With a background of pouring rain, as with all good farewells, she tells her dad she is sorry for the kings choice to expel him.Otto puts the blame on Alicent herself for persuading King Viserys that the reports of Daemons whorehouse liaison with Rhaenyra were not to be relied on. A deal is a dealAs King Viserys and Lord Corlys were bartering over marriage plans, both Rhaenyra and Laenor were conspicuous by their absence. She understands that the King believed Rhaenyra to be guilty of the charges Otto Hightower laid versus her and Daemon, which is why he sent out the Westeros equivalent of a morning-after tablet to her chambers. The queen concerns him about what he did or did not see and hear of Rhaenyra on the night Daemon returned to Kings Landing.Ser Criston, unaware of the liaison in between the Targaryens, confesses to the crime he believes Alicent is accusing him of. He welcomes King Viserys and Princess Rhaenyra, who are sitting at a table atop a phase managing the Great Hall.
King Viserys has actually ruled the Seven Kingdoms for years, however cant appear to control his daughter. Having actually tired of her bachelorette antics, Viserys stated in episode 4 that Rhaenyra would wed Ser Laenor Velaryon. We Light the Way takes place soon after the climax of the previous episode, indicating theres no big time gap like the 3 years that passed between the second and third episodes.
The girl of the valeWeve heard a few references to Daemon Targaryens other half– Rhea Royce, or “the bronze bitch” as Daemon calls her– but weve never ever in fact satisfied her. That modifications in the opening scene of House of the Dragon episode 5. Lady Royce rides into the vale, just to find her course blocked by a masked Daemon. Guy couldnt have actually looked more murdery if he tried. ” Husband,” she says, “what brings you to the vale? Have you at last concerned skilled our marital relationship? The vale sheep may be willing, even if Im not.” She teases Daemon about King Viserys picking a “little lady” over Daemon, and questions aloud whether Daemon will eliminate his own niece.But as the ominously masked Daemon bear down her, she understands he has other strategies. Daemon doesnt want to eliminate Rhaenyra, he wishes to marry her. To do that, hell require to eliminate his wife.And so he does. Daemon shocks Lady Royces horse, triggering her to fall back and hurt her arm. He then picks up a nearby rock to finish the act. Thats a wrap for Lady Royce.Queen Alicent quotes her daddy a teary goodbye.
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Farewell to the HandAfter being dismissed as Hand of the King in the final minutes of episode 4, Otto Hightower is on the method out of Kings Landing. With a backdrop of pouring rain, as with all good farewells, she informs her dad she regrets the kings decision to expel him.Otto positions the blame on Alicent herself for persuading King Viserys that the reports of Daemons whorehouse intermediary with Rhaenyra were not to be trusted. “And if Rhaenyra succeeds him, war will follow … the world will not accept her, and to protect her claim shell have to put your children to the sword.
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King Viserys sails with his court, plus Rhaenyra, to Driftmark. He means to wed Rhaenyra to Laenor Velaryon, the boy of Lord Corlys Velaryon.Lord Corlys and his partner, Princess Rhaenys, welcome the king and his court inside Driftmark castles Great Hall. They haggle and then strike the following deal: When Rhaenyra and Laenor have children, theyll acquire the paternal household name of Velaryon.
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An offer is a dealAs King Viserys and Lord Corlys were bartering over marriage plans, both Rhaenyra and Laenor were conspicuous by their absence. She recognizes that the King believed Rhaenyra to be guilty of the charges Otto Hightower laid against her and Daemon, which is why he sent the Westeros equivalent of a morning-after tablet to her chambers. The queen questions him about what he did or did not see and hear of Rhaenyra on the night Daemon returned to Kings Landing.Ser Criston, uninformed of the intermediary between the Targaryens, admits to the criminal offense he believes Alicent is implicating him of.
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At the beginning of the episode, Rhaenyra wasnt even formally betrothed. The first lord to be revealed to us is Jason Lannister, master of Castlereagh Rock, who Viserys initially tried to set Rhaenyra up with. He welcomes King Viserys and Princess Rhaenyra, who are sitting at a table atop a stage managing the Great Hall.
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When the queen congratulates Rhaenyra, her mouth states this is a terrific true blessing– however her eyes state, “I intend to murder you, post-haste. She looks with consternation at Rhaenyra, whos still grooving with Laenor. The very first dance of Laenor and Rhaenyra.
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A royal brawlDaemon comes down on the dance and makes his relocation on the Lady of Driftmark, Laena Velaryon.He opens with a neg: “Has anyone ever told you youre almost as pretty as your bro.”” You flatter me. I was sorry to hear about your lady spouse.”” Dont be, I wasnt.” As Daemon chats up Laena, whos extremely responsive to his overtures, Lord Laenor and his lover (whose name we still dont understand) sympathize. The fellow reckons he understands who Rhaenyras paramour is– Ser Criston Cole. Hes figured it out since Ser Criston is unable to take his eyes off her.Bit of a stretch there, because keeping his eyes on Rhaenyra is literally his task.” You dont understand me, Ser Criston, but we are both deeply purchased this union,” the guy tells Ser Criston. “Ser Laenor is quite dear to me, as I understand the princess is to you. We need to swear to each other to guard them and their tricks. If those are protected, then so will we all.” Ser Criston looks incredibly salted about it all.Meanwhile, Daemon takes Rhaenyra aside and asks if she actually wants to get wed. “Laenor is a fine knight and a good guy. He will bore you senseless,” he counsels. ” Marriage is just a political plan, I hear.”” Mine was recently dissolved,” he says with synthetic solemnity.” So take me then. Has this not been your function? I am not yet married, but the hours pass promptly.” Cut through the Kingsguard, Rhaenyra dares him, and take her to Dragonstone as his wife.Daemon grabs her behind the head as if to kiss her, an undignified sight that Viserys catches. Just as hes about to get inflamed, a turmoil breaks out: Screaming and yelping.Its Ser Criston Cole and Laenors fan. They start battling, which starts a broader melee. A distressed King Viserys starts coughing blood. In the end, Cole actually beats the man to death. Its incredibly full on.The malarkey ends the wedding event festivities. Instead of the 7 days of feasting and jousting Viserys spoke about, Grand Maester Mellos weds Rhaenyra and Laenor in the empty Great Hall. Rather of an incredible royal wedding, the only visitors are the parents from each side, plus Lord Strong. “I am yours, and you are mine,” Laenor says behinds tears as he grieves for his genuine lover.We see Ser Criston Cole kneeling at Kings Landings Godswood Tree. Having actually disgraced the princess, hes about to commit suicide by impaling himself with his dagger. But hes stopped at the last minute by Queen Alicent calling his name– the second time in the very same episode.In the final minute before the credits play, King Viserys collapses. A rough ending to a rough wedding event..