1 00:00:12,178 --> 00:00:14,848 As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty 2 00:00:14,931 --> 00:00:16,599 came to a close, 3 00:00:16,683 --> 00:00:18,810 the health of the Old King, 4 00:00:18,893 --> 00:00:21,438 Jaehaerys, was failing. 5 00:00:23,732 --> 00:00:25,900 In those days, House Targaryen 6 00:00:25,984 --> 00:00:28,319 stood at the height of its strength 7 00:00:28,403 --> 00:00:31,322 with 10 adult dragons under its yoke. 8 00:00:32,198 --> 00:00:34,784 No power in the world could stand against it. 9 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:38,621 King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly 60 years 10 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:40,707 of peace and prosperity. 11 00:00:40,790 --> 00:00:43,877 But tragedy had claimed both his sons, 12 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:46,087 leaving his succession in doubt. 13 00:00:46,796 --> 00:00:49,340 So, in the year 101, 14 00:00:49,424 --> 00:00:51,843 the Old King called a Great Council 15 00:00:51,926 --> 00:00:53,470 to choose an heir. 16 00:00:55,054 --> 00:00:57,974 Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal. 17 00:00:59,434 --> 00:01:02,979 Fourteen succession claims were heard 18 00:01:03,062 --> 00:01:05,607 but only two were truly considered: 19 00:01:06,816 --> 00:01:10,570 Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the King's eldest descendant, 20 00:01:10,653 --> 00:01:14,282 and her younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen, 21 00:01:14,365 --> 00:01:17,118 the King's eldest male descendant. 22 00:01:23,208 --> 00:01:28,254 It is declared by all lords paramount 23 00:01:28,338 --> 00:01:31,883 and lords vassal of the Seven Kingdoms, 24 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:36,304 that Prince Viserys Targaryen 25 00:01:36,387 --> 00:01:39,891 be made Prince of Dragonstone. 26 00:01:39,974 --> 00:01:42,185 Rhaenys, a woman, 27 00:01:42,268 --> 00:01:45,188 would not inherit the Iron Throne. 28 00:01:47,816 --> 00:01:50,151 The lords instead chose Viserys, 29 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:52,904 my father. 30 00:01:56,491 --> 00:01:58,493 Jaehaerys called the Great Council 31 00:01:58,576 --> 00:02:02,288 to prevent a war being fought over his succession. 32 00:02:02,372 --> 00:02:04,374 For he knew the cold truth. 33 00:02:04,457 --> 00:02:06,751 The only thing that could tear down 34 00:02:06,835 --> 00:02:09,504 the House of the Dragon, 35 00:02:09,587 --> 00:02:10,713 was itself. 36 00:04:02,700 --> 00:04:05,328 Dohaerās, Syrax! 37 00:04:08,873 --> 00:04:09,791 Umbās. 38 00:04:11,668 --> 00:04:12,585 Rybās! 39 00:04:24,681 --> 00:04:26,265 Welcome back, Princess. 40 00:04:26,349 --> 00:04:27,892 I trust your ride was pleasant. 41 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:30,061 Try not to look too relieved, ser. 42 00:04:30,144 --> 00:04:31,270 I am relieved. 43 00:04:31,354 --> 00:04:34,649 Every time that golden beast brings you back unspoiled, 44 00:04:34,732 --> 00:04:36,651 it saves my head from a spike. 45 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:39,529 Syrax is growing quickly. 46 00:04:39,612 --> 00:04:41,739 She'll soon be as large as Caraxes. 47 00:04:41,823 --> 00:04:43,700 That's almost large enough to saddle two. 48 00:04:43,783 --> 00:04:47,495 I believe I'm quite content as a spectator, thank you. 49 00:04:49,789 --> 00:04:51,666 Dohaerās. 50 00:04:53,418 --> 00:04:54,419 Naejot! 51 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:23,508 Rhaenyra. 52 00:06:25,927 --> 00:06:29,097 You know I don't like you to go flying while I'm in this condition. 53 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:31,557 You don't like me to go flying while you're in any condition. 54 00:06:33,601 --> 00:06:36,562 -Your Grace. -Good morrow, Alicent. 55 00:06:36,646 --> 00:06:37,939 Did you sleep? 56 00:06:38,022 --> 00:06:39,982 -I slept. -How long? 57 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:43,277 I don't need mothering, Rhaenyra. 58 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,613 Well, here you are, surrounded by attendants, 59 00:06:45,696 --> 00:06:47,448 all focused on the babe. 60 00:06:48,116 --> 00:06:49,867 Someone has to attend to you. 61 00:06:51,619 --> 00:06:55,748 You will lie in this bed soon enough, Rhaenyra. 62 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:59,335 This discomfort is how we serve the realm. 63 00:06:59,418 --> 00:07:02,630 I'd rather serve as a knight and ride to battle and glory. 64 00:07:05,550 --> 00:07:07,885 We have royal wombs, you and I. 65 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,722 The childbed is our battlefield. 66 00:07:13,766 --> 00:07:16,727 We must learn to face it with a stiff lip. 67 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:20,022 Now take a bath. 68 00:07:20,106 --> 00:07:22,024 You stink of dragon. 69 00:07:24,235 --> 00:07:27,363 So, I said to him, "Well, I believe you might be looking up the wrong end." 70 00:07:31,492 --> 00:07:32,994 My lords. 71 00:07:33,077 --> 00:07:34,996 The growing alliance among the Free Cities 72 00:07:35,079 --> 00:07:38,166 has taken to styling itself "the Triarchy." 73 00:07:38,249 --> 00:07:40,251 They have massed on Bloodstone 74 00:07:40,334 --> 00:07:43,671 and are presently ridding the Stepstones of its pirate infestation. 75 00:07:43,754 --> 00:07:46,299 Well, that sounds suspiciously like good news, Lord Corlys. 76 00:07:46,382 --> 00:07:48,467 A man called Craghas Drahar 77 00:07:48,551 --> 00:07:51,721 has styled himself the prince-admiral of this Triarchy. 78 00:07:52,889 --> 00:07:55,099 They call him "The Crabfeeder" 79 00:07:55,183 --> 00:07:58,102 due to his inventive methods of punishing his enemies. 80 00:07:58,186 --> 00:08:01,397 And are we meant to weep for dead pirates? 81 00:08:01,480 --> 00:08:03,566 -No, Your Grace. -Rhaenyra, you're late. 82 00:08:03,649 --> 00:08:05,693 King's cupbearer must not be late. 83 00:08:05,776 --> 00:08:08,696 -Leaves people wanting for cups. -I was visiting Mother. 84 00:08:09,614 --> 00:08:12,241 On dragonback? 