1 00:02:23,730 --> 00:02:26,733 Duty is sacrifice. 2 00:02:27,859 --> 00:02:31,947 It eclipses all things, even blood. 3 00:02:33,615 --> 00:02:36,827 All men of honor must pay its price. 4 00:02:41,415 --> 00:02:45,043 The North owes a great duty to the Seven Kingdoms. 5 00:02:45,043 --> 00:02:48,296 One older than any oath. 6 00:02:48,296 --> 00:02:52,134 Since the days of the First Men, we have stood as guardians 7 00:02:52,134 --> 00:02:54,010 against the cold and the dark. 8 00:02:55,554 --> 00:02:57,264 Through its long tradition, 9 00:02:57,264 --> 00:03:01,101 the Night's Watch cultivated its strength from doomed men 10 00:03:01,101 --> 00:03:03,770 who had their life as their only possession. 11 00:03:03,770 --> 00:03:06,565 But my ancestor, Torrhen Stark, 12 00:03:06,565 --> 00:03:11,111 began a tradition by making an offering at the onset of winter: 13 00:03:11,111 --> 00:03:16,450 one in 10 men from our household was to be chosen to fortify the Watch. 14 00:03:19,327 --> 00:03:23,498 This is not a sentence but an honor. 15 00:03:24,708 --> 00:03:28,754 A duty embraced by all who serve the North. 16 00:03:28,754 --> 00:03:31,047 Even by mine own kin. 17 00:03:36,219 --> 00:03:38,638 The North must stand ready. 18 00:03:40,015 --> 00:03:41,600 Winter is coming. 19 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:43,852 Coming? What is this, then, 20 00:03:43,852 --> 00:03:45,854 that falls from the skies and shivers my bones? 21 00:03:45,854 --> 00:03:49,608 This is only a late summer snow, my prince. 22 00:03:49,608 --> 00:03:52,110 In winter, it will cover all you see, 23 00:03:52,110 --> 00:03:54,571 and all memories of warmth will be forgotten. 24 00:03:55,697 --> 00:03:57,866 It pleases me to think that over a century ago 25 00:03:57,866 --> 00:04:00,577 our ancestors treated in this very place. 26 00:04:01,953 --> 00:04:03,914 The Conqueror and the King in the North. 27 00:04:05,665 --> 00:04:09,795 You, at least, had the mercy not to threaten me with your dragon. 28 00:04:18,011 --> 00:04:19,137 My prince. 29 00:04:19,930 --> 00:04:21,890 - My lord. - My lord. 30 00:04:22,766 --> 00:04:24,017 M'lord. 31 00:04:24,017 --> 00:04:29,314 Surely the great Torrhen Stark would've sooner died than bent the knee. 32 00:04:29,314 --> 00:04:32,943 Unless he believed the Conqueror could bring unity to the Seven Kingdoms. 33 00:04:34,236 --> 00:04:35,946 You are right in that. 34 00:04:35,946 --> 00:04:38,240 That unity is now threatened. 35 00:04:39,157 --> 00:04:41,743 The realm will soon tear itself apart 36 00:04:41,743 --> 00:04:44,496 if men do not remember the oath sworn to King Viserys 37 00:04:44,955 --> 00:04:47,124 and to his rightful heir. 38 00:04:47,124 --> 00:04:50,669 Starks do not forget their oaths, my prince. 39 00:04:51,211 --> 00:04:55,966 But you must know that my gaze is forever torn between north and south. 40 00:04:57,134 --> 00:05:00,429 In winter, my duty to the Wall is even more dire 41 00:05:00,429 --> 00:05:02,180 than the one I owe to King's Landing. 42 00:05:02,305 --> 00:05:04,474 I need my men here. 43 00:05:04,474 --> 00:05:07,477 Whilst your men guard against wildlings and weather, 44 00:05:07,477 --> 00:05:10,147 the Hightowers plan to usurp the throne. 45 00:05:11,064 --> 00:05:14,526 If my mother is to defend her claim to hold the realm united, 46 00:05:14,526 --> 00:05:15,902 she needs an army. 47 00:05:15,902 --> 00:05:16,945 War is coming 48 00:05:16,945 --> 00:05:19,030 to the whole of the realm, my lord. 49 00:05:19,030 --> 00:05:21,950 We cannot wage it without the support of the North. 50 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:34,254 My father brought King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne to see the Wall. 51 00:05:34,963 --> 00:05:39,676 His Grace stood at this very outlook and watched as their dragons, 52 00:05:39,676 --> 00:05:43,764 the greatest power in the world, refused to cross it. 53 00:05:45,932 --> 00:05:49,770 Do you think my ancestors built a 700-foot wall of ice 54 00:05:49,770 --> 00:05:52,272 to keep out snow and savages? 55 00:05:52,939 --> 00:05:54,691 What does it keep out? 56 00:05:56,818 --> 00:05:58,153 Death. 57 00:06:06,161 --> 00:06:10,791 I have thousands of graybeards who've already seen too many winters. 58 00:06:10,791 --> 00:06:14,169 They are well-honed. 59 00:06:14,169 --> 00:06:15,879 So they're old? 60 00:06:16,755 --> 00:06:19,549 I can ready them to march at once. 61 00:06:19,549 --> 00:06:23,220 If your graybeards can fight, the queen will have them. 62 00:06:23,220 --> 00:06:25,097 They will fight hard. 63 00:06:25,097 --> 00:06:26,890 Like Northerners. 64 00:06:26,890 --> 00:06:28,058 My lord? 65 00:06:29,768 --> 00:06:31,269 A raven's arrived. 66 00:06:31,269 --> 00:06:33,188 Urgent news from Dragonstone. 67 00:07:15,772 --> 00:07:19,151 Take your mount again. We're flying out. 68 00:07:21,820 --> 00:07:25,365 I alone patrol over a hundred miles of open sea, 69 00:07:25,365 --> 00:07:28,285 endlessly, to hold the blockade. 