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The New Heir by Daerhale
Fandoms: A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms
06 Aug 2025
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Summary
Viserys Targaryen, the King of the Seven Kingdoms, finds himself ensnared in a whirlwind of prophetic visions that threaten to alter the destiny of his glorious house.
The king's nights become an unsettling mystery as strange visions begin to disturb his sleep. His journey through these nightmares commences with the tragic news of the death of his son-in-law, Laenor Velaryon, after an unexpected incident at Driftmark. He realizes that these visions are a warning, a sinister foretelling of an uncertain future.
In the silence of his troubled nights, an unusual visitor emerges. It is the spirit of his grandfather, the old king, who entrusts him with a shadowy yet inescapable mission. Viserys must make choices that will confront the suffering of many but are essential to rectify the errors of the past and ensure the survival of the Targaryen lineage and their powerful dragons.
Moved by these visions and the duty of his crown, the king embarks on an internal quest to decipher the mysteries of his own family. As he scrutinizes the dark desires and secrets of his heirs, he takes drastic actions. One after another, he discards unworthy heirs in search of the individual who can carry forth the Targaryen legacy.