House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon

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House of the Dragon's pace has increased considerably as the season has progressed.

Looking ahead to House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 7, it seems like things are getting gnarly between Rhaenyra and Alicent.

Everyone looks set to unite for -- spoiler alert -- Laena's funeral, but there's a lot of angst from many of the characters.

Bedlam at the Funeral - House of the Dragon

Since the original trailer for the series, we've known that Alicent would pull a knife on her one-time friend, and it looks like that will happen at the funeral.

It does make us question what happens before we get to that point.

Laena Velaryon or Targaryen? - House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6

At the end of House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6, Rhaenyra departed King's Landing for Dragonstone, so I can only imagine their friendship has deteriorated even more.

It's hard to believe they were so close but are now so far apart.

We learn in the trailer that someone stole Vhagar, which is very interesting.

How does one steal a dragon? We're going to find out.

Rhaenyra With Son - House of the Dragon

Rhaenyra told Alicent she would make sure her son got a dragon if they united families, but something tells me Alicent will get her son a dragon without anyone's help.

Alicent is now more ready than ever to usurp all the power in the realm, and with her father's return, we're going to see just how cutthroat she really is.

Otto was banished thanks to Rhaenyra's tryst with Daemon, so he'll be dead set on getting some form of revenge.

We have much to look forward to on this big episode, but the aftermath of Daemon's loss will probably play a huge part in the set-up for the final episodes of the season.

A Formidable Alliance? - House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 6

Check out the teaser below and hit the comments with your thoughts.

This looks like a great episode.

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House of the Dragon Quotes

As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty came to a close The health of the Old King, Jaehaerys, was failing. In those days, House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength with ten adult dragons under its yoke. No power in the world could stand against it. King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly 60 years of peace and prosperity but tragedy had claimed both his sons Leaving his succession in doubt. So, in the year 101 The Old King called a Great Council to choose an heir. Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal. Fourteen succession claims were heard But only two were truly considered. Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the King's eldest descendant and her younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen The King's eldest male descendant. It is declared by all lords paramount and lords vassal of the Seven Kingdoms That Prince Viserys Targaryen be made Prince of Dragons tone! Rhaenys, a woman, would not inherit the Iron Throne. The lords instead chose Viserys my father. Jaehaerys called the Great Council To prevent a war being fought over his succession. For he knew the cold truth. The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself.
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Alicent: Did you read it?
Rhaenyra: Of course, I read it.
Alicent: When Princess Nymeria arrived in Dorne, who did she take to husband? Rhaenyra: A man.
Alicent: What was his name?
Rhaenyra: Lord Something.
Alicent: If you answer with "Lord Something," Septa Marlow will be furious.
Rhaenyra: She's funny when she's furious.
Alicent: You're always like this when you're worried.
Rhaenyra: Like what?
Alicent: Disagreeable. You're worried your father is about to overshadow you with a son.
Rhaenyra: I only worry for my mother. I hope for my father that he gets a son. As long as I can recall, it's all he's wanted.
Alicent: You want him to have a son?
Rhaenyra: I want to fly with you on dragon back see the great wonders across the Narrow Sea And eat only cake.
Alicent: I'm being serious.
Rhaenyra: I never jest about cake.
Alicent: You aren't worried about your position?
Rhaenyra: I like this position. It's quite comfortable.
[Alicent gets up to leave.]
Rhaenyra: Where are you going?
Alicent: Home. The hour has grown late.
Rhaenyra: Princess Nymeria led her Rhoynar across the Narrow Sea on 10,000 ships to flee their Valyrian pursuers. She took Lord Mors Martell of Dorne to husband and burned her own fleet off Sun spear to show her people that they were finished running.
Alicent: So you remember.
[Rhaenyra rips a page from the book.]
Alicent: If the Septa sees this book then...
Rhaenyra: Fuck the Septa.
Alicent: Rhaenyra!

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