85 00:08:12,909 --> 00:08:15,494 Hey, Your Grace, at Prince Daemon's urging, 86 00:08:15,578 --> 00:08:18,122 the crown has invested significant capital 87 00:08:18,206 --> 00:08:21,626 in the re-training and re-equipping of his City Watch. 88 00:08:21,709 --> 00:08:26,005 I thought you might urge your brother to fill his seat on the council 89 00:08:26,088 --> 00:08:31,010 and provide an assessment of his progress as commander of the Watch. 90 00:08:31,093 --> 00:08:33,638 Do you think Daemon is distracted by his present tasks? 91 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:35,681 And that his thoughts and energies are occupied? 92 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:39,018 Well, one would hope so, considering the associated costs. 93 00:08:39,101 --> 00:08:42,438 Then let us all consider your gold well-invested, Lord Beesbury. 94 00:08:42,521 --> 00:08:45,566 I would urge that you not allow this Triarchy much latitude 95 00:08:45,650 --> 00:08:47,818 in the Stepstones, Your Grace. 96 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:50,988 If those shipping lanes should fall, it will beggar our ports. 97 00:08:51,072 --> 00:08:53,699 The crown has heard your report, Lord Corlys, 98 00:08:53,783 --> 00:08:56,410 and takes it under advisement. 99 00:09:01,165 --> 00:09:05,086 Shall we discuss the Heir's Tournament, Your Grace? 100 00:09:05,169 --> 00:09:07,672 I would be delighted. 101 00:09:07,755 --> 00:09:09,757 Will the maesters' name day prediction hold, Mellos? 102 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:13,344 You must understand that these things are mere estimations, my King, 103 00:09:13,427 --> 00:09:16,555 but we have all been poring over the moon charts, 104 00:09:16,639 --> 00:09:20,685 and we feel that our forecast is as accurate as it can be. 105 00:09:20,768 --> 00:09:23,562 The cost of the tournament is not negligible. 106 00:09:23,646 --> 00:09:27,358 Perhaps we might delay until the child is in hand? 107 00:09:27,441 --> 00:09:29,360 Most of the lords and knights 108 00:09:29,443 --> 00:09:32,280 are certainly on their way to King's Landing already. To turn them back now-- 109 00:09:32,363 --> 00:09:34,282 The tourney will take the better part of a week. 110 00:09:34,365 --> 00:09:37,159 Before the games are over, my son will be born, 111 00:09:37,243 --> 00:09:38,869 and the whole realm will celebrate. 112 00:09:38,953 --> 00:09:41,998 We have no way of predicting the sex of the child. 113 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:44,875 Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion 114 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:46,460 free of conditions, are they now? 115 00:09:47,586 --> 00:09:49,505 There's a boy in the Queen's belly. 116 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:51,340 I know it. 117 00:09:53,259 --> 00:09:55,136 And my heir will soon put all of this damnable 118 00:09:55,219 --> 00:09:57,138 hand-wringing to rest himself. 119 00:10:00,391 --> 00:10:02,727 He passed through the Red Keep's gates at first light. 120 00:10:02,810 --> 00:10:04,520 Does my father know he's here? 121 00:10:04,603 --> 00:10:05,938 -No. -Good. 122 00:10:14,071 --> 00:10:15,615 Gods be good. 123 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:17,783 It's all right, ser. 124 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:40,639 Aye. 125 00:11:11,253 --> 00:11:12,797 I bought you something. 126 00:11:18,302 --> 00:11:19,637 Do you know what it is? 127 00:11:20,971 --> 00:11:22,515 It's Valyrian steel. 128 00:11:23,766 --> 00:11:25,309 Like Dark Sister. 129 00:11:29,271 --> 00:11:30,398 Turn around. 130 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:46,122 Now, 131 00:11:47,581 --> 00:11:50,918 you and I both own a small piece of our ancestry. 132 00:12:00,928 --> 00:12:02,263 Did you read it? 133 00:12:02,346 --> 00:12:04,098 Of course, I read it. 134 00:12:04,181 --> 00:12:06,475 When Princess Nymeria arrived in Dorne, 135 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:08,394 who did she take to husband? 136 00:12:08,477 --> 00:12:09,854 A man. 137 00:12:09,937 --> 00:12:11,439 What was his name? 138 00:12:11,522 --> 00:12:13,274 Lord Something. 139 00:12:13,357 --> 00:12:14,900 If you answer with "Lord Something," 140 00:12:14,984 --> 00:12:16,735 Septa Marlow will be furious. 141 00:12:16,819 --> 00:12:18,737 She's funny when she's furious. 142 00:12:21,991 --> 00:12:24,493 You're always like this when you're worried. 143 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:25,995 Like what? 144 00:12:26,078 --> 00:12:27,413 Disagreeable. 145 00:12:31,584 --> 00:12:33,836 You're worried your father is about to overshadow you 146 00:12:33,919 --> 00:12:35,337 with a son. 147 00:12:35,421 --> 00:12:37,173 I only worry for my mother. 148 00:12:38,299 --> 00:12:40,634 I hope for my father that he gets a son. 149 00:12:41,427 --> 00:12:43,971 As long as I can recall, it's all he's wanted. 150 00:12:44,972 --> 00:12:46,974 You want him to have a son? 151 00:12:47,057 --> 00:12:48,934 I want to fly with you on dragonback, 152 00:12:49,018 --> 00:12:52,021 see the great wonders across the Narrow Sea, and eat only cake. 153 00:12:52,104 --> 00:12:54,648 -I'm being serious. -I never jest about cake. 154 00:12:54,732 --> 00:12:56,859 You aren't worried about your position? 155 00:12:56,942 --> 00:12:59,487 I like this position. It's quite comfortable. 156 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:06,952 -Where are you going? -Home. The hour has grown late. 157 00:13:07,953 --> 00:13:09,955 Princess Nymeria led her Rhoynar 158 00:13:10,039 --> 00:13:12,124 across the Narrow Sea on 10,000 ships 159 00:13:12,208 --> 00:13:14,210 to flee their Valyrian pursuers. 160 00:13:14,293 --> 00:13:17,379 She took Lord Mors Martell of Dorne to husband 161 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:19,298 and burned her own fleet off Sunspear 162 00:13:19,381 --> 00:13:21,383 to show her people that they were finished running. 163 00:13:23,677 --> 00:13:26,013 -What are you doing? -So you remember. 164 00:13:26,889 --> 00:13:29,975 -If the Septa sees this book, then-- -Fuck the Septa. 