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The Viciously Idiotic Reign of Aegon the Unworthy
He has stiff competition, but Aegon IV may be the most unworthy king in Targaryen history. From potentially committing regicide and patricide to take the Iron Throne, to taking advantage of his sister Naerys and brother Aemon the Dragonknight, to creating the everlasting problem of Daemon Blackfyre & the Blackfyre Rebellions, Aegon the Unworthy was truly terrible. Reigning decades after House of the Dragon, his cruelty was different than the violence of Maegor the Cruel or the wildfire-crazed Aerys the Mad King. Of all the kings throughout ASOIAF, where does the fourth Aegon Targaryen rank all time?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Unworthy Origins
5:58 Clueless & Careless Reign
10:45 Aegon's Many Mistresses
15:21 The Great Bastards
18:42 How to Start a War (& generational trauma)
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Chaos in Westeros: Every TWOW Plotline
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This video covers every Westeros plotline I think will be featured in The Winds of Winter. I analyze and theorize about situations like Jaime Lannister & Brienne with Lady Stoneheart; Aegon VI Targaryen / Young Griff's conquest of Westeros; Euron Greyjoy's blood magic near Oldtown; what Leyton Hightower is up to in the High Tower, as well as Sam Tarly, Alleras, and Jaqen H'ghar in the Citadel; ...
The Underrated Reign of Viserys Targaryen
Переглядів 24 тис.Місяць тому
Viserys II Targaryen only ruled Westeros for a year, but helped keep the realm afloat as Hand of the King during the reigns of his brother (Aegon the Dragonbane) and his nephews (Daeron the Young Dragon & Baelor the Blessed). There were a lot of idiotic Targaryens during this time period, and Vizzy's own son, Aegon the Unworthy, was the worst of them all. In all ASOIAF lore, Aegon IV might be t...
Azor Ahai & Paul Atreides: The False Prophets of ASOIAF
Переглядів 36 тис.2 місяці тому
George RR Martin writes complicated characters. His heroes aren't perfect, and his villains aren't Dark Lord tropes (usually). So should we believe that Azor Ahai, or The Prince that was Promised, is truly this magical prophesied hero who will come to save the world? I think it will be more complicated than that - Azor Ahai isn't a perfect person, and neither is Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen. ...
The Insane Reign of Baelor the Blessed
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Asshai: Dany's Greatest Mystery in ASOIAF
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Chaos in the North: Winterfell & Jon Snow's Future
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This video covers every Northern plotline in A Song of Ice and Fire that I think will be featured in The Winds of Winter. I talk about Jon Snow's death and resurrection, Stannis Baratheon's fight against the Boltons, the secrets of Howland Reed and Benjen Stark, the dark future of Bran Stark, Wyman Manderly's hidden warships, and a lot more. This is the biggest project I've completed so far on ...
How Aegon the Conqueror Governed Westeros
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Greetings. To ring in the new year, I have made another video adaptation of Fire & Blood. This time we look at Aegon the Conqueror's life as king of Westeros. I already did a video about his life before the conquest and there are millions of videos about Aegon's Conquest itself, so this video talks about the times after all that. Over a century before the events of House of the Dragon, Aegon Ta...
HOTD Season 1 was so close to perfection
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Is Targaryen Madness Real?
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Young Dragon: The Failed Targaryen Conqueror
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Born in the aftermath of the Dance of the Dragons, Daeron I Targaryen grew up dragonless. A dragon would have really helped him during his time larping as Aegon the Conqueror in Dorne. The Young Dragon had one of the shortest and most pathetic reigns in Targaryen history, as he lost over fifty thousand men in his war for Dorne and still failed anyway. Though Jon Snow sees him as a hero, Daeron ...
Empire of the Dawn: Ancient Mystery of ASOIAF
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The Roose is Loose
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The Broken Reign of Aegon the Dragonbane
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How Aegon & Rhaenyra Tore Westeros Apart
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After Aegon Targaryen's conquest, there was over a century of peace in Westeros in which nothing at all went wrong. But now, Viserys Targaryen has created a succession crisis between his children, Rhaenyra and Aegon II. This video explains Aegon's & Rhaenyra's reigns during the Dance of the Dragons, the conflict currently being adapted into House of the Dragon. Is this the most disastrous perio...
Targaryen Prophecy: What was Aegon doing at Summerhall?
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Targaryen Prophecy: What was Aegon doing at Summerhall?
Jon Snow's Dreams & Destiny in ASOIAF
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Jon Snow's Dreams & Destiny in ASOIAF
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Black Dinner: The Betrayal that Inspired the Red Wedding
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The Tragic (& Idiotic) Reign of Viserys Targaryen
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The First Targaryen: Elric of Melniboné
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CK3 Game of Thrones Mod - Setup Guide, Overview, & Gameplay
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Doom of Hardhome: Ancient Mystery of Westeros
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Sorcery & Magic Throughout Game of Thrones History
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Sorcery & Magic Throughout Game of Thrones History
How Maegor the Cruel Brought Terror to Westeros
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How Maegor the Cruel Brought Terror to Westeros
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How King Aenys Nearly Destroyed House Targaryen
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Bloodraven: The Targaryen Who Caused The Song of Ice and Fire
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Bloodraven: The Targaryen Who Caused The Song of Ice and Fire

