00:05As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty came to a close, the health of the old king,
00:11Jaehaerys, was failing.
00:15In those days, House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength, with ten adult dragons
00:21under its yerk.
00:23No power in the world could stand against it.
00:26King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly sixty years of peace and prosperity, but tragedy had claimed
00:32both his sons, leaving his succession in doubt.
00:36So, in the year 101, the old king called a great council to choose an heir.
00:43Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal.
00:47Fourteen succession claims were heard, but only two were truly considered.
00:54Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the king's eldest descendant, and her younger cousin,
00:59Prince Viserys Targaryen, the king's eldest male descendant.
01:08It is declared by all lords paramount, and lords vassal of the Seven Kingdoms,
01:17that Prince Viserys Targaryen remain Prince of Dragonstone.
01:23Rhaenys, a woman, would not inherit the Iron Throne.
01:30The lords instead chose Viserys.
01:33My father.
01:38Jaehaerys called the great council to prevent a war being fought over his succession.
01:43For he knew the cold truth.
01:45The only thing that could tear down the house of the dragon was itself.
02:18Personally, I was looking at the combat.
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