How Aerys II became the Mad King?

Aerys showed great promise at the start of his reign, bringing peace and prosperity to the Seven Kingdoms, but later descended into insanity, caused by, amongst other factors, multiple miscarriages and stillbirths, the deaths of three sons, and a brief uprising known as the Defiance of Duskendale, in which he was held …

Who was King before Aerys?

Rhaegar was born in blood and grief, during the blaze known as the Tragedy of Summerhall that killed King Aegon V, his heir Prince Duncan and many others. Aerys’ father only ruled for three years before he passed away, and Aerys became king as Aerys II Targaryen.

Who killed King Aerys II Targaryen?

King Aerys was killed by Kingslayer Jaime Lannister after being betrayed. His wife Rhaella was murdered as well. Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, heir to the Mad King who “abducted” Lyanna Stark and started the war, was killed by Robert in battle.

How many jars of wildfire were placed under King’s landing?

Thousands of jars of wildfire were gathered and placed in key positions under King’s Landing. Hundreds were placed under the Dragonpit and the Great Sept of Baelor, under every one of the city’s gates and even under the Red Keep itself.

Why does Aerys have an obsession with wildfire?

Wildfire being poured. As he neared the end of his life, and his mental state deteriorated, Aerys developed an obsession with wildfire. He enjoyed watching people burn, and in his paranoia would burn anyone he saw as an enemy.

What happened to the Mad King’s caches of wildfire?

In the books, several major caches of wildfire left over from the Mad King’s plot were inadvertently discovered hidden throughout the city, and were reacquired by the Alchemists.

What does Tyrion tell Daenerys about King’s landing?

Tyrion tells Daenerys about her father’s plot to destroy King’s Landing, in attempt to dissuade her from destroying her enemies’ cities. The Great Sept of Baelor is burnt down by wildfire. The wildfire stored under the Great Sept of Baelor is ignited during the Sept trial of Cersei and Loras Tyrell.