70 00:07:29,202 --> 00:07:32,706 Meleys must gorge and rest, as must I. 71 00:07:34,207 --> 00:07:36,668 - We're going to King's Landing. - To what end? 72 00:07:36,668 --> 00:07:41,298 Killing Vhagar. I cannot face that hoary old bitch alone. 73 00:07:41,298 --> 00:07:45,469 With my dragon and yours together, we can kill Vhagar and her rider. 74 00:07:45,469 --> 00:07:46,845 Make it a son for a son. 75 00:07:49,181 --> 00:07:51,808 - Was this the queen's command? - The queen remains absent. 76 00:07:51,808 --> 00:07:53,852 I should be at Harrenhal bending knees, 77 00:07:53,852 --> 00:07:56,563 but I must instead remain here to wage her war. 78 00:07:56,563 --> 00:07:59,232 Or perhaps, more simply, to await her return. 79 00:07:59,232 --> 00:08:02,611 She has been gone for days. Too long. She is exposed. 80 00:08:02,611 --> 00:08:04,905 - She is grieving. - The mother grieves 81 00:08:04,905 --> 00:08:07,365 as the queen shirks her duties. 82 00:08:09,284 --> 00:08:12,579 It was a raven that brought me news of Laena's death. 83 00:08:13,580 --> 00:08:15,749 I existed for weeks in torment 84 00:08:16,833 --> 00:08:19,753 refusing to believe what I'd been told. 85 00:08:21,755 --> 00:08:24,466 It was only when I saw my daughter's mortal remains 86 00:08:24,466 --> 00:08:26,968 that I could begin to mourn her. 87 00:08:29,304 --> 00:08:32,933 A raven has told Rhaenyra that her son is dead. 88 00:08:34,101 --> 00:08:35,560 She needs to know it for certain. 89 00:08:35,560 --> 00:08:37,646 She was a fool to go alone. 90 00:08:38,438 --> 00:08:40,023 What if Aemond were to happen upon her? 91 00:08:40,023 --> 00:08:41,900 Then I would pity Aemond. 92 00:08:44,528 --> 00:08:46,696 The queen was wise to recuse herself. 93 00:08:47,823 --> 00:08:51,868 She has not acted on the vengeful impulse that others might have. 94 00:08:53,245 --> 00:08:56,373 If you'd have acted when you had the chance, 95 00:08:56,373 --> 00:08:58,500 Aegon's line would be extinguished. 96 00:09:00,419 --> 00:09:02,254 And Luke would be alive. 97 00:09:09,845 --> 00:09:11,471 Fly with me. 98 00:09:12,264 --> 00:09:15,809 - It is a command. - Would that you were the king. 99 00:10:25,670 --> 00:10:26,797 M'lord. 100 00:10:29,591 --> 00:10:32,844 It's a marvel she was able to return from the Stepstones at all. 101 00:10:35,222 --> 00:10:37,015 Barely done, but done. 102 00:10:37,474 --> 00:10:41,186 Seven more ships put out to sea this morn' to fortify the blockade. 103 00:10:41,186 --> 00:10:43,605 The Gullet is vast, and we're not like to have the numbers 104 00:10:43,605 --> 00:10:45,899 to cover all that open water. 105 00:10:48,610 --> 00:10:51,780 {\an8}I must have my ship back at sea to lead the effort. 106 00:10:51,780 --> 00:10:54,408 {\an8}It'll be many weeks yet, I'd wager. 107 00:10:56,326 --> 00:10:57,786 But I'll have a word with my brother 108 00:10:58,829 --> 00:11:02,040 to see what reinforcements the shipwrights can muster. 109 00:11:11,967 --> 00:11:14,553 The smithy delivered this earlier. 110 00:11:16,805 --> 00:11:18,014 M'lord? 111 00:11:26,690 --> 00:11:29,693 I had this commissioned for Prince Lucerys. 112 00:11:31,987 --> 00:11:34,948 I was very sorry to hear about your heir's death. 113 00:11:35,490 --> 00:11:37,492 'Twas the blackest of treacheries. 114 00:11:40,787 --> 00:11:44,833 Pardon, m'lord, if it'll please you, much to do. 115 00:11:45,667 --> 00:11:49,004 They tell me that you are the one that dragged my body out of the sea. 116 00:11:54,384 --> 00:11:56,011 It was only my duty. 117 00:12:00,557 --> 00:12:03,685 I am indebted to you, Alyn. 118 00:12:43,266 --> 00:12:44,893 Mind your posts! 119 00:12:47,813 --> 00:12:49,815 Keep your focus, men! 120 00:12:53,402 --> 00:12:55,862 - Dragon! - Dragon! 121 00:12:55,862 --> 00:12:57,280 Arm the scorpion! 122 00:12:57,572 --> 00:12:59,783 Arm the scorpion! 123 00:13:01,660 --> 00:13:03,995 Approaching from the southeast! 124 00:13:03,995 --> 00:13:05,288 Get around! 125 00:13:09,793 --> 00:13:11,378 Scorpion ready! 126 00:13:11,378 --> 00:13:13,755 - Halt! - Halt! 127 00:13:16,550 --> 00:13:17,926 Stand down, it's Vhagar! 128 00:13:18,635 --> 00:13:19,845 Stand down! 129 00:13:19,845 --> 00:13:21,763 Standing down! 130 00:13:48,665 --> 00:13:50,417 Where is Jaehaerys? 131 00:13:51,835 --> 00:13:53,837 Attending his lessons. 132 00:13:54,629 --> 00:13:56,339 And those are where? 133 00:13:56,339 --> 00:13:57,841 What do you need of him? 134 00:13:57,841 --> 00:14:00,010 Taking him to the small council. 135 00:14:00,010 --> 00:14:03,013 He'll be king one day. He must begin his instruction. 136 00:14:03,430 --> 00:14:05,640 What if he does not want to be king? 137 00:14:06,808 --> 00:14:08,101 Where is he? 138 00:14:08,101 --> 00:14:09,269 The library. 139 00:14:09,644 --> 00:14:12,105 You must not interrupt his custom. 140 00:14:18,862 --> 00:14:20,530 I'm afraid. 141 00:14:22,991 --> 00:14:24,201 Don't be. 142 00:14:24,910 --> 00:14:27,245 They'd be fools to come with Vhagar protecting the city. 143 00:14:27,704 --> 00:14:29,706 Not the dragons. 