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Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
Viserys’s daughter and named heir to the Iron Throne; a dragonrider bonded with Syrax.
ClearStory · HBO · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 10
HOUSEOF THE DRAGON
The Black Queen
The setup
Rhaenys reaches Dragonstone with news that Viserys is dead and Aegon has been crowned. Rhaenyra’s family must choose whether to accept terms, gather allies or answer the coronation with war.
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9 peopleThe only names you need
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Prince Daemon Targaryen
Viserys’s impulsive younger brother, a feared warrior and rider of Caraxes.
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Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Corlys’s wife, a dragonrider once passed over for the crown and known as the Queen Who Never Was.
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Lord Corlys Velaryon
The Sea Snake, head of wealthy House Velaryon and commander of its fleet.
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Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra’s eldest son, usually called Jace, and next in line after her.
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Prince Lucerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra’s second son, usually called Luke, and the intended heir to Driftmark.
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Prince Aemond Targaryen
Viserys and Alicent’s second son, intensely determined to prove himself.
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Ser Otto Hightower
Alicent’s father and an influential royal adviser, closely involved in the succession.
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Lord Borros Baratheon
Lord of Storm’s End, whose military support could strengthen either side of the succession dispute.
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Key story points
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Content note: Violence, strong language, death, childbirth complications and distress, stillbirth and the death of a child.
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