House of the Dragon
Spoilers are ahead for House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 5 , " Regent . "
Summary
AsHouse of the Dragonnears its sophomore outing ’s finale , viewers are put forth theory about how , on the dot , the withering state of war of succession will stretch out . Although theGame of Thronesprequel serial publication isbased on George R. R. Martin’sFire & Blood , a pseudo - historical account of the so - called " Dance of the Dragons,“the future of House Targaryen is n’t set in stone . After all , House of the Dragonhas already dissent from the volume , indicate that almost anything could bump before Rhaenyra Targaryen ( Emma D’Arcy ) or her half - brother , Aegon II Targaryen ( Tom Glynn - Carney ) , claim the Iron Throne .
EvenHouse of the Dragonseason 2viewers who have n’t readFire & Bloodare likely aware of just how significant the " Dance of the Dragons " is to Westeros ' history . Although it ’s jell 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen ( Emilia Clarke),House of the Dragonhas a massive role in shaping the story ofGame of Thrones . In fact , it ’s no mystery that HBO’sGame of Thrones ' charactersmentioned the inauspicious - fat battle one or twice . Jack Gleeson ’s KingJoffrey even spoilsHouse of Dragon ’s endingto his future wife . Still , Martin ’s character are n’t always honest narrators .
10Rhaenyra & Syrax Join The Fray
The Targaryen Queen Refuses To “Do Nothing”
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen , King Viserys I Targaryen ’s heir apparent from his first man and wife , has continually lament her unfitness to bring together the fight . Rhaenrya even admits to Mysaria , her trusted consultant , that her forefather trained her to recognise the public figure of royal , but did n’t teach her how to utilise a sword . She fears that her foeman know this — and that it makes her front sapless . meter and again , various advisors assure their queen thatthere ’s more than one agency to fight a warfare , but Rhaenyra does n’t seem contentwith waiting in the wings asHouse of the Dragonforges on .
… a triumph claim , at least in part , by Rhaenyra and Syrax would contain huge symbolic king for their side .
Based on some guess from the show ’s season - two trailer as well as the apparent flight of Rhaenyra ’s story , it seems likely that she ’ll lead into fight with Syrax , her loyal flying lizard . Of course , Rhaenyra ’s desire to join the fray is a seriously serious affair . If she dies , the blacks ' cause is lose . gratuitous to say , the queen ’s insistence on riding Syrax into struggle may be the root of her downfall . On the other handwriting , a victory claimed , at least in part , by Rhaenyra and Syrax would concur huge symbolic power for their side .
9Alicent Betrays Aemond
After Aegon’s Fate In Episode 5, Alicent Seems Ready To Act
Alicent Hightower ( Olivia Cooke ) is primed to go against Aemond ( Ewan Mitchell ) , peculiarly in the wake ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 5 , " Regent . " It ’s divulge that Aegon survived episode 4 ’s conflict , but is both comatose and severely cauterize , while his dragon , Sunfure , is near death . Although Ser Criston ( Fabien Frankel ) does n’t tell Alicent the whole the true about what happened , it does n’t really weigh . Alicent , who suggests she play as regent while her son is incapacitated , is deny by the Small Council , which elects Aemond rather . Plus , Alicent looks at Aemond with ( true ) mistrust throughout the episode .
8Aemond & Helaena’s Illicit Affair Will Be Revealed
If Aemond Is The Father Of Helaena’s Children, More Internal Conflict Will Unfold
For a while , House of the Dragonviewers have wondered if there was more to be revealed about Aemond ’s family relationship with his sister , Helaena ( Phia Saban ) . In trueGame of Thronesfashion , Helaena is the sister - married woman of Aegon , so it is n’t too much of a stretch that there ’s a dissimilar incestuous affair unfolding behind the scenes — especially in a world that gave viewers Jamie and Cersei Lannister . Some fan have point out thatAemond seems uncharacteristically protective of Helaena , especially during the coronation , and that there are subtle confidential information that he ’s really the Gemini the Twins ' biological father .
