Viserys, after suffering from his ailments, is on the brink of death.
The episode manages to nearly end on a high note.
Who Did Viserys Think He Was Talking To?
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Once again, Viserys does not recognize her at first.
He calls her Alicent.
By naming me heir, you divided the realm.
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I thought I wanted it, but the burden is a heavy one.
It’s too heavy."
Viserys emphasizes this when he replies, calling her his only child.
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This time Alicent arrives to give him milk of the poppy.
He confuses her with Rhaenyra and tells her, “I’m sorry.
But you wanted to know if I believe it to be true.”
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He makes reference to Aegon, but Alicent believes that he is talking about their son not their forebearer.
He further confuses her when he says, “His dream.
The Song of Ice and Fi It is true, what he saw in the North.
The prince that was promised.”
You are the one.
You must do this.
You must do this."
Does Miscommunication Lead to a Civil War?
When he dies in the book, Alicent does not tell the public that he is dead.
Instead, she summons Criston Cole to bring the small council together.
The two of them eliminate any people who support Rhaenyra’s claim to the throne.
After a week, his death is finally revealed and Aegon II Targaryen takes the throne.
Rhaenyra, unwilling to recognize her half-brother’s claim, gathers those loyal to her and the war begins.
