Aerys' descent into madness was not expected, as the King ruled and maintained peace in Westeros for many years and was known for being charming. A fire almost wiped out all the Targaryens, including the Aerys' father (an irony as they are the house of fire and blood). The event became...
Otto Hightower, Tywin Lannister, andTyrion Lannisterwere the only three people known to have served non-consecutive terms as Hand. Otto served as Hand to KingJaehaerys I Targaryenand again forViserys I Targaryenfor the first thirteen years of his reign. He was again made Hand to Viserys I f...
Why Starks Don't Fare Well When They Go South In Game Of Thrones The Starks' unfortunate fates when going south - which really begins with Rickard and Brandon Stark being killed by Aerys II Targaryen, aka the Mad King - lie with their difference to the rest of Westeros. The North is ...
The final Targaryen King was murdered byJaime Lannisterat the end of Robert's Rebellion, earning him the 'Kingslayer' nickname, but the reasons for Aerys' madness are never fully stated. Who killed Jaime Lannister? After the dead were defeated, he was horrified at the fate his sister would ...
Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) is "House of the Dragon"s latest villain with dramatic flair, and he is an absolute blast to watch.
I do agree though with other commentors that Jon has been reluctant so far out of a sort of inferiority complex based on his bastard-ness and that may change if suddenly he is acknowledged as Aegon Targaryen. And Nicholas II was probably not the best example of a reluctant leader. Not ev...