The bookFire & Bloodnever clarifieswhat exactly happened between Rhaenyra and Cole, butHouse of the Dragontakes this liberty.
Now, this involves her own children.
Otto agrees, but only because, strategically, it makes sense, since Alicent is closer to them.
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Anger at Rhaenyra, at her “duty” of having to sacrifice herself for her house’s ambitions…
Her feeling makes sense and, to some degree, is even justified.
The skull of that dragon hints at more tragedy in both the past and the future for House Targaryen.
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
“Rhaenyra’s son took his eye and was never punished for it,” she says.
Alicent’s anger is the focal point ofthe early stagesof the Dance of Dragons.
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