House of the Dragon
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 sees Rhaenyra planning the warfare alongside her small council , which has many members in varying roles . BothGame of Thronesand the prequel serial have demonstrated the necessary of the crowned head ’s little council , with the ruler of Westeros surrounded by different lords , knights , and regal family members who ’ve been charge certain roles . With theBlacks and Greens splitfor the Dance of the Dragons , Rhaenyra ’s council consists of many of her local allies , members of her Queensguard , and members of her kinsperson .
WhileHouse of the Dragon’scastisn’t quite as talkative as that ofGame of Thrones , war is spreading across the continent , and novel characters have enter the sheepfold as houses from around the kingdom pick English . Season 2 ’s premiere has confirm that Rhaenyra ’s influence has thrive to the North and the Vale , but there are more local houses from the Crownlands who ’ve sworn fealty to her , such as House Velaryon and House Staunton . Her small council is commonly refer to as the Black Councilin the source material bookFire & Blood , which will be used for supererogatory context .
16Rhaenyra Targaryen
Rhaenyra Leads The Black Council As Queen
Queen Rhaenyra herself is the leader of the Black Council and has the concluding say in their decisions . consort to King Viserys and the oaths rely by many of the not bad home of Westeros , Rhaenyra Targaryen is the rightful rule of the Seven Kingdoms , making Aegon II a usurper . The purpose of the Black Council is to see Rhaenyra take ascendency of the Iron Throne in King ’s Landing , with various members give vastly different perspectives on how to do so . Season 2 has see Rhaenyra take steps to avoid a violent cycle , but war inches toward her regardless .
House of the Dragon season 2 is already racking up its expiry tally . After the first two episodes , here are the characters who have already accrue .
15Daemon Targaryen
Daemon Is Rhaenyra’s Husband, Making Him King Consort
Daemon is Rhaenyra ’s wife / uncle , who ’s consider as one of the most prominent warriors and dragonriders in the Seven Kingdoms . He ’s beengranted the title King Consort on the television set serial , which specifically denotes that he is not the govern crowned head . Once the successor to the Iron Throne himself due to being King Viserys ' chum , there seems to still be part of Daemon who wants absolute power for himself , but his and Rhaenyra ’s involvement array well enough for him to remain with her . He and his dragon Caraxes forget to bring Harrenhal and the Riverlands over to the Blacks .
14Rhaenys Targaryen
Rhaenys Is A Member Of The Targaryen Family And A Dragonrider
Rhaenys Targaryen is anotherpowerful dragonrider who ’s award a position on the council as a member of Rhaenyra ’s royal family . Rhaenys is the married woman of Lord Corlys Velaryon and was pivotal in season 1 in bringing House Velaryon onto Rhaenyra ’s side , take a shit her an immensely worthful ally . While not always keen on Rhaenyra in time of year 1 , her part in the Black Council has seen Rhaenys do to the United States Department of Defense of her first cousin , enforce Rhaenyra ’s rule even against Daemon and helping her keep order against outspoken Lord .
13Corlys Velaryon
Corlys Is The Lord Of Driftmark & Leader Of House Velaryon
Corlys Velaryon is an priceless member of Rhaenyra ’s council , though he has n’t consistently occupied his seat there in season 2.Corlys commands the largest fleet in Westerosand is the ruler of one of the continent ’s wealthiest families . In response to Aegon II and the Greens usurping the Iron Throne , Lord Corlys has launch anaval blockade of King ’s landing place in the Gullet , blocking many of the capital ’s main maritime trade path . Corlys Velaryon is doubtless one of the most hefty characters inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 .
12Jacaerys Velaryon
Jacaerys Is Rhaenyra’s Son & Heir
Rhaenyra ’s firstborn son , Jacaerys Velaryon , has prove his worth and position on the Black Council by delegating with House Stark and House Arryn , bringing worthful friend to his mother ’s side . Jacaerys is untried , but he ’s a dragonrider who is passionate and competent in supporting his side . time of year 2 shows that he ’s grant attendance in the Black Council as a member of Rhaenyra ’s patriotic kinsfolk and , importantly , as Rhaenyra ’s heir . If Rhaenyra wins the Iron Throne , Jacaerys will one 24-hour interval rule as king , constitute his personal stake in the Dance of the Dragons quite high-pitched .
11Lucerys Velaryon
Lucerys Was Rhaenyra’s Second-Born Son
Lucerys Velaryon pose on the first Black Council at the remnant ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 despite his vernal geezerhood . As a boy of more or less the old age of 12 , Lucerys rode the dragon Arrax . Both were kill in theHouse of the Dragonseason 1 end , serving as the catalyst for the Dance of the Dragons quetch off into a violent cycle . by from being part of Rhaenyra ’s royal family , automatically accord him a seat , Lucerys Velaryon was the heir to Driftmark and the keeping of House Velaryon . His death creates an issue for Corlys in time of year 2 , as the Seasnake is exit without an successor .
Rhaenyra Targaryen ’s children from her marriage with Leanor and Daemon all play important roles in the Dance of the Dragons and what came after .
10Baela Targaryen
Baela Is Daemon’s Daughter
Baela Targaryen is the girl of Prince Daemon Targaryen and the belated Laena Velaryon , making her the granddaughter of Corlys and Rhaenys . As a member of Rhaenyra ’s family and as the betrothed to Prince Jacaerys Velaryon , Baela has a butt on the Black Council . InFire & Blood , her Draco Moondancer is too small during the other stages of the Dance of the Dragons , but the colorful green dragon has been aged up slenderly for the series . Baela is a competent dragonrider , make her of incredible economic value to the Blacks .
9Rhaena Targaryen
Rhaena Is Daemon’s Daughter
Rhaena Targaryen is Baela ’s duplicate baby , who was previously affiance to Lucerys Velaryon . She ’s scarce appeared in the TV serial publication so far , but her genetic relation grant her a position on Rhaenyra ’s council . Rhaena ’s dragon , Morning , is n’t magnanimous enough to be ridden during the early level of the Dance of the Dragons , make her primarily a setting reference during the early stages of the series . Upon House Arryn ’s request for a dragon , Rhaena , the young prince Joffrey Velaryon , and their dragon are place to Gulltown for guard during the conflict .
8Lord Simon Staunton
Simon Staunton Is The Lord Of Rook’s Rest
Lord Simon Staunton is the first extremity of Rhaenyra ’s council who is n’t part of the Targaryen or Velaryon mob . He ’s thehead of House Staunton and the Lord of Rook ’s Rest , a fortress famous for its strategic location in the Crownlands . He ’s a less Godhead in the grandstanding of Westeros , but his name and rook are of grandness to the Dance of the Dragons , as the Battle of Rook ’s Rest is a pivotal minute in the conflict .
7Lord Bartimos Celtigar
Bartimos Celtigar Is The Lord Of Claw Isle
House Celtigar has clear-cut ties with the Targaryens , as they’reanother noble house with Valyrian blood . Lord Bartimos Celtigar is introduced at the first assembly of the Black Council inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , where he bickers with Lord Staunton . Despite his minor appearing in the video adaptation , he act a vital role in the Black Council ’s decisions inFire & Blood , and the book details that he ’s known for his wealth and cleverness .
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