144 00:14:30,582 --> 00:14:31,792 The rats. 145 00:14:40,801 --> 00:14:43,220 The queen is an enduring mystery, 146 00:14:43,970 --> 00:14:45,388 is she not? 147 00:15:19,256 --> 00:15:20,924 There's a chill in the air. 148 00:15:25,303 --> 00:15:27,514 Summer is well and truly through. 149 00:15:29,015 --> 00:15:31,852 We are expected at the small council, Your Grace. 150 00:15:47,534 --> 00:15:48,952 We cannot. 151 00:15:49,661 --> 00:15:50,871 Again. 152 00:15:53,874 --> 00:15:55,500 Yes, Your Grace. 153 00:16:00,213 --> 00:16:02,215 If you wouldn't mind? 154 00:16:35,248 --> 00:16:37,042 - Your Grace. - Good day. 155 00:16:42,047 --> 00:16:44,341 Hello! Jaehaerys must learn the ways of the court 156 00:16:44,341 --> 00:16:46,384 if he is to rule one day. 157 00:16:46,384 --> 00:16:47,677 Up we go. 158 00:16:49,638 --> 00:16:52,015 Good morrow, my lords. 159 00:16:52,015 --> 00:16:53,100 Mother. 160 00:16:55,268 --> 00:16:57,062 What news? 161 00:16:57,062 --> 00:17:01,775 Our letters to the Vale and to the North continue to go unanswered. 162 00:17:02,442 --> 00:17:03,443 Cunts. 163 00:17:05,112 --> 00:17:09,116 The Stormlands should be ours after Prince Aemond's marriage pact 164 00:17:09,241 --> 00:17:11,410 to the Lady Floris Baratheon. 165 00:17:11,410 --> 00:17:13,620 I anticipate their sworn declaration. 166 00:17:14,579 --> 00:17:17,707 My brother is raising the strength of the West 167 00:17:17,707 --> 00:17:20,836 to mass at the Golden Tooth, but we-- 168 00:17:20,836 --> 00:17:24,923 Yeah, thank you, my prince. That's very helpful. 169 00:17:24,923 --> 00:17:26,466 My nephew, Lord Ormund, 170 00:17:26,466 --> 00:17:29,719 musters his forces to sally forth from Oldtown. 171 00:17:29,719 --> 00:17:31,263 They expect to march quickly, 172 00:17:31,263 --> 00:17:34,766 meeting little resistance, until they reach the Riverlands. 173 00:17:34,766 --> 00:17:36,685 My letters to Rhaenyra. Has there been any answer? 174 00:17:36,810 --> 00:17:39,438 An apology for her dead son? 175 00:17:39,438 --> 00:17:40,981 None, Your Grace. 176 00:17:40,981 --> 00:17:43,233 Between that and their blockade of the Gullet, 177 00:17:43,233 --> 00:17:45,277 we must presume that the princess has refused 178 00:17:45,277 --> 00:17:46,778 the offered terms 179 00:17:46,903 --> 00:17:49,406 and that war is now inevitable. 180 00:17:49,406 --> 00:17:51,408 Perhaps Your Grace might lend 181 00:17:51,408 --> 00:17:53,744 - his voice to our outreach... - Stop! Enough! 182 00:17:54,494 --> 00:17:56,830 ...in hopes that new terms might be negotiated. 183 00:17:56,955 --> 00:17:59,750 Release it at once! Would someone please? 184 00:17:59,750 --> 00:18:02,669 Is the heir to the throne bothering you, Tyland? 185 00:18:04,254 --> 00:18:07,841 No. No, no, not in the least, Your Grace. 186 00:18:07,841 --> 00:18:10,302 Because I think he wants a ride. 187 00:18:10,302 --> 00:18:11,553 - Your Grace. - A ride? 188 00:18:11,553 --> 00:18:13,054 A pony ride. 189 00:18:13,180 --> 00:18:14,723 Wouldn't that be fun, Jaehaerys? 190 00:18:14,723 --> 00:18:17,225 Should the Master of Coin be your royal steed? 191 00:18:26,401 --> 00:18:27,819 Your Grace! 192 00:18:28,737 --> 00:18:30,864 There are important matters to discuss 193 00:18:32,365 --> 00:18:34,117 despite Sir Tyland's interruptions. 194 00:18:35,744 --> 00:18:37,079 Very well. 195 00:18:37,913 --> 00:18:40,332 No time for amusements, Tyland. 196 00:18:41,750 --> 00:18:42,959 Your Grace. 197 00:18:44,044 --> 00:18:46,463 Off you go, Jaehaerys. Good boy. 198 00:18:48,965 --> 00:18:50,509 Where were we? 199 00:18:52,094 --> 00:18:56,264 Rhaenyra's blockade has placed King's Landing under strain. 200 00:18:56,264 --> 00:18:58,642 And those pressures will multiply quickly. 201 00:18:58,642 --> 00:19:00,685 Well, we should've just killed her when we had the chance. 202 00:19:00,685 --> 00:19:04,397 Regrettably, the opportunity for surprise has been lost 203 00:19:04,397 --> 00:19:08,151 and, with it, the chance to end this conflict quickly. 204 00:19:09,528 --> 00:19:11,571 We must play the board before us. 205 00:19:11,571 --> 00:19:14,241 If we are to break the Sea Snake's blockade, 206 00:19:14,241 --> 00:19:16,910 we will need to bolster both the Lannister and Hightower navies. 207 00:19:17,035 --> 00:19:19,663 We do have need for a new Master of Ships. 208 00:19:20,372 --> 00:19:22,999 We could offer the title to the young Lord Dalton Greyjoy. 209 00:19:22,999 --> 00:19:25,210 Aemond. What is your business here? 210 00:19:25,210 --> 00:19:26,461 The king summoned me. 211 00:19:26,461 --> 00:19:28,255 You do not have a seat at this council. 212 00:19:28,255 --> 00:19:31,550 Aemond is my closest blood and our best sword. 213 00:19:31,550 --> 00:19:33,051 I welcome him. 214 00:19:33,760 --> 00:19:36,721 Path to King's Landing is through the Riverlands. 215 00:19:36,721 --> 00:19:40,392 We must establish a toehold there, at Harrenhal. 216 00:19:40,392 --> 00:19:42,394 The Riverlords will either declare for me 217 00:19:42,394 --> 00:19:45,439 or they will meet Vhagar and Sunfyre together. 218 00:19:45,439 --> 00:19:47,774 And we can burn the blockade while we're at it. 219 00:19:47,774 --> 00:19:49,735 - Rhaenyra has dragons as well. - Mine are bigger. 