But how plausible is that option?

Who Is Maelor Targaryen, Halaena’s Third Child?

Unfortunately,Blood and Cheesemarks his first significant appearance.

Ewan Mitchell as Aemond reaching for Phia Saban as Helaena’s arm in House of the Dragon Season 2 on a purple background.

Distraught, Helaena selects Maelor.

Blood and Cheese then taunt Maelor “You hear that, little boy?

Your mama wants you dead.”

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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.

and gleefully behead Jaehaerys instead.

Maelor automatically becomes Aegon’s next and only heir.

But ifJaehaera doesn’t survive the Dance of the Dragons, that opens a new can of worms.

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How Could Aemond Become Maelor’s Father in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3?

“If this be victory, I pray I never win another.”

The only thing he can do is threaten her life.

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It’s safe to declare that this scenario isn’t one audiences long to see.

Aegon is the documented rapist, andthe brothers are diametrically opposed in almost every way.

Could Alys Rivers Affect Aemond and Helaena’s Stories?

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Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin)throws an extra complication into the ring.

House of the DragonSeasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Max.

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