165 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,477 Rhaenyra! 166 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:45,699 Is it healing? 167 00:13:45,783 --> 00:13:48,619 It has grown slightly, Your Grace. 168 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:52,915 Can you say yet what it is? 169 00:13:52,998 --> 00:13:55,167 We've sent inquiries to the Citadel. 170 00:13:55,251 --> 00:13:57,378 They are searching the texts for similar cases. 171 00:13:57,461 --> 00:13:59,922 It's a small cut from sitting the throne. 172 00:14:00,005 --> 00:14:00,881 It's nothing. 173 00:14:01,924 --> 00:14:05,511 The King has been under heavy stresses preparing for the birth. 174 00:14:06,595 --> 00:14:11,183 Bad humors of the mind can adversely affect the body. 175 00:14:11,267 --> 00:14:14,395 Whatever it is, it needs to be kept quiet. 176 00:14:17,982 --> 00:14:19,441 We should leech it again, maester. 177 00:14:19,525 --> 00:14:22,069 It's a wound that refuses to heal, Grand Maester. 178 00:14:23,571 --> 00:14:25,281 Might I suggest cauterization? 179 00:14:25,364 --> 00:14:28,951 Cauterization would be a wise course of treatment, Your Grace. 180 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:31,579 -It will be painful. -Fine. 181 00:14:33,122 --> 00:14:34,081 Fine. 182 00:14:47,094 --> 00:14:49,513 You spend more time in that bath than I do on the throne. 183 00:14:49,597 --> 00:14:51,557 This is the only place 184 00:14:51,640 --> 00:14:53,976 I can find comfort these days. 185 00:14:56,478 --> 00:14:57,396 It's tepid. 186 00:14:58,063 --> 00:15:00,566 It's as warm as the maesters will allow. 187 00:15:00,649 --> 00:15:03,402 Don't they know dragons prefer heat? 188 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:07,197 After this miserable pregnancy, 189 00:15:07,281 --> 00:15:09,950 I wouldn't be surprised if I hatched an actual dragon. 190 00:15:10,034 --> 00:15:13,120 Then he will be loved and cherished. 191 00:15:14,163 --> 00:15:17,124 Rhaenyra has already declared that she is to have a sister. 192 00:15:17,207 --> 00:15:18,626 Really? 193 00:15:18,709 --> 00:15:21,629 -She even named her. -Dare I ask? 194 00:15:22,546 --> 00:15:24,256 Visenya. 195 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:27,843 She chose a dragon's egg for the cradle that she said reminded her of Vhagar. 196 00:15:27,926 --> 00:15:29,345 Gods be good. 197 00:15:29,428 --> 00:15:31,972 This family already has its Visenya. 198 00:15:33,932 --> 00:15:36,602 Has there been any word from your dear brother? 199 00:15:36,685 --> 00:15:39,521 Not since I named him Commander of the City Watch. 200 00:15:40,147 --> 00:15:43,192 I'm sure he will reemerge for the tourney. 201 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:45,778 He could never stay away from the lists. 202 00:15:45,861 --> 00:15:47,196 The tourney 203 00:15:47,279 --> 00:15:50,616 to celebrate the firstborn son that we presently do not have. 204 00:15:51,784 --> 00:15:55,371 You do understand nothing will cause the babe to grow a cock 205 00:15:55,454 --> 00:15:57,247 if it does not already possess one? 206 00:15:57,956 --> 00:16:00,542 This child is a boy, Aemma. 207 00:16:00,626 --> 00:16:02,127 I'm certain of it. 208 00:16:02,711 --> 00:16:05,464 I've never been more certain of anything. 209 00:16:08,926 --> 00:16:10,219 The dream. 210 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,222 It was clearer than a memory. 211 00:16:15,557 --> 00:16:18,018 Our son was born wearing Aegon's iron crown. 212 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:23,607 When I heard the sound of thundering hooves, 213 00:16:23,691 --> 00:16:26,902 splintering shields, and ringing swords, 214 00:16:26,985 --> 00:16:29,905 and I placed our son upon the Iron Throne 215 00:16:31,198 --> 00:16:33,659 as the bells of the Grand Sept tolled 216 00:16:33,742 --> 00:16:35,994 and all the dragons roared as one. 217 00:16:39,456 --> 00:16:40,999 Born wearing a crown? 218 00:16:41,667 --> 00:16:43,377 Gods spare me, 219 00:16:43,460 --> 00:16:45,796 birth is unpleasant enough as it is. 220 00:16:54,888 --> 00:16:58,392 This is the last time, Viserys. 221 00:17:01,270 --> 00:17:03,105 I've lost one babe in the cradle, 222 00:17:03,188 --> 00:17:05,107 had two stillbirths, and two pregnancies 223 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:07,317 ended well before their term. 224 00:17:10,112 --> 00:17:12,781 That's five in twice as many years. 225 00:17:14,491 --> 00:17:17,369 I know it is my duty to provide you an heir, 226 00:17:17,453 --> 00:17:20,998 and I'm sorry if I have failed you in that. I am. 227 00:17:24,918 --> 00:17:27,796 But I've mourned all the dead children I can. 228 00:17:48,776 --> 00:17:51,695 Commander on the floor! 229 00:17:57,659 --> 00:18:01,079 When I took command of the Watch, you were stray mongrels, 230 00:18:02,748 --> 00:18:05,000 starving and undisciplined. 231 00:18:06,752 --> 00:18:08,253 Now, 232 00:18:08,337 --> 00:18:10,631 you're a pack of hounds. 233 00:18:10,714 --> 00:18:13,175 You're sated and honed for the hunt. 234 00:18:16,970 --> 00:18:19,890 My brother's city has fallen into squalor. 235 00:18:21,266 --> 00:18:24,937 Crime of every breed has been allowed to thrive. 236 00:18:26,772 --> 00:18:28,148 No longer. 237 00:18:28,232 --> 00:18:30,275 Beginning tonight, King's Landing will learn 238 00:18:30,359 --> 00:18:32,110 to fear the color gold. 239 00:19:18,657 --> 00:19:19,908 Get up! 240 00:19:39,803 --> 00:19:40,929 Raper! 241 00:19:43,223 --> 00:19:46,226 No! No! No! No! No! 242 00:19:54,067 --> 00:19:55,736 Thief! 243 00:19:55,819 --> 00:19:56,862 No! 244 00:20:03,076 --> 00:20:04,077 Murderer! 245 00:20:20,719 --> 00:20:24,056 It was an unprecedented roundup of criminals of every ilk. 246 00:20:24,139 --> 00:20:29,144 Your brother made a public show of it, meting out the summary judgments himself. 247 00:20:29,227 --> 00:20:34,274 I'm told they needed a two-horse cart to haul away the resulting dismemberments 248 00:20:34,358 --> 00:20:35,400 when it was done. 249 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:37,402 Gods be good. 250 00:20:38,487 --> 00:20:40,280 The Prince cannot be allowed to act 251 00:20:40,364 --> 00:20:43,116 with this kind of unchecked impunity. 