The Targaryen Restoration vs. Baratheon Rule

A Game of Thrones

Daenerys's rise and the threat she poses to the Baratheon dynasty.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Exile's Threat The Exile's Threat from "A Game of Thrones". The Beggar King The Marriage Viserys sells Daenerys to Khal Drogo to gain an army. Robert Baratheon sees this as a threat.

The Exile's Threat from "A Game of Thrones". The Beggar King The Marriage Viserys sells Daenerys to Khal Drogo to gain an army. Robert Baratheon sees this as a threat.

The Beggar King The Marriage Viserys sells Daenerys to Khal Drogo to gain an army. Robert Baratheon sees this as a threat. The Assassination Order Robert orders Daenerys killed, but the attempt fails. This hardens Dany's resolve. The Prophecy The dosh khaleen prophesy that Dany's son will conquer the world. The Targaryen threat grows.

The Birth of Dragons The Birth of Dragons from "A Game of Thrones". The New Power The Pyre Dany walks into the fire and emerges with three dragons. She is now a force to be reckoned with.

The Birth of Dragons from "A Game of Thrones". The New Power The Pyre Dany walks into the fire and emerges with three dragons. She is now a force to be reckoned with.

The New Power The Pyre Dany walks into the fire and emerges with three dragons. She is now a force to be reckoned with. The Loyalty The remaining Dothraki swear allegiance to her. She has the beginnings of an army. The Future Dany vows to reclaim the Iron Throne. The Targaryen restoration is underway, posing a direct challenge to the Baratheon-Lannister regime.

early in the story

at the end of the book