220 00:19:49,735 --> 00:19:52,195 If we lose the dragons to war, there'll be no calling them back. 221 00:19:52,195 --> 00:19:53,822 - We must proceed cautiously. - No. 222 00:19:53,822 --> 00:19:57,909 Fat, old Lord Tully will either raise my banner or see his burn. 223 00:19:58,034 --> 00:19:59,995 We should fly to Riverrun. 224 00:20:00,537 --> 00:20:03,623 You are the king, Your Grace. You must not put yourself at risk. 225 00:20:03,623 --> 00:20:06,376 And Vhagar is needed here to deter Rhaenyra from attacking 226 00:20:06,376 --> 00:20:09,004 in retribution for the death of her son. 227 00:20:10,130 --> 00:20:14,426 Errors were made in the hours following King Viserys's death. 228 00:20:14,426 --> 00:20:16,052 We mustn't compound them. 229 00:20:18,305 --> 00:20:20,891 You've already demonstrated your might, Your Grace. 230 00:20:20,891 --> 00:20:25,187 We must now favor patience and restraint. 231 00:20:25,187 --> 00:20:27,022 I send ravens by the hour. 232 00:20:27,022 --> 00:20:31,401 Many and more houses will declare for you in time. 233 00:20:31,401 --> 00:20:34,613 History and precedent will come to your side. 234 00:20:42,412 --> 00:20:43,580 Good morrow, Your Grace. 235 00:20:43,580 --> 00:20:45,248 Good morrow, Lord Larys. 236 00:20:45,874 --> 00:20:49,002 I had come earlier to have a word before the small council convened, 237 00:20:49,002 --> 00:20:53,590 but your handmaiden said that you were indisposed. 238 00:20:56,843 --> 00:20:58,887 What is it you wish to discuss? 239 00:21:00,931 --> 00:21:04,351 I have completed questioning the whole of the castle staff. 240 00:21:05,519 --> 00:21:07,312 They produced rather interesting details 241 00:21:07,312 --> 00:21:10,774 but I am satisfied I have exposed all who betrayed our trust. 242 00:21:13,860 --> 00:21:14,986 And what of them? 243 00:21:16,530 --> 00:21:18,740 They no longer breathe our air. 244 00:21:20,909 --> 00:21:23,745 I have chosen your new staff personally. 245 00:21:42,931 --> 00:21:45,225 Give me that. 246 00:21:45,225 --> 00:21:46,560 Your Grace? 247 00:21:47,227 --> 00:21:49,229 Just leave me. 248 00:21:50,897 --> 00:21:52,941 Just leave me. 249 00:22:35,776 --> 00:22:37,944 - It's a dragon wing! - Let's have a look! 250 00:22:39,571 --> 00:22:41,573 - It's a wing. - Who cares what it is. 251 00:22:42,491 --> 00:22:44,117 Dragon! 252 00:24:10,829 --> 00:24:13,999 All hail King Aegon! 253 00:24:13,999 --> 00:24:16,460 "Aegon the Magnanimous," 254 00:24:16,460 --> 00:24:21,548 Second of His Name, King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, and the First Men, 255 00:24:21,548 --> 00:24:24,801 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 256 00:24:24,801 --> 00:24:26,887 Hail King Aegon! 257 00:24:27,596 --> 00:24:29,222 "The Magnanimous"? 258 00:24:32,934 --> 00:24:34,144 Your Grace. 259 00:24:34,770 --> 00:24:37,814 Let's have the first petition, my good Lord Hand. 260 00:24:42,235 --> 00:24:44,029 Good morrow, my-- Your Grace. 261 00:24:44,029 --> 00:24:47,491 It's alright. There's no reason to be nervous. 262 00:24:47,491 --> 00:24:48,658 What's your name? 263 00:24:48,658 --> 00:24:50,911 Gr-- Jerard, Your Grace. 264 00:24:50,911 --> 00:24:55,207 Good morrow, Jerard. And how might your king be of service? 265 00:24:55,707 --> 00:24:57,375 'Tis my flock. 266 00:24:58,376 --> 00:25:02,005 A tenth of them taken by 267 00:25:04,007 --> 00:25:09,137 the Crown on, on the cusp of winter. 268 00:25:09,137 --> 00:25:12,182 - If I'd had the time to plan-- - We should return them. 269 00:25:15,268 --> 00:25:16,728 Your Grace? 270 00:25:16,728 --> 00:25:18,355 Well, you need your goats for the winter, don't you? 271 00:25:18,355 --> 00:25:21,191 - Sheep, Your Grace. - Sheep, even better. 272 00:25:21,191 --> 00:25:23,610 I shall make your flock of sheep whole. 273 00:25:25,445 --> 00:25:27,864 We already made a promise to all the Crownlands 274 00:25:27,864 --> 00:25:32,536 that a tithing of livestock would be necessary to sustain the dragons 275 00:25:32,536 --> 00:25:37,082 for their increased activity and, pray not, eventual fighting. 276 00:25:37,749 --> 00:25:39,793 Right. Right. 277 00:25:39,793 --> 00:25:42,838 Perhaps we could just return his sheep. He came all this way. 278 00:25:42,838 --> 00:25:45,507 If you return one herder's sheep, Your Grace, 279 00:25:45,507 --> 00:25:47,926 you will soon find them all at the foot of your throne 280 00:25:47,926 --> 00:25:49,845 expecting the same. 281 00:25:50,387 --> 00:25:51,847 They won't know. 282 00:25:51,847 --> 00:25:58,145 When the king speaks, Your Grace, all hear it. 283 00:26:06,737 --> 00:26:12,117 After further thought, I have decided that I cannot restore your sheep. 284 00:26:12,117 --> 00:26:15,328 If war were to break out, my dragons will require feed. 285 00:26:15,328 --> 00:26:16,830 Bring the next. 286 00:26:18,248 --> 00:26:21,835 Salts always run scarce on the road to winter, 287 00:26:21,835 --> 00:26:22,878 Your Grace. 288 00:26:22,878 --> 00:26:26,298 We rely on ships from Essos for our supply. 