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Wizards and Warriors animated fantasy documentary lore video series on GRR Martin's world of Ice and Fire continues. Previously, we have covered the story of the rise and fall of the Targaryens (youtu.be/elBPgLSVGk0) the story of the Game of Thrones before the Winds of Winter (youtu.be/7AkZoix8-BY), and the rise and fall of Valyria (youtu.be/YaCIZ_Nt7SA). The Dance of the Dragons was the civil war that broke House Targaryen at the height of its power—and nearly erased the dragons from Westeros. This complete history traces the conflict from the reign of Jaehaerys I and the Great Council of 101 AC to Viserys I’s fatal succession choices, Rhaenyra’s claim, Aegon II’s coronation, and the birth of the Blacks and Greens. We follow Daemon, Alicent, Aemond, Corlys Velaryon, Rhaenys, Criston Cole, and the rival heirs as old grudges become open war. See how the struggle spreads from Dragonstone and King’s Landing to Storm’s End, Harrenhal, the Riverlands, the Reach, and beyond. The video explains the key alliances, betrayals, dragonriders, and turning points—including Rook’s Rest, the Dragonseeds, the Battle of the Gullet, the fall of King’s Landing, the Butcher’s Ball, Tumbleton, and the legendary clash above the Gods Eye. Drawing on Fire & Blood and the disputed accounts preserved by Westerosi chroniclers, this deep dive separates rumor from established history while showing why neither side could truly win. By the end, the Iron Throne survives—but Targaryen power is permanently weakened, the realm is devastated, and the dynasty begins the long decline that eventually leads toward Robert’s Rebellion. Track every major dragon, shifting alliance, and costly decision as a family dispute becomes the war that changes the future of Westeros for many generations afterward. Whether you know the story through House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire, or George R. R. Martin’s books, this is the full Dance of the Dragons timeline in one place. Which side had the stronger claim: Rhaenyra’s Blacks or Aegon’s Greens? Watch to the end, choose your side, and tell us who you think truly won.
Our other series:
Middle-Earth - youtu.be/cVHygcEZbjY?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1P4htSWJv3UUPP5E0HcquL
Witcher - youtu.be/VISScJAyl5s?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b2M0MwLZF8oq-BuoavZOkzz
Game of Thrones - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3JN6nfgBaXCO-Fq2AI3m16
Warhammer Fantasy - youtube.com/watch?v=bn1Oj9QEf3U&list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1A4SyXaKCeUN16SJ9WsccC
Warhammer 40k - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1nnHZT8LkdjPZJ-hAX0DvS
Star Wars - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3RzrRLfjpViIqP5rE959xT
Fallout - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3Syq6NM-mbZg9kjTAGDx1N
Wheel of Time - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b10tegwrmO3uR6ZSW6VPSht
Elder Scrolls - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b0GMTIPuM1fMHowJEFbbC9D
Conan - youtube.com/watch?v=OqHZvT-djQU&list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3SLiDyo8ToLBS8aNdKy_vH
Cosmere, Mistborn, Stormlight, Elantris, Warbreaker - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b2nIRFktjJeoeZHK2Z9azYF
Dragon Age - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b0rUhBwTzOyesiS2jXmRCOx
Alternative History - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b33A2vPRIbU0hsekD4rIqbQ
Final Fantasy XIV - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b10Tg9iH_zg9WDfgersNHDR
First Law - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3kLapLXRZeC0Swf69rZL_a
Greek Mythology - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1l8MbvolrghqxZhky8XKCB
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Writer: Frank Ó'hÁinle
Illustration and Animation: Vlad Krivokonev (artstation.com/amicus_verus)
Narration: OfficiallyDevin (youtube.com/user/OfficiallyDevin)
Editing: Kamran Maharramli
Producer: Nurlan Karimov
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
#Lore #Fantasy #gameofthrones
00:00:00 - How the Dance Was Set in Motion
00:10:59 - The Great Council Chooses Viserys
00:19:12 - Rhaenyra Becomes the Heir
00:24:47 - The Blacks and Greens Emerge
00:36:43 - The Year of the Red Spring
00:41:45 - Viserys Dies, Aegon Takes the Throne
00:46:57 - First Blood at Storm’s End
00:51:42 - The Realm Goes to War
00:59:35 - Dragons Clash at Rook’s Rest
01:01:42 - The Dragonseeds Change the War
01:16:50 - Rhaenyra Seizes King’s Landing
01:24:25 - Victory Collapses Into Ruin
Consider supporting our work: patreon.com/wizardswarriors
