The History of Westeros

From the dawn of time to the fall of the Iron Throne: five eras tracing the history of Westeros, from the legend of the First Men to the wars that reshaped the realm.

1. Era 1 · Before 1 AC

   The Ancient Times

   Before kings and dragons, Westeros belongs to the Children of the Forest and the First Men. The Andals, the Rhoynar and the Doom of Valyria set the stage for the Conquest.

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2. Era 2 · 1 – 283 AC

   The Targaryen Dynasty

   For nearly three centuries, the dragonlords rule from the Iron Throne. Glory, civil wars and madness mark their dynasty.

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3. Era 3 · 281 – 289 AC

   Robert's Rebellion

   A tournament, an abduction and a king too paranoid: Robert Baratheon's rebellion ends the Targaryen dynasty and upends the balance among the great houses.

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4. Era 4 · 298 – 300 AC

   The War of the Five Kings

   A king's death sets off the greatest conflict Westeros has known in centuries: five claimants clash amid intrigue, betrayal and battle.

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5. Era 5 · After the War of the Five Kings

   The Long Night and Beyond

   While the houses tear each other apart, the true threat marches south. The war against the dead, then the struggle for the Iron Throne, seal the fate of Westeros.

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