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HOUSEOF THE DRAGON

Driftmark

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BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

Both branches of the royal family gather on Driftmark for Laena’s funeral. Grief, old resentments and the presence of the riderless Vhagar bring the children’s rivalry into the open.

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QUICK REMINDER

The only names you need

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Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Viserys’s daughter and named heir to the Iron Throne; a dragonrider bonded with Syrax.

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Prince Daemon Targaryen

Viserys’s impulsive younger brother, a feared warrior and rider of Caraxes.

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Alicent Hightower

Daughter of Otto Hightower and Rhaenyra’s childhood friend, drawn into the politics around the king.

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King Viserys I Targaryen

The peace-minded king. His decisions about marriage and succession shape the realm.

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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 Aemond Targaryen

Viserys and Alicent’s second son, intensely determined to prove himself.

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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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Ser Laenor Velaryon

Son of Corlys and Rhaenys, heir to Driftmark and rider of Seasmoke.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 7.

Content note: Violence, strong language, death, childbirth complications and distress, child violence, bereavement and a staged killing.

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