Wizards and Warriors animated fantasy documentary lore video series on GRR Martin's world of Ice and Fire continues. Previously, we have covered the story of the rise and fall of the Targaryens (youtu.be/elBPgLSVGk0) the story of the Game of Thrones before the Winds of Winter (youtu.be/7AkZoix8-BY), and the rise and fall of Valyria (youtu.be/YaCIZ_Nt7SA). The Dance of the Dragons was the civil war that broke House Targaryen at the height of its power—and nearly erased the dragons from Westeros. This complete history traces the conflict from the reign of Jaehaerys I and the Great Council of 101 AC to Viserys I’s fatal succession choices, Rhaenyra’s claim, Aegon II’s coronation, and the birth of the Blacks and Greens. We follow Daemon, Alicent, Aemond, Corlys Velaryon, Rhaenys, Criston Cole, and the rival heirs as old grudges become open war. See how the struggle spreads from Dragonstone and King’s Landing to Storm’s End, Harrenhal, the Riverlands, the Reach, and beyond. The video explains the key alliances, betrayals, dragonriders, and turning points—including Rook’s Rest, the Dragonseeds, the Battle of the Gullet, the fall of King’s Landing, the Butcher’s Ball, Tumbleton, and the legendary clash above the Gods Eye. Drawing on Fire & Blood and the disputed accounts preserved by Westerosi chroniclers, this deep dive separates rumor from established history while showing why neither side could truly win. By the end, the Iron Throne survives—but Targaryen power is permanently weakened, the realm is devastated, and the dynasty begins the long decline that eventually leads toward Robert’s Rebellion. Track every major dragon, shifting alliance, and costly decision as a family dispute becomes the war that changes the future of Westeros for many generations afterward. Whether you know the story through House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire, or George R. R. Martin’s books, this is the full Dance of the Dragons timeline in one place. Which side had the stronger claim: Rhaenyra’s Blacks or Aegon’s Greens? Watch to the end, choose your side, and tell us who you think truly won.
Our other series:
Middle-Earth - youtu.be/cVHygcEZbjY?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1P4htSWJv3UUPP5E0HcquL
Witcher - youtu.be/VISScJAyl5s?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b2M0MwLZF8oq-BuoavZOkzz
Game of Thrones - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3JN6nfgBaXCO-Fq2AI3m16
Warhammer Fantasy - youtube.com/watch?v=bn1Oj9QEf3U&list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1A4SyXaKCeUN16SJ9WsccC
Warhammer 40k - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1nnHZT8LkdjPZJ-hAX0DvS
Star Wars - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3RzrRLfjpViIqP5rE959xT
Fallout - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3Syq6NM-mbZg9kjTAGDx1N
Wheel of Time - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b10tegwrmO3uR6ZSW6VPSht
Elder Scrolls - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b0GMTIPuM1fMHowJEFbbC9D
Conan - youtube.com/watch?v=OqHZvT-djQU&list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3SLiDyo8ToLBS8aNdKy_vH
Cosmere, Mistborn, Stormlight, Elantris, Warbreaker - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b2nIRFktjJeoeZHK2Z9azYF
Dragon Age - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b0rUhBwTzOyesiS2jXmRCOx
Alternative History - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b33A2vPRIbU0hsekD4rIqbQ
Final Fantasy XIV - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b10Tg9iH_zg9WDfgersNHDR
First Law - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b3kLapLXRZeC0Swf69rZL_a
Greek Mythology - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Qq-rUSt7b1l8MbvolrghqxZhky8XKCB
✔ Patreon ► patreon.com/wizardswarriors
✔ PayPal ► paypal.me/kingsandgenerals
✔ Twitter ► twitter.com/WizardsWarrior2
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Writer: Frank Ó'hÁinle
Illustration and Animation: Vlad Krivokonev (artstation.com/amicus_verus)
Narration: OfficiallyDevin (youtube.com/user/OfficiallyDevin)
Editing: Kamran Maharramli
Producer: Nurlan Karimov
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
#Lore #Fantasy #gameofthrones
00:00:00 - How the Dance Was Set in Motion
00:10:59 - The Great Council Chooses Viserys
00:19:12 - Rhaenyra Becomes the Heir
00:24:47 - The Blacks and Greens Emerge
00:36:43 - The Year of the Red Spring
00:41:45 - Viserys Dies, Aegon Takes the Throne
00:46:57 - First Blood at Storm’s End
00:51:42 - The Realm Goes to War
00:59:35 - Dragons Clash at Rook’s Rest
01:01:42 - The Dragonseeds Change the War
01:16:50 - Rhaenyra Seizes King’s Landing
01:24:25 - Victory Collapses Into Ruin
