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Home of the Dragon episode 8 begins with the reveal that Corlys Velaryon has been gravely injured and now has blood fever. His situation has his brother, Vaemond, questioning who will take the Driftwood throne. Rhaenys, who hasn’t seen her husband in 6 years, says the intention has at all times been for the seat to go to Luke as soon as Corlys dies. “I’m the Sea Snake’s personal blood,” Vaemond tells Rhaenys, who factors out that his phrases could possibly be taken as treason.
“I converse the reality, Rhaenys, and you realize it,” he provides. Vaemond thinks that Corlys cares “just for the historical past books,” whereas he’s involved concerning the Velaryon line. He needs Driftmark. “The winds have shifted. The crown has good motive to take my aspect,” Vaemond says. Rhaenys is aware of Viserys would have Vaemond’s tongue for what he’s saying. Vaemond snaps that Viserys isn’t ruling as of late. It’s Alicent and Otto.
Over in Dragonstone, Daemon finds Syrax’s newest clutch of eggs. Baela writes from Driftmark warning him of what’s taking place with Vaemond. Jace has grown up a lot and is now attempting to study Excessive Valryian.
Daemon finds Rhaenyra and exhibits her the letter from Baela. Rhaenys goes to King’s Touchdown, which makes Rhaenyra nervous that Rhaenys will again Vaemond. Daemon is aware of that gained’t occur, however Rhaenyra factors out that Rhaenys thinks they’d Laenor killed so they might marry.
She is aware of that Alicent and Otto are ruling in her father’s title. Daemon accompanies her to King’s Touchdown. After they arrive, it doesn’t really feel like house. Alicent is working the small council assembly. The Driftmark state of affairs comes up. Alicent says they’ll hear Rhaenyra out together with the others.
Rhaenyra & Daemon Return To King’s Touchdown
Rhaenyra and Daemon go to see Viserys in his chambers. At first, Daemon stays outdoors Viserys’ room, nearly as if he’s afraid of what he’ll see. Viserys is extraordinarily unwell and appears fully unrecognizable. Rhaenyra helps her father up as Daemon comes to face by her aspect. It’s tough for Daemon to see his brother like this.
They clarify what’s happening with Corlys and the petition over the Driftmark throne. “You’re to affirm your place for Luke,” Daemon says to Viserys. Rhaenyra introduces her father to her boys with Daemon, Aegon and Viserys. “That may be a title match for a king,” Viserys whispers concerning the grandson who has his title.
The ache turns into an excessive amount of for Viserys to bear, and he asks for his tea. Daemon takes a sniff of it and turns into alarmed by what’s in it.
In the meantime, Alicent learns that one thing has occurred in Aegon’s chambers. There’s a terrified younger serving woman named Dyana who claims that she was sexually assaulted by Aegon. Alicent says that she believes Dyana, however it doesn’t change what she has to do. Alicent offers Dyana cash and moon tea to purchase her silence.
Alicent storms into Aegon’s room to confront him. “You’re no son of mine,” Alicent spits in her son’s face. Aegon is clearly fearful of his mom. “I didn’t ask for this,” Aegon tells his mom about his lot in life. “I strive so arduous, however it would by no means be sufficient for you or father.”
Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on Viserys’ situation and the way he’s taken a flip for the more serious. Alicent comes into Viserys’ chambers. She instantly notices Rhaenyra’s scar. They open up about their worries over Viserys’ therapy. Daemon implies that there could also be ulterior motives at play.
Rhaenyra Begs Her Father To Defend Her
Luke and Jace tour the grounds they grew up in. Luke is scared about how this Driftmark state of affairs goes to go down. He is aware of this wouldn’t be a problem if he regarded extra like Laenor than Harwin. Jace tells him that it doesn’t matter what different individuals suppose, solely the king.
Vaemond quickly arrives to make his declare. He meets with Otto and Alicent. Otto says that the “risk of conflict looms” and advocates for Vaemond over Luke. Rhaenys makes her strategy to King’s Touchdown as properly and reunites with Rhaena.
