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Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
Leader of the Blacks, now fighting openly for the throne her father promised her.
ClearStory · HBO · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 2
HOUSEOF THE DRAGON · SEASON 3
Queen’s Landing
The setup
Jace and Vermax are dead after the disaster in the Gullet. Rhaenyra must face another loss while the capital is exposed by the rival rulers’ movements.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
10 peopleThe only names you need
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Prince Daemon Targaryen
Rhaenyra’s husband and most experienced commander; rider of Caraxes.
JV
Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra’s eldest son and heir, called Jace; rider of Vermax.
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Prince Aemond Targaryen
Aegon’s younger brother and rider of Vhagar, feared by both sides.
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Alys Rivers
The mysterious healer of Harrenhal, whose knowledge and motives remain uncertain.
AH
Alicent Hightower
Aegon and Aemond’s mother, trying to protect her children as the war spreads.
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Helaena Targaryen
Aegon’s sister-wife, a gentle dreamer whose visions are becoming harder to ignore.
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King Aegon II Targaryen
The injured Green claimant, in hiding with Larys after fleeing King’s Landing.
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Lord Larys Strong
Aegon’s secretive adviser and companion in hiding.
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Lord Corlys Velaryon
The Sea Snake, commander of the Velaryon fleet and Rhaenyra’s Hand.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals Episode 2.
Content note: Violence, strong language, death, grief and distress, funeral scenes, dragonfire and graphic executions.
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