Win or die.
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King's Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet.
As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost.
Rhaenyra learns the situation in King's Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule.
Ormund's invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner.
As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King's Landing.
While Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt.
Torn between Mysaria and Daemon's visions for her reign, Rhaenyra grows desperate for a sign that she will prevail.
Shifting alliances irrevocably reshape the war as Rhaenyra's forces converge around Tumbleton and both sides vie to gain the upper hand.