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @catseye1009
    @catseye1009 Годину тому

    Narrator states Viserys should have married Rhaenyra to Aegon. In the television show, Rhaenyra was in her late teens when Aegon was born. Don’t think that would have worked out. Was Rhaenyra to live as a virginal old maiden until Aegon was old enough?

    • @CrusaderChris
      @CrusaderChris 39 хвилин тому

      This video is about book lore. Rhaenyra is only 10 years older than Aegon in book lore. She’d be 26 by the time Aegon was ready to have kids. That’s old for Westerosi standards, but not unheard of, and since it could solve the succession issue, it’s a good option.

  • @catseye1009
    @catseye1009 3 години тому

    Though Viserys is portrayed on the television show as a successful ruler, I have a different argument. He was a kind, but an indecisive king who couldn’t find his own counsel. Corlys and Daemon were correct in their assessment of Viserys. He trusted the wrong people, first Otto, then Alicent while constantly disowning Daemon, his only true defender. He should have never let Alicent’s treason stand (when she attacked the named heir, Rhaenyra). He was a genial, however his cousin Rhaenys should have inherited the crown as she was more suited to the role. This happens when misogyny rules.

  • @jendersonmohammed443
    @jendersonmohammed443 4 години тому

    One of the best Kings ever

  • @bathingapp891
    @bathingapp891 22 години тому

    i really think that the show has played a number on George. I think the fame has made george change as well as the show ending has had a negative impact on the writings.

  • @crazydragonstudios7259
    @crazydragonstudios7259 День тому

    Ngl I love the Theory that cerrsi Dies in Child Birth but I’d also love for it to be Tyrion or Jamie

  • @tylerchapman9234
    @tylerchapman9234 День тому

    Boars head. Not a bull

  • @enriquevanleeuwen7719
    @enriquevanleeuwen7719 День тому

    considering Euron is likely a potential green seeer rejected by Bloodraven i thought it would be interesting if it turns out he can use the Hightower(base) as a giant glass candle in order to warg all men within the reach. this would be his apotheosis, instead of becoming the woods and trees as we experience with Varymyrs death he becomes humanity. along with claiming Viserion through victarion blowing the dragonhorn.

  • @dylansahajpal5913
    @dylansahajpal5913 День тому

    Fantastic video bro, so much quality and care put into production. Love how you explain multiple possible plot lines as well.

  • @strangerrrrrrr
    @strangerrrrrrr День тому

    i want to offer myself to aegon

  • @etherealfoxproductions
    @etherealfoxproductions День тому

    I really want to see Robert’s Rebellion made into a mini series.

