Bonded with Meleys, Rhaenys wasan experienced and talented dragon rider.
Married to Corlys Velarion (Steve Toussaint), Rhaenys and her husband were exemplars of strength in Westeros.
A protective and patient matriarch, she and Corlys nurturedone of the healthier family dynamics in the entire show.
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However, Rhaenys remained independent and formidable on her own.
The kindness that permeated Rhaenys' actions signaled the judiciousness that would have made her a good queen.
Rhaenys' kindness also translated into patience and forgiveness.
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.
During an episode of Collider Ladies Night, Best also teases the last scene she shot for Season 2.
Rhaenys remained proud and patient despite decades of disrespect from her family and smallfolk alike.
Thoughshe tragically falls in this battle,her sacrifice was done in service of the greater fight.
Staying consistent through the time skip, Best commanded the screen no matter how stacked the ensemble of performers.
Rhaenys will be sorely missed, not just by the Blacks, but by all of Westeros.
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