289 00:26:26,298 --> 00:26:29,551 But now, with a blockade in place and war threatening-- 290 00:26:29,551 --> 00:26:31,595 Yeah, that treasonous blockade won't last long. 291 00:26:31,595 --> 00:26:34,139 I plan to send Vhagar to burn it to ash. 292 00:26:34,139 --> 00:26:35,474 Bring the next. 293 00:26:39,519 --> 00:26:41,146 Hugh, Your Grace. 294 00:26:44,608 --> 00:26:48,361 The smiths are all proud to support Your Grace against Rhaenyra. 295 00:26:52,115 --> 00:26:53,075 But? 296 00:26:53,075 --> 00:26:54,367 But... 297 00:26:56,078 --> 00:26:58,080 iron costs have grown. 298 00:26:58,997 --> 00:27:02,417 A lone scorpion takes weeks to build. 299 00:27:03,210 --> 00:27:04,878 To put it simply, we are struggling. 300 00:27:06,254 --> 00:27:10,675 If we could but have the Crown's coin before we started work, 301 00:27:10,675 --> 00:27:12,677 it would bring great relief. 302 00:27:12,677 --> 00:27:16,056 Not just to me, but to all the smiths serving your cause. 303 00:27:20,644 --> 00:27:23,188 You shall be paid and paid well. 304 00:27:24,106 --> 00:27:26,316 My army cannot win a war without your weapons. 305 00:27:26,316 --> 00:27:28,360 You should continue their making. 306 00:27:28,777 --> 00:27:32,572 Our victory depends on the efforts of the smallfolk. 307 00:27:34,991 --> 00:27:37,244 You have my most sincere gratitude, Your Grace. 308 00:27:38,161 --> 00:27:40,163 I'll hear the next petition. 309 00:27:47,754 --> 00:27:50,590 Your Grace, it filled my heart to see you on the Iron Throne. 310 00:27:51,299 --> 00:27:53,802 I was only a boy when Jaehaerys last graced the seat, 311 00:27:53,802 --> 00:27:55,262 but you brought forth memories of him, 312 00:27:55,262 --> 00:27:57,389 and you have such a deft touch with the smallfolk, 313 00:27:57,389 --> 00:27:59,224 just as your father did. 314 00:27:59,224 --> 00:28:00,725 Thank you, my lord. 315 00:28:01,226 --> 00:28:03,437 I wonder, do you have a moment for a quiet word? 316 00:28:09,526 --> 00:28:12,863 It is the Hand's wont to keep a firm grip on things. 317 00:28:15,157 --> 00:28:17,075 He controlled your father the same way. 318 00:28:18,827 --> 00:28:21,413 Viserys had a certain reputation as being pliable. 319 00:28:21,413 --> 00:28:22,914 I am aware. 320 00:28:24,583 --> 00:28:26,877 I would think, as we find ourselves 321 00:28:26,877 --> 00:28:29,129 standing within a hair's breadth of war, 322 00:28:29,129 --> 00:28:32,007 that you would wish to be viewed differently. 323 00:28:35,343 --> 00:28:36,678 How? 324 00:28:36,678 --> 00:28:38,430 Otto Hightower 325 00:28:39,848 --> 00:28:42,768 was your father's Hand, Your Grace. 326 00:28:59,409 --> 00:29:00,619 Daughter. 327 00:29:01,828 --> 00:29:04,456 I requested an audience hours ago. 328 00:29:05,749 --> 00:29:09,586 There were many petitions. 329 00:29:12,255 --> 00:29:14,091 I find myself wondering, 330 00:29:15,258 --> 00:29:17,052 do we pursue the same end? 331 00:29:19,137 --> 00:29:22,557 I must admit, there are days where I myself can't be sure. 332 00:29:24,309 --> 00:29:26,311 I shall tell you mine. 333 00:29:27,938 --> 00:29:29,397 It's victory. 334 00:29:29,397 --> 00:29:32,234 And how would you define "victory"? 335 00:29:32,234 --> 00:29:34,194 Rhaenyra bending the knee 336 00:29:34,194 --> 00:29:36,863 and Aegon sitting the Iron Throne, in peace. 337 00:29:37,656 --> 00:29:39,116 As Viserys wished. 338 00:29:39,116 --> 00:29:42,786 Well, if that's how you describe it, then we are aligned. 339 00:29:42,786 --> 00:29:44,913 - Then be my ally. - I am. 340 00:29:44,913 --> 00:29:48,750 An ally would not repeatedly cut my legs from beneath me at that table of men! 341 00:29:48,750 --> 00:29:52,421 - I sit there and I feel your anger. - Frustration. 342 00:29:52,421 --> 00:29:54,881 These critical days since Viserys's passing 343 00:29:54,881 --> 00:29:57,801 - haven't gone to plan. - That's not my fault. 344 00:29:59,344 --> 00:30:01,847 My sons both see you as the great example. 345 00:30:02,389 --> 00:30:03,557 The Hand to three kings. 346 00:30:05,308 --> 00:30:08,603 Aegon is ever-eager to prove himself and Aemond... 347 00:30:10,230 --> 00:30:11,857 Aemond is angry. 348 00:30:13,400 --> 00:30:15,986 Rhaenyra's son took his eye and was never punished for it. 349 00:30:15,986 --> 00:30:20,115 - What he did, however vicious-- - The caprice of youth. 350 00:30:24,745 --> 00:30:26,538 I could only hope. 351 00:30:26,538 --> 00:30:28,707 Aemond erred. 352 00:30:29,791 --> 00:30:33,211 But he is fiercely loyal. He wishes to please. 353 00:30:33,211 --> 00:30:36,548 And Aegon still heeds me. In private, at least. 354 00:30:38,091 --> 00:30:41,344 But if you undermine my voice, both those boys will grow deaf to it. 355 00:30:49,770 --> 00:30:51,646 I hadn't seen it that way. 356 00:30:52,230 --> 00:30:56,485 We only need to mind Aegon until the novelty of rule is spent. 357 00:30:57,402 --> 00:31:00,489 Once he tires of it, you and I can steer our cause to victory. 358 00:31:00,489 --> 00:31:03,200 A fine strategy, daughter. 359 00:31:03,867 --> 00:31:09,498 But you must accept that the path to victory now is one of violence. 