  • @nimitzgamingmodernwarships9980

    Just think this all could have been avoided if the king father stepped down and let his duster reign in his lifetime.

  • @thecollector6746
    @thecollector6746 День тому

    Sandor has proven himself more than a match for Ser Gregor.

  • @TheCandyHole
    @TheCandyHole 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the vid, this'll have to work as canon since twow isn't coming out

  • @changelivesheroes
    @changelivesheroes 2 дні тому

    Yeah that why I don’t understand how Otto came back when he was banished

  • @axolotl1777
    @axolotl1777 2 дні тому

    Revelions against dragon lords will never make sense yea lets just go to a battlefield without any plan or way to kill a dragon and get burned alive

  • @kage2479
    @kage2479 2 дні тому

    Aegon the conquerer is 100% the father of Aenys... Aegon had vision of the others marching south and he thought Westeros needed to be under Targaryen rule when the time comes. "...and OF HIS (Aegon) LINE the song of ice and fire shall be brought..." So his descendent(s) would help destroy the others, which means either every other following targs visions were wrong OR his kids were legitimate. Oh and Jon Snow is NOT a bastard, if you believe him to be the son of Rhaegar and Lyanna, then you would also have to believe, that they had married (even in the books, everything points to them being in love) in secret so Jon Targaryen or whatever his real first name is is NOT a bastard.

  • @Emma88178
    @Emma88178 3 дні тому

    Elissa Farman was basically Aerea's pueso-stepmom since she was her (closeted-ish) gay mom's lover.

  • @NestaChapo-sj1vb
    @NestaChapo-sj1vb 3 дні тому

    Vaserys doesn't make any sense why he had to dislike his own blood and put strongs bastads. On the dragon throne.

  • @malcolmferguson4869
    @malcolmferguson4869 3 дні тому

    The James Garfield of Westeros.

  • @barneyboyle6933
    @barneyboyle6933 3 дні тому

    Many fans suspect that Sam will put all his archery training to good use and, like the huntsman on the Tarley sigil, use a bow and arrow to slay Euron. With all the rhetoric and imagery around Euron and his eye(s), it’s likely that Sam will put an arrow through one of Euron’s eyes

  • @malcolmferguson4869
    @malcolmferguson4869 4 дні тому

    What about Alliser Thorne's trip beyond the Wall? Do you think he comes back?

  • @jakejohnson2334
    @jakejohnson2334 4 дні тому

    One issue, I think Dark sister will have a part to play. But why go through all of the show of giving Jon long claw, when it seems like too much of a gift? There are other ways he could have got it/used it temporarily to show the benefits of v Steel, with him still feeling obligated to give it up, there fore opening him to dark sister, I think the sword probably has a different purpose than to give it to Jon as a replacement. Especially with how rare it is, it seems a bit out of place that he should give it to Jon without being manipulated by blood raven but why do this if he has a sword for him? Making some kind of deal always made sense to me: it goes back to house Mormont after Jon dies, or making it the official sword of the nights watch after Jon - perhaps given to some hero worth the black.

  • @rushnafwadud
    @rushnafwadud 4 дні тому

    There are a lot of potholes in the eugenics explanation. It is.. “Unlikely” (haha) that Egg was the only answer to continuing the bloodline and be the one from whose loins the Tribal Chief (haha x 2) aka Azor Ahai/Prince(ss) that was Promised could’ve been born. And it’s not like him marrying into the Blackwoods was some sort of prophecised to-do; anyone can marry and produce offspring, you know? Why not Aemon instead of Aegon, as the nearest example? Just mindfuck some people into not making him a maester or nullify his chains and oaths and shit. Bit of a stretch, mate.