252 00:20:45,369 --> 00:20:47,287 -Brother. -Daemon. 253 00:20:49,122 --> 00:20:52,042 Carry on. You were saying something about my impunity. 254 00:20:54,628 --> 00:20:58,048 You are to explain your doings with the City Watch. 255 00:21:00,467 --> 00:21:03,595 Your new "gold cloaks" made quite the impression last night, didn't they? 256 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:04,930 Did they? 257 00:21:05,013 --> 00:21:08,266 The City Watch is not a sword to be wielded at your whim. 258 00:21:08,350 --> 00:21:10,352 They're an extension of the crown. 259 00:21:10,435 --> 00:21:12,396 The Watch was enforcing the crown's laws. 260 00:21:12,479 --> 00:21:14,147 Wouldn't you agree, Lord Strong? 261 00:21:15,399 --> 00:21:16,858 My Prince, I don't think-- 262 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:19,486 Making a public spectacle of wanton brutality 263 00:21:19,569 --> 00:21:21,363 is hardly in line with our laws. 264 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:23,031 Nobles from every corner of the realm 265 00:21:23,115 --> 00:21:25,033 are right now descending upon King's Landing 266 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:26,660 for my brother's tourney. 267 00:21:26,743 --> 00:21:29,288 Do you want them mugged, raped, murdered? 268 00:21:29,371 --> 00:21:32,207 You mightn't know this unless you left the safety of the Red Keep, 269 00:21:32,290 --> 00:21:34,668 but much of King's Landing is seen by the smallfolk 270 00:21:34,751 --> 00:21:37,379 as lawless and terrifying. 271 00:21:39,756 --> 00:21:42,009 Our city should be safe for all its people. 272 00:21:42,926 --> 00:21:43,844 I agree. 273 00:21:44,469 --> 00:21:48,640 I just hope you don't have to maim half of my city to achieve this. 274 00:21:48,724 --> 00:21:50,142 Time will tell. 275 00:21:52,811 --> 00:21:56,898 We installed Prince Daemon as commander to promote law and order. 276 00:21:56,982 --> 00:21:59,359 The criminal element should fear the City Watch. 277 00:21:59,443 --> 00:22:01,111 Thank you for your support, Lord Corlys. 278 00:22:01,194 --> 00:22:02,988 If only the Prince would show the same devotion 279 00:22:03,071 --> 00:22:05,949 to his lady wife as he does his work, Your Grace. 280 00:22:06,033 --> 00:22:09,703 You've not been seen in the Vale or at Runestone for quite some time. 281 00:22:09,786 --> 00:22:11,997 I think my bronze bitch is happier for my absence. 282 00:22:12,080 --> 00:22:13,707 Lady Rhea is your wife, 283 00:22:13,790 --> 00:22:16,126 a good and honorable lady of the Vale. 284 00:22:16,209 --> 00:22:19,129 In the Vale, men are said to fuck sheep instead of women. 285 00:22:19,212 --> 00:22:21,673 I can assure you, the sheep are prettier. 286 00:22:21,757 --> 00:22:22,758 Dear me. 287 00:22:22,841 --> 00:22:25,510 You made a vow before the Seven to honor your wife in marriage. 288 00:22:25,594 --> 00:22:28,472 Well, I'd gladly give Lady Rhea to you, Lord Hightower, 289 00:22:28,555 --> 00:22:31,183 if you're in want of a woman to warm your bed. 290 00:22:31,266 --> 00:22:34,186 Your own lady wife passed recently. 291 00:22:36,146 --> 00:22:37,773 Did she not? 292 00:22:37,856 --> 00:22:38,774 Otto. 293 00:22:42,277 --> 00:22:44,613 Perhaps you aren't ready to move on just yet. 294 00:22:45,447 --> 00:22:48,033 You know how my brother makes sport of provoking you. 295 00:22:48,867 --> 00:22:50,410 Must you indulge him? 296 00:22:54,581 --> 00:22:56,375 My apologies, Your Grace. 297 00:22:56,458 --> 00:22:59,669 This council has, at great expense, 298 00:22:59,753 --> 00:23:02,631 bettered the City Watch to your exacting standards. 299 00:23:02,714 --> 00:23:05,675 Enforce my laws, but understand, 300 00:23:05,759 --> 00:23:09,387 any further performances like last night's will be answered. 301 00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:15,227 Understood, Your Grace. 302 00:23:28,657 --> 00:23:31,118 King's Landing has been in decline since my grandmother passed. 303 00:23:31,201 --> 00:23:33,120 In the end, 304 00:23:34,371 --> 00:23:37,833 this new City Watch might be a good thing. 305 00:24:23,879 --> 00:24:26,214 What troubles you, my Prince? 306 00:24:32,220 --> 00:24:34,139 I could bring in another. 307 00:24:34,681 --> 00:24:36,224 Perhaps a maiden. 308 00:24:37,475 --> 00:24:38,768 I have several. 309 00:24:40,896 --> 00:24:43,773 I could even arrange one with silver hair. 310 00:24:49,946 --> 00:24:52,657 You are Daemon Targaryen. 311 00:24:52,741 --> 00:24:55,869 Rider of Caraxes. Wielder of Dark Sister. 312 00:24:56,620 --> 00:24:59,164 The King cannot replace you. 313 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,303 Be welcome! 314 00:25:14,221 --> 00:25:16,806 I know many of you have traveled long leagues 315 00:25:16,890 --> 00:25:19,059 to be at these games. 316 00:25:19,142 --> 00:25:22,270 But I promise, you will not be disappointed. 317 00:25:23,730 --> 00:25:26,816 When I look at the fine knights in these lists, 318 00:25:26,900 --> 00:25:30,445 I see a group without equal in our histories. 319 00:25:31,905 --> 00:25:36,993 And this great day has been made more auspicious 320 00:25:37,077 --> 00:25:40,664 by the news that I am happy to share: 321 00:25:41,873 --> 00:25:44,834 Queen Aemma has begun her labors! 322 00:25:48,380 --> 00:25:52,300 May the luck of the Seven shine upon all combatants! 323 00:26:24,916 --> 00:26:26,668 A mystery knight? 324 00:26:26,751 --> 00:26:28,878 No, a Cole, of the Stormlands. 325 00:26:28,962 --> 00:26:30,297 I've never heard of House Cole. 326 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:33,216 Princess Rhaenys Targaryen! 327 00:26:33,300 --> 00:26:35,343 I would humbly ask for the favor 328 00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:37,262 of "The Queen Who Never Was." 329 00:26:43,893 --> 00:26:45,353 Good fortune to you, cousin. 330 00:26:45,437 --> 00:26:47,814 I would gladly take it if I thought I needed it. 331 00:26:54,321 --> 00:26:57,407 You could have Baratheon's tongue for that. 332 00:26:57,490 --> 00:26:59,576 Tongues will not change the succession. 