House of the Dragon: the ultimate explainer for season 2

Home of the Dragon is again on our screens, with the primary episode premiering on Sunday (or Monday, relying on the place you’re on the earth), and viewers have taken to social media to share their ideas on the brand new episode – in addition to expressing a bit confusion over the place we left the story.

In spite of everything, in 2022 it's been two years because the season one finale aired, so we predict it's truthful sufficient that some individuals may have to refresh their reminiscence – so with spoilers for season one arising, right here's every part you might want to know concerning the plot of season two…

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Within the first season, King Viserys has problem welcoming a son, and so he declares his daughter Princess Rhaenyra as inheritor to the Iron Throne – particularly when the opposite potential inheritor, his brother Daemon, significantly disappoints him and isn’t thought of reliable – particularly with regard to turning into the subsequent King of Westeros.

After declaring Rhaenyra his inheritor, he tells her a story that for generations was identified solely to the Targaryen kings of Westeros – that King Aegon I foretold the ‘Tune of Ice and Hearth’, a horrible scourge that may see a Targaryen take the throne because the ‘Promised Prince’ who would unite the dominion and save the world.

After the demise of Rhaenyra's mom Aemma, King Viserys married Rhaenyra's childhood finest buddy, Alicent Hightower, giving delivery to 2 sons, Aegon and Aemond. Alicent's father, Hand of the King Otto Hightower, predicts that conflict can be inevitable as a result of the nice homes are not looking for Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne, whereas Viserys has sons who might turn into king, which worries his daughter.

Rhaenyra and Alicent's quarrel

The connection between Rhaenyra and Alicent turns into strained when Rhaenyra goes on an evening out along with her Uncle Daemon, the place she is intimate with him and later sleeps along with his Kingsguard, Ser Criston Cole.

Ser Otto informs the king of the report, after which the king removes Otto from his place as Hand of the King and sends him away. Upon studying that the allegations had been true, Alicent turns in opposition to Rhaenyra after initially believing Rhaenyra's oath that the daemon by no means touched her.

Ser Criston Cole, who, regardless of being sworn to the Kingsguard, falls in love with Rhaenyra after failing to steer her to elope with him, additionally turns in opposition to her, and allies himself with Queen Alicent.

Alicent and Rhaenyra welcome the youngsters with their respective husbands, the place the animosity continues as Alicent (appropriately) suspects that Rhaenyra's sons Luceris and Jacaeris are illegitimate. The infighting extends to the youngsters, and through an argument gone flawed, Aemond accuses Luke and Jace of being illegitimate, and Luke assaults him, leading to Aemond dropping a watch.

Dying of the King

Rhaenyra finally marries Daemon, and the 2 dwell at Dragonstone earlier than returning to King's Touchdown because of King Viserys' growing sickness, the place Rhaenyra's presence at court docket is significant to her succession.

The household is reunited in a second of unity simply hours earlier than the king's demise. Nevertheless, on his deathbed, tended by Alicent, Viserys mumbles about Aegon being 'the prince that was promised', and Alicent assumes he’s referring to their son Aegon, and that she has modified her thoughts concerning the line of succession.

Luke's demise – and the start of the conflict

Thus, the Hightowers place Aegon on the Iron Throne, whereas Rhaenyra realizes she has been betrayed and strives to reclaim her place because the rightful Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

Negotiating peaceable phrases, she sends two of her sons to convey bannermen to the matter at hand. Nevertheless, Luke encounters Aemond throughout his journey, who assaults and kills him on the dragon's again, ending any likelihood of peace between the 2 saviors of the Targaryen dynasty, and sparking a conflict between 'Group Black' and 'Group Inexperienced'.

Different essential data

Princess Rhaenys and her husband, Corly Velaryon, are Rhaenyra's allies. Her grandchildren Rhaena and Beala are the daughters of Daemon Targaryen, whom he shared along with his late spouse, Laena Velaryon.

King Aegon, the son of Viserys and Alicent, married her sister, Queen Helaena, and within the present, they’ve a son and a daughter, Jaehaerys and Jaehaera.

Larris Sturdy reviews secrets and techniques and gossip to Queen Alicent, and plans the deaths of his father and brother, Sir Harwin Sturdy, the daddy of Rhaenyra's kids.

Massaria is Daemon's ally and one-time lover, with whom he pretended he was married and anticipating her baby, utilizing this as an excuse to steal dragon eggs. Shocked by his actions, Massaria leaves to keep away from moving into any hassle with the Targaryens, placing her personal security above every part else.

Sir Eric Cargill and Sir Erik Cargill are twins who’re each within the Kingsguard. When Viserys dies, the 2 select totally different sides from their viewpoint of responsibility and honor.

Season Two

Season two begins instantly after the season one finale, the place Rhaenyra has not been seen for weeks whereas trying to find her son's physique, and 'Group Inexperienced' is making an attempt to cope with the fallout from Aemond's assault on Luke, with Alicent writing a letter to Rhaenyra apologising for the lack of her son.

We received't reveal the rest however we want to know whether or not you’re on Group Inexperienced or Group Black?