360 00:31:10,499 --> 00:31:12,125 I know it. 361 00:31:15,879 --> 00:31:18,090 But that does not mean it must be wanton. 362 00:31:20,425 --> 00:31:21,426 No. 363 00:31:38,235 --> 00:31:40,487 Prepare to be boarded! 364 00:31:43,115 --> 00:31:46,243 By the order of Lord Corlys Velaryon! 365 00:31:46,243 --> 00:31:48,954 Search the hold for stowaways! 366 00:32:16,523 --> 00:32:17,524 You. 367 00:32:20,068 --> 00:32:23,280 When last we met, there were two of you. 368 00:32:25,532 --> 00:32:26,992 "The White Worm." 369 00:32:26,992 --> 00:32:29,578 Did you think I would wither in your absence? 370 00:32:29,578 --> 00:32:31,621 I did not think you would flower a traitor. 371 00:32:31,621 --> 00:32:34,958 You speak of highborn games. I am common-born. 372 00:32:34,958 --> 00:32:37,461 How long have you been selling secrets to Otto Hightower? 373 00:32:37,461 --> 00:32:39,296 As long as he had gold to pay for them. 374 00:32:41,923 --> 00:32:46,136 Who sent you fleeing from King's Landing in such disrepair, hm? 375 00:32:47,679 --> 00:32:49,639 You put Aegon on the throne. 376 00:32:49,639 --> 00:32:51,767 That was the Hightowers' conspiracy. 377 00:32:51,767 --> 00:32:54,311 I merely profited from knowing Aegon's movements. 378 00:32:54,311 --> 00:32:55,896 But you delivered him. 379 00:32:55,896 --> 00:32:58,815 He would've returned home eventually for gold and for respite, 380 00:32:58,815 --> 00:32:59,983 as he always does. 381 00:32:59,983 --> 00:33:03,111 I simply, simply sped the business along. 382 00:33:03,111 --> 00:33:05,155 "Business" that ended with the theft of the queen's throne 383 00:33:05,155 --> 00:33:06,406 and the murder of her son. 384 00:33:06,406 --> 00:33:08,366 You only blame me because your true enemies 385 00:33:08,366 --> 00:33:10,077 are out of reach. 386 00:33:11,620 --> 00:33:14,581 My arrangement with the Hand was purely transactional. 387 00:33:14,581 --> 00:33:16,583 I held no loyalty to him. 388 00:33:17,292 --> 00:33:19,211 Certainly do not now. 389 00:33:19,795 --> 00:33:22,923 Otto Hightower was to me as I am to your noble ilk, 390 00:33:22,923 --> 00:33:24,508 fodder to be cast off. 391 00:33:24,508 --> 00:33:26,176 What else do you know of him? His plans? 392 00:33:26,176 --> 00:33:27,886 Little and less. 393 00:33:31,098 --> 00:33:34,309 I possess nothing of value to you, Daemon. 394 00:33:57,332 --> 00:33:58,792 Have her moved to the cells. 395 00:33:58,792 --> 00:34:01,503 She is to be treated as a traitor to the crown. 396 00:34:04,256 --> 00:34:07,843 Forgive me, my prince, but the lady speaks the truth. 397 00:34:07,843 --> 00:34:10,637 - She was no agent of the Hightowers. - What is it to you? 398 00:34:11,721 --> 00:34:14,182 - A matter of honor. - Was it honor that made you stand by 399 00:34:14,182 --> 00:34:17,144 and watch as the Hightowers usurped the throne? 400 00:34:17,144 --> 00:34:19,062 You and your traitorous twin. 401 00:34:19,771 --> 00:34:21,773 No, my prince. 402 00:34:23,150 --> 00:34:24,568 I'm shamed by it. 403 00:34:25,193 --> 00:34:29,322 That's why I abandoned the Kingsguard, and my brother, and came here. 404 00:34:29,322 --> 00:34:31,032 I don't care. 405 00:34:31,908 --> 00:34:34,786 Aegon was in your grasp. You should've killed him yourself. 406 00:34:34,786 --> 00:34:37,456 Arryk and I were named to the Kingsguard at just 8 and 10. 407 00:34:38,415 --> 00:34:42,419 And we swore the same oath: to defend the whole of the royal family. 408 00:34:44,129 --> 00:34:47,132 So what were we to do when they turned against one another? 409 00:35:16,036 --> 00:35:20,332 Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, the First of Her Name, 410 00:35:20,332 --> 00:35:24,711 Queen of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, and the First Men, 411 00:35:24,711 --> 00:35:28,799 Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 412 00:35:34,846 --> 00:35:37,057 Did you find what you needed? 413 00:35:45,649 --> 00:35:48,276 Your council stands at the ready, Your Grace. 414 00:35:52,447 --> 00:35:56,910 I will fly to Harrenhal at your command and set our toehold in the Riverlands. 415 00:35:57,911 --> 00:36:00,080 Your Grace, my lord husband's blockade of the Gullet 416 00:36:00,080 --> 00:36:01,123 moves into place. 417 00:36:01,123 --> 00:36:04,668 All seaborne travel and trade to King's Landing will soon be cut off. 418 00:36:10,715 --> 00:36:13,927 I want Aemond Targaryen. 419 00:37:02,350 --> 00:37:05,061 In your years as a merchant of gossip, 420 00:37:05,061 --> 00:37:07,647 you surely accumulated spies within the Red Keep. 421 00:37:07,647 --> 00:37:09,900 Servants who knew the comings and goings. 422 00:37:09,900 --> 00:37:12,069 Scheme with someone else, Daemon. 423 00:37:12,069 --> 00:37:15,363 I was once in your thrall, but no longer. 424 00:37:16,406 --> 00:37:18,241 A transaction, then. 425 00:37:18,992 --> 00:37:22,204 Your knowledge in exchange for your freedom. 426 00:37:49,523 --> 00:37:50,732 Your Grace. 