  • @tibolcb6446
    @tibolcb6446 5 днів тому

    When ned arrrive at the tower of joy both the mad king and Raeghar and Aegon are dead, Arthur Dayne is not betraying his oath, he is protecting Jon who is now king and Lyanna who is now the king's mother. Also Jon only think he is breaking is oath with Ygrid but he doesn't, he never take Ygrid as his wife, sure they love each other and have a great time together but that's about it. "I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children."

  • @tibolcb6446
    @tibolcb6446 5 днів тому

    In HBO canon at the time the night King is defeated, it's Cersei Lannister that sits on the iron throne, not a Targaryen. That doesn't match the HBO canon prophecy at all: "And if the world of men is to survive, a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne."

  • @ThommyofThenn
    @ThommyofThenn 5 днів тому

    0:14 "In the world of ASOIAF*" "A Game of Thrones" is the first book, and "Game of Thrones," is the TV 'adaptation'

    • @CrusaderChris
      @CrusaderChris 5 днів тому

      They made books based on the show??

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn 5 днів тому

      @@CrusaderChris I owe you an apology. I was being condescending but now that I'm deeper into the video, it's obvious you have extensive knowledge of the entire series. Thanks for uploading

  • @dannooooooo
    @dannooooooo 5 днів тому

    house of the dragon is fucking excellent, don't get me wrong, I LOVE seeing the Targaryens at a time of full on Dragon Lord status.. But, damn if I wouldn't rather watch a Blackfyre show. I was hoping originally that S1 and S2 of HotD would be the dance, then 3 would move to the Blackfyres, but I misjudged what the show was.

    • @sleepyguy236
      @sleepyguy236 4 дні тому

      imo first blackfyre rebellion doesn’t have much content right now and the rebellion itself is quite short life(only one year) compare to other wars like faith militant uprising, dance of the dragon(~3 years or more) etc. if they truly want to cover the targaryen in this era, they probably need to start with conquest of dorne first(which also, lack of info, currently)

  • @LordOfTheNorthwoods
    @LordOfTheNorthwoods 5 днів тому

    I think after hearing about Quentyn's demise, Doran will definitely pick Aegon to support.

  • @malcolmferguson4869
    @malcolmferguson4869 5 днів тому

    I wouldn't describe Daemon as evil. He's not a good person, but I think "evil" is too strong a word.

  • @ucnguyenanh9414
    @ucnguyenanh9414 5 днів тому

    I am surprised that he didn't have his eyes on his own daughter

  • @shara1979
    @shara1979 5 днів тому

    Is he supposed to be obese? As in the graphics? Bcuz i didnt think of Targs being able to b much overweight, as Dany doesnt get sick, & they have strong bloodlines, & known for being fit and fairly healthy, with afew exceptions, & questionable firewyrm births, lol. And def, whatever Viserys has in Hotd, lol. But Dany is around the pale mare, etc.

    • @shara1979
      @shara1979 5 днів тому

      Which brings me to another thought- Dany rides a pale mare, & when she comes to Yunkai? the "pale mare" follows, & kills everyone. Is that an omen?

    • @TrajGreekFire
      @TrajGreekFire 5 днів тому

      Rhaenyra got fatter after so many pregnancies

    • @sleepyguy236
      @sleepyguy236 4 дні тому

      he was THAT fat, in TWOAF literally said he couldn’t even walked himself in his final days and you’re not supposed to believe in-universe propaganda too. The children of the king who introduced the idea of targ exceptionalism, literally died from sickness💀

  • @A1stardan
    @A1stardan 6 днів тому

    Corlys velarion would have been the best king

  • @briana8088
    @briana8088 6 днів тому

    Dany self-sacrificing? That's the dumbest thing i ever heard.

  • @Killgore-ip2yq
    @Killgore-ip2yq 6 днів тому

    I see it that half of Targaryens weren't necessarily born mad from the complications of incest (it's a fantasy world with different rules). Rather the Targaryens faced a greater evil of great expectations from the moment of their birth and with their immense power, along with their prophecies and dragons, it's no wonder why most Targaryens aren't good. Targaryens' and their strive toward greatness often leads one ambitious member to corrupt a family line and others, usually the good ones, fall through the cracks either die forgotten or die as a result of the Targaryen power grab. They are a family of tragedy but keep to their tradition which they hope might save them when it easily destroying them.

