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Nine years into King Viserys’ reign, he remains desperate for a male heir. His rogue brother, Prince Daemon, expects to inherit the crown but is seen as too volatile and violent by the Small Council.

King Jaehaerys I calls the Great Council of 101 AC to choose an heir. Lords pass over Princess Rhaenys (the eldest bloodline) simply because she is a woman. Viserys I takes the Iron Throne instead. You have requested : House.of.the.Dragon.S01E01...

Queen Aemma goes into a difficult labor during a tournament celebrating the expected prince. Viserys authorizes a fatal C-section to save the child. Tragically, both the Queen and the newborn son die. Nine years into King Viserys’ reign, he remains