House of the Dragon
Warning : hold in SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 4 .
Summary
Alicent Hightower is gift a drinking by a Maester inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 4 , and it ’s one that carries a destiny of importance for her story . The reveal ofAlicent and Criston Cole ’s relationshiphas made her story a surprising one in theGame of Thronesprequel ’s sophomore time of year , which continue even with Cole himself off to war .
It ’s that relationship which drives a small but all important moment in the sequence , as Alicent is give a beverage called moon tea by Grand Maester Orwylle , though it ’s ostensibly not for her . It may not be quite as consequential overall when compare toHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 4 ’s ending , but it does say a circle about Alicent .
Alicent eventually learn the truth about Aegon ’s dreaming and her error with Viserys ' net Son , but is n’t unforced to change her mind in HOTD season 2 .
The Maester Gives Alicent Moon Tea In House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 4
Was Alicent Pregnant With Criston Cole’s Baby?
Grand Maester Orwyle feed Alicent moon tea , which she herself drinks unbeknown to him . Moon afternoon tea is used throughout theSeven Kingdoms of Westerosto either foreclose or abort pregnancies , and is made by amalgamate together herbs called golden buttons and pennyroyal along with a few other ingredients , such as mint and beloved . This meansAlicent was either fraught , or worried about becoming pregnant , with Ser Criston ’s baby .
As a highborn lady , former Queen , and current Queen Mother , Alicent can not have children outside of marriage ceremony , as that would bring with child pity and shame upon her .
Alicent herself gave lunation teatime to Dyana , who was sexually assaulted by Aegon inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , so she is certainly well mindful of it and what it does . Her relationship with Cole is seemingly only a few weeks old , so it is more probable this is a precautionary measure on her part , butthe fact she hold her stomach does nurture the possibility she knows she ’s pregnant .
As a highborn lady , former Queen , and current Queen Mother , Alicent can not have child alfresco of union , as that would impart great shame and shame upon her . That the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard would be the father would only make things worse ( even if she never revealed it , she ’d have to live with that knowledge ) , since they are n’t supposed to have sexual activity at all . That explain why Alicent booze moon tea leaf , but there is more to it .
House of the Dragon ’s Queen Alicent Hightower , 2nd wife to King Viserys , bears him child who are key players in the Dance of the Dragons .
The Deeper Meaning Of Alicent Drinking Moon Tea
There’s An Interesting Parallel With Rhaenyra
The first time moon tea was used inHouse of the Dragonwas really by Rhaenyra , who was given it by Grand Maester Mellos on the order of King Viserys . Alicent get a line from Larys Strong that Rhaenyra had been given moon tea , and deduced that she had lied about not having sex with Daemon Targaryen - which was only half right , as it was actually Cole she had slept with .
House Of The Dragon Season 2 ’s Remaining Episodes
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Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
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Now , years later , it ’s Alicent who is drinking moon afternoon tea after having sexual urge with Cole . It really lays marginal her hypocrisy and exposes her righteousness as nothing but a cloak , much like Rhaenyra said in season 1 . Such a parallel is presumptively not turn a loss on Alicent herself , either , and should only feed into her self - loathing over her relationship with the Lord Commander , which will make it more interesting to see if there ’s any continuation of that inHouse of the Dragon .
raw installment ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 discharge Sundays at 9 Prime Minister ET on HBO and Max .
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Taking place about 172 years before the case ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the narrative of the procession of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to make it the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older version of the characters . Also asterisk in the serial is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s sire , King Viserys Targaryen .
