side in the dance they are the main characters after all

[@GeminiReadCharts]

There was no correct side in the Dance. Rheneara had three bastards and then married his uncle Daemon with whom she had more including Aegon III. Nobody won the war. Rheneara took the throne from Aemond while Aegon II fled the kingdom. Then dragon seeds betrayed her and she lost support of the people and thus she stepped down after six months just to get caught by Aegon II who burnt her alive with Sunfire. Later he was poisoned too. Starks gave word to Rheneara for their loyalty and that's why they came down.

[@7eddiii]

@@GeminiReadCharts aegon 3 is a black and the blacks end up getting the throne in the end meaning they won its that simple kid

[@mementomori1320]

@@GeminiReadChartsVisery’s 1 Targaryen named Rhaeneyra as his living heir and made the realm swear fealty to her in a great council. Their treachery to deny the kings command and break their vows should not be celebrated cause “qUeEN bAd”.

[@Quark214]

@@mementomori1320 The Starks, Tullys, Arryns, Lannisters and Baratheons also swore fealty to Mad King Aerys II and broke their oath. Jaimie also broke his oath and killed Aerys yet we as readers cannot fault him for that. The only great house that were truly loyal and even obsessed with loyalty to their oaths are the Tarlys of hornhill. Actually, come to think of it, not really, there's Sam. Hell Robb Stark swore and oath to Walder Frey and broke that oath. Hell, Ned Stark broke and oath he made to Robert on his deathbed. The fucking Starks break oaths like i break my dick after No Nut November.

[@GeminiReadCharts]

@@7eddiii I read the books before you were born Boy. Have you finished your ABC booklet yet?

[@Laramaria2]

The guy was deeply traumatized. I think he was not nearly as bad as he could have been considering what he had to endure... I love Cregan and Aly Black ❤

[@aryabhattarai]

A good and detailed video. Thank you.

[@DVM]

Thanks for a great episode

[@BaldEadle808]

The winter fever as Covid reference was top tier!!

[@fearless3405]

it will be nice if daeron the daring ruled for like three years after the dance from 131 to 134 and daeron and aegon the second will be the only two of three brothers who ruled as kings and aemond who wished to take the throne all of his live didn't become one ... and is like making peace aegon iii will wed jaehaera like always and daeron will wed baela targaryen until the realm becomes peaceful then aegon iii will rule after him .. of course he will deal with the secret siege but he will pass it

[@crusader2112]

I hope HOTD covers this part of Westerosi history and maybe since it’s called House of the Dragon, the show continues to chronicle major events in Targaryen history. From the reign of Aegon III to the Blackfyre Rebellions, to Robert’s Rebellion. Great video 👍

[@thatoneblackdude3333]

Id be hard to do since we know little of events during those time periods and they'd have to make up a lot gourge himself would need to directly be involved and basically write the stories himself to make them work .

[@crusader2112]

@@thatoneblackdude3333 Yeah, and George has a lot of his plate when he really needs to focus on Winds.

[@eleenuPele]

For a while the Dragon Twins rule the realm while their brother the King was indeed some dark clouds

[@Whitehotforever1_]

I really wanna watch the video but don’t wanna hear any big spoilers guess I’ll have to watch this in a few years 😭

[@CrusaderChris]

My next video won’t have any HOTD spoilers 👍

[@Whitehotforever1_]

@@CrusaderChris 🙏🙏

[@HerbChao14xs]

The great and bad thing about GRRM stories (esp involving Westeros) is how much detail and layers of intrigue and domino effect each action (or inaction) by a character has on the entire saga.

[@siobhanhayes-keane9731]

i loved this loads thank you for the content! (the dragon twins are half siblings to aegon iii and viserys ii as opposed to step)

[@CrusaderChris]

Aren’t they simultaneously Aegon’s half-sisters, step-sisters, and cousins? Since they have the same father (making them half siblings), and their parents marry each other (making them step siblings), and since Daemon is Rhaenyra’s uncle, that makes Baela/Rhaena some variation of cousin to Aegon as well - I think first cousin once removed.

[@siobhanhayes-keane9731]

@@CrusaderChris they are not step-siblings but yes they are also first cousins once removed on the targ side. you cant be step-siblings with someone you are already siblings to by blood, that's just not how the term works. jace/luke/joff and baela/rhaena are step siblings though! since they were all born before rhaenyra and daemon were married and to completely different parent pairings.

[@jamiemohan2049]

​@@CrusaderChrishalf overrides step. Step siblings are not related at all, they share no biological blood. Half siblings share one biological parent but not both. Two very different things.

[@dreamguardian8320]

I wish George R.R. Martian would hurry up already with part 2 of Fire and Blood so we can read it.

[@molleh3180]

Lady Forlorn is one of the best sword names

[@maybechelsea4909]

another great video tysm

[@zarombiste9158]

I have forgotten that young viserys didn’t die and it was nice twist for me hearing this video :)

[@Geboyajegile]

Cregan Stark is so manly... So cool 😊😊😊

[@fiofeed]

12:08 When his hand Tyland Lannister came down with the Covid. 😮

[@theinfamousplz6983]

12:09 "Came Down With The Cøvîđ"???? I replayed that part several times... Was it an ancient strain of Cøvîđ or "Winter Fever" (A Strain Of Pneumonia)?

[@himanimishra8696]

M watching this from INDIA n u really work hard for all this amazing video thanks

[@Blocktimusprime]

The Kermit Tully graphic made me choke on my water

[@apollotheegawd5872]

I hope house of the dragon ends with Aegon the third becoming king, or the start of his regency ending.

[@JosefinaQB]

damn actually so sad that men would go to war in winter so their family has one less mouth to feed, reminds me of hearing how my grandpa and his siblings would hope to be invited to dinner at a friends house so their siblings at home had more to eat- not me crying rn

[@Synphus]

Jesus Christ, they should sell that book with a prescription for antidepressants.