Through countless invasions, civil wars, and uprisings, House of the Dragon will show an incredibly bloody period in Westeros' history. House of the Dragon Season 1 takes place over decades. Characters live, age, and die with every episode that passes by. Wars come and go, villains rise, and heroes fall, and the Targaryen dynasty stands true
House Tyrell held this tourney during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. It was regarded as the finest tournament in a generation. Tourney at Oldtown in honor of King Jaehaerys. Date: 89 AC. Lord Hightower staged a tourney at Oldtown in honor of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, who was visiting the city during one of his royal progresses.He is a captain of the City Watch of King's Landing, a friend and a lickspittle of Prince Daemon Targaryen. Elinor Stokeworth, the daughter of Lord Stokeworth. (mentioned only) Episode 2: The Rogue Prince. Ser Desmond Caron (uncredited). He is a son of Ser Royce Caron. Ser Rymun Mallister, played by Tony Woodhead. He is a son of Lord Lymond
King's Landing is the largest city in Westeros and has a population of about 500,000. The Reach is said to have the largest army, around 50,000. The other former kingdoms are believed to be able to command 25,000 - 40,000 soldiers depending on size. Westeros also has a pretty high mortality rate given the long winters.
Throughout world history, many kings have trusted in a top advisor or confidant. In Westeros, this top position is known as the Hand of the King. The Hand of the King is appointed by royal decree to execute the king's command. If the king is absent or indisposed, the Hand makes decisions in his place.