Who Is Alyssa Targaryen?
So, wait, wait, who is Alyssa Targaryen exactly?
Well, she isJaehaerys Iand Queen Alysanne’s fifth child and second daughter.
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InFire & Blood,Alyssa is described as somewhat of a tomboy character.
As a mother, she would take both of her sons flying while they were still newborns.
However, the happy family wouldn’t be happy for long.
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.
What Happens in Daemon’s Vision?
This episode is not the first time Alyssa has been mentioned.
No, it’s no great mystery.
Our mother, she had no regard for custom or tradition, rules.
And I, sadly, was no great warrior.
“That conversation hints at the root of Daemon and Viserys' issues.
In his vision, we see a woman around Daemon’s age with silver hair calling to him.
Is this a sex worker?
Is this someone we’re meant to recognize?
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Did they change actors for Aemma Arryn?
It’s unclear at first, but her messageisclear.
“The finest swordsman.
Your brother had great love in his heart, but he lacked your constitution.
Viserys was unsuited for the crown, but you, Daemon, you were made to wear it.
She then says, “If only you’d been born first, my favorite son.”
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Underneath a progressive facade, some old stereotypes prevail.
What Does Daemon’s Dream About His Mother Mean?
InFire & Blood, the Goldcloaks are known to be extremely loyal to Daemon.
Meanwhile, Daemon was an active dragonrider and even rode Caraxes into battle.
This vision is the projection of what he’s always been told by Viserys.
But, it’s unclear how closelyHouse of the Dragonsticks toFire & Blood’s timeline.
InFire & Blood, Daemon was only a toddler when Alyssa died.
How Much of All of This Is Harrenhal and Alys' Doing?
It’s clear in Episode 5that Daemon is beginning to spiral out of control.
He tells Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale) to call him king instead of king consort.
He tells the Brackens to pledge their allegiance to him rather than Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).
In fact,how much of it has to do with that weird concoctionthat Alys handed Daemon to drink?
You might have noticed that we’re jumping between calling that scene a vision or a dream.
And it was after drinking that odd tea that Daemon’s timeline at Harrenhal started to feel hazy.
Or does Daemon just have weird dreams like this regularly?
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