Rhaenyra and Rhaenys get the possibility to speak. Rhaenyra realizes that Rhaenys has come to advocate for herself. She thinks this complete state of affairs is a lure to say that Luke is illegitimate. Rhaenys nonetheless thinks that Rhaenyra had one thing to do with Laenor’s “dying.” Rhaenyra stays quiet concerning the reality and stresses that she cherished Laenor. “I didn’t order his dying,” she says.
Rhaenyra needs to make Rhaenys a suggestion. She needs to betroth Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. Baela will finally be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, whereas Luke and Rhaena rule Driftmark. Rhaenys doesn’t wish to hear Rhaenyra’s bargaining. “Tomorrow the Hightowers land their first blow. They power you to your knees, and I have to stand alone,” Rhaenys says.
Late within the evening, Rhaenyra goes to see Viserys. She’s close to tears speaking to her father about The Tune of Ice & Hearth prophecy. She admits that by him naming her inheritor he divided the realm. “I believed I wished it, however the burden is a heavy one. It’s too heavy,” Rhaenyra cries to her father. Viserys calls Rhaenyra his “solely baby.” Rhaenyra pleads along with her father, “If you want me to bear it, then defend me and my kids.”
Viserys is decided to have dinner along with his complete household. He’s keen to endure grueling ache to make it occur. The king is a shell of his former self. He’s emaciated and weak. Otto needs him to drink milk of the poppy however Viserys refuses.
Vaemond Assaults Rhaenyra & Daemon Retaliates
Otto stands earlier than the Iron Throne earlier than sitting down. He’s going to be the one to listen to the petitions over Driftmark. Vaemond is up first. “The true, unimpeachable blood of Home Velaryon runs by means of my veins,” Vaemond says in entrance of Rhaenyra, Daemon, Luke, and everybody else.
Rhaenyra shortly chimes in to defend her son, saying that Vaemond is barely talking for himself and his personal ambition. Alicent snaps that Vaemond deserves to be heard, and Rhaenyra will get her flip. Vaemond turns to Rhaenyra and says that that is concerning the survival of his Home, not hers.
Rhaenyra is up subsequent. As she is about to start, Viserys makes a shock look. Otto is surprised and instantly steps down from the Iron Throne. Viserys is carrying a gold-plated masks on the proper aspect of his face. He makes the trek by means of the corridor by himself, taking all of the vitality he has left. He appears to be like over at Rhaenyra earlier than saying to Otto, “I’ll sit the throne at the moment.”
Viserys begins to climb the steps to the Iron Throne by himself. His crown falls off as he stumbles. Daemon is there to choose it up and helps him the remainder of the best way up. He locations the crown again on Viserys’ head.
Viserys doesn’t perceive all this confusion over settled succession. The one one who can supply perception into Corlys’ situation is Rhaenys, and she or he steps ahead to talk. Rhaenys says that it’s at all times been Corlys’ intention for Driftmark to cross from Leanor to his true-born son, Lucerys. “His thoughts by no means modified, nor did my assist of him,” Rhaenys declares.
She brings up that Rhaenyra needs to betroth Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. She “heartily” agrees with this match. Viserys reaffirms that Luke is the subsequent Lord of the Tides, however Vaemond simply can’t let it go. He tells Viserys that he “broke centuries of custom to call Rhaenyra as inheritor.” He refuses to permit anybody to inform him who will inherit the title Velaryon. Viserys urges Vaemond to again down.
“That’s no true Velaryon, and positively no nephew of mine,” Vaemond says to Luke’s face. Viserys doesn’t sway. “Lucerys is my true-born grandson. You’re not more than the second son of Driftmark,” Viserys says. Vaemond’s pleasure will get the very best of him. He says that refuses to see his home finish however doesn’t end his sentence. Daemon tells Vaemond to complete what he needs to say. Vaemond calls Rhaenyra’s kids “bastards” in entrance of everybody.
“Her kids are bastards! And she or he is a whore,” Vaemond spits at Rhaenyra. Viserys stands as much as defend his daughter. “I’ll have your tongue for that,” Viserys says. Daemon decapitates Vaemond earlier than the rest may be mentioned. “He can preserve his tongue,” Daemon declares like a real KING after killing Vaemond. Aemond appears to be like over at Daemon like a nephew pleased with his uncle.
