Fire & Blood

Main Ideas

• The history of the Targaryen dynasty, starting with Aegon I's conquest of Westeros and leading up to the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
• Political intrigues and power struggles within the Targaryen dynasty and among the great houses of Westeros.
• The role of dragons in solidifying Targaryen power and their impact on the political and military landscape of Westeros.
• Exploration of the nature of power and its effects on rulers and their entourages.
• The influence of personal ambitions, jealousy, and betrayal on the fate of the kingdom.
• Cultural and social changes in Westeros under Targaryen rule.
• Issues of succession and legitimacy of power within a monarchy.