House of the Dragon: FAQ, The Answers To Some Questions That May Arise After Episode 1

On Monday 21 August 2022 debut of House of the Dragon, the prequel series of Game of Thrones that will tell a specific part of the history of the House of Targaryen. This is the family of Daenerys, but it will go far back in time around 100 AC, the events of the parent series, however, are placed around the year 300 AC. House of the Dragon is a glimpse into the history of the universe created by George RR Martin, and HBO is preparing to delve into it more and more by bringing to the screen stories we have always heard told in the original series.

House of the Dragon is a very political series, it explores the dynamics of the court, even the familiar ones as simple as they may seem, and in the numerous dialogues between the inner circles of King Viserys Targaryen, we often hear about aspects, places and people that somehow they remind us of memories. For this reason, we have created a series of frequently asked questions (or FAQs) that could arise during the vision of House of The Dragon.

How Many Seasons Will House Of The Dragon Last?

There are no certain details on the duration of the series, but the question is legitimate since in the first season of the series there are many time jumps, the cast also has two actors for many characters, who play younger and grown versions of the same character. The creators of the Condal and Saponchink series already have a plan it’s about three or four seasons. Everything will naturally depend on the ratings and streaming views of the series.

Furthermore, the potential of the series is much greater than it seems. The title is House of The Dragon, a clear reference to the Targaryen family and it would not be so strange to use the model The Crown, with the new cast and new characters to tell other salient points in the history of the house, such as the Disaster of Valyria or the explorations of King Aegon, until the defeat of the house, thus reconnecting to the original series.

Who is Viserys Targaryen from House of the Dragon?

We see him right away in the series taking command of the Seven Kingdoms when his grandfather, Jaehaerys Targaryen, appointed him because he had no male heirs. Viserys Targaryen’s rTargaryen’slace in a period of prosperity for the well-known house of dragons. But as happened to his grandfather Jaehaerys, Viserys did not have any sons, for this reason we see so much excitement in the series for his succession to the throne. Let’s not spoil anything else, but the situation will change over time. Viserys was the King of the Seven Kingdoms from 103 AC to 129 AC.

Who is Daemon Targaryen?

In the series, he is played by Matt Smith, known for the role of the eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who. Daemon is the brother of King Viserys, let’s say a black sheep, an eternal second and who is now in the midst of the battle, political, for the succession of King Viserys since he would be the first in a line of succession if the daughter of the King is excluded. , Rhaenyra, only as a woman.

What Are The Stepstones, and Where Are They Located?

Much of the dialogue at the heart of King Viserys’s Small Council is about the Stepstones and free cities, and a battle unfolding without the initial involvement of the crown. The Stepstones are islands that separate Westeros from Essos, in the Strait Sea. Daemon Targaryen will have a role in the conflict to conquer these lands inhabited by pirates … According to some legends, the Stepstones were previously a real land link between the two continents, up to Dorne. The Children of the Forest, to avoid battles between the two continents, would have decided to destroy them, leaving only an archipelago.

What Are The Free Cities?

The Free Cities are nine independent locations that we have often seen in the travels of Arya and Daenerys in Game of Thrones. Among these are Braavos, the largest and most influential, Valyria and Volantis. The Free Cities were founded long before the events of House of the Dragon. They were independent colonies of the Free Fortress of Valyria (which we have often heard of in the Iron Throne).

Valyria was the seat of a disputed kingdom between various lineages of the Dragon Lords, among these were the Targaryen who was previously very weak. Both houses left the territory before the fall of Valyria, as the Targaryens built their new palace on the island of Dragonstone. The fall of Valyria sparked a long war between the Free Cities to conquer what was left of them.

What is the Triarchy?

We will hear of Triarchy or Triarchy regarding the war for the Stepstones. The Triarchy is an alliance that was formed between the three free cities of Myr, Lys and Tyrosh to secure the rule of the Stepstones. They are the enemies who will fight against Lord Corlys Velaryon and Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and for this reason they will also play a role in the battle for the succession to the throne, known as the “Dance of Dragons”.

Casa Velaryon and Corlys Velaryon (Sea Snake)

Casa Velaryon is one of the historically allied families of the Targaryen, they live in Driftmark, an island on the Narrow Sea, and possess great strategic strength as they own one of the most important fleets on the continent. In House of the Dragon the family is represented by Corlys Velaryon who is part of the inner circle of King Viserys as the husband of King Rhaenys Targaryen’s cousin.

Ser Corly Velaryon is a character to keep in mind because in addition to having a central role in the events of the series, he could be one of the protagonists of a new series. HBO, among the many projects in development, also has “The Sea Snake/9 Voyages“, which is the name of the ship (Serpente di Mare in Italian) of Ser Corly Velaryon known for his travels to the Eastern Continent, which made him the first western man to visit some cities. He also tried to circumnavigate Westeros, failing, as he could not find an outlet beyond the seas of the Barrier.

Who is Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was?

Rhaenys Targaryen was the only daughter of Jaehaerys Targaryen, but the throne was not given to her, as a woman, but to her cousin Viserys, the current King we see in the House of the Dragon series.