  • @cwalter-iz5hl
    @cwalter-iz5hl 6 днів тому

    One of my theories that could play could be. that when cerci uses the wildfire to blow up kl and Jamie goes to stop her he will succeeded in killing her will be too late to stop the wildfire. Completing Jamie’s failed hero’s ark. And going back to that faithful night in kings landing.

  • @ernielegypto6024
    @ernielegypto6024 6 днів тому

    Why orys baratheon became baratheon when his father was a targaryen

  • @exilhannabal
    @exilhannabal 6 днів тому

    **me, after 100000 hours of david lightbringer** god ANOTHER FUCKING METEOR

    • @exilhannabal
      @exilhannabal 6 днів тому

      Jokes aside, my favorite part of ASOIAF is the amazing world building, I absolutely love it the more I learn

  • @luizhenriquevargasbarreri8603
    @luizhenriquevargasbarreri8603 7 днів тому

    Imagine if valonqar is an essosi doctor called doctor Valon Qar who ends up killing Cersei because he bleeds her too much during the bleeding process

  • @Ittheyzezermeowpurr
    @Ittheyzezermeowpurr 7 днів тому

    I always hate hearing about the storming of the dragonPit

  • @Ittheyzezermeowpurr
    @Ittheyzezermeowpurr 7 днів тому

    Ppl claim the show is unfair to the greens but the show at least made you feel a little bit for the greens .Allicent got some sympathy. Wonder what would have been said If they hadn't gave the greens that bit of grace.

  • @Ittheyzezermeowpurr
    @Ittheyzezermeowpurr 7 днів тому

    I love the sound effects you added in. Having my Bluetooth on this really enhanced it.

  • @donalny
    @donalny 7 днів тому

    I wouldn't blame Balor for the Blackfyre Rebellions. Aegon IV was probably already lusting for Daena and he still had a multitude of bastards. Even if Daena hadn't given him Daemon, he would have given Blackfyre to some other bastard, like Aegor. Aegoin IV just despised Naerys (and by extension Daeron II) for some reason and wanted to insult her in every way.

  • @JohnathanMaygarden
    @JohnathanMaygarden 7 днів тому

    It was beginning of the end of the Targaryen dynasty

  • @WeAreFourJokers
    @WeAreFourJokers 7 днів тому

    ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS NUT IN HIS SISTER LIKE COME ON ITS NOT THAT HARD

  • @alexiavya722
    @alexiavya722 7 днів тому

    ngl, I think the first quarter of the aegon chapters is going to be flooded marriage requests and how he navigates the proposals without angering anyone. This will be how grrm shows that aegon does have a certain skill to rally love from the common people. Maybe he’s a little dumb at war, but he may just prance his way up the social ladder to truly become the paper dragon (can’t remember the specific word that was used) Danny dreamed of

  • @lordbrowning
    @lordbrowning 7 днів тому

    If Visaerys had made Rhaenyra hand of the king instead of recalling Otto Hightower the dance probably would've been avoided.

  • @xJohnwheatiesx
    @xJohnwheatiesx 7 днів тому

    The dead kings of winter are going to give Jon Snow their writ of approval.

  • @NeidlichesSchwert
    @NeidlichesSchwert 8 днів тому

    One of the best ASOIAF videos ever. High info-density. (And unlike too many other ASOIAF UA-camrs, you don't make the video about you in any way-Preston, Lml, etc.)

  • @underdaseachimfaraa
    @underdaseachimfaraa 8 днів тому

    Emilia sooooooooo beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @madsgrams2069
    @madsgrams2069 8 днів тому

    Daaamn...Cregan had a pair on him...not like effin' Ned.