House of the Dragon
Summary
pocket-size spoiler onwards for House of the Dragon season 2.AsHouse of the Dragonheads into its second time of year , there is a drastic king dissymmetry , with some grapheme standing out for their weakened positions . AsGame of Thronesproved , no one is safe in George R.R. Martin ’s universe , andHouse of the Dragonhas proven to follow in its footfall thus far . After just ten episode , theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 castalready has many deviation from where thing started , with several new lineament joining the casting . Focusing on characters who ’ve already been introduced in season 1 , the power conflict in Westeros favors some more than others .
House of the Dragonseason 1 ’s endingsaw polite state of war between Targaryen factions in Westeros become inevitable . The inaction of King Viserys Targaryen , on top of various opportunists vie to stir their status , direct to battle , and Aemond Targaryen murder Rhaenyra Targaryen ’s son grow that conflict into a bloodbath . In time of year 2 , war will ravage Westeros , with the land split between the smutty and Green factions , represent by Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon II Targaryen , severally .
House of the Dragon season 2 will be released on Max on Sunday , June 16 , 2024 .
Themost powerfulHouse of the Dragoncharactersleading into time of year 2 consist mainly of dragon passenger and the leaders of great household . For example , Daemon and Aemond Targaryen both ride some of Westeros ’s most gigantic and experient dragons , making them mighty assets . On the other script , Corlys Velaryon and Otto Hightower have influence over great riches and military strength . The least powerful character do n’t possess such advantages or are in attitude that put them under austere threat .
10Rhaenys Targaryen
Rhaenys Is Bonded To A Powerful Dragon But Has Minimal Political Influence On Her Own
Rhaenys Targaryen , also have sex as the Queen Who Never Was , is a relatively potent fictitious character out of the main hurl , but she has some disadvantages that make her one of the least dependable characters on her side . set off with her positive attributes , Rhaenys ride one of themost sinewy dragon inHouse of the Dragon . Meleys may not have battle experience like Caraxes or Vhagar , but she ’s still a sizable terror and is known for being unmistakably tight , which can be an reward . Of course , Rhaenys is also married to Corlys Velaryon , one of the country ’s most influential man .
In season 2 , she ’ll primarily be a dragonrider plus for Rhaenyra , with few opportunities to evidence her own authority .
While these factor give Rhaenys significant benefits that other reference do n’t own , she has little great power of her own . Rhaenys ’s reputation as an almost - queen has spue a tail over her for much of her life , get her to lack productive diplomatic relationships with those on either side . Essentially , time of year 1 saw Rhaenys playing all her card as the acting ruler of House Velaryonin Corlys ’s absence . In season 2 , she ’ll in the main be a dragonrider plus for Rhaenyra , with few opportunities to demonstrate her own authority .
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9Alicent Hightower
Alicent Is Losing Her Grasp On Her Sons, Minimizing Her Influence
Alicent Hightower is in a similar attitude to Rhaenys Targaryen heading into season 2 , meaning they ’ve both already made many of their uncommitted moves . On the one hand , she ’s been the Queen of Westeros for many eld , the female parent of King Aegon II , Aemond , and the daughter of the King ’s Hand , Otto Hightower . regrettably for Alicent , her eccentric is n’t shape out to be a Cersei Lannister - like operator and power playerlike many may have expected .
First of all , she ’s struggled to control Aegon and Aemond since they ’ve develop up , and especially now that one is king and the other is a muscular warrior , it will be nearly unacceptable for her to influence them . Secondly , Alicent ’s good-hearted feelings toward Rhaenyra could do section between her and her side , as she wo n’t have the bloodlust or desire for vengeance as many of the Green faction characters do . Lastly , a book bit card in theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 trailerswill put Alicent in one of her most vulnerable State Department yet .
8Criston Cole
Criston Cole Is A Military Leader And Knight, But Being Lowborn Minimizes His Political Standing
Criston Cole has spring up to power through pettiness , ego - ambitiousness , and all the behaviors the Kingsguard is meant to controvert . Still , he ’s a powerful asset to his side , as he ’s a well - respected fighter and the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard . In season 2 , his hatred for Rhaenyra Targaryen will carry on to play in his favor , as it will allow him to gain favor with Aegon II . The newfangled Riley B King is reckless and spiteful , and Cole entreaty to that aspect of him .
Cole is a lowborn homo without unmediated influence over armies or settlements .
There are some drawbacks to Criston Cole , though , as while he may be a valuable warrior , all of his power comes from kinship with other people . Cole is a lowborn man without direct influence over armies or settlements . He ’s a glorify bodyguard who ’s given extra military power during wartime , but all of his power has been bestowed upon him . True power in Westeros is challenge to obtain , as it can take generations of establishing a house that benefits the monarch , something Cole ca n’t do as a horse .
7Larys Strong
Larys Strong Is A Schemer, Though He’s Not On The Level Of Littlefinger
As opposed to Criston Cole , who ’s taken reward of his immediate situation and will be a powerful plus during the war , Larys Strong is playing a longer biz to establish himself . Season 1 already visualise him stamp out his father and old brother , make him the head of his theater and a worthful asset to the Green junto . As seen by graphic symbol like Littlefinger inGame of Thrones , schemer can flourish during wartime topsy-turvyness . But Larys is n’t Littlefinger ; he possess way fewer resources and is n’t as proficient in his schemes and manipulations .
In time of year 2 , Larys Strong can continue to make moves from the shadows , benefiting the Green faction for as long as it benefits him . Larys ’s gravid friend is Alicent Hightower , and vice versa , and time of year 2 should see him continuing to earn favor among the Greens . Once war breaks out , Larys will quickly lose his lands to Daemon Targaryen , who makes the capture of Harrenhal an prompt object glass . Future seasons could see Larys in more optimal position , but he ’s on the small terminal for now .
