It has been years sinceGame of Thrones' conclusion and the end of the Starks' primary story arc.
Otherwise, the Starks and most ofthe Great Houses of the realmhave remained out of sight.
But who is Lord Cregan?
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And will he lend the strength of the North to Rhaenyra’s cause?
What Is Cregan Stark’s Story According to the Book, ‘Fire & Blood’?
Due to his age, Cregan’s uncle Bennard Stark became the Lord Regent until Cregan was old enough.
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.
Shortly thereafter, Cregan married Lady Arra Norrey, a friend from his childhood.
However, the young lord’s bonafides as a son of House Stark was never in doubt.
Compared to the other kingdoms that comprise Westeros, keeping the North unified is a difficult task.
During the reign of King Viserys, this remained unchanged.
Despite this, the Dance of the Dragons is already well underway in Episode 10 ofHouse of the Dragon.
If he chooses wrong, the future of House Stark hangs in the balance.
The Starks might accept the outcome, but not beforebringing the hammer down on the Greensfor their treachery.
After spending one day as Hand of the King, Cregan returns back to Winterfell having fulfilled his oath.
House of the Dragonis available for streaming on Max in the U.S.
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Season 2 will premiere 9:00 EST on Sunday, June 16.
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