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A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel throws a lot of proper nouns at you. Here's a guide to the important whos, whats and wheres of 'House of the Dragon.'
The latest version of HBO's George R.R. Martin adaptations features a dragon-drop interface.

If you've decided, after careful consideration, that you're gonna give House of the Dragon a shot, you still might need some help re-orienting yourself to the world of the Seven Kingdoms. It's been a while, after all.

And just as Game of Thrones did, House of the Dragon throws a lot of proper nouns at you, out of the gate.

So if you're feeling the need to brush up your Sunspear, simply clip the list below and save for your records. Keep it handy as you watch.

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