Dragon House HBO premiered its first episode and made clear its significant ambitions. With a much more pronounced and well-planned look than Game of Thrones about power conflicts, the production is mesmerizing. In particular, for his intention to renew the George R.R. Martin universe into a new dimension of sophistication and splendor.

AT Dragon House through amazing expanses, everything about how the legendary regents assumed their sacred duty on the Iron Throne passes. Even more interesting is the study of the life of Westeros (Poniente), very different from that shown Game of Thrones. Gray describes in detail, in all likelihood, the most prosperous and rich time of the fictional continent.

But with all this unpublished information behind us, Dragon House this can be confusing. Especially for viewers who are not quite familiar with Martin’s work. This is a comprehensive guide to exploring the universe of the series, with everything you need to enjoy it to the fullest.

When does this happen in the House of the Dragon?

The series is a prequel to the events described in Game of Thrones. From the first scenes, it is revealed that it is located 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. The plot focuses on the events that preceded the complex and bloody civil war in the royal house. A long intermediate confrontation between factions of the same family, which is described in the book. Dragon dance.

However, much of the plot is based on another account by Martin: fire and bloodpublished in 2018. The book details the friction around the Iron Throne. It also tells how the succession squabbles have upset the delicate balance of the royal house. Eventually, the Targaryens became terrifying legends and myths in Westeros, with one survivor seeking to reclaim the family’s power.

As repeatedly noted in Game of ThronesThe Targaryens came from Valyria to conquer Westeros. They succeeded with a wither attack, which, of course, used dragons. Aegon and his two sisters/wives, Rhaenys and Visenya, seized power and established complete control over the continent. From there, the family established itself in an unbroken lineage, making them the first house of power and status in the Seven Kingdoms.

AT Dragon Housetells the story of how, after sixty years of peaceful and prosperous rule, the king Jaheirisi he had to choose his succession. The father of a large family, he faced the tragedy that only his son Aemon and daughter Rhaenys survived infancy. Already almost quite close to death, and after the loss of Aemon, he left the decision on the new King in the hands of the Great Council. A group of nobles ultimately chose her grandson Viserys as heir even though Rhaenys had more claim to the throne. But until then, the idea of ​​a female ruler was unthinkable in Westeros.

Years later, Viserys experienced a similar situation when he lost his wife and son in a tragic birth. Therefore, he had to choose his eldest daughter, Princess Rainier, as his successor. This is to prevent his cruel and cruel brother Damon from gaining access to the throne or having a direct claim as his heir. The king later marries a second time to Alicente Hightower, with whom he finally conceives a prince. Aegon II would then become the center of a complete power split and the epicenter of a devastating civil war.

Dragon House will tell about all the events of the confrontation. Also, the controversy in Westeros (the West) that has to deal with the horrors and pain of all-out war between the Targaryens.

Who are the main characters in Dragon House?

Unlike Game of Thrones, Dragon House Dedicated exclusively to the Targaryens. Which translates into a minimal and even only a referential representation of the rest of the great powerful families. Hightower, to which the hand of the king and his future wife belong, and Velarion, who occupy important places in central history, stand out at the moment.

But like all of Martin’s work, there are plenty of interesting characters that are part of the board that holds the power. Although they all belong to House Targaryen, their personalities are as diverse and complex as those the world of Westeros is used to. The historical line of production can be summarized as follows:

Jaehaerys Targaryens

The Regent with the longest and most prosperous reign of House Targaryen barely appears for a couple of minutes in the first episode. He is played by Michael Carter and represents the starting point. Known as the “Old King”, he is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the continent and the royal house of Targaryen. Jaehaerys was the successor to King Maegor the Cruel and ascended the Iron Throne at a very young age.

Jaehaerys ruled for six decades and, having lost an heir, convened a Grand Council to choose his direct successor. From this selection Viserys I, the king around whom the plot revolves dragon house.