427 00:37:54,486 --> 00:37:58,073 Lady Jeyne Arryn has pledged her support 428 00:37:58,073 --> 00:38:01,076 in exchange for a dragon to guard the Vale. 429 00:38:03,829 --> 00:38:06,832 And Lord Cregan Stark 430 00:38:09,709 --> 00:38:12,546 has promised 2,000 men-- 431 00:38:57,924 --> 00:38:59,551 Alyrie Florent. 432 00:39:29,623 --> 00:39:31,625 Viserys Targaryen. 433 00:40:29,766 --> 00:40:31,268 Lucerys Velaryon. 434 00:41:26,031 --> 00:41:27,240 A tribute. 435 00:41:36,041 --> 00:41:37,626 Commander? 436 00:41:37,626 --> 00:41:39,711 Never gone for long. 437 00:41:41,505 --> 00:41:44,591 I'm told you bear a mislike for the Hightowers. 438 00:41:46,009 --> 00:41:47,886 Fuck the Hightowers. 439 00:41:53,558 --> 00:41:55,185 Keep walking. 440 00:41:58,980 --> 00:42:00,982 Don't make trouble. 441 00:42:08,865 --> 00:42:12,327 {\an8}The White Worm said you're one of Aegon's ratcatchers. 442 00:42:12,327 --> 00:42:13,829 {\an8}You must be busy. 443 00:42:13,829 --> 00:42:16,081 {\an8}That castle positively crawls with them now. 444 00:42:17,457 --> 00:42:19,418 I heard the White Worm were dead. 445 00:42:19,418 --> 00:42:21,586 Her ghost told me you were a betting man. 446 00:42:21,586 --> 00:42:22,754 Fighting pits? 447 00:42:22,754 --> 00:42:26,299 Dogs, and bones. 448 00:42:27,050 --> 00:42:28,802 How deep are your debts? 449 00:42:36,268 --> 00:42:38,061 I was also given to understand that you possess 450 00:42:38,061 --> 00:42:40,147 a unique knowledge of the Red Keep. 451 00:42:40,147 --> 00:42:42,274 Maegor's tunnels. 452 00:42:42,274 --> 00:42:44,276 Great big rat's nest, it is. 453 00:42:45,402 --> 00:42:48,530 I know them better than the shape of my own cock. 454 00:42:51,074 --> 00:42:52,284 This is my friend. 455 00:42:53,618 --> 00:42:56,037 Tonight, he's going to be your friend. 456 00:42:56,830 --> 00:42:59,833 You're to find and slay the Prince Aemond Targaryen. 457 00:43:01,126 --> 00:43:03,628 He has silver hair and one eye. 458 00:43:03,628 --> 00:43:05,464 Should be easy enough to find. 459 00:43:07,799 --> 00:43:09,384 But I understand he's quite good in a fight. 460 00:43:09,384 --> 00:43:11,303 You'll want to take caution. 461 00:43:12,929 --> 00:43:16,057 That's one half. You'll get the other when it's done. 462 00:43:28,445 --> 00:43:29,654 Alright. 463 00:43:31,823 --> 00:43:33,575 What if we can't find him? 464 00:43:38,080 --> 00:43:41,625 We've wasted precious days in this war of quills and ravens. 465 00:43:41,625 --> 00:43:43,710 Words are wind. 466 00:43:44,586 --> 00:43:46,880 You should be leading the van 467 00:43:46,880 --> 00:43:49,466 and I should be flying cover on Vhagar. 468 00:43:49,466 --> 00:43:52,928 No castle would dare to raise Rhaenyra's banner against us. 469 00:43:52,928 --> 00:43:55,972 We would bring the whole of the Crownlands to heel in weeks. 470 00:43:55,972 --> 00:43:58,850 Well, mayhaps we could petition the king, 471 00:43:58,850 --> 00:44:01,937 privately, to send us out. 472 00:44:03,730 --> 00:44:05,649 Rosby and Stokeworth, 473 00:44:05,649 --> 00:44:09,027 small castles right in the shadow of King's Landing. 474 00:44:09,027 --> 00:44:10,612 They would not want us for enemies. 475 00:44:10,612 --> 00:44:12,823 We could add their levies to our own. 476 00:44:14,157 --> 00:44:16,618 Our host growing as we advance. 477 00:44:19,162 --> 00:44:21,164 It is a canny scheme. 478 00:44:21,790 --> 00:44:23,375 But moot. 479 00:44:23,375 --> 00:44:26,420 My brother is hostage to my grandsire and mother 480 00:44:26,420 --> 00:44:29,965 and they tell him that a war of dragons can yet be avoided. 481 00:44:29,965 --> 00:44:33,176 'Tis inevitable. They must see that. 482 00:44:33,176 --> 00:44:35,429 Otto fears to upset the order of things. 483 00:44:36,721 --> 00:44:38,723 And Alicent is simply... 484 00:44:39,933 --> 00:44:41,184 angry. 485 00:44:42,227 --> 00:44:45,689 - Angry? - She blames me for starting this war 486 00:44:45,689 --> 00:44:49,776 after she plotted with my father's council to usurp his throne. 487 00:44:51,570 --> 00:44:54,781 "Her Grace" speaks with two tongues. 488 00:44:58,618 --> 00:45:00,871 She has a gentle heart. 489 00:45:01,496 --> 00:45:04,124 And Rhaenyra is a cunning spider. 490 00:45:04,583 --> 00:45:08,545 Long ago, she drew Alicent into her web, 491 00:45:08,545 --> 00:45:10,464 intoxicated her. 492 00:45:12,007 --> 00:45:13,300 It is not your mother's fault. 493 00:45:15,427 --> 00:45:17,637 She holds love for our enemy. 494 00:45:19,514 --> 00:45:21,516 That makes her a fool. 495 00:45:38,116 --> 00:45:39,326 Lord Hand. 496 00:45:49,169 --> 00:45:51,338 Return to your post, Lord Commander. 497 00:45:51,338 --> 00:45:53,423 I must have a word with the prince. 498 00:46:07,354 --> 00:46:09,064 It would concern me, grandson, 499 00:46:09,064 --> 00:46:14,277 if plans were being considered beyond the ears of your king and his Hand. 500 00:46:14,945 --> 00:46:17,030 You have a zeal to act. I understand. 501 00:46:17,030 --> 00:46:18,490 I was young once myself-- 502 00:46:18,490 --> 00:46:21,576 I only wish to serve my king and my house. 503 00:46:27,749 --> 00:46:29,334 You and Vhagar 504 00:46:29,334 --> 00:46:32,421 are the greatest single power in the realm. 