12000 BCE
Arrival of the First Men
The First Men cross the Arm of Dorne from Essos into Westeros, beginning the Dawn Age. They introduce bronze and the Old Gods, clashing with the Children of the Forest. #history #ASOIAF
Chronological Storyline (42 Milestones)
10000 BCE
The Pact Signed
After centuries of war, the First Men and Children of the Forest sign the Pact, ending hostilities. The Children keep the deep forests, and the First Men take the open lands. #history #ASOIAF )
8000 BCE
Building of the Wall
Brandon the Builder, with the aid of giants and Children of the Forest, constructs the Wall of ice and magic to shield the realms of men from the Others. It becomes the northernmost fortification of the Seven Kingdoms. #architecture #ASOIAF
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8000 BCE
The Long Night Begins
A winter that lasts a generation descends, and the Others invade from the far north. The Night's Watch is founded to defend the realm, and a great hero known as the Last Hero leads the fight. #mythology #ASOIAF
6000 BCE
The Andal Invasion
Andal warriors from Essos invade Westeros, bringing the Faith of the Seven and steel weapons. They conquer most of the south, driving the First Men north and the Children into hiding. #history #ASOIAF
5000 BCE
Founding of the Valyrian Freehold
Shepherds discover dragons in the Fourteen Flames, leading to the rise of the Valyrian Freehold. Valyria becomes a dominant power through dragonlords, magic, and advanced sorcery. #history #ASOIAF
2000 BCE
Founding of Braavos
Escaped slaves from the Valyrian Empire found the Secret City of Braavos hidden in a lagoon. It becomes a powerful Free City known for its fleet, the Iron Bank, and the Faceless Men. #history #ASOIAF
114 BCE
The Doom of Valyria
A cataclysmic eruption of the Fourteen Flames destroys the Valyrian Freehold, shattering the peninsula and killing most dragonlords. Only a few Targaryens survive, having fled to Dragonstone. #catastrophe #ASOIAF
27 BCE
Birth of Aegon the Conqueror
Aegon Targaryen is born on Dragonstone to Lord Aerion and Lady Valaena. He later becomes the first king of the Targaryen dynasty and unifier of Westeros. #biography #ASOIAF
0 CE
Aegon's Landing
Aegon Targaryen lands at the mouth of the Blackwater River with his sister-wives Rhaenys and Visenya, and their dragons Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar. He begins his conquest of Westeros. #conquest #ASOIAF
1 CE
Aegon I Crowned King of All Westeros
After subduing six of the Seven Kingdoms, Aegon is crowned at the Aegonfort in King's Landing. Dorne remains unconquered. He establishes the Iron Throne and the first Targaryen dynasty. #politics #ASOIAF
2 CE
Construction of King's Landing Begins
Aegon commissions the building of a new capital city on the site of his landing. King's Landing grows around the Aegonfort and becomes the principal seat of power in Westeros. #architecture #ASOIAF
37 CE
Death of Aegon the Conqueror
Aegon I dies at Dragonstone in 37 AC, succeeded by his son Aenys I. Aegon's reign established the Targaryen dynasty and the unified Seven Kingdoms (except Dorne). #biography #ASOIAF
42 CE
Coronation of Maegor I Targaryen
After Aenys I's death, his half-brother Maegor seizes the throne and is crowned. Maegor's cruel and tyrannical rule includes building the Red Keep and quashing rebellions with his dragon Balerion. #politics #ASOIAF
48 CE
Death of Maegor the Cruel; Jaehaerys I Ascends
Maegor dies under mysterious circumstances on the Iron Throne. Jaehaerys I, son of Aenys, becomes king and begins a long peaceful reign known for legal reforms and infrastructure. #history #ASOIAF
103 CE
The Great Council of 101 AC
After the death of Prince Aemon, the Great Council of Harrenhal chooses Viserys I as heir over Laenor Velaryon, setting a precedent for male primogeniture and later contributing to civil war. #politics #ASOIAF
129 CE
Start of the Dance of the Dragons
The Targaryen civil war begins after the death of Viserys I, with Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon II each claiming the throne. Dragons fight dragons in a devastating conflict across Westeros. #war #ASOIAF
131 CE
End of the Dance of the Dragons
The war ends with Aegon II's death and Rhaenyra's son Aegon III crowned. The conflict nearly exterminates the dragons and weakens Targaryen power. #war #ASOIAF
157 CE
Death of Daeron I Targaryen in Dorne
King Daeron I, known as the Young Dragon, is killed during his attempt to conquer Dorne. His short reign is marked by military ambition and eventual failure. #biography #ASOIAF
196 CE
First Blackfyre Rebellion
Daemon Blackfyre, legitimized bastard son of Aegon IV, rebels against King Daeron II. The rebellion is defeated at the Redgrass Field, but Blackfyre pretenders continue for generations. #war #ASOIAF
