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Bend the Knee (Fire & Blood VRR)

| By History of Westeros

We are back and live this Sunday at 3pm eastern. With Harrenhal a smoking ruin and the largest army ever seen in Westeros defeated with ease, many rulers decide, at last, that they have no choice but to bend the knee to Aegon the Conqueror. We examine the events of the time as well as how these legends appear to the characters and how they manifest within ASOIAF ~300 years later.

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This week on “Bend the Knee (Fire & Blood VRR),” we delve into the whirlwind conquest of Aegon I Targaryen, exploring the legendary events that shaped Westeros as we know it. Join us as we dissect the shocking ease with which Aegon’s forces toppled mighty kingdoms, forcing even the most powerful houses to “bend the knee.” With special guests Ash, Aziz, and Sean, we unpack the historical realities of Aegon’s campaign, comparing them to how these events are perceived and remembered three centuries later within the world of *A Song of Ice and Fire*. We’ll examine the forging of King’s Landing, the devastation of Harrenhal, and the lasting impact of the Targaryen conquest on the Crownlands – all while enjoying some delightful Valar Rereadis discussion. Don’t miss this episode! Available now on Spotify (with video!) and wherever you get your podcasts.