Includes massive spoilers for Fire and Blood, House of the Dragon’s source material.
The world of Game of Thrones Is dangerous for many, and only a small part of the massive House of the Dragon Ensemble survives the war. The House of the Dragon The cast brought depth and nuance to the historical figures created by George RR Martin in A Song of Ice and Fire And Fire & BloodMaking them iconic characters in their own right. But as with the original HBO series, the show’s high stakes and The majority of his characters are split on two sides will result in many character deaths in the last two seasons.
Although Rhaenyra and Aegon II are currently the figureheads for both sides, the outcome of the Dance of the Dragons may not see either of them end up on the Iron Throne. Both died before the conflict was over, along with many of their supporters. However, the Targaryen dynasty must live for at least another century, and then some before Robert’s Rebellion, so the series must end with Some Characters living to carry on. Character fates can be predicted by using Fire & Blood As a referenceAlthough everything is subject to change in House of the Dragon.
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Alicent Hightower
Alicent lives, but she is never free
Alicent Hightower is perhaps the most important character in the series to survive the conflict, outliving most of her Hightower relatives, her husband, her lover and all her children. As one would expect from surviving all that loss, Alicent never recovered after the war. She has lost everything she cares about in the world and is confined to her chambers in the Red Keep for the rest of her life.
She leaves just a year after the dance ends due to illness.
Given that House of the Dragon At the end of the 2nd season Alicent admitted to a desire for freedom, her ending on the show will be even more tragic. She was written to be a more sympathetic character, and It will be horrible to see you spend your last days in isolation, muttering and crying to yourself. She leaves just a year after the dance ends due to illness.
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Aegon III
Rhaenyra & Daemon’s son becomes king
Not to be confused with Aegon II, Aegon III is the son of Rhaenyra Targaryen and DaemonAnd he will play a crucial role in the end of the series. In season 2, Aegon III was sent to the Vale with Rhaena before they were shipped over to Pentos for safety during the war. in Fire & BloodHe finds his way back to Westeros and is taken prisoner by Aegon II, who forces him to watch as his mother is executed. Aegon II returns to King’s Landing victorious but is stabbed again, leading to Aegon III inheriting the throne.
Aegon III was eventually remembered as “the Unworthy,” as the last dragon died during his reign.
to end the war, Aegon III is married to Aegon II’s daughter Jaehaera, and his offspring continue the bloodline of the Targaryen dynasty for a time. Aegon III was eventually remembered as “the unworthy,” as the last dragon died during his reign. Having been present to see his mother killed by a dragon at a young age, Aegon III is considered terrified of the beasts, and many believe he played a role in poisoning the last dragon.
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Viserys II
The second son of Rhaenyra and Daemon also becomes king
Viserys II is The younger son of Rhaenyra and Daemon, who also rules the Seven Kingdoms Further down the line. Aegon III is succeeded by his son Daeron I, who is then succeeded by Baelor I, who dies before giving birth to an heir. This allowed Viserys II to become king, albeit only for the last two years of his life. Still, this made his son Aegon IV the rightful heir, continuing the Targaryen line through him.
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It is commonly said that Rhaenyra’s son ends up on the Iron Throne at the end of Dance of the Dragons and that Daenerys is a descendant of her. However, the common missing piece here is that the bloodline does not go through Aegon III and his sons, but instead through Viserys II to eventually reach Daenerys and Jon Snow.
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Jaehaera Targaryen
Aegon II & Helaena’s daughter becomes queen
Jaehaera Targaryen is The daughter of King Aegon II and Queen Helena Targaryen, who barely survived the blood and cheese assassination At the beginning of season 2. She’s still a little kid right now in House of the DragonBut she is important going forward, as she is eventually married to Aegon III and becomes the queen by the conclusion of the Dance of the Dragons.
despite becoming queen, Jaehaera is not long for the world, because she dies by suicide at the age of 10Only two years after the war ends. Jaehaera’s death marks the end of the bloodline of King Viserys I and Alicent Hightower and the bloodline of the Green Faction Targaryens. Aegon III marries Daenaera Velaryon, who bears him many children.
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Cregan Stark
Cregan Stark lives out his days in Winterfell
Lord Cregan Stark of Winterfell is introduced at the beginning of House of the Dragon Season 2, and although he won’t return for some time, he plays an important role in the end of the war. After Rhaenyra’s death and Aegon II retaking King’s Landing, the king finds himself faced with the remaining armies of the Black of the North and the Riverlands. Cregan Stark, who swore an oath of brotherhood to Jacaerys Velaryon, intends to avenge the late prince.
