There’s a Rhaenyra and a Rhaenys? Here’s your guide to the key players on the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’
Westeros is back, and with it, a slew of new contenders for the Iron Throne. The Seven Kingdoms’ highest seat of power stays firmly within House Targaryen right up until the events of, sure, but which Targaryen will wear the crown by the end? And who will help them win the thing?series premiere, “The Heirs of the Dragon,” introduces a small army of Iron Throne influencers over the course of its hour-plus runtime.
So, who are all the people Martin and friends plan on making you fall in love with this time, only to savagely dispatch them at a future date? Let’s take a closer look at Westeros’ latest arrivals.While he’s barely in the series, we should start with Jaehaerys , also known as “The Old King”—i.e. the man on the throne at the very start of the premiere. While we’re not likely to revisit him and his reign, it’s worth emphasizing him as a widely loved figure throughout Westeros.
As a Velaryon, Corlys is a descendant of Old Valyria, just like the Targaryens, and is among the wealthiest individuals in all of Westeros. Money aside, he commands the greatest fleet in the realm; what the Targaryens boast in air power through their dragons, Lord Corlys more than compensates with his command of the seas.The Sea Snake sits on Viserys’ small council as the Master of Ships, and is joined at that table by a few other notable mentions.
All the characters we just met and went over in this primer? Brace yourself to see rough endings for most, if not all, of them.is waiting in the wings with big “hold my ale” energy. While you might need a guide to remember who’s who in the premiere right now, by the timeSign up here to receive
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