![]() ![]() It’s sparked when Vaemond’s older brother Corlys is close to death, bringing up the question of who will inherit Driftmark. This time, Vaemond Velaryon is questioning the legitimacy of Rhaenyra’s children-and he is the one to experience the extent of the wrath that appears when he brings it back up (although, in the end, he technically gets to keep his tongue). He forbade Alicent from talking about it, and when her children started spreading the “rumors,” he threatened to cut out the tongues of anyone who spoke of it again. ![]() Everyone from Alicent and her children to other Westerosi lords knows it, but King Viserys will not entertain any talk outside the official story. Rhaenyra herself even privately admitted as much to Daemon-and later acknowledged with Laenor-in “ Driftmark.” But doing so publicly would lead to exile and the deaths of more than a few people. Unofficially (and more accurately), their father is Ser Harwin Strong, a fact everyone except Viserys is willing to admit. Yet, as we’re introduced to fascinating new character dynamics, great performances, and some shocking final moments, it can’t help but circle back to the same sticking point that it already spent the past two episodes hovering around.Įver since HOTD leapt forward 10 years between episodes 5 and 6, the biggest question plaguing the court of King’s Landing is who is the father of Rhaenyra’s three eldest sons? Officially, it’s Laenor Velaryon, Rhaenyra’s husband, as one would expect. House of the Dragon employed a six-year time-jump to age up Alicent and Rhaenyra’s children. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 8. ![]()
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