Illyrio Reveals the Dragon Queen

During a lavish dinner, Illyrio Mopatis reveals to Tyrion that he is part of a grand conspiracy to restore a Targaryen to the Iron Throne. He speaks of Daenerys Targaryen, the 'dragon queen' across the narrow sea, who has hatched three dragons and conquered cities in Slaver's Bay. Illyrio intends to send Tyrion to Daenerys to serve as her advisor, believing his cunning and knowledge of Westeros will be invaluable. Tyrion, seeing this as a chance for survival and revenge against his sister Cersei, agrees to the plan.