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Aegon Targaryen
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
This is a place for news and discussions relating to HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel TV series "House of the Dragon" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" companion novel, "Fire & Blood."
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
News and discussions relating to George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, his Westeros-based short stories, "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon" TV series, and all things ASOIAF - but with particular emphasis on the written series.
"If we want the guardians of our city to think it's shameful to be easily provoked into hating one another, we mustn't allow any stories about gods warring, fighting, or plotting against one another... The young cannot distinguish what is allegorical from what isn't, and the opinions they absorb at that age are hard to erase, and apt to become unalterable. For those reasons, we should probably take the utmost care to ensure that the first stories they hear about virtue, are the best ones for them to hear."
~ Plato, Republic
Despite it's flaws, arguably the most important image of the finale is that of . While I'm skeptical that Jon will be named Aegon in the books, this image symbolizes the conceptual core of the ending, which is the old narrative being supplanted by the new.
Though Tyrion's speech about Bran's story seems to come from left field, it's definitely from Martin, because it reflects something the show did not set up, but the books do. Bran's chapters are filled with recollections of Old Nan's stories, and his fixation on them. Of the Long Night, the Night's King, Bran the Builder, the Rat Cook, the Knight of the Laughing Tree, Brave Danny Flint, the Pact, and the Last Hero. These stories not only tend to repeat themselves during asoiaf as an indication of the cyclical nature of human history, they're also the legends which define the Seven Kingdoms.
The Seven Kingdoms as they exists during the story are ruled by the Iron Throne and thus built by the story of Aegon's Conquest. A story of submission through violence, and power achieved through force. Regardless of the exact truth of it, this is the story around which the Seven Kingdoms are unified.
I've often compared Daenerys to Don Quixote, and both characters are in many ways there to explore the positive and negative potential of stories to shape the human soul. For example Dany is essentially poisoned by Viserys' perspective of the world. Like the character of Don Quixote, the stories Daenerys fills her head with inevitably lead her (for good and then ill) to become a liberator, and then a tyrant. Like Quixote, and like Dany, the Seven Kingdoms are also built on stories, many of which set a violent precedent.
The story of Bran the Broken is significant because it sets a new precedent. It's a story of resilience, understanding, and finally choice. Bran's story is not about becoming a great warrior, but a wise shaman. When Tyrion says "who has a better story than Bran the Broken?" it's not about whether his is the best or most interesting story in your opinion (though it is in mine), it's about his being the ideal story to supplant the story of the Iron Throne. The old story was about how the most powerful man in the world forced everyone to submit to his will, yet the new story is about how everyone got together and chose a broken boy.
So is the new story true? Did everyone choose Brandon Stark? Wasn't it just a bunch of powerful nobles? Did they choose him for his story? or because they preferred a seemingly weak king after the terror of Daenerys Targaryen?
You see, the story doesn't need to be completely true. And it won't achieve everlasting peace and stability. Similarly, the ancient legends around which the Seven Kingdoms were each built are likely not completely true nor perfect precedents. The point is aspiring to a better ideal than glory through war. The hope of the ending is that the right story can inspire people to create a better world. Which is actually pretty cool.
Also the music during this scene is actually dope as hell.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
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![r/gameofthrones - [No Spoilers] Aegon Targaryen, First of his name...](http://i.imgur.com/cfHDlud.jpg)
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
This is a place for news and discussions relating to HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel TV series "House of the Dragon" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" companion novel, "Fire & Blood."
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
This is a place for news and discussions relating to HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel TV series "House of the Dragon" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" companion novel, "Fire & Blood."
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
Paintings and drawings inspired by the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and the HBO television series. Only current season TV spoilers will be marked.
/r/FreeFolk is a wide open and lightly subreddit to talk about anything related to GRRM's "Game of Thrones" universe. We are open again for user feedback before we decide on the next stage of this subreddit.
This is a place for news and discussions relating to HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel TV series "House of the Dragon" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" companion novel, "Fire & Blood."
