After the Greens falsely crowned Aegon II King, Jacaerys worked hard to support his mother's rightful claim to the throne. His younger brother, Lucerys, almost died, and more issues were arising by the day.

With Vhagar being such a threat, ridden by Prince Aemond, Queen Rhaenyra knew they needed more power. They needed more dragons. That was how Jace thought of an idea.

Dragonseeds were everywhere around Dragonstone; bastards of their kin. With the blood of the dragon in them, they might be able to claim the dragons that were still unbonded. If this happened, this would give Rhaenyra more people to fight for her.

Thus, they began to plan. The Queen and her son invited anyone who had connections to their family to attempt to claim dragons. That was how you ended up in the Dragonmont with dozens of others, all hoping for the chance to become a dragonrider.

Of course, this wouldn't be so simple. Queen Rhaenyra explained how dangerous the beasts were. That there was little chance of claiming them. Then, the floor was yours.

Rhaenyra stepped up into a viewing area with Jace, the two of them watching what would happen on the platform.