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Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
Viserys’s named heir and leader of the Blacks, ruling from Dragonstone after Aegon’s coronation.
ClearStory · HBO · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 5
HOUSEOF THE DRAGON · SEASON 2
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The setup
Aegon has been carried from the battle at Rook’s Rest, while Rhaenys and Meleys are dead. Both courts must assess what the battle has cost them.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
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10 peopleThe only names you need
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Lord Corlys Velaryon
The Sea Snake, master of the Velaryon fleet and husband of Rhaenys.
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Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra’s eldest son and heir, called Jace; rider of Vermax and an active diplomat.
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King Aegon II Targaryen
Alicent’s eldest son, crowned by the Greens in King’s Landing; rider of Sunfyre.
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Prince Aemond Targaryen
Aegon’s younger brother, a dangerous fighter bonded with the enormous Vhagar.
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Alicent Hightower
Aegon’s mother and former queen, increasingly uncertain of her influence over the war.
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Ser Criston Cole
Lord Commander of Aegon’s Kingsguard, Alicent’s lover and an aggressive Green commander.
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Prince Daemon Targaryen
Rhaenyra’s husband, uncle and most experienced warrior; rider of Caraxes.
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Alys Rivers
A mysterious healer at Harrenhal who challenges Daemon’s certainty and seems to know hidden things.
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Lady Baela Targaryen
Daemon and Laena’s daughter, Jace’s betrothed and rider of Moondancer.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals Episode 5.
Content note: Violence, strong language, death, grief and distress, severe burns, battlefield remains and implied atrocities.
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