All of the sudden, Viserys is overcome with nice ache. He mutters that he nonetheless needs to set issues proper. After the drama over Driftmark, Rhaenys watches the maesters deal with Vaemond’s physique. She doesn’t care about wanting dying straight within the face.
Viserys Unites His Household… For A Brief Whereas
Viserys nonetheless makes it to the household dinner. Rhaenyra is to his left, whereas Alicent is to his proper. Viserys toasts to the betrothals of Jace and Luke to Baela and Rhaena. Aegon begins to weirdly taunt Jace about intercourse. Rhaena sweetly tells Luke that he’ll be a “nice” Lord of the Tides.
Viserys stands up in entrance of the household to make a speech. He is aware of all too properly how his household has grown distant from each other. He takes off his gold-plated face plate and divulges the grotesque proper aspect of his face.
“My very own face is now not a good-looking one if certainly it ever was. Tonight, I want you to see me as I’m. Not only a king however your father, your brother, your husband, and your grandsire. Who could not it appears stroll for for much longer amongst you,” he begins. “Allow us to now not maintain unwell emotions in our hearts. The crown can’t stand sturdy if the Home of the Dragon stays divided. Put aside your grievances. If not for the sake of the crown, however for the sake of this previous man who loves you all so dearly.”
That is Viserys’ final stand. Alicent is wanting over at Rhaenyra, however Rhaenyra doesn’t look again. Rhaenyra stands up after her father to lift her glass to Alicent. “I like my father, however I have to admit that nobody has stood extra loyally by his aspect than his good spouse. She has tended to him with unfailing devotion, love, and honor. And for that, she has my gratitude and my apology,” Rhaenyra says. Alicent returns the nice gesture and raises her cup to Rhaenyra. “You’ll make a fantastic queen,” Alicent tells Rhaenyra.
After the toasts from the mother and father, Aegon continues to taunt Jace once more by saying one thing inappropriate to Baela. Jace slams his hand in opposition to the desk and stands up. Aemond rises prepared for a combat. Jace takes the excessive highway and raises his glass to Aegon and Aemond. He hopes to be buddies and allies within the years to come back. “To you as properly,” Aegon says, understanding full properly that Jace is the larger man.
Helaena, who’s greater than slightly tipsy, toasts to Baela and Rhaena about their betrothals. “It isn’t so unhealthy, principally he simply ignores you. Besides typically when he’s drunk,” Helaena says. Jace will get up from the desk and asks Helaena to bop.
Viserys Makes A Grave Mistake In His Ultimate Moments
Viserys’ ache begins to worsen, so he’s taken from the room. Luke begins laughing, which Aemond takes as a slight at him. He stands up and toasts to his nephews. “Every of them good-looking, smart, sturdy,” he begins earlier than calling them “three sturdy boys.” A combat breaks out among the many youngsters. Even Alicent is offended that Aemond is stirring up bother.
Daemon steps in earlier than issues go any additional. He offers an enormous sigh, understanding that he’s going to have his palms full with Aemond. Rhaenyra tells Alicent that it’s seemingly finest for her household to return to Dragonstone. She guarantees to see the kids house after which return on dragonback. “The king and I’d each like that,” Alicent says.
In the meantime, Mysaria has a brand new spy lurking within the Pink Maintain. You recognize she’s obtained eyes in every single place. After the dinner, Alicent offers Viserys extra milk of the poppy. He begins murmuring about The Tune of Ice & Hearth prophecies and the “prince that was promised.” He’s talking in a jumbled mess, mentioning Aegon’s title however not saying he’s speaking about Aegon the Conqueror, so the complete image isn’t painted.
“It’s you. You’re the one. It’s essential to do that,” Viserys says to Alicent pondering that she’s Rhaenyra. This adjustments every thing. “I perceive, my king,” Alicent says earlier than leaving him. Later within the evening, Viserys is whispering to himself “no extra” in mattress. After a lot combat, King Viserys dies fully alone. He dies having no thought the chaos his dying goes to trigger for his household that he desperately tried to unite in his last days.
