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King Jaehaerys II: The Targaryen Red Comet

December 28, 2025 | By History of Westeros

The Red Comet burned brightly and briefly, bringing war and woe and prophecy. The life and reign of King Jaehaerys II is similarly described – short but meaningful. The last Blackfyre, the Ghost of High Heart, the Prince that was Promised. Not to mention the event that put him on the throne: Summerhall. This is the father of the Mad King, the grandfather of Daenerys and the man who gave Barristan his white cloak.

Intro – (0:02:04)
First Description – (0:03:43)
Early Life – (0:07:58)
Marriage, Prophecy, & Summerhall – (0:54:52)
Reign – (1:50:56)
Death – (2:11:54)
Legacy – (2:15:35)

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The Red Comet burned brightly and briefly, bringing war and woe and prophecy. The life and reign of King Jaehaerys II is similarly described – short but meaningful. The last Blackfyre, the Ghost of High Heart, the Prince that was Promised. Not to mention the event that put him on the throne: Summerhall. This is the father of the Mad King, the grandfather of Daenerys and the man who gave Barristan his white cloak. Intro – (0:02:04) First Description – (0:03:43) Early Life – (0:07:58) Marriage, Prophecy, & Summerhall – (0:54:52) Reign – (1:50:56) Death – (2:11:54) Legacy – (2:15:35) Nina:   / goodqueenaly   Audience Survey: http://bit.ly/howsurvey

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