100 BCE
Doom of Valyria
The catastrophic event that destroyed the Valyrian Freehold, leaving only the Targaryens and their dragons alive. #fantasy #history
Chronological Storyline (50 Milestones)
100 BCE
Targaryens Settle on Dragonstone
The Targaryen family, with their dragons, relocate to Dragonstone, a volcanic island off the coast of Westeros. #fantasy #history
1 CE
Burning of Harrenhal
Aegon uses his dragon Balerion to melt Harrenhal, the largest castle in Westeros, ending the rule of House Hoare. #fantasy #history
1 CE
Aegon's Conquest Begins
Aegon Targaryen lands at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush with his sisters Rhaenys and Visenya and their dragons, beginning the conquest of Westeros. #fantasy #history
1 CE
Field of Fire
The last major battle of Aegon's Conquest, where the Targaryen dragons incinerate a combined Lannister-Gardener army. #fantasy #history
2 CE
Aegon Crowned King of the Seven Kingdoms
Aegon I Targaryen is crowned at the Starry Sept in Oldtown, unifying most of Westeros under his rule. #fantasy #history
10 CE
Construction of the Red Keep Begins
Aegon orders the construction of the Red Keep on Aegon's High Hill in King's Landing. #fantasy #history
37 CE
Death of Aegon the Conqueror
Aegon I dies at the age of 64, succeeded by his son Aenys I. #fantasy #history
42 CE
Maegor the Cruel Takes the Throne
After Aenys's death, Maegor I Targaryen seizes the Iron Throne, beginning a brutal reign. #fantasy #history
48 CE
Death of Maegor and Accession of Jaehaerys I
Maegor dies under mysterious circumstances, and Jaehaerys I becomes king, ushering in a golden age. #fantasy #history
101 CE
Great Council of 101 AC
A council of lords chooses Viserys I as heir over Laenor Velaryon, setting the stage for future conflict. #fantasy #history
103 CE
Viserys I Crowned King
Viserys I Targaryen ascends the Iron Throne, a peaceful ruler beloved by the realm. #fantasy #history
109 CE
Birth of Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhaenyra, Viserys's firstborn child, is born, later named heir to the Iron Throne. #fantasy #history
120 CE
Death of Laenor Velaryon
Laenor Velaryon, Rhaenyra's first husband, dies under suspicious circumstances. #fantasy #history
129 CE
Battle of the Gullet
A major naval battle during the Dance, resulting in the death of Rhaenyra's son Jacaerys. #fantasy #history
129 CE
Death of Viserys I and Start of the Dance of the Dragons
Viserys I dies, and his son Aegon II is crowned, leading to a civil war with Rhaenyra. #fantasy #history
130 CE
Rhaenyra's Death
Rhaenyra is fed to Aegon II's dragon, ending her claim. #fantasy #history
130 CE
Fall of King's Landing to Rhaenyra
Rhaenyra captures King's Landing and sits on the Iron Throne briefly. #fantasy #history
131 CE
Death of Aegon II and End of the Dance
Aegon II is poisoned, and Aegon III, Rhaenyra's son, becomes king, ending the civil war. #fantasy #history
157 CE
Death of Aegon III and Accession of Daeron I
Aegon III dies, and his young son Daeron I becomes king, known as the Young Dragon. #fantasy #history
161 CE
Death of Daeron I and Accession of Baelor I
Daeron I dies in Dorne, and his brother Baelor the Blessed becomes king. #fantasy #history
171 CE
Death of Baelor I and Accession of Viserys II
Baelor dies, and Viserys II, a capable hand, rules briefly. #fantasy #history
172 CE
Aegon the Unworthy Crowned
Aegon IV Targaryen ascends the throne, known for his corruption and legitimizing his bastards on his deathbed. #fantasy #history
184 CE
Death of Aegon IV and Accession of Daeron II
Aegon IV dies, and his son Daeron II becomes king, facing rebellions from the Blackfyre pretenders. #fantasy #history
196 CE
First Blackfyre Rebellion
Daemon Blackfyre, legitimized bastard of Aegon IV, rebels against Daeron II but is defeated at the Battle of the Redgrass Field. #fantasy #history
209 CE
Tourney at Ashford Meadow
A key event in the Hedge Knight story, where Dunk and Egg meet. #fantasy #history
209 CE
Great Spring Sickness
A devastating plague sweeps Westeros, killing many including King Daeron II and his heirs. #fantasy #history
233 CE
Great Council of 233 AC
After the death of Maekar I, a council chooses Aegon V (Egg) as king. #fantasy #history
259 CE
Aerys II Crowned King
Aerys II Targaryen, the Mad King, ascends the Iron Throne. #fantasy #history
259 CE
Tragedy at Summerhall
A fire at Summerhall kills King Aegon V and Prince Duncan, leading to Aerys II's accession. #fantasy #history
260 CE
War of the Ninepenny Kings
The last Blackfyre rebellion is crushed, with many future rebels fighting together. #fantasy #history
276 CE
Tourney at Harrenhal
A grand tournament where Rhaegar Targaryen crowns Lyanna Stark as the queen of love and beauty, sparking rumors. #fantasy #history
282 CE
Battles of Summerhall and the Mander
Early battles in Robert's Rebellion, with Robert Baratheon winning at Summerhall. #fantasy #history
282 CE
Abduction of Lyanna Stark
Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark disappear together, leading to Brandon Stark's arrest and the start of Robert's Rebellion. #fantasy #history
282 CE
Execution of Brandon and Rickard Stark
Aerys II brutally executes Brandon and Rickard Stark, prompting the North to rebel. #fantasy #history
283 CE
Sack of King's Landing
Tywin Lannister sacks King's Landing, and Aerys II is killed by Jaime Lannister. #fantasy #history
283 CE
Death of Lyanna Stark
Lyanna dies in the Tower of Joy, extracting a promise from Ned Stark. #fantasy #history
283 CE
Siege of Storm's End
Stannis Baratheon holds Storm's End against the Tyrells for nearly a year. #fantasy #history
283 CE
Battle of the Trident
Robert Baratheon kills Rhaegar Targaryen in single combat, a decisive victory for the rebels. #fantasy #history
283 CE
Robert Baratheon Crowned King
Robert Baratheon takes the Iron Throne, ending the Targaryen dynasty. #fantasy #history
284 CE
Greyjoy Rebellion
Balon Greyjoy rebels against Robert but is quickly defeated; Theon is taken as hostage. #fantasy #history
297 CE
Jon Arryn's Death
The Hand of the King dies, prompting Robert to visit Winterfell and ask Ned to be Hand. #fantasy #history
298 CE
Bran Stark's Fall
Bran Stark catches Jaime and Cersei together and is pushed from a tower, left comatose. #fantasy #history
298 CE
Execution of Ned Stark
Ned Stark is executed by Joffrey Baratheon, sparking the War of the Five Kings. #fantasy #history
298 CE
Battle of the Whispering Wood
Robb Stark captures Jaime Lannister in a decisive victory. #fantasy #history
298 CE
Robb Stark Crowned King in the North
Robb Stark is declared King in the North by his bannermen. #fantasy #history
299 CE
Red Wedding
Robb Stark and his mother Catelyn are murdered by the Freys and Boltons, ending the Stark rebellion. #fantasy #history
299 CE
Battle of the Blackwater
Stannis Baratheon's fleet is defeated by the Lannister-Tyrell alliance using wildfire. #fantasy #history
300 CE
Battle of Winterfell
Stannis Baratheon defeats the Boltons but is later defeated by the Boltons and Freys. #fantasy #history
300 CE
Death of Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister is killed by his son Tyrion on the privy. #fantasy #history