6Jacaerys Velaryon
Jacaerys Velaryon Is A Dragonrider, But He And His Dragon Are Still Young And Small
Many in Westeros debate Jacaerys Velaryon the true heritor to the Iron Throne , which throw him a degree of power . He ’s the son of Rhaenyra Targaryen , meaning he will eventually be queen if she wins the war . This breathing in has driven his ambition , give him a desire to fight for his side , which is not too dissimilar to Aemond on the Greens . Not to mention , Jacaerys is a dragonrider , giving him some case-by-case military advantage .
Inexperience is the biggest failing for Jacaerys .
Despite everything , Jacaerys ’s convict still make him one of the weaker characters . He ’s ambitious , buthe ’s vernal and less physically levy than warriors like Aemond . His power as the heritor is overshadowed by Aegon II , who actually sits on the Iron Throne . While Jacaerys rides one of themany dragons inHouse of the Dragon , Vermax is one of the smallest and weakest alive . Inexperience is the big weakness for Jacaerys .
5Helaena Targaryen
Helaena Isn’t A Warrior Or Political Schemer And Has Little Personal Interest In Power
The sis - poof to Aegon II , Helaena Targaryen , is another type who’sin a natural position of index due to her fosterage . Helaena is the faggot of the Seven Kingdoms go into time of year 2 , and that offers some degree of status , even if she is n’t a power - hungry character in the slightest . Helaena is also a dragonrider , though her dragon is primarily a breeder and is n’t used for fight .
One interesting thing about Helaena is that she uses her position as queen for good , and her repute as a benevolent monarch benefits the Greens .
Helaena ’s drawbacks are pretty straight . She ’s not motivate by power and offers little to her sidebesides political normalcy and heirs . However , one interesting thing about Helaena is that she uses her status as king for serious , and her repute as a benevolent monarch profit the Greens . If the coarse phratry of King ’s Landing support Rhaenyra , the city becomes far more accessible for the grim faction to capture , but if they love Helaena ( even in her connection with Aegon ) , catch King ’s landing place becomes a political obstacle .
4Mysaria
Mysaria Is A Schemer With Some Established Power, But Being A Foreign Lowborn Limits Her
Mysaria is in a very standardized emplacement to Larys Strong at the beginning ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 . Toward the end of time of year 1 , she ’s bear witness havingmade a name for herself as a spymaster with powerful resource in King ’s Landing . She has a notable relationship with Daemon Targaryen , which could be rewarding to her , depending onwho wins the Dance of the Dragons .
Unlike Larys , Mysaria is not from a noble Westerosi house , putting her at a significant disadvantage against her scheming counterpart . Mysaria has done better than many in staking a call for herself in Westeros , butshe ’s still alien and lowborn , two qualities that typically garner disrespect in the Seven Kingdoms . Season 2 will see her make moves for Daemon , but she ’s not particularly herculean presently .
3Baela Targaryen
Baela Targaryen Is A Dragonrider With Minor Influence
Baela is the daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon , which give her some advantages through powerful stemma . House of the Dragonseason 2 laggard have shown Baela taking flight of steps as a dragonrider , using her dragon Moondancer to tolerate Rhaenyra ’s side . Baela is known for take after her begetter , even if they are n’t read to have the most telling Fatherhood - girl human relationship . Anyone who ’s like Daemon is bound to make an impact .
Still , heading into season 2 , Baela Targaryen does n’t have much going for her . She ’s young and inexperient in conflict , and Moondancer is n’t a particularly awful tartar . Baela could be a valuable asset for her side , as any stately dragonrider is , but she likely wo n’t be changing the course of the polite war single - handedly . It will still be exciting to see what Baela does as a warrior , perchance showing coup d’oeil of her amazing female parent , who once rode Vhagar .
2Rhaena Targaryen
Rhaena Is Born To A Powerful Family But Doesn’t Have A Dragon Or Political Influence
Rhaena Targaryen is the twinned sister of Baela , and though she is n’t in any lesser position politically , she is n’t known for being as vehement or powerful as her sibling . Rhaena ’s dragon is called Morning , and there ’s a chance the pink she - dragon wo n’t even make it into the show by time of year 2 , giving Rhaena very petty to bring with . Morning is born during the Dance of the Dragons in the book .
Like her sister , Rhaena is still a child , though TV audiences have already seen fry have a vast influence in the world of George R.R. Martin . In this case , however , Rhaena plainly ca n’t extend much to her side during wartime , aside from the potential difference of a marriage alliance . InFire & Blood , Rhaena is sent to the Vale for protection during the warfare , though this might differ in the telecasting series , seeing how Baela ’s role as a warrior has been increased .
1Joffrey Velaryon
Joffrey Velaryon, Rhaenyra’s Son, Is Too Young To Make An Influence
Viewers may have forget that Rhaenyra in reality had three sons with Harwin Strong , or de jure , Laenor Velaryon . The third Velaryon son is Joffrey , name after Laenor ’s buff , whom Criston Cole off in time of year 1 . Joffrey Velaryon is in a similar situation to Rhaena , as he ’s just too untested to make an impact on the war , even if he has a dragon bonded to him . Tyraxes is one of the smallest dragons alive and might not even look in season 2 .
InFire & Blood , Joffrey Velaryon is sent with Rhaena for protection in the Vale during the Dance of the Dragons . He ’s more or less younger than either of Daemon ’s girl , but his portrayal inHouse of the Dragonmakes him seem even small . Regarding his political value , beingthe youngest boy of an alleged usurper who ’s also widely recognise as a bastarddoes him zero favour .
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the hike of the Targaryens , the only mob of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first star Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were supplant by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the old versions of the characters . Also star in the serial publication is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
