Moreover, some Targaryen descendants in the series do not carry the Targaryen name.

The noble house is ancient, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that some records have been forgotten.

Rhaenyra finds proof ofa marriage five generations past between a Darklyn lord and Princess Aeriana Targaryen.

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra and Anthony Flanagan as Steffon Darklyn in House of the Dragon

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Who Are the Darklyns of Duskendale?

The Darklyns have been a proud house since the days of the First Men.

Sworn to the King’s chosen heir, Rhaenyra, Steffon is the Commander of the Queensguard.George R.R.

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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.

The conflict ended whenBarristan Selmy (Ian McElhinney)snuck past their defenses and rescued the King.

Only the young Dontos Hollard was spared after he begged Barristan Selmy for mercy.

Who Is Aeriana Targaryen, the Darklyn Ancestor?

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Rhaenyra is not sending her loyal knight to face a dragon only on a rumor.

Yet, she eventually had the king’s second son,Maegor.

Where Does Aeriana Fit Into the Targaryen Family?

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However, there is another way that she could fit in.

House of the Dragonis streaming on MAX in the U.S. with new episodes on Sundays.

Anthony Flanagan as Steffon Darklyn in House of the Dragon

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