333 00:26:59,659 --> 00:27:01,286 Let them wag. 334 00:27:07,834 --> 00:27:11,212 Lord Stokeworth's daughter is promised to that young Tarly squire. 335 00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:12,839 Lord Massey's son? 336 00:27:12,922 --> 00:27:15,633 They're to be married as soon as he wins his knighthood. 337 00:27:15,717 --> 00:27:16,760 Best get on with it. 338 00:27:18,386 --> 00:27:21,806 I heard that Lady Elinor is hiding a swollen belly beneath her dress. 339 00:27:44,746 --> 00:27:47,123 What do you know about this Ser Criston Cole, Ser Harrold? 340 00:27:47,207 --> 00:27:50,710 I'm told Ser Criston is common-born, son of Lord Dondarrion's steward. 341 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:53,755 But other than that, and the fact that he's just unhorsed 342 00:27:53,838 --> 00:27:55,799 both of the Baratheon lads, 343 00:27:55,882 --> 00:27:57,592 I really couldn't say. 344 00:28:15,944 --> 00:28:19,489 Prince Daemon of House Targaryen, 345 00:28:19,572 --> 00:28:20,990 Prince of the City, 346 00:28:21,074 --> 00:28:24,828 will now choose his first opponent! 347 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:04,659 For his first challenge, 348 00:29:04,742 --> 00:29:07,745 Prince Daemon Targaryen chooses 349 00:29:07,829 --> 00:29:10,331 Ser Gwayne Hightower of Oldtown, 350 00:29:10,415 --> 00:29:13,126 eldest son of the Hand of the King. 351 00:29:25,889 --> 00:29:28,433 Five dragons on Daemon. 352 00:30:41,422 --> 00:30:44,342 -Nicely done, Uncle. -Thank you, Princess. 353 00:30:45,635 --> 00:30:49,347 Now, I'm fairly certain I can win these games, Lady Alicent. 354 00:30:49,430 --> 00:30:52,767 Having your favor would all but assure it. 355 00:31:06,990 --> 00:31:08,491 Good luck, my Prince. 356 00:31:36,686 --> 00:31:39,272 -What's happening? -The infant is in breech, Your Grace. 357 00:31:39,355 --> 00:31:41,858 All attempts to turn the babe have failed. 358 00:31:44,193 --> 00:31:45,987 -Do something for her! -We've given her as much 359 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:48,990 milk of the poppy as we can without risking the child. 360 00:31:49,073 --> 00:31:50,575 Your Queen is a strong woman. 361 00:31:50,658 --> 00:31:53,953 She's fighting with all her might, but it may not be enough. 362 00:31:54,037 --> 00:31:55,830 No! 363 00:31:55,913 --> 00:31:57,040 Aemma. 364 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:00,627 Aemma, I'm here. 365 00:32:00,710 --> 00:32:01,961 I'm here. 366 00:32:03,129 --> 00:32:05,048 I'm here. It's all right. 367 00:32:05,131 --> 00:32:07,091 -It's all right. -I don't wanna do this. 368 00:32:07,175 --> 00:32:08,885 You're going to be all right. 369 00:32:09,469 --> 00:32:11,012 You're going to be all right. 370 00:32:36,371 --> 00:32:37,246 Kill him! 371 00:32:37,330 --> 00:32:39,791 And the day grows ugly. 372 00:32:43,419 --> 00:32:47,548 I wonder if this is how we should celebrate the birth of our future king. 373 00:32:47,632 --> 00:32:49,759 With wanton violence. 374 00:32:49,842 --> 00:32:52,220 It's been 70 years since King Maegor's end. 375 00:32:52,303 --> 00:32:54,138 These knights are as green as summer grass. 376 00:32:54,222 --> 00:32:55,848 None have known real war. 377 00:32:57,100 --> 00:32:58,685 Their lords sent them to the tourney field 378 00:32:58,768 --> 00:33:01,562 with fists full of steel and balls full of seed, 379 00:33:01,646 --> 00:33:03,648 and we expect them to act with honor and grace. 380 00:33:04,399 --> 00:33:07,235 It's a marvel that war didn't break out at first blood. 381 00:33:29,924 --> 00:33:31,092 Mellos. 382 00:33:32,176 --> 00:33:33,302 Your Grace. 383 00:33:34,929 --> 00:33:36,055 If you would. 384 00:33:46,065 --> 00:33:47,650 During a difficult birth, 385 00:33:47,734 --> 00:33:52,071 it sometimes becomes necessary for the father 386 00:33:53,030 --> 00:33:54,949 to make an impossible choice. 387 00:33:56,325 --> 00:33:58,077 Well, speak it. 388 00:33:58,161 --> 00:34:02,415 To sacrifice one or to lose them both. 389 00:34:03,916 --> 00:34:07,003 There is a chance that we can save the child. 390 00:34:07,086 --> 00:34:09,088 A technique is taught at the Citadel, 391 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:11,090 which involves cutting directly into the womb 392 00:34:11,174 --> 00:34:13,176 to free the infant. 393 00:34:13,259 --> 00:34:15,928 -But the resulting blood loss-- -Seven Hells, Mellos. 394 00:34:28,483 --> 00:34:30,610 You can save the child? 395 00:34:30,693 --> 00:34:34,572 We must either act now or leave it with the gods. 396 00:34:46,375 --> 00:34:49,420 Ser Criston Cole will now tilt against 397 00:34:49,504 --> 00:34:53,424 Ser Daemon Targaryen, Prince of the City! 398 00:36:04,954 --> 00:36:06,873 -Viserys. -Yes? 399 00:36:08,875 --> 00:36:11,002 They're going to bring the babe out now. 400 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:35,985 I love you. 401 00:36:44,243 --> 00:36:46,495 -What is happening? -No, it's all right. 402 00:36:46,579 --> 00:36:49,415 No, what is happening? 403 00:36:50,291 --> 00:36:51,959 -Viserys, what-- -No, it's all right. 404 00:36:52,043 --> 00:36:53,836 -What are you doing? -They're going to bring the babe out. 405 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:55,004 How are they-- 406 00:36:55,087 --> 00:36:56,714 -It's all right. -Viserys, please. 407 00:36:56,797 --> 00:36:58,966 -It's all right. -No, I'm scared. 408 00:36:59,050 --> 00:37:00,593 -Don't be scared. -What is happening? 409 00:37:00,676 --> 00:37:02,261 Don't be scared. They're going to bring the babe out. 410 00:37:02,345 --> 00:37:04,680 -Oh no. -It's all right. 411 00:37:04,764 --> 00:37:06,682 They're going to bring the babe out. 412 00:37:08,351 --> 00:37:10,937 No! No! No! 413 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:15,066 -I'm making the first incision. - No, no, no! 414 00:37:15,608 --> 00:37:18,569 Viserys, no! Please! 415 00:37:18,653 --> 00:37:20,947 -No, no, no! -Don't be scared. 416 00:37:45,179 --> 00:37:46,430 Sword! 417 00:37:46,514 --> 00:37:47,974 Prince Daemon Targaryen 418 00:37:48,057 --> 00:37:51,435 wishes to continue in a contest of arms! 419 00:39:41,754 --> 00:39:43,089 Yield. 420 00:39:44,590 --> 00:39:45,549 Yield. 