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209 CE
The Great Spring Sickness
A devastating plague sweeps Westeros, killing tens of thousands, including many nobles. The epidemic disrupts trade and fuels political instability. #disaster #ASOIAF
211 CE
Second Blackfyre Rebellion
Daemon II Blackfyre attempts a second rebellion but is defeated by Lord Brynden Rivers. This further cements the Targaryen hold on the throne. #war #ASOIAF
219 CE
Third Blackfyre Rebellion
A minor uprising led by Haegon Blackfyre fails after two years. The rebellions continue to drain the realm's resources. #war #ASOIAF
237 CE
Birth of Barristan Selmy
Barristan Selmy is born at Harvest Hall. He later becomes one of the greatest knights in Westerosi history, serving in the Kingsguard for three kings. #biography #ASOIAF
242 CE
Birth of Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister is born to Tytos Lannister at Casterly Rock. He becomes the formidable Lord of Casterly Rock, known for his ruthlessness and political acumen. #biography #ASOIAF
244 CE
Birth of Aerys II Targaryen
Aerys II Targaryen is born to Jaehaerys II. He later becomes the Mad King, whose paranoid tyranny leads to Robert's Rebellion and the fall of the Targaryen dynasty. #biography #ASOIAF
259 CE
War of the Ninepenny Kings
The last Blackfyre Rebellion, led by Maelys Blackfyre, is crushed in the Stepstones. The war sees notable knights like Barristan Selmy earn fame. #war #ASOIAF
263 CE
Birth of Eddard Stark
Eddard Stark is born to Lord Rickard Stark at Winterfell. He becomes the honorable Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, a central figure in the War of the Five Kings. #biography #ASOIAF
264 CE
Birth of Robert Baratheon
Robert Baratheon is born at Storm's End. He later leads the rebellion against Aerys II and becomes king, known for his warrior prowess and later decline. #biography #ASOIAF
273 CE
Birth of Jaime and Cersei Lannister
Jaime and Cersei Lannister are born to Tywin Lannister. Jaime becomes a brilliant swordsman and Kingsguard, while Cersei becomes queen and a ruthless political player. #biography #ASOIAF
274 CE
Birth of Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion Lannister is born at Casterly Rock. Despite being a dwarf, he becomes one of the wittiest and most cunning figures in the Seven Kingdoms, serving as Hand of the King. #biography #ASOIAF
282 CE
Battle of the Trident and Sack of King's Landing
Robert Baratheon kills Prince Rhaegar at the Battle of the Trident. Lord Tywin Lannister sacks King's Landing, leading to the deaths of King Aerys and his children. Robert claims the throne. #war #ASOIAF
283 CE
Birth of Jon Snow
Jon Snow is born to Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen (secretly). He is raised as Ned Stark's bastard at Winterfell, later becoming Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. #biography #ASOIAF
283 CE
Robert Baratheon Crowned King
Robert Baratheon is crowned as the first Baratheon king of the Seven Kingdoms, ending Targaryen rule. He marries Cersei Lannister to cement peace. #politics #ASOIAF
284 CE
Birth of Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen is born on Dragonstone during a storm. Exiled, she eventually emerges as the Mother of Dragons, seeking to reclaim the Iron Throne. #biography #ASOIAF
289 CE
Greyjoy Rebellion
Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands rebels against the Iron Throne. The rebellion is crushed by Robert Baratheon and his allies, including Eddard Stark. #war #ASOIAF
298 CE
Execution of Eddard Stark
Eddard Stark is executed by King Joffrey Baratheon on the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor, triggering the War of the Five Kings. #politics #ASOIAF
298 CE
Waymar Royce Killed by Others
Ser Waymar Royce, a ranger of the Night's Watch, is killed by White Walkers beyond the Wall, marking the first confirmed attack in thousands of years and the start of the series. #supernatural #ASOIAF
299 CE
Battle of the Blackwater
Stannis Baratheon attacks King's Landing by sea but is defeated by Tyrion Lannister's use of wildfire and the arrival of Tywin Lannister's army. #war #ASOIAF
299 CE
The Red Wedding
The Freys and Boltons massacre Stark bannermen at Edmure Tully's wedding, killing Robb Stark, Catelyn Stark, and many others. This event devastates the Stark cause in the war. #betrayal #ASOIAF
300 CE
Daenerys Captures Meereen
Daenerys Targaryen conquers the city of Meereen in Slaver's Bay, freeing its slaves and establishing herself as a ruler. She struggles with the challenges of governance. #conquest #ASOIAF
300 CE
Death of Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister is killed by his son Tyrion while on the privy, ending the reign of the most powerful man in Westeros and leaving a power vacuum. #biography #ASOIAF