HBO officially announces the development of House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire & Blood.
Following the death of King Jaehaerys I, Viserys I is selected by the Great Council to be the new King of the Seven Kingdoms.
King Viserys I marries Aemma Arryn to secure alliances within the realm.
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, heir to the throne, is born to King Viserys I and Queen Aemma.
Queen Aemma dies after childbirth complications while giving birth to Prince Aegon.
Princess Rhaenyra marries Ser Laenor Velaryon, strengthening ties with House Velaryon.
Rhaenyra and Laenor's eldest son, Jacaerys, is born.
King Viserys I Targaryen passes away, leaving a succession crisis with Rhaenyra and Aegon II both claiming the throne.
Aegon II is crowned king in opposition to his half-sister Rhaenyra, sparking the Targaryen civil war.
Civil war between Rhaenyra's and Aegon II's factions erupts, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
A key naval battle during the Dance of the Dragons between forces loyal to Rhaenyra and Aegon II.
Lucerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra's son, is killed, escalating tensions in the war.
