Illegitimacy's Impact: How Bastards Shaped Westerosi History

🐺 Dive deep into the fascinating world of Westerosi bastards and discover how illegitimacy shaped the entire history of Game of Thrones! From the devastating Blackfyre Rebellions to Jon Snow's incredible journey, bastards have been at the center of the Seven Kingdoms' greatest moments.
In this comprehensive deep dive, we explore:

⚔️ The Blackfyre Rebellions - How one legitimized bastard nearly destroyed the Targaryen dynasty
🔥 The Great Bastards of Aegon IV - Bloodraven, Bittersteel, and Daemon Blackfyre
🐺 Jon Snow - The bastard who became King in the North (and his true identity!)
🗡️ Ramsay Bolton - When bastards become monsters
⚡ Edric Storm & Gendry - Royal blood without recognition
🐍 The Sand Snakes - How Dorne treats bastards differently
👑 Historical bastards who changed everything
⚖️ The legal and social framework of illegitimacy in Westeros

Discover the regional bastard surnames (Snow, Rivers, Storm, Sand, Hill, Flowers, Waters, Stone, Pyke), understand why legitimization matters, and learn how the stigma of being born outside marriage has driven some of the most pivotal events in Westerosi history.
Whether you're Team Jon Snow, fascinated by the Blackfyre pretenders, or intrigued by Dorne's progressive attitudes, this video covers ALL the canonical information about bastards from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and Game of Thrones.

🔔 Subscribe for more Game of Thrones lore, House of the Dragon content, and deep dives into the World of Ice and Fire!







#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #ASOIAF #JonSnow #Westeros #GoTLore