421 00:40:19,542 --> 00:40:21,377 Gods. He's Dornish. 422 00:40:22,086 --> 00:40:24,630 I was hoping to ask for the Princess's favor. 423 00:40:36,725 --> 00:40:39,186 I wish you luck, Ser Criston. 424 00:40:39,270 --> 00:40:40,604 Princess. 425 00:40:51,949 --> 00:40:54,285 Congratulations, Your Grace. 426 00:40:54,994 --> 00:40:56,370 You have a son. 427 00:41:00,541 --> 00:41:01,834 It's a boy? 428 00:41:01,917 --> 00:41:04,253 A new heir, Your Grace. 429 00:41:10,009 --> 00:41:12,553 Had you and the Queen chosen a name? 430 00:41:16,098 --> 00:41:17,224 Baelon. 431 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:37,137 They're waiting for you. 432 00:43:33,110 --> 00:43:34,236 Dracarys. 433 00:44:13,734 --> 00:44:15,152 -Where's Rhaenyra? -Your Grace. 434 00:44:15,235 --> 00:44:18,072 This is the last thing any of us wish to discuss 435 00:44:18,155 --> 00:44:19,198 at this dark hour, 436 00:44:19,281 --> 00:44:21,492 but I consider the matter urgent. 437 00:44:21,575 --> 00:44:22,493 What matter? 438 00:44:23,911 --> 00:44:25,454 That of your succession. 439 00:44:26,163 --> 00:44:29,708 These recent tragedies have left you without an obvious heir. 440 00:44:29,792 --> 00:44:31,627 The King has an heir, my Lord Hand. 441 00:44:31,710 --> 00:44:34,129 Despite how difficult this time is, Your Grace, 442 00:44:34,213 --> 00:44:37,341 I feel it important the succession be firmly in place 443 00:44:37,424 --> 00:44:38,884 for the stability of the realm. 444 00:44:38,967 --> 00:44:41,136 The succession is already set 445 00:44:41,220 --> 00:44:42,721 by precedent and by law. 446 00:44:42,805 --> 00:44:44,348 Shall we say his name? 447 00:44:46,975 --> 00:44:48,519 Daemon Targaryen. 448 00:44:48,602 --> 00:44:51,522 If Daemon were to remain the uncontested heir, 449 00:44:51,605 --> 00:44:54,108 it could destabilize the realm. 450 00:44:54,191 --> 00:44:56,110 The realm? Or this council? 451 00:44:56,193 --> 00:44:58,987 No one here can know what Daemon would do were he king, 452 00:44:59,071 --> 00:45:01,698 but no one can doubt his ambition. 453 00:45:01,782 --> 00:45:04,451 Look at what he did with the "gold cloaks." 454 00:45:04,535 --> 00:45:06,578 The City Watch is fiercely loyal to him. 455 00:45:06,662 --> 00:45:10,457 -An army 2,000 strong. -An army you gave him, Otto. 456 00:45:10,541 --> 00:45:14,503 I named Daemon Master of Laws, but you said he was a tyrant. 457 00:45:14,586 --> 00:45:17,047 As Master of Coin, you said he was a spendthrift 458 00:45:17,131 --> 00:45:18,632 that would beggar the realm. 459 00:45:18,715 --> 00:45:20,926 Putting Daemon in command of the City Watch 460 00:45:21,009 --> 00:45:22,469 was your solution! 461 00:45:22,553 --> 00:45:24,555 A half-measure, Your Grace. 462 00:45:24,638 --> 00:45:27,641 The truth is, Daemon should be far away from this court. 463 00:45:27,724 --> 00:45:29,852 Daemon is my brother. 464 00:45:29,935 --> 00:45:31,061 My blood. 465 00:45:32,104 --> 00:45:34,064 And he will have his place at my court. 466 00:45:34,148 --> 00:45:36,150 Let him keep his place at court, Your Grace, 467 00:45:36,233 --> 00:45:40,404 but if the gods should visit some further tragedy on you, 468 00:45:40,487 --> 00:45:43,657 -either by design or by accident. -"Design"? 469 00:45:44,241 --> 00:45:45,617 What are you saying? 470 00:45:45,701 --> 00:45:47,995 My brother would murder me, take my crown? 471 00:45:49,746 --> 00:45:50,664 Are you? 472 00:45:52,624 --> 00:45:53,542 Please. 473 00:45:54,793 --> 00:45:58,464 Daemon has ambition, yes, but not for the throne. 474 00:45:58,547 --> 00:46:00,257 He lacks the patience for it. 475 00:46:00,340 --> 00:46:02,050 The gods have yet to make a man who 476 00:46:02,134 --> 00:46:05,471 lacks the patience for absolute power, Your Grace. 477 00:46:05,554 --> 00:46:09,558 Under such circumstances, it would not be an aberration 478 00:46:09,641 --> 00:46:11,977 for the King to name a successor. 479 00:46:12,060 --> 00:46:13,979 Well, who else would have a claim? 480 00:46:20,652 --> 00:46:22,821 The King's firstborn child. 481 00:46:22,905 --> 00:46:25,032 Rhaenyra? A girl? 482 00:46:26,783 --> 00:46:28,744 No queen has ever sat the Iron Throne. 483 00:46:28,827 --> 00:46:30,954 That is only by tradition and precedent, Lord Strong. 484 00:46:31,038 --> 00:46:33,248 If order and stability so concerns this council, 485 00:46:33,332 --> 00:46:37,169 then perhaps we shouldn't break 100 years of it by naming a girl heir. 486 00:46:37,252 --> 00:46:41,006 Daemon would be a second Maegor, or worse. 487 00:46:41,089 --> 00:46:43,717 He is impulsive and violent. 488 00:46:43,800 --> 00:46:45,677 It is the duty of this council 489 00:46:45,761 --> 00:46:49,056 to protect the King and the realm from him. 490 00:46:50,140 --> 00:46:52,518 I'm sorry, Your Grace, but that is the truth as I see it, 491 00:46:52,601 --> 00:46:54,144 and I know that others here agree. 492 00:46:54,228 --> 00:46:58,190 I will not be made to choose between my brother and my daughter. 493 00:46:58,273 --> 00:47:00,108 You wouldn't have to, Your Grace. 494 00:47:00,192 --> 00:47:02,236 There are others who would have a claim. 495 00:47:02,319 --> 00:47:04,279 Such as your wife, Lord Corlys? 496 00:47:04,363 --> 00:47:06,657 -"The Queen Who Never Was"? -Rhaenys was the only child 497 00:47:06,740 --> 00:47:07,908 of Jaehaerys' eldest son. 498 00:47:07,991 --> 00:47:09,993 She had a strong claim at the Great Council, 499 00:47:10,077 --> 00:47:12,079 and she already has a male heir. 500 00:47:12,162 --> 00:47:14,540 Just moments ago, you announced your support for Daemon! 501 00:47:14,623 --> 00:47:16,333 If we cannot agree on an heir, then how can we expect-- 502 00:47:16,416 --> 00:47:18,835 My wife and son are dead! 503 00:47:20,295 --> 00:47:25,217 I will not sit here and suffer crows that come to feast on their corpses! 504 00:47:58,709 --> 00:48:02,045 Send a raven to Oldtown. Straight away. 505 00:48:04,881 --> 00:48:05,799 My Lady. 506 00:48:16,643 --> 00:48:17,978 My darling. 507 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:28,780 How's Rhaenyra? 508 00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:32,993 She lost her mother. 