Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3.We’ve been ingrained to understand that with any George R. R. Martin story, having a favorite character is a dangerous thing to do. As fans learned with Game of Thrones, everyone is on the chopping block. Even fan-favorite characters. It’s the brilliant element of his storytelling; no one is safe. Whether you’re faithful to the books or simply just watch the HBO series, shocking deaths are bound to happen. That is very much the case for the prequel series, House of the Dragon.
Created by Martin and Ryan Condal, House of the Dragon explores the peak of House Targaryen’s reign. Sparked by the aging King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) breaking tradition and naming his daughter, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock and Emma D’Arcy), as his heir, the realm’s peace is shattered. The series chronicles the brutal, destructive civil war known as the “Dance of the Dragons” that tears their family and the Seven Kingdoms apart. With the claim of the Iron Throne challenged by Rhaenyra’s half-brother Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney), backed by his mother, Queen Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke), Westeros is divided into two warring factions: the Blacks and the Greens.
Another brilliant political high-fantasy thriller with dragons and bloodshed, House of the Dragon has not lacked shocking deaths. With its third season officially here, it’s time to rank the deaths that left our jaws on the floor and our fingers pressing rewind in hopes that our favorites’ fates somehow change. Whose death still has you reeling?
10
Vaemond Velaryon
Played by Wil Johnson
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Being a proud and noble knight often means unwavering loyalty. Unless you’re outspoken— then things may go haywire. Such was the case for Ser Vaemond Velaryon (Wil Johnson). The younger brother of Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), Ser Vaemond sparked a massive political crisis over the succession of Driftmark. His role in the family was marked by loyal service, but when his brother was severely injured in the War for the Stepstones, a dispute broke out over who would inherit the Driftmark throne. Vaemond argued quite confidently that he should be the one to take the throne, arguing that Corlys’ grandson, Lucerys Velaryon (Elliot Grihault), was illegitimate. Claim to the throne is not necessarily a brazen action, but the declaration that Vaemond made that led to his death was what made his demise so beautifully shocking.
His most infamous moment came in Season 1, Episode 8, “The Lord of the Tides.” During his formal petition to King Viserys I in the throne room. Vaemond, with sheer confidence, would not back down, famously declaring, “Her children…are bastards! And she…is a wh—e!” Not the thing to utter to a king about his daughter. And certainly not with an unhinged brother standing by. Before his father could finish his sentence, Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) swiftly sliced his head off with his sword, Dark Sister. Vaemond’s public display of treason served as a reminder that blood or not, defying the king is undoubtedly a crime. It was quite a dramatic display, as Viserys only ordered that Vaemond’s tongue be taken out. Vaemond’s shocking death was a crucial character development for Daemon, who continued to display his rogue and perhaps flamboyant nature. “He can keep his tongue,” he says as Vaemond’s decapitated body, tongue intact, lay on the floor, which was just as shocking an image as the action itself.
9
Rhea Royce
Played by Rachel Redford
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If there’s one thing we’ve learned, even as he’s grown on the show, do not cross Daemon. His estranged first wife learned that the hard way. Lady Rhea Royce (Rachel Redford) was known as the Lady of Runestone, or the Bronze B—h, according to her ex. She was the ruler of the powerful house in Vale, but having Daemon hate you doesn’t mean how powerful you might be; Daemon will get his wish. Her marriage to Daemon was unconsummated and entirely loveless. So there was no love lost upon her death. Especially coming by his hands.
In Season 1, Episode 5, “We Light the Way,” Daemon returned to Vale after being banished from King’s Landing by King Viserys. He encountered her while she was out on a hunt. Using his dragon, Caraxes, he startled her horse, causing the horse to throw her off, crushing her back. Helpless on the ground, Daemon picked up a rock and crushed in her head. Why? To make her death look like a riding accident. Though Lady Rhea may have been a throwaway character in the grander picture, her death was a prime example of the sociopathic antics of Daemon. Part of his action was to disrupt the political landscape of the Vale, but his attempts were thwarted by Lady Jeyne Arryn (Amanda Collin).
8
Joffrey Lonmouth
Played by Solly McLeod
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Even in Westeros, non-traditional sexuality is considered taboo. As is infidelity and having children out of wedlock. But what they all have in common is that when you keep secrets, if they bubble to the surface, don’t expect it to go over well. Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod) learned that the hard way. A knight of House Lonmouth, the “Knight of Kisses,” is perhaps best remembered as the secret lover of Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan). When Laenor enters an arranged political marriage with Princess Rhaenyra, Joffrey continues to play a significant role in Laenor’s life. His loyalty went beyond their romantic entanglement; he even attended war council meetings on his behalf. But it all came crashing down at the wedding celebration of Rhaenyra and Laenor in Season 1, Episode 6, “The Princess and The Queen.”
Joffrey was quite an intuitive individual. So much so he deduced that Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) was secretly Rhaenyra’s lover. Believing their affairs were conducted in similar ways and that they were in similar positions, Joffrey suggested that they both act to protect each other’s romantic secrets—and their lovers. We can’t say Criston felt a particular way about Joffrey and Laenor but he did feel rage at having his dark secret exposed. A triggered Criston, not realizing he could have had it all brutally beat Joffrey to death on the dance floor. Despite Laenor’s attempt to come to Joffrey’s aid, this attack caused immediate chaos and ended wedding celebrations. While he may not have been officially outed, Laenor did pay respects to his late lover by naming one of “his” sons with Rhaenyra after him. Protect that child at all costs! Keep him away from dragons!
7
Ser Arryk Cargyll and Ser Erryk Cargyll
Played by Luke and Elliott Tittensor
Martin was quite cheeky when he named Cargyll twins,Sers Arryk (Luke Tittensor) and Erryk (Elliott Tittensor). The twin brothers were elite knights who served in Kingsguard. As Targaryen civil war breaks out,The brothers are torn apart forcing identical twins to fight on opposing sides.Sers Erryk remained loyal to Princess Rhaenyra defecting to Black faction while Ser Arryk chose to side with Greens pledging absolute loyalty to King Aegon II.Their time together came to tragic emotional head during Season 2 Episode 2 “Rhaenyra The Cruel”. When you can’t tell which twin is which it means ensuing fight will be brutal.
The war escalated Green Hand King Ser Criston devised desperate plan send Ser Arryk Dragonstone,tagging him infiltrate castle while disguised as brother assassinate Queen Rhaenyra.. He manages get into queen chambers but Erryk discovers deception at nick time.The brothers engage intense duel which Arryk fatally wounded.But wait there’s more.Devastated fact forced kill own twin grieving Erryk fell on own sword committing suicide beside him.Born together die together.
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