Within the fictional history of Westeros, the Targaryen legacy is viewed through a multifaceted lens. To some, they were the unifiers, the bringers of peace and prosperity, the architects of the Seven Kingdoms. To others, particularly those whose ancestors were conquered, they were foreign invaders and tyrannical overlords whose 'fire and blood' philosophy inflicted immense suffering. The memory of dragons, once a symbol of their dominance, later became a nostalgic echo of a lost golden age or a terrifying reminder of their destructive potential. This varying historical perception informs the loyalties and animosities seen in later generations, demonstrating how history is often written and interpreted by the victors and those who suffer under them.