Would you be a pro-Targaryen or anti-Targaryen in Westeros?

Well, for almost 300 years the Targaryen dynasty ruled the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. It had bright kings (Jaehaerys I, Viserys II..) and also bizarre ones (Maegor I, Aerys II, Aegon IV..). To be honest, many noble houses and commoners suffered because of them since there was a war in every hundred years. However, would you support the Crown since you'd believe they united the Seven Kingdoms and carry "the blood of the dragon", or would you resist it and create conspiracies for them to fall?

I'd probably be anti-Targaryen, because I believe the irresponsibilities and/or ideologies of the monarchs caused thousands, if not millions of deaths, (Dance of the Dragons, Blackfyre Rebellions..). For instance, Viserys's own irresponsibility and lack of strict measures caused the DoTD and commoners (soldiers, peasants, families, people..) suffered because of a man. At some point, people were united under the Shepherd and believed the Targaryens and dragons were "devil" and stormed the Dragonpit. Although, I believe it was pure ignorance, their actions show how much they have suffered.

(This is speculative and hypothetical, so don't get me wrong:)

If I was born into a wealthy family or elite-level family in Westeros/Essos, who was anti-Targaryen, I'd probably hire someone who had access to royal children (like a maid) and have her disappear with the heir (let's assume he/she is the only heir or extremely important) I'd plant fake letters, documents and proofs that other people made a plan while changing the identity of the heir and sending them to Essos as a new person and fund the maid so that she could stay hidden in the Free Cities, and change locations across Essos if needed. Also, I'd make sure that the maid wouldn't force open the door or leave the window open as clues.

What would you do?

Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

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