Viserys Targaryens

The grandson of King Jaehaerys, he ascended the throne in the midst of an election held among members of the noble houses of Westeros. Played by Paddy Considine, he is, in fact, one of the kings who can boast the title of “the first of his name”.

He is the fifth Targaryen king since the family’s arrival on the continent, and is also a man with common sense based intuition. In particular, sensing the danger that his brother Damon could pose with access to full power. Having lost his wife and son, he names Reynira, his eldest daughter, as his heiress. A decision that will break the tradition of power in his family and will cause a massive confrontation in the future.

Damon Targaryen

Violent, cruel, and a loyal representative of a tradition of a certain kind of madness in the Targaryen family, he was for a time the appointed heir to Viserys I. Played in Dragon House Matt Smith, is the quintessence of the idea of ​​the personality of rulers with dragon fire in their veins. Cruel and unstoppable, his behavior in various court positions terrified the royal council. So, Viserys, having experienced the greatest tragedy of losing his wife and future male heir, decided to choose Rhaenyra as his successor.

Of course, the possibility of losing power will emphasize his aggressive and cruel trait. In particular, when he has to deal with the fact that his successor is a decision that puts pressure on his claims, which he considers more direct than any others.

Rhaenyra Targaryens

The eldest daughter of King Viserys, she was not destined to rule. And in fact, it becomes clear throughout most of the first episode that her status as a woman initially prevented her from doing so. But after her father’s widowhood, Viserys decides to name her as his successor in order to avoid instability in the Kingdom. This decision breaks the thread of continuity and tradition, which is why Reynira becomes the object of controversy and clashes.

The tricky part about Rainier is that she has to fight not only against the resistance of the continent, but also of her family. What will make her the center of intrigue, violence, and later, will shape her character towards cruelty. However, the princess will try to defend her right to the throne during a civil war with unpredictable consequences and an increasingly insatiable one.

Rhaenys Velaryon and Lord Corlys Velaryon

The most powerful couple of Westeros during the reign of Viserys I, they are also the most tragic. Rhaenys, played by Eva Best, lost her throne by decision of the great council and has since been called the “Queen that never was.” A designation of considerable cruelty that actually marks his place at court. And this despite the fact that he is a direct descendant of Jaehaerys I and is of fundamental importance in his family.

Her husband, Lord Corlis Velarion, played by Steve Toussaint, is known as the Lord of the Tides and the greatest sailor on the continent. Together they are part of a web of intrigue around the Iron Throne in Dragon House. An interesting point about the character is that he is a direct descendant of the old Valyrians, just like the Targaryens. So in addition to being of noble birth, he competes in importance and significance in the kingdom. Something that Rainis will use to his advantage in the future of the show.

Otto Hightower

The Hand of the King, played by Rhys Ifans, is a man of considerable influence in Viserys I’s Westeros, especially since he was also Jaehaerys’s closest advisor in his later years. Being Hightower is not just a brilliant analysis of the affairs of the kingdom. In addition, he is an attentive observer of the movements of power. And this makes him the first direct opponent of Daemon Targaryen and his right to the throne.

But, even more confusingly, he is the future father-in-law of King Viserys I, which will share their loyalty and, in all likelihood, their decisions. The character is at a difficult point in the midst of the coming civil war. Specifically, part of the movements taking place in the most difficult places in the context of the Iron Throne.

Alicent Hightower

The daughter of the Hand of the King, played by Olive Cooke, will become the second wife of Viserys I and the mother of his male heir, Aegon II. The dispute over the king’s succession would be a serious breach of peace in the territory. At the same time, this is the first sign of the coming civil war, which will destroy what House Targaryen has been until now.

Alicent, who in the first chapter Dragon House As Reynira’s closest friend and confidant, she will become a sworn enemy. Much more disturbing is that he is a piece on a huge chessboard, where he will receive many of the most painful wounds in the ongoing war.


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