But unlike its predecessor,House of the Dragoncenters on a single family:the Targaryens.
One significant member of the Targaryen family didn’t make it into the inaugural season.
In the episode, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) mentions his youngest grandson by name at last.
Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen with a baby in House of the Dragon
Though Daeron still hasn’t appeared, it’s nice to know that he’s alive.
This serves as a small reminder that he exists, but only to those paying close attention.
But he will play a vital role in the upcoming conflict.
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.
Aegon was set up to fail.
This is the first time anyone directly talks about Daeron, and it’s very revealing.
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Otto’s statement confirms that throughout the first season, Daeron is staying with his Hightower relatives in Oldtown.
The nimble dragon was called the Blue Queen for the color of her scales.
Growing up as a third son, Daeron had little hope of ascending to the Iron Throne.
Despite the shadow of his older brothers, Daeron did distinguish himself.
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Fire & Bloodgives a map of what will happen in the future.
Daeron’s first battle is the Battle of the Honeywine.
During the battle, it’s Daeron who flies in to save Ormund Hightower from a certain defeat.
Afterward, Ormund knights Daeron, giving him the title Daeron the Daring.
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But even that could not persuade the fickle dragonriders to follow Daeron.
Like so many things inFire & Blood,Daeron’s story isn’t set in stone.
Whatever the case, his body wasn’t identified.
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Several men claimed to be Daeron, wanting to take the throne, but all were identified as imposters.
Yet the mystery allowsHouse of the Dragonto do as they just.
Whatever directionHouse of the Dragontakes, Daeron’s fate will be more defined.
The dragons still kill people.
That doesn’t change.
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A young man whose only crime is fighting for his family will help to balance the scales.
House of the Dragon is currentlystreaming on Max in the U.S. New episodes air every Sunday.
