As the first century of Targaryen dynasty came to a close, the health of the old King, Jaehaerys, was failing. In those days House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength with ten adult dragons under its yoke. The House of the Dragon I: The Heirs of the Dragon, opening commentary, Sky 2022
In the year 101, the old King called a great council to choose an heir … 14 succession claims were heard … The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself. ibid.
It is now the ninth year of King Viserys I Targaryen’s reign. 172 year before the death of the mad king, Aerys, and the birth of his daughter, Princess Daenerys Targaryen. ibid. caption
No queen has ever sat on the iron throne. ibid. King & Council
My family has just been destroyed. But instead of being by my side or near us, you chose to celebrate your own rise, laughing with your whores and your lickspittles. You have no allies at court but me. I have only ever defended you. ibid. King to Daemon
The iron throne is the most dangerous seat in the realm. Iibid. King to daughter
My father should be defended by a man who has seen real combat. House of the Dragon II: The Rogue Prince, Princess
You are the King but I do not envy you. ibid. Councillor
Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the iron throne. ibid. Princess Rhaenys
If you wish to be restored as heir, you need to kill me. So do it. And be done with this bother. ibid. neice to uncle
I intend to marry the Lady Alison Hightower. ibid. King
Two years old and already our boy has kingly presence. House of the Dragon III: Second of His Name, council at party
My father trying to sell me off to Jason Lannister. ibid. Princess
Do you think the realm will ever accept me as their queen? ibid.
I do not seek to replace you, child … What would you have me do? ibid. King to Princess
You will not be supplanted. As to your match, make it yourself. Find one that pleases you. As I did. House of the Dragon IV: King of the Narrow Sea, King to Princess
Princess: Do you think my great grandmother was as beautiful as they say?
Old Courtier: This was half a century ago, princess. ibid.
My father seems content to sell me off to the Lord with the biggest castle. ibid. Princess to returned uncle in garden
Hand: … seen together in the bowels of the pleasure den. ibid. Re Princess’s naughties
King: This is a lie. You have been lied to. ibid.
You fucked Daemon in the pleasure house … You Targaryens do have queer customs. ibid. StepQueen to Princess
Daemon never touched me. ibid. Princess to StepQueen
King: My daughter. Won’t you even deny it? You defiled her. Still you say nothing?
Daemon: Was does it matter, brother … ibid.
Your heart is even blacker than I thought. ibid. King to Daemon
Gone from my sight for good. ibid.
The vale sheep might be willing even if I’m not. House of the Dragon V: We Light the Way, young woman to Daemon on road
You are perhaps in need of an ally. ibid. Spidery man to Queen in garden
That we perform our duties to our fathers and to the realm, and when it’s done, each of us dines as we see fit. ibid. Princess to betrothed
My marriage does not have to be the end. ibid. Princess to Ser Criston
I hope to herald in a second age of dragons in Westeros. ibid. King
The Queen has requested the child be brought to her immediately. House of the Dragon s1e6: The Princess and the Queen, Princess gives birth
I do believe he [new grandson] has his father’s nose. ibid.
Your grandsons are a menace. They are savages. So it’s not surprising … To have one child like that is a mistake. To have three is an insult. To the throne. To you. ibid. Queen to King
Questions about our sons’ parentage. Vile disgusting insinuations. ibid. Princess to husband
You are commanded to remain in King’s Landing and at my side. ibid.
You may do as you wish, husband. When I am cold in my grave. ibid. Queen
The gods can be cruel. House of the Dragon s1e7: Driftmark, King to Daemon
The Crown was yours until those fools from the Council plucked it from your head. ibid. Velaryon to wife
History does not remember blood. It remembers names. ibid.
I may have lost an eye. But I gained a dragon. ibid. King’s son
We play an ugly game. And now for the first time I see that you have the determination to win it. ibid. Hand to daughter/Queen
I am the Sea-Snake’s own blood … I speak the truth … But what of the Velaryon line? Is it to be snuffed out? House of the Dragon s1e8: The Lord of the Tides, brother
But tomorrow the Hightowers land their first blow. They force you to your knees. And I must stand alone. Iibid. Grandmother
With his last breath he impressed upon the Queen his wish that his son Aegon should succeed him as Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. House of the Dragon s1e9: The Green Council, Hand
You plan to kill them. And all here accede to this. ibid. Queen to Council
Something must be done. Egon is unfit to rule. ibid. Aegon
We do not rule but we may guide the men who do. ibid. Queen to cousin
The Sea-Snake is going to die, isn’t he? House of the Dragon s1e10: The Black Queen, boy to Princess
My father looked after me and helped me prepare for my duties. ibid. Princess
That whore of a Queen murdered my brother and stole his throne … ibid. Daemon
The Greens have repudiated the succession and claimed the Iron Throne. Aegon has been crowned King. ibid. Princess in Labour
I’m Queen Rhaenyra now. And you are all traitors to the realm. ibid.
We have more dragons than Aegon. ibid. Daemon
You abandoned us for more adventure at sea … Your brother is also dead … Daemon took his head from him. ibid. her to him oldtimers
Your father’s realm was one of justice and honour. Our houses and joined by a common blood and a common cause. This Hightower treason cannot stand. You have the full support of our fleet and house, your Grace. ibid. Lord Corlys
Throughout the ancient world there are tales of fire-breathing beasts descending from the sky. These winged creatures inspired both fear and inspiration. But could accounts on dragons be based on real events? Ancient Aliens s18e9: Decoding the Dragon Gods, History 2022
‘And the gods rode upon dragons.’ ibid. comment
‘We Chinese people consider ourselves the descendants of the dragon.’ ibid.
Ancient stone sculptures from North America that depict a legendary serpent god in a human form. ibid.
Serpents from the sea can also be found in Norse mythology. ibid.