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Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 – 129 AC)

July 24, 2023 | By History of Westeros

In this episode we’ve got the scheming of Lord Donnel the Delayer, the end of Maegor and the reign of Jaehaerys and Viserys. Questions regarding the siege and death of Septon Moon, the voyage of the Sun Chaser and Prince Daeron the Daring. Of course there’s some Otto, Alicent and Hoberrrt too!


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Journey with us through the shadowy machinations of House Hightower, from the reign of Maegor the Cruel to the ascension of Jaehaerys I. This episode delves into the complex web of alliances forged and broken, exploring the Hightowers’ strategic maneuvering alongside the Targaryens, including the crucial roles played by Alicent Hightower, Lord Donnel, and the infamous “Delayer” himself. We unravel the mysteries surrounding Septon Moon’s demise, unpack Daeron Targaryen’s daring exploits, and examine the influence of Valyrian culture on the Reach. With expert insights from our guests Ash, Aziz, and Sean, we uncover the secrets lurking “Under the Dragons,” painting a vivid picture of this pivotal era in Westerosi history.

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Alicent HightowerDaeron TargaryenDonnelJaehaerys TargaryenViserys Targaryen

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House HightowerHouse Targaryen

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alicent hightowerAllegiance: House Hightower Of The HightowerAllegiance: House Targaryen Of King's LandingCulture: Valyriandaeron targaryenDonnelDonnel HightowerdragonsGuest: AshGuest: AzizGuest: Seanhouse hightowerjaehaerys targaryenmaegor targaryenThe Hightowerthe reachviserys targaryen

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