505 00:46:34,631 --> 00:46:38,135 If it wasn't obvious before, it certainly is now. 506 00:46:43,098 --> 00:46:46,101 But there are many pieces at play here 507 00:46:47,227 --> 00:46:50,063 some of which you can't yet see. 508 00:46:50,939 --> 00:46:54,651 I promise you, Aemond, you will have all the vengeance that you seek 509 00:46:54,651 --> 00:46:58,155 but you must keep a grip on your impulses. 510 00:47:00,866 --> 00:47:03,493 We both know that your brother cannot. 511 00:47:21,386 --> 00:47:22,345 Alright. 512 00:47:55,754 --> 00:47:56,963 Take that. 513 00:48:02,594 --> 00:48:04,221 Bring the dog. 514 00:48:31,081 --> 00:48:33,375 I need to be a symbol for the smallfolk, 515 00:48:33,375 --> 00:48:35,836 - as well as the nobility. - Wait. 516 00:48:35,836 --> 00:48:38,588 You could always be "Aegon the Strong." 517 00:48:38,588 --> 00:48:40,382 My nephew's already taken that one. 518 00:48:40,382 --> 00:48:42,175 Well, which would Your Grace prefer? 519 00:48:42,175 --> 00:48:44,052 - It's the king. - To be loved or feared? 520 00:48:44,052 --> 00:48:45,512 I need to be both. 521 00:48:45,512 --> 00:48:50,475 My mother and grandsire mind me like some helpless duckling. 522 00:48:50,475 --> 00:48:53,645 Oh, well, you're the king. Who gives a shit what they say? 523 00:48:53,645 --> 00:48:56,398 My brother, at least, knows his place. 524 00:48:56,398 --> 00:48:58,525 He's as loyal as a hound. 525 00:48:58,525 --> 00:49:01,987 I can set him and his dragon on my foes at will. 526 00:49:03,822 --> 00:49:05,866 - Keep your eyes down. - I need a style that 527 00:49:05,866 --> 00:49:09,244 demonstrates power and commands respect. 528 00:49:09,244 --> 00:49:12,497 No one knows what "magnanimous" means. 529 00:49:12,497 --> 00:49:15,000 You could be "Aegon the Generous" then. 530 00:49:15,000 --> 00:49:17,252 - That would charm the smallfolk. - I like that. 531 00:49:17,252 --> 00:49:18,712 Is there more strong wine? 532 00:49:18,712 --> 00:49:21,089 -"Aegon the Dragonheart." - Better. 533 00:49:21,882 --> 00:49:23,258 "Aegon the Dragoncock!" 534 00:49:23,258 --> 00:49:27,429 Yes, yes! Yeah, the untamable beast! 535 00:49:50,660 --> 00:49:52,454 How do we get upstairs? 536 00:49:53,455 --> 00:49:54,873 The royals live up there. 537 00:49:56,458 --> 00:49:57,626 Right. 538 00:49:57,626 --> 00:49:59,044 Well, it's off limits, it is. 539 00:49:59,628 --> 00:50:01,922 Different group of ratcatchers work the upstairs. 540 00:50:01,922 --> 00:50:05,926 If we're to kill a royal fucking prince, where do you think we're gonna find him? 541 00:50:07,052 --> 00:50:08,929 I got you in the castle. 542 00:50:08,929 --> 00:50:10,722 I thought the rest was your bit. 543 00:50:13,433 --> 00:50:17,229 I could end you right here, take the rest of the gold meself. 544 00:50:20,148 --> 00:50:24,569 I know a way upstairs. I just don't know my way 'round. 545 00:50:27,406 --> 00:50:29,032 Show me. 546 00:50:30,826 --> 00:50:32,244 Fuck off. 547 00:50:39,501 --> 00:50:40,710 This way. 548 00:51:01,606 --> 00:51:03,608 The royals live on this level. 549 00:51:22,419 --> 00:51:24,045 No one's here. 550 00:51:24,671 --> 00:51:26,381 We need to keep looking. 551 00:51:26,381 --> 00:51:28,925 I've told ya, I'm not supposed to be up here. 552 00:51:28,925 --> 00:51:31,011 Did you not hear the prince? 553 00:51:31,970 --> 00:51:34,973 No head, no gold. 554 00:51:41,521 --> 00:51:43,106 Set a trap. 555 00:51:44,524 --> 00:51:45,692 For appearances. 556 00:51:46,902 --> 00:51:48,737 I'll search the next room. 557 00:52:21,978 --> 00:52:23,271 For the rats. 558 00:52:55,345 --> 00:52:56,430 Quiet. 559 00:52:58,557 --> 00:53:00,183 Quiet. 560 00:53:03,353 --> 00:53:05,355 Stay still. 561 00:53:09,735 --> 00:53:11,445 Who the fuck is she? 562 00:53:12,779 --> 00:53:14,781 She's the queen, she is. 563 00:53:15,240 --> 00:53:18,034 "A son for a son," he said. 564 00:53:18,034 --> 00:53:20,495 Well, does she look like a fucking son to you? 565 00:53:22,330 --> 00:53:23,790 Over there. 566 00:53:33,258 --> 00:53:35,218 We need to get our head and get out. 567 00:53:42,976 --> 00:53:46,062 They both look the same. Which one's the boy? 568 00:53:46,062 --> 00:53:49,566 - Maybe that one. - Well, look for a cock. 569 00:53:53,862 --> 00:53:55,197 The mother knows. 570 00:53:57,449 --> 00:54:02,704 Do anything but what I ask, and I'll bleed the whole lot of ya. 571 00:54:09,336 --> 00:54:10,545 Which? 572 00:54:13,548 --> 00:54:15,258 I have a necklace. 573 00:54:17,385 --> 00:54:19,096 It's of great value. 574 00:54:22,766 --> 00:54:24,518 That's not a son. 575 00:54:48,041 --> 00:54:49,334 Wait. 576 00:54:50,377 --> 00:54:51,378 It's the other one. 577 00:54:51,378 --> 00:54:53,839 She's not gonna give up the king's heir that easy. 578 00:55:03,974 --> 00:55:04,975 No. 579 00:55:06,643 --> 00:55:08,270 She's telling true. 580 00:55:11,982 --> 00:55:12,983 Hold him down. 581 00:55:17,028 --> 00:55:18,029 No. 582 00:56:21,635 --> 00:56:23,261 Helaena! 583 00:56:28,016 --> 00:56:29,643 What's happened? 584 00:56:33,897 --> 00:56:35,899 They killed the boy.