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This is a place for news and discussions relating to HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel TV series "House of the Dragon" and George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" companion novel, "Fire & Blood."
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News and discussions relating to George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, his Westeros-based short stories, "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon" TV series, and all things ASOIAF - but with particular emphasis on the written series.
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Here is for the loyal servants of Aegon of House Targaryen, the Second of His Name, King of the Andals, The Rhoynar, and The First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.
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/r/CK2GameOfthrones is a subreddit for the Crusader Kings II "A Game of Thrones" mod.
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Subreddit for Aegon's Conquest on Max. The story follows the invader Aegon Targaryen, who conquered the continent of Westeros with his sister wives, Rhaenys and Visenya, and their dragons. Aegon successfully unified six of the Seven Kingdoms in just two years, with only Dorne able to successfully resist.
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Aegon’s Conquest is a direct prequel to the hit House of the Dragon, telling the story of the Targaryen’s bloody and brutal conquest of Westeros. The story follows the invader Aegon Targaryen, who conquered the continent of Westeros with his sister wives, Rhaenys and Visenya, and their dragons.
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/r/PureASOIAF is a discussion forum devoted to the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and associated written works by George R.R. Martin. This subreddit focuses only on the written works and does not allow content from the popular HBO adaptations of GRRM's written work.
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Loyal supporter of King Daemon Blackfyre, son of princess Daena Targaryen and the last living descendant of king Aegon III. Through his line we support his descendant, King Aegon Blackfyre, the fifth of his name, the king of Andals, the Rhoynar and the First men, lord of the seven kingdoms and protector of the realm. Who is hiding behind a false name. (Also this subReddit is not a joke)
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Official subreddit of the "A Game of Thrones" modification for Crusader Kings III. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/ckagot
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/r/darkwingsdankmemes is a meme subreddit devoted to the book series *A Song of Ice and Fire* and associated written works by George R.R. Martin. This subreddit focuses only on the written works and does not allow **any** content from the popular HBO television adaptations of Martin's written work.
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Here is the community for the loyal supporters of Rhaenyra Targaryen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and The First Men. Lady of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.
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Dedicado às Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo (ASOIAF), demais obras de George R. R. Martin e suas adaptações (Game of Thrones, House of The Dragon). Posts em português, inglês ou espanhol.
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**Seven Kingdoms** is a Role-Playing Game based on the universe of _A Song of Ice & Fire_ by George R. R. Martin. Claim a House and rule over your vassals, or travel the lands as a Hedge Knight or Bard.
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/r/PureASOIAFArt is a subreddit devoted to artistic depictions specifically from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and associated written works by George R.R. Martin. This subreddit focuses only on the written works and does not allow content from the popular HBO television adaptations.
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The out of character hub for the roleplaying subreddit "Iron Throne RP." Here, character applications, biographies, rules, important information, and OOC discussions can be found.
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A place to share ideas, requests, templates and DNA for the character customization tool in Crusader Kings 3. Alternatively called the DNA Bank of CK3!
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After The Dance is a Role-Playing Game based on the universe of A Song of Ice & Fire by George R. R. Martin. Claim a House and rule over your vassals, or travel the lands as a Hedge Knight or Bard. Whatever you do, just remember: When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.
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Game of Thrones Fan Community, discussing GOT shows, ASOIAF books and projects from GOT cast and crew
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If you love to imagine the planet-exploding battles of the fictional gods who will never be, taking pointless knowledge gathered from a life spent reading and gaming and swinging it like a gladiator's sword in discussions on reddit... then welcome home, my friend. You are indeed where you belong. Come join our discussions, post your own battles and kick some ass!
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**It's like Ask Science, but all questions and answers are written with answers gleaned from the universe itself.** Use in-universe knowledge, rules, and common sense to answer the questions. Or as **fanlore.org** calls it [Watsonian, not a Doylist point of view](http://fanlore.org/wiki/Watsonian_vs._Doylist)
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