‘House of the Dragon’ Characters Explained and Family Tree‘House of the Dragon’ Characters Explained and Family Tree House Targaryen * King Viserys I Targaryen: The reigning king of Westeros, known for his indecisiveness and poor health. * Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: Viserys’ eldest child and heir presumptive, a strong and ambitious dragonrider. * Prince Aegon Targaryen: Viserys’ second son, a skilled swordsman and potential rival to Rhaenyra. * Aemond Targaryen: Viserys’ third son, a ruthless and ambitious young prince. * Viserys Targaryen II: Viserys’ eldest grandson, a timid and bookish child. * Aegon Targaryen II: Viserys’ second grandson, a cruel and tyrannical prince. House Hightower * Otto Hightower: The Hand of the King and father of Alicent Hightower. * Alicent Hightower: Viserys’ second wife, a devout and ambitious woman. * Aegon Hightower: Alicent’s eldest son, who becomes Aegon Targaryen II. * Helaena Targaryen: Alicent’s eldest daughter, a quiet and introspective young princess. * Aemond Hightower: Alicent’s second son, who becomes Aemond Targaryen. * Daeron Targaryen: Alicent’s youngest son, a skilled warrior and potential supporter of Aegon II. Other Notable Characters * Daemon Targaryen: Viserys’ younger brother, a rebellious and ambitious warrior. * Corlys Velaryon: The master of ships and ally of House Targaryen. * Rhaenys Targaryen: Corlys’ wife and a rival claimant to the Iron Throne. * Mysaria: A former slave and Daemon’s mistress. * Criston Cole: A skilled knight who becomes Alicent’s sworn protector. Family Tree [Image of a family tree showing the relationships between the characters] Key Relationships * Viserys I Targaryen and Alicent Hightower: Married couple with a complex relationship, leading to a power struggle between their respective children. * Rhaenyra Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen: Cousins and former lovers, their incestuous relationship causes scandal and tension within the Targaryen family. * Otto Hightower and Alicent Hightower: Father and daughter, united in their ambition to secure the throne for Aegon II. * Criston Cole and Alicent Hightower: Knight and queen, their relationship blurs the lines of loyalty and duty. * Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen: Married couple with conflicting claims to the throne, their alliance with Rhaenyra leads to a civil war.
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