Rhaenyra and Mysaria are an interesting choice, but it’s easy to see how the connection grew.
Mysaria believes in and respects Rhaenyra when no one else does.
And Rhaenyra is willing to give the smallfolk her attention, which Mysaria has long been fighting for.
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Both are women fighting for power in a world hellbent on denying them.
“But any noblewoman, especially a royal woman, is expected to marry a man and provide heirs.
Despite her teenage rebellion, Rhaenyra did that because there was no way for her to refuse.
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.
However, by having Rhaenyra initiate a kiss with Mysaria,House of the Dragonconfirms her interest in women.
Instead, it’s hinted thatRhaenyra and Laena Velaryon(Nanna Blondell) are romantically involved.
Like the audience, Rhaenyra may be learning this about herself, or it could be a long-held secret.
Who knew marrying your uncle would be so complicated?
However, fans have spent the better part of two years theorizing about just that.
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