In the realm of Westeros, a complex web of family connections can leave even the most ardent fans bewildered. The HBO series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is set about 90 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," taking place around 210 AC (After Conquest). If you're new to this novella and didn't catch a glimpse of its intricate timeline, here's a breakdown.
For those unfamiliar with the show's chronology, it all begins with the reign of Viserys I Targaryen in "House of the Dragon," which occurs roughly 130-170 years before "Game of Thrones" starts. Fast forward to around 298 AC, where "Game of Thrones" takes center stage and lasts for seven years.
Now, let's delve into the enigmatic figure known as "Egg." Without giving away too many spoilers, Egg is none other than Aegon V Targaryen, a toddler in "House of the Dragon," whose lineage stretches far beyond that. He's the father of Daeron II Targaryen and Maekar I Targaryen, and as such, he's also the grandfather of several notable characters.
Most notably, Egg is the father of Aerys II "The Mad King" Targaryen and, through him, the great-grandfather of Viserys, Daenerys, and Rhaegar Targaryen – a direct ancestor of none other than Jon Snow. This complex family tree leaves many questions unanswered.
One connection worth noting is between Ser Duncan the Tall and Brienne of Tarth, though it's unclear if Martin has explicitly confirmed this link. Another peculiar observation points to their shared height, but ultimately, the full extent of these ties remains a subject of interpretation.
In conclusion, understanding "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" requires some effort, especially when it comes to piecing together its timeline and tracing family connections. Egg's story is just one thread in this intricate tapestry, adding depth to what's already an exhaustive world-building exercise by George R.R. Martin.
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For those unfamiliar with the show's chronology, it all begins with the reign of Viserys I Targaryen in "House of the Dragon," which occurs roughly 130-170 years before "Game of Thrones" starts. Fast forward to around 298 AC, where "Game of Thrones" takes center stage and lasts for seven years.
Now, let's delve into the enigmatic figure known as "Egg." Without giving away too many spoilers, Egg is none other than Aegon V Targaryen, a toddler in "House of the Dragon," whose lineage stretches far beyond that. He's the father of Daeron II Targaryen and Maekar I Targaryen, and as such, he's also the grandfather of several notable characters.
Most notably, Egg is the father of Aerys II "The Mad King" Targaryen and, through him, the great-grandfather of Viserys, Daenerys, and Rhaegar Targaryen – a direct ancestor of none other than Jon Snow. This complex family tree leaves many questions unanswered.
One connection worth noting is between Ser Duncan the Tall and Brienne of Tarth, though it's unclear if Martin has explicitly confirmed this link. Another peculiar observation points to their shared height, but ultimately, the full extent of these ties remains a subject of interpretation.
In conclusion, understanding "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" requires some effort, especially when it comes to piecing together its timeline and tracing family connections. Egg's story is just one thread in this intricate tapestry, adding depth to what's already an exhaustive world-building exercise by George R.R. Martin.
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Targaryen family tree myself 
. Egg's storyline is so intertwined with other characters, it's hard not to feel a little lost. Can someone explain how he's connected to everyone and no one at the same time? 
i mean, i've seen some complex timelines in my life but this one takes the cake. who else has tried to piece together all of egg's offspring lol what's even more wild is that it basically ties into our favorite characters like jon snow and brienne of tarth. btw does anyone know how many books are left to read after completing house of the dragon?
. Think Martin must've had a calculator to keep track of all those relatives 
i need a flowchart or something to make sense of it all 
! It's so complex that even I get lost trying to keep track. I love how Martin's world-building is on another level, it feels like you need a flowchart just to understand the relationships between characters 
. But at the same time, it's also really cool to see all these old characters re-emerging and their connections starting to make sense 
. Can't wait for more updates! 
i mean egg is like the ultimate throwback tho, like his kids are having kids with their own kids's kids and im over here trying to figure out which kid is related to whom 
. Martin's world-building is insane 
, but sometimes I feel like my brain hurts from all the plot twists 
. Anyone else obsessed with the Targaryen family tree?
. And what about Viserys? Is he really just a random Targaryen cousin of Jon or does there's more to the story? I'm definitely intrigued by this novella now...
. More shows about the Targaryen era, please! 
And don't even get me started on the whole "Egg" thing - toddler Targaryen? Really? It's like Martin is trying to torture us with all these plot threads 
. And what's up with Ser Duncan and Brienne's connection, anyway? Is it just a random coincidence or is there more to it than meets the eye? I'll be over here, stuck in this never-ending web of intrigue 
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. It's like Martin wants us to appreciate the complexity and depth of his world-building. Love it!
. And don't even get me started on the timeline - 90 years before Game of Thrones? That's a lot of history to keep track of! 
But hey, that's what makes Westeros so fascinating, right? The depth and richness of its world-building is insane... still, I need some time to process all this info 
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And then you find out he's the grandfather of like 5 major characters... it's mental