Dragonstone
Island fortress from the days of Valyria, from which Aegon launched his conquest. Traditional seat of the heir.
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Rulers of Dragonstone through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Targaryen | Aegon Targaryen (Aegon I Targaryen) | |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Targaryen | Aegon I Targaryen (Aegon I Targaryen) | |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Targaryen | Rhaenyra Targaryen (Rhaenyra Targaryen) | seat of the blacks |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Baratheon | Stannis Baratheon (Stannis Baratheon, Daenerys Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen) | the last Targaryens were smuggled to Braavos |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Baratheon | Stannis Baratheon (Stannis Baratheon, Melisandre, Davos Seaworth) | where he proclaimed his claim |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Baratheon | Stannis's castellan (Stannis Baratheon) | Stannis himself marches in the North |
Events at Dragonstone
Battle of the Gullet · Dance of the Dragons, 130 AC
The Triarchy fleet, now allied with the greens, clashes with the Velaryon fleet near Dragonstone. Prince Jacaerys and his dragon Vermax fall.
People: Jacaerys Velaryon
Death of Rhaenyra · Dance of the Dragons, 130 AC
Rhaenyra flees to Dragonstone, but Aegon II is waiting. His dragon Sunfyre devours her before her son's eyes.
People: Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon II Targaryen
Daenerys Stormborn · Robert's Rebellion, 284 AC
Queen Rhaella dies giving birth to Daenerys during a great storm. Loyalists smuggle the infant and Viserys away before Stannis's fleet arrives.
People: Daenerys Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen
Dragonstone in the wars
- The Dance of the Dragons – The Battle of the Gullet (130 AC): ⚔ The Gullet, won by Rhaenyra · Syrax – dragons took part
- The Dance of the Dragons – The storming of the Dragonpit (130 AC)
- The Dance of the Dragons – The queen's end (130 AC): ⚔ Rhaenyra fed to Sunfyre, won by Aegon II · Sunfyre – dragons took part
- Robert's Rebellion – Dragonstone (283 AC): ⚔ Dragonstone taken, won by Stannis Baratheon
- The War of the Five Kings – Robb's road home (299 AC)
People connected with Dragonstone
- Aegon I Targaryen House Targaryen
- Rhaenyra Targaryen House Targaryen
- Stannis Baratheon House Baratheon
- Daenerys Targaryen House Targaryen
- Viserys Targaryen House Targaryen
- Melisandre Shadowbinders of Asshai
- Davos Seaworth House Baratheon
- Jacaerys Velaryon House Targaryen
- Aegon II Targaryen House Targaryen
Explore in 3D
Dragonstone is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
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Questions about Dragonstone
Where is Dragonstone?
Dragonstone lies in Crownlands. Island fortress from the days of Valyria, from which Aegon launched his conquest. Traditional seat of the heir.
Who holds Dragonstone during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Aegon Targaryen of House Targaryen.
Who holds Dragonstone during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Aegon I Targaryen of House Targaryen.
Who holds Dragonstone during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Rhaenyra Targaryen of House Targaryen – seat of the blacks.
Who holds Dragonstone during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Stannis Baratheon of House Baratheon – the last Targaryens were smuggled to Braavos.
Who holds Dragonstone during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Stannis Baratheon of House Baratheon – where he proclaimed his claim.
Who holds Dragonstone during Present day (300 AC)?
Stannis's castellan of House Baratheon – Stannis himself marches in the North.