Its also strongly urged that Viserys marry a child.
Corlys wants to know whose last name Rhaenyra and Laenors future children will take.
Of course, Corlys wants to stick to tradition, because it is in his own best interest.
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But, what seems like a simple question is actually a heavy one.
It really isn’t, though.
Their legacy and family tree shouldn’t depend upon their children’s last name, but the dynasty does.
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Surely plenty of people choose against this, but itisthe tradition.
Ultimately, traditions are always upheld by people who have an ulterior motive for upholding them.
People seldom care about maintaining antiquated traditions unless it’s somehow in their own best interest.
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This is why having a leader like Viserys is as elusive as it is positive.
He wants his own last name to continue to be the one in power for generations to come.
He chose who he believed to be the right heir to protect his people even after he is gone.
That’s about as much patriarchy-smashing as we could expect from someone who is the literal patriarch.
