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Aemond Takes Green Crown as Rhaenyra Fields Seven Dragons

6/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The episode opens with pounding drums and a sinister synth, signaling an all-out war tone.
Aemond now leads the Green faction as de facto king after his burned brother King Aegon vanished, rescued by Lord Larys Strong.
Rhaenyra Targaryen commands her forces from Dragonstone, backed by Daemon Targaryen and naval commander Corlys Velaryon.
The Greens have only two battle-ready dragons and uncertain riders, while Rhaenyra fields seven dragons.

History

Historical Context

On 22 August 1485 the Battle of Bosworth Field ended the Wars of the Roses when Henry Tudor’s roughly 5,000-strong force defeated King Richard III, the last Yorkist monarch and the final English king to die in battle. Henry’s victory installed the Tudor dynasty, uniting Lancaster and York, and provides the historical template for today’s fictional dragon clash between rival claimants.

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Story summary

The episode opens with pounding drums and a sinister synth, signaling an all-out war tone.
Aemond now leads the Green faction as de facto king after his burned brother King Aegon vanished, rescued by Lord Larys Strong.
Rhaenyra Targaryen commands her forces from Dragonstone, backed by Daemon Targaryen and naval commander Corlys Velaryon.
The Greens have only two battle-ready dragons and uncertain riders, while Rhaenyra fields seven dragons.

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