Before a battle can take place, Aegon II is poisoned by his own supporters, and the Hour of the Wolf arrives. Cregan arrives in King’s Landing bloodless and has Aegon III institute him as Hand of the king. In his short time as Hand, Cregan had those who betrayed and poisoned Aegon II executed, including Lord Laris Strong, on account of such a dishonorable act. He then declines to continue serving as Hand and returns to Winterfell, living a long and prosperous life.
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Alice Rivers
The fate of Alys Rivers is still a mystery
Alys Rivers plays a crucial role in one of the most climactic events in The Dance of the Dragons: Aegon and Daemon’s battle above the God’s Eye. After both Targaryen men die in battle, Alys lives in control of Harrenhal. With Sir Simon Strong and Lord Larris dying. She is known as the Witch Queen, who leads King’s Landing to send a force to reclaim the castle from her.
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judgment in Harnhall, Alys Rivers claims to be the widow of Aemond Targaryen and claims to have given birth to his son. She declares that their son is the rightful heir to the Iron Throne and defeats the forces that have come to reclaim Harrenal from her. This is where Fire & Blood Leaves off, so her remaining history is a mystery.
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Aline of Hull
Alin becomes the Lord of the Tides
Alyn of Hull seems to have no interest in becoming Corlys Velaryon’s son or heir House of the Dragon Season 2, but he will eventually become both. Legitimated as Alyn Velarion, he becomes the Lord of the Tides after his father’s death and becomes a famous naval leader and ship captain in his own right. Alyn lives to participate in many great voyages and wars.
At the end of Dance of the Dragons, Alyn Velarion helps reclaim Dragonstone from the traitors who backstabbed Rhenira, and goes on to marry Baela. Aline lives for decades after the dance ends, dying at sea under unknown circumstances, having lived a fulfilling life.
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Rhaena Targaryen
Rhaena has two husbands and six daughters
The story of ​​Rhaena Targaryen may diverge in House of the DragonEspecially if she claims Sheepstealer and becomes a Dragonrider soon. In Fire & Blood, she stays in the Valley for the entire warAs her dragon, tomorrow, is too young and small to be ridden. It is not until the coronation of Aegon III that she returns to King’s Landing and reunites with Baela.
Like her sister, Rhaena finds marriage after the dance ends, initially marrying Sir Corwin Corbray. This helped strengthen her political position as she was Aegon III’s heir after the end of the war, being one of the only remaining Targaryens. Sir Corwin died only a few years later, and Rhaena eventually remarried Garamond Hightower, with whom she had six daughters.
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Baela Targaryen
Baela marries Alyn Velarion
Baela played a more active role in the Dance of the Dragons in Martin’s book, even being responsible for dealing the final blows to King Aegon II’s dragon, Sunfyre. Unfortunately, she loses Moondancer in the process and is taken prisoner on Dragonstone. Aegon II does not execute her, hoping that it will appease Lord Corlys Velarion, which he still needs politically. Thus, she barely managed to survive the war.
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As with Rhaena, the council of regents who rule in King’s Landing after the end of Dance of the Dragon consider potential marriage alliances to form with Baela. however, She runs away from the city and flees to Driftmark, where she marries Aline Instead. The two have a tumultuous marriage, and it is unknown when exactly she leaves.
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Corlys Velarion
Corliss Velarion witnesses the execution
Corlys Velaryon is another character who narrowly survives the war, with his relationship with Rhaenyra severed. He takes part in plotting with Larys Strong to end the war, poisoning Aegon IIWhich almost causes Cregan Stark to have him executed. Baela and Rhaena come to his defense, allowing him to be spared, and he serves on Aegon III’s Council of Regents for the last years of his life.
Corlys Velaryon manages to survive the Dance of the Dragons, but he dies soon after at age 79, making him a tremendously old character by Westeros standards. The legacy of the Sea Serpent lives on as one of the greatest people in the history of the continentHaving fought in multiple wars, traveled further than most had even dreamed of, and accumulated wealth and power that brought House Velarion to its peak.
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Tyland Lannister
Thiland becomes hand of the king
House of the Dragon Season 2 sent Tyland Lannister across the Narrow Sea to bring the Triarchy to the Greens’ side, something that doesn’t exactly happen in the book. Therefore, it is difficult to predict where his story will lead, however The book sees him tortured and mutilated by Rhenira’s side as she retakes King’s Landing. He survives her reign long enough for Aegon II to reclaim King’s Landing, though he does not take part in the king’s poisoning like the other lords.
Tyland Lannister was awarded as King Aegon III’s hand After the end of the Dance of the Dragons, acting on his behalf for the next two years. Like Alicent, Tilland succumbed to the outbreak of winter fever, a terrible epidemic just shortly after the war’s end. Does Tilland’s story change on House of the Dragon Or not is to be seen, but he will likely survive the show.