Aegon's Conquest: The War that Shaped Westeros
An Overview of Aegon's Campaign
Aegon's Conquest, also known as the Conquest, was a significant event in the history of Westeros. Initiated by Aegon I Targaryen, it led to Aegon's conquest of most of the continent.
The Early Days of the Conquest
Aegon Targaryen, along with his sisters Rhaenys and Visenya, landed in Westeros with their dragons in the year 2 BC. They quickly conquered the Stormlands, the Reach, and the Riverlands, using the dragons to their advantage.
The Fall of the Iron Islands
After their initial victories, the Targaryens turned their attention to the Iron Islands. Aegon's brother Orys Baratheon defeated the Greyjoys, bringing the islands under Aegon's rule.
The Submission of the North
The North proved to be a more challenging target for the Targaryens. However, Aegon's forces eventually defeated the Starks in a bloody battle at the Battle of Castle Black. Torrhen Stark, the King of the North, bent the knee to Aegon, ending the war in the North.
The Legacy of Aegon's Conquest
Aegon's Conquest marked a new era in Westerosi history. It established the Targaryen dynasty, which ruled Westeros for nearly three centuries. It also led to the unification of the continent under a single ruler for the first time in history.
The consequences of Aegon's Conquest still resonate in Westeros today. The Seven Kingdoms were shaped by the events of the war, and the Targaryen lineage remains an influential force in the realm.
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