509 00:48:34,661 --> 00:48:37,205 The Queen was well-loved by all. 510 00:48:39,374 --> 00:48:42,502 I found myself thinking of your own mother today. 511 00:48:49,176 --> 00:48:51,720 -How is His Grace? -Very low. 512 00:48:53,263 --> 00:48:55,098 Which is why I sent for you. 513 00:49:00,437 --> 00:49:01,980 I thought you might go to him, 514 00:49:03,190 --> 00:49:04,733 offer him comfort. 515 00:49:07,319 --> 00:49:08,445 In his chambers? 516 00:49:15,202 --> 00:49:17,120 I wouldn't know what to say. 517 00:49:17,746 --> 00:49:18,830 Stop that. 518 00:49:20,916 --> 00:49:22,834 He'll be glad of a visitor. 519 00:49:31,093 --> 00:49:33,637 You might wear one of your mother's dresses. 520 00:50:10,257 --> 00:50:12,801 The Lady Alicent Hightower, Your Grace. 521 00:50:18,598 --> 00:50:20,559 What is it, Alicent? 522 00:50:20,642 --> 00:50:23,186 I thought I might come and look in on you, Your Grace. 523 00:50:24,855 --> 00:50:26,189 I brought a book. 524 00:50:28,567 --> 00:50:30,485 That's very kind, thank you. 525 00:50:35,615 --> 00:50:37,951 It's a favorite of mine. 526 00:50:38,034 --> 00:50:40,579 I do know how passionate you are for the histories. 527 00:50:41,955 --> 00:50:43,874 Yes, I am. 528 00:51:01,308 --> 00:51:02,601 When my mother died, 529 00:51:04,603 --> 00:51:07,189 people only ever spoke to me in riddles. 530 00:51:08,899 --> 00:51:10,942 All I wanted was for someone to say that they were sorry 531 00:51:11,026 --> 00:51:12,569 for what happened to me. 532 00:51:16,782 --> 00:51:18,700 I'm very sorry, Your Grace. 533 00:52:06,581 --> 00:52:07,499 Thank you. 534 00:52:09,751 --> 00:52:12,087 The King's sole heir once again. 535 00:52:14,005 --> 00:52:16,716 Might we drink to our future? 536 00:52:18,301 --> 00:52:20,011 Quiet! 537 00:52:20,095 --> 00:52:22,639 Your Prince will speak! 538 00:52:25,809 --> 00:52:27,686 Silence! 539 00:52:33,692 --> 00:52:35,610 Before we begin, Your Grace, 540 00:52:35,694 --> 00:52:40,031 I have a report I feel compelled to share. 541 00:52:41,908 --> 00:52:43,034 Last night, 542 00:52:43,952 --> 00:52:46,621 Prince Daemon bought out one of the pleasure houses 543 00:52:46,705 --> 00:52:48,248 on the Street of Silk, 544 00:52:49,332 --> 00:52:52,586 to entertain officers of the City Watch 545 00:52:52,669 --> 00:52:54,212 and other friends of his. 546 00:52:58,008 --> 00:53:00,176 King and Council have long rued my position 547 00:53:00,260 --> 00:53:02,304 as next in line for the throne. 548 00:53:03,722 --> 00:53:06,266 But dream and pray as they all might, 549 00:53:06,349 --> 00:53:09,269 it seems I'm not so easily replaced. 550 00:53:11,563 --> 00:53:14,232 The gods give just as the gods take away. 551 00:53:14,316 --> 00:53:16,276 He toasted Prince Baelon. 552 00:53:16,359 --> 00:53:17,485 To the King's son. 553 00:53:18,570 --> 00:53:20,488 Styling him 554 00:53:21,323 --> 00:53:23,825 "The Heir for a Day." 555 00:53:30,749 --> 00:53:34,669 I corroborated this report with three separate witnesses. 556 00:53:34,753 --> 00:53:38,882 The evening was, by all accounts, a celebration. 557 00:53:41,134 --> 00:53:44,054 You cut the image of the conqueror, brother. 558 00:53:45,597 --> 00:53:46,848 Did you say it? 559 00:53:49,100 --> 00:53:50,685 I don't know what you mean. 560 00:53:50,769 --> 00:53:52,228 You will address me as "Your Grace," 561 00:53:52,312 --> 00:53:55,398 or I will have my Kingsguard cut out your tongue. 562 00:53:58,944 --> 00:54:03,281 "The Heir for a Day." Did you say it? 563 00:54:12,874 --> 00:54:15,794 We must all mourn in our own way, Your Grace. 564 00:54:17,295 --> 00:54:20,632 My family has just been destroyed. 565 00:54:21,758 --> 00:54:24,719 But instead of being by my side, or Rhaenyra's, 566 00:54:24,803 --> 00:54:27,639 you chose to celebrate your own rise! 567 00:54:27,722 --> 00:54:30,850 Laughing with your whores and your lickspittles! 568 00:54:33,144 --> 00:54:36,231 You have no allies at court but me! 569 00:54:36,314 --> 00:54:38,775 I have only ever defended you! 570 00:54:38,858 --> 00:54:41,444 Yet everything I've given you, you've thrown back in my face. 571 00:54:41,528 --> 00:54:43,446 You've only ever tried to send me away. 572 00:54:43,530 --> 00:54:46,241 To the Vale, to the City Watch, 573 00:54:46,324 --> 00:54:48,284 anywhere but by your side. 574 00:54:48,368 --> 00:54:50,328 Ten years you've been king, 575 00:54:50,412 --> 00:54:53,415 and yet not once have you asked me to be your Hand! 576 00:54:53,498 --> 00:54:56,710 -Why would I do that? -Because I'm your brother. 577 00:54:57,669 --> 00:54:59,796 And the blood of the dragon runs thick. 578 00:54:59,879 --> 00:55:01,881 Then why do you cut me so deeply? 579 00:55:01,965 --> 00:55:03,133 I've only ever spoken the truth. 580 00:55:03,216 --> 00:55:05,969 I see Otto Hightower for what he is. 581 00:55:06,052 --> 00:55:09,014 -An unwavering and loyal Hand? -A cunt. 582 00:55:10,056 --> 00:55:12,058 A second son who stands to inherit nothing 583 00:55:12,142 --> 00:55:13,560 he doesn't seize for himself. 584 00:55:13,643 --> 00:55:15,729 Otto Hightower is a more honorable man 585 00:55:15,812 --> 00:55:17,939 -than you could ever be. -He doesn't protect you. 586 00:55:18,023 --> 00:55:19,983 -I would. -From what? 587 00:55:20,066 --> 00:55:21,192 Yourself. 588 00:55:24,946 --> 00:55:27,699 You're weak, Viserys. 589 00:55:30,326 --> 00:55:31,786 And that council of leeches knows it. 590 00:55:31,870 --> 00:55:33,788 They all prey on you for their own ends. 591 00:55:38,793 --> 00:55:40,879 I have decided to name a new heir. 592 00:55:40,962 --> 00:55:43,506 -I'm your heir. -Not anymore. 593 00:55:45,008 --> 00:55:48,636 You are to return to Runestone and your lady wife at once, 594 00:55:48,720 --> 00:55:51,806 and you are to do so without quarrel 595 00:55:51,890 --> 00:55:53,850 by order of your King. 596 00:56:08,615 --> 00:56:10,158 Your Grace. 597 00:57:09,759 --> 00:57:10,885 Father. 598 00:57:15,223 --> 00:57:19,769 Balerion was the last living creature to have seen Old Valyria before the Doom. 599 00:57:22,438 --> 00:57:24,482 Its greatness and its flaws. 