Viserys has a reputation for being amiable, peace-loving and has a dislike of conflict of any sort.
However, following Aemmas death, Viserys marries again and with his new wife has three healthy sons.
Despite this, he refuses to remove Rhaenyra from her position as first in the line of succession.
The conflict between Rhaenyra and her younger brother leads to the brutal Targaryen civil war.
Rhaenyra is the eldest child of King Viserys Targaryen and was for some time his only living child.
Later, the birth of three younger half-brothers further threatens Rhaenyras inheritance of the Iron Throne.
Image via HBO Max
In the novels, Rhaenyra is described as proud, stubborn and quick to anger.
Daemon is the younger brother of King Viserys and afamed warrior.
Daemon becomes one of Rhaeneryas closest allies in the Targaryen civil war.
Image via HBO
He is a political schemer and is a fierce rival of Prince Daemon Targaryen, the Kings brother.
Despite this, Viserys insists Rhaenyra remain first in line.
This leads to a bitter feud between Alicent and her step-daughter Rhaenyra.
Image via HBO
Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is the eldest son of King Viserys Targaryen.
His mother is Alicent Hightower, the Kings second wife.
In the books, he is cruel and arrogant, often tending towards petulance and sullenness.
Image via HBO
He is a renowned naval commander and explorer, nicknamed The Sea Snake.
This led to some distance between the Velaryon and Targaryen families.
Rhaenys is a member of the Targaryen dynasty, married to Corlys Velaryon.
Baelor, however, also died before his father.
Fearing a civil war, Jaehaerys left it to the Lords of Westeros to vote on the issue.
They ultimately selected Viserys, the male-line heir, as their choice to inherit the Iron Throne.
Having been passed over twice for the crown, Rhaenys earns the nickname The Queen Who Never Was.
The Lannisters were infamous political schemers inGame of Thrones, andHouse of the Dragonpromises to uphold that reputation.
He supports Viserys son Aegon as rightful heir over his sister Rhaenyra.
Image via HBO
In the teaser, Rickard swears loyalty to King Viserys and his named heir, Princess Rhaenyra.
NEXT:8 Best Targaryen ‘Game of Thrones’ Episodes to Watch Before ‘House of the Dragon’ Premieres
