"Blood is and shall ever be blood."
Before Old Valyria, before Velaryons and Targaryens there were the Morrigans. Valyrian to the core. Possessors of magic thought lost to the Valyrians.
Valere will never be a part of the Seven Kingdoms, but when...
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As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty came to a close, the health of the Old King, Jaehaerys, was failing. In those days, House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength with ten adult dragons under its yoke.
No power in the world could stand against it.
King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly years of peace and prosperity. But tragedy had claimed both his sons, leaving his succession in doubt.
So, in the year 101 AC, the Old King called a Great Council to choose an heir.
Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal.
Fourteen succession claims were heard but only three were truly considered:
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, one of King's eldest descendants, the Princess Haelys Targaryen, and her younger brother, Prince Viserys Targaryen, the King's eldest male descendant.
Rhaenys and Haelys, two women, would not inherit the Iron Throne. The lords instead chose Viserys. Jaehaerys called the Great Council to prevent a war being fought over his succession. For he knew the cold truth.
The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon...was itself.