600 00:57:25,066 --> 00:57:27,610 When you look at the dragons, what do you see? 601 00:57:27,694 --> 00:57:28,736 What? 602 00:57:28,820 --> 00:57:30,655 You haven't spoken a word to me since 603 00:57:30,738 --> 00:57:32,157 mother's funeral, 604 00:57:32,240 --> 00:57:35,201 -and now you send your Kingsguard down. -Answer me. 605 00:57:37,537 --> 00:57:38,872 It's important. 606 00:57:39,622 --> 00:57:40,957 What do you see? 607 00:57:48,882 --> 00:57:51,426 -I suppose I see us. -Tell me. 608 00:57:52,594 --> 00:57:56,472 Everyone says Targaryens are closer to gods than to men, 609 00:57:56,556 --> 00:57:59,100 but they say that because of our dragons. 610 00:58:00,727 --> 00:58:03,271 Without them, we're just like everyone else. 611 00:58:05,899 --> 00:58:09,903 The idea that we control the dragons 612 00:58:09,986 --> 00:58:11,529 is an illusion. 613 00:58:13,323 --> 00:58:16,242 They're a power man should never have trifled with. 614 00:58:17,785 --> 00:58:20,163 One that brought Valyria its doom. 615 00:58:20,246 --> 00:58:23,750 If we don't mind our own histories, it will do the same to us. 616 00:58:24,375 --> 00:58:26,920 Targaryen must understand this to be King 617 00:58:28,379 --> 00:58:29,505 or Queen. 618 00:58:33,801 --> 00:58:35,345 I'm sorry, Rhaenyra. 619 00:58:36,387 --> 00:58:39,349 I have wasted the years since you were born 620 00:58:39,432 --> 00:58:41,142 wanting for a son. 621 00:58:53,029 --> 00:58:55,073 You are the very best of your mother. 622 00:58:58,243 --> 00:59:00,411 And I believe it, I know she did, 623 00:59:00,495 --> 00:59:02,830 that you could be a great ruling queen. 624 00:59:02,914 --> 00:59:04,582 Daemon is your heir. 625 00:59:06,251 --> 00:59:08,920 Daemon was not made to wear the crown. 626 00:59:09,462 --> 00:59:11,005 But I believe that you were. 627 00:59:12,131 --> 00:59:14,884 Corlys of House Velaryon, 628 00:59:14,968 --> 00:59:19,264 Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark. 629 00:59:19,347 --> 00:59:21,766 I, Corlys Velaryon, 630 00:59:22,558 --> 00:59:25,728 Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark, 631 00:59:25,812 --> 00:59:27,897 promise to be faithful to King Viserys 632 00:59:27,981 --> 00:59:30,817 and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 633 00:59:30,900 --> 00:59:33,069 I pledge fealty to them 634 00:59:33,152 --> 00:59:35,154 and shall defend them against all enemies 635 00:59:35,238 --> 00:59:37,782 in good faith and without deceit. 636 00:59:42,203 --> 00:59:45,123 I swear this by the old gods and the new. 637 00:59:47,917 --> 00:59:50,044 This is no trivial gesture, Rhaenyra. 638 00:59:50,628 --> 00:59:52,797 A dragon's saddle is one thing, 639 00:59:52,880 --> 00:59:56,009 but the Iron Throne is the most dangerous seat in the realm. 640 00:59:56,926 --> 00:59:58,886 I, Lord Hobert Hightower, 641 00:59:58,970 --> 01:00:01,306 Beacon of the South, Defender of the Citadel, 642 01:00:01,389 --> 01:00:02,849 and Voice of Oldtown, 643 01:00:02,932 --> 01:00:05,643 promise to be faithful to King Viserys 644 01:00:05,727 --> 01:00:08,938 and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 645 01:00:11,691 --> 01:00:13,276 I pledge fealty to them 646 01:00:13,359 --> 01:00:15,278 and shall defend them against all enemies 647 01:00:15,361 --> 01:00:18,281 in good faith and without deceit. 648 01:00:18,823 --> 01:00:21,826 I swear this by the old gods and the new. 649 01:00:28,875 --> 01:00:30,209 Give me your hand. 650 01:00:44,849 --> 01:00:46,726 I, Boremund Baratheon, 651 01:00:47,935 --> 01:00:51,064 promise to be faithful to King Viserys. 652 01:00:53,274 --> 01:00:56,944 There's something else that I need to tell you. 653 01:00:57,028 --> 01:00:59,197 It might be difficult for you to understand, 654 01:00:59,280 --> 01:01:01,074 but you must hear it. 655 01:01:01,824 --> 01:01:03,284 Our histories, 656 01:01:03,368 --> 01:01:04,577 they tell us that Aegon looked across 657 01:01:04,660 --> 01:01:06,496 the Blackwater from Dragonstone, 658 01:01:06,579 --> 01:01:09,123 saw a rich land ripe for the capture. 659 01:01:10,541 --> 01:01:13,461 But ambition alone is not what drove him to conquest. 660 01:01:14,462 --> 01:01:15,713 It was a dream. 661 01:01:16,506 --> 01:01:18,883 And just as Daenys foresaw the end of Valyria, 662 01:01:18,966 --> 01:01:22,220 Aegon foresaw the end of the world of men. 663 01:01:22,303 --> 01:01:25,306 'Tis to begin with a terrible winter 664 01:01:25,390 --> 01:01:27,642 gusting out of the distant north. 665 01:01:27,725 --> 01:01:29,602 I, Rickon Stark, 666 01:01:29,685 --> 01:01:30,937 Lord of Winterfell-- 667 01:01:31,020 --> 01:01:34,440 Aegon saw absolute darkness riding on those winds. 668 01:01:34,524 --> 01:01:38,694 And whatever dwells within will destroy the world of the living. 669 01:01:38,778 --> 01:01:40,738 When this Great Winter comes, Rhaenyra, 670 01:01:42,073 --> 01:01:44,700 all of Westeros must stand against it. 671 01:01:44,784 --> 01:01:46,244 And if the world of men is to survive, 672 01:01:46,327 --> 01:01:49,288 a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne. 673 01:01:49,372 --> 01:01:52,417 A king or queen, strong enough to unite the realm 674 01:01:52,500 --> 01:01:55,044 against the cold and the dark. 675 01:01:57,338 --> 01:02:00,091 Aegon called his dream "The Song of Ice and Fire." 676 01:02:03,094 --> 01:02:04,220 This secret, 677 01:02:05,346 --> 01:02:08,224 it's been passed from king to heir since Aegon's time. 678 01:02:09,809 --> 01:02:12,603 Now you must promise to carry it 679 01:02:12,687 --> 01:02:13,729 and protect it. 680 01:02:17,150 --> 01:02:19,193 Promise me this, Rhaenyra. 681 01:02:23,406 --> 01:02:24,449 Promise me. 682 01:02:30,663 --> 01:02:35,751 I, Viserys Targaryen, first of his name, 683 01:02:37,462 --> 01:02:39,839 King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, 684 01:02:39,922 --> 01:02:42,091 and the First Men, 685 01:02:42,175 --> 01:02:44,427 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, 686 01:02:44,510 --> 01:02:47,221 and Protector of the Realm, 687 01:02:47,305 --> 01:02:48,806 do hereby name 688 01:02:49,557 --> 01:02:51,601 Rhaenyra Targaryen, 689 01:02:51,684 --> 01:02:53,936 Princess of Dragonstone 690 01:02:54,020 --> 01:02:56,230 and heir to the Iron Throne.