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Jul 31, 2024 · Westeros in House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones is divided up into the Seven Kingdoms, but there are really nine of them - here's why.
- Colin Mccormick
Dorne is a Principality and not a Kingdom, so why include it as one of the Seven Kingdoms instead of the Riverlands, who while not independent at the time of Aegon's Conquest had been independent in the past and were actually a kingdom rather than a principality like Dorne.
May 14, 2014 · It just so happens that when Aegon invaded Westeros, it was split into 7 independent kingdoms - hence the name. Obviously, up to Daeron II's marriage with Dorne, the Targaryens' claim to Dorne (as well as to the title King of the Rhoynar) was completely hollow, but that's a whole other topic. And there weren't always 7 kingdoms.
- Because there were 7 Kingdoms when Aegon the Conqueror started his campaign 1. North 2. Vale 3. Kingdom of the Rock - nowadays Westerlands 4....
- Riverlands were ruled by Harren the Black from Harrenhal but were part of IB Kingdom, Crownlands were divided between Storm King and IB King....
- There were just 7 when Aegon landed. North Iron Islands along with the Riverlands (The Riverlands were not a kingdom for a long time and they...
- It makes sense that Aegon would still call his kingdom the 7K, since there were 7. But Dorne wasn't conquered by Aegon, so really he only con...
- Cuz George is trying to tell us that he will actually take 9 books to finish it duh!
- Targs never converted. They did as they willed becoz they had dragons. Faith Militant from 37- 55 is prove of this. They did what was enough...
- We don't know when they converted but Aegon worshiped the Seven before the conquest.
- He just went to sept to seek blessing. Faith doesnt allow incestous or pollygamous marriage,both done by Aegon.
- They kept some of there customs but gave up there gods. All throughout real life people have changed gods without giving up all there customs...
- Targs had no gods to start with.
Although the term refers to seven kingdoms, Dorne was ruled by by a princess instead of a king. Additionally, the term omitted the island "kingdom" of Dragonstone, which was ruled by the sovereign Lords of Dragonstone from House Targaryen, and the lands beyond the Wall.
Dorne is the large peninsula which makes up the southernmost part of Westeros, and is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms. The lords of the ruling House Nymeros Martell style themselves " Prince " and "Princess" in the Rhoynish fashion.
Dec 15, 2012 · For centuries it has been the custom to speak of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. This familiar usage derives from the seven great kingdoms that held sway over most of Westeros below the Wall during years immediately preceding Aegon’s Conquest.
May 3, 2024 · The Riverlands. The Westerlands. The Reach. The Stormlands. The Crownlands. Two more regions — Dorne and the Iron Islands — expand the realm beyond the traditional seven, but they are not...
