Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 - 129 AC)

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Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 - 129 AC)

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Jul 24, 2023

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In this episode we've got the scheming of Lord Donnel the Delayer, the end of Maegor and the reign of Jaehaerys and Viserys. Questions regarding the siege and death of Septon Moon, the voyage of the Sun Chaser and Prince Daeron the Daring. Of course there's some Otto, Alicent and Hoberrrt too!

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Jul 24, 2023

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Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 - 129 AC)

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