Summary
House of the Dragonhas revitalized theGame of Thronesfandom with its highly anticipated Season 2 release, kicking off the battle between the Blacks and the Greens. In thisTargaryen civil war set 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, Rhaenyra Targaryen vies for her crown, which was usurped by her half-brother Aegon Targaryen through the workings of Otto and Alicent Hightower.
As the Dance of Dragons begins, an array of characters come to the forefront of the story. Some of these characters hold a lot of mystery behind their actions and personalities, with these individuals' true ambitions being hard to place.
7Craghas Drahar
Unknown Crab Feeder That Causes Issues For The Seven Kingdoms
Early intoHouse of the Dragon, Craghas Draghar emerges as a hindrance to the crown as the Crabfeeder and his army take control of the Stepstones, restricting cargo coming in and out of Westeros. Covered in greyscale, Craghas wears a mask to cover his face, masking his identity in the process.
Fighting for the Free Cities, Craghas takes the Stepstones at their behest, withthe Crabfeeder torturing Westerosi crewsby feeding them to the crabs. Craghas' cruelty comes to an end through the intervention of Daemon Targaryen. However, the Crabfeeders' impact was felt greatly in Westeros, with their effects still lingering after his death.
6Aemond Targaryen
Sinister Warrior Who Wishes To Restore Order
Aemond Targaryen is a slippery character, with the talented warrior and dragon rider becoming a pivotal player in the Dances of Dragons. As the younger brother to Aegon, Aemond has to play second fiddle as his brother becomes king, usurping Rhaenyra in the process.
With Aegon as king, Aemond has to put up with his brother’s rule despite having different ideas and opinions about ruling, which he keeps to himself.Aemond’s dark demeanor and attitude toward his familyand the small council make Aemond mystifying, with his ambitions yet to be fully revealed.
5Larys Strong
Clubfoot Who Works From The Shadows In King’s Landing
Larys Strong is a character that has climbed the ranks throughoutHouse of the Dragon, with the Clubfoot starting in the shadows of his older brother, Harwin Strong, and his father, Lyonel Strong. To climb the ranks,Larys murders his father and brotherto better his relationship with Queen Alicent despite her disgust.
With their deaths, Larys becomes head of House Strong, giving the character more influence in Westeros. Despite his high standing in the Seven Kingdoms, Larys operates from the shadows, using spies and abled individuals to do his bidding to further his agendas. Even as a powerful player in the capital, Larys harbors many wishes and objectives that he keeps close to his chest, with the Clubfoot using Alicent and Aegon to further his desires.
4Mysaria
Uses Her Connections To Weasel Her Way Into The Dance Of Dragons
Being an overseer of King’s Landing’s underbelly, Mysaria has built up a network of spies, makingher a key player in Westeros' capital. Formally a slave hailing from Yi Ti, Mysaria has grown to be a powerful individual who operates from the shadows, with the character becoming involved in frequent political schemes involving Otto and Rhaenyra.
After her actions cause her to serve Rhaenyra, the White Worm learns the inner workings of Dragonstone. With the use of her skillset, Mysaria has an innate knowledge of both sides of the war despite her motives not being completely clear, making her a mysterious individual.
3Daemon Targaryen
Rogue Prince Who Has An Identity Crisis
The Rogue Prince Daemon Targaryen is a character of much mystery to audiences and even himself, with the Prince Consort having an identity crisis based on his lineage. Since the start ofHouse of the Dragon, Daemon has struggled with his position in his family, leading to the character being a difficult individual for the crown to handle.
Daemon’s jealousy of his brother Viserys Targaryen and his wife Rhaenyra leads toDaemon growing disillusioned with his place in House Targaryen, with the Rogue Prince fleeing to Harrenhal during the Dance of Dragons. In his time at the haunted Harrenhal, Daemon receives visions, leading to an identity crisis, causing him to be a mystery to his wife and himself.
2Helaena Targaryen
Targaryen Dreamer That Can Foresee The Future
Of the three children of Viserys and Alicent, their third-born Helaena is the most unusual and mysterious, often confusing others with her words and actions.Married to her brother Aegon, Helaena is a dreamer, allowing her to have dreams that come true in the future.
Despite her extraordinary ability, which only a handful of Targaryens possess, Helaena’s mysterious words confuse all who know her. Events such as Aemond losing his eye and the death of her son Jaeharys Targaryen were foreseen by Helaena despite her riddles not being understood or taken seriously by her family or even herself, leaving her to be viewed as puzzling.
1Alys Rivers
Ominous Resident At Harrenhal Who Haunts Daemon
One of the fresh faces inHouse of the DragonSeason 2 isAlys Rivers, a healer who resides at Harrenhalwhen Daemon takes control of the cursed stronghold. When Daemon becomes haunted by visions of himself and his family, Alys becomes aware of his troubles, choosing to be an ominous figure who frequently speaks with Daemon in the castle.
When Daemon first gets a vision that leads the Prince Consort to be found outside his quarters, Alys states that Daemon will die at Harrenhal. With the Rogue Prince spending more time in Harrenhal, Alys becomes his acquaintance, offering him words of wisdom. At present, Alys has only interacted with Daemon, with the supposed healer becoming a growing influence in his life despite her dark and ominous vibe.