7Larys Is A Warg Like Game Of Thrones' Bran Stark
The Rats Of King’s Landing Know Things
Lord Larys Strong ( Matthew Needham ) , the Master of Whisperers on King Aegon II ’s Small Council , seems to know all too well what ’s pass away on in King ’s landing place . This has give rise to a compelling lover theory thatLarys , like Bran Stark inGame of Thrones , is a Warg — someone who is able to own animal . Given just how many rats are crawling around King ’s Landing , warging into the rodent would give Larys some central insight . Since Mysaria ( Sonoya Mizuno ) , Rhaenyra ’s adviser , leads a connection of spies , Larys having some supernatural ability to best her would be quite the construction .
6Daemon & Aemond Form A Covert Alliance
The Two House Of The Dragon Characters Are More Alike Than They Think
Daemon ’s Harrenhal visions had spectator wonderingwhy Daemon looked like Aemond in his dream . The more obvious answer is that the two characters collimate each other ; both Targaryen princes are so close to laying claim to the throne , but are ineffective to see that ambition realized without committing dreadful enactment . Ultimately , Daemon and Aemond — both sides best remaining dragonriders — will probably front off on the battlefield . On the other hand , the imagination could suggest an uneasy alliance between the two . Although it likely would n’t last , both characters are conniving enough to try it .
5Alicent Eventually Tries To Aid Rhaenyra’s Cause
The Ties Of Childhood Friendship Are Stronger Than Blood
As children , Alicent and Rhaenyra were incredibly close — until Alicent married Rhaenyra ’s father , giving rise to a second line of would - be successor . In many way , the former friend are at the center of the conflict , even if Alicent herself is n’t campaign to be on the Iron Throne . In season 2 , Rhaenyra tries to appeal to Alicent , indicate they remember their friendship and forfend more bloodletting . at last , both grapheme are too stubborn to consort , but it could still happen . As Alicent ’s small fry destroy each other , perchance she ’ll put her friendly relationship with Rhaenyra first once again .
4Jace’s Fate Is Tied To The Wall
The Prince Learns About A Threat Greater Than Any War For The Iron Throne
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 1 , Prince Jace ( Harry Collett ) shoot the breeze the Wall with Cregan Stark . Since theGame of Thronesprequel is so mired in the " Dance of the Dragons , " the scene is a admonisher of the larger threat that looms just beyond the northerly battlement . It ’s possible that Jace will carry the lessons memorise at the Wall with him . Although Cregan does n’t get into it too deeply , he does touch to the White Walkers . It would make signified for Jace ’s idiot box circumstances to be tied to the menace beyond the Wall — something that ’s greater than any political discord that ’s fracture House Targaryen .
3Alicent Is Actually Game Of Thrones' Melisandre
Alicent Awaits The Prince That Was Promised
InGoT , Melisandre is a centuries - old beldame who follows a diety that ’s worshipped in Essos and search for 10 for the " Prince who was promise " — the vaticinate saviour of Westeros . As of time of year 2 , Alicent does n’t know all the specific of theSong of Ice and Fire , but she does seem to be weaken in her resolution . For starters , she seems to smell that Aemond had something to do with Aegon ’s life - threatening injurie . Plus , she ’s clearly shaken by her part in the warfare . Alicent transform her heartbreak into intent by becoming Melisandre is in spades a compelling twist .
2Daemon Goes Into Exile & Becomes The Night King
House Of The Dragon May Retcon Some Game Of Thrones Lore
Although it would contravene the canyon presented inGame of Thrones ' final time of year , TV audience have theorize that one of the characters inHouse of the Dragonwill become the Night King , the ruthless undead loss leader of the White Walkers who scupper beyond the Wall . It ’s definitely a stretch , but it would also tie together the various screw thread that become important inGame of Thrones . If anyone seems poised to exile himself to the North and , somehow , become a zombie warlord , it ’s Daemon . Ultimately , he ’s a royal without a throne , and one made of ice might doin the conclusion .
1Rhaenyra Fakes Her Death But Loses The Dance Of The Dragons
Aegon II Will Sit On The Iron Throne
Based on what Joffrey tells his bethrothed inGame of Thrones , Rhaenyra is brutally killed by Aegon ’s flying dragon . What little stay of her was stow at King ’s landing place as a kind of memorial to the Dance of the Dragons . It ’s very possible Rhaenyra will pull a full - on Dany and go mad beforeHouse of the Dragonends , leading to stark miscalculations and a bloody end - by - dragon . On the other hand , it would be much more exciting if the chronicle secernate inGame of Throneswas only a fond truth . After weathering great loss , an outmaneuvered Rhaenyra could represent her death and flee to Essos .
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