1 00:00:07,133 --> 00:00:10,136 (epic theme playing) 2 00:00:10,219 --> 00:00:13,014 ♪ ♪ 3 00:01:49,986 --> 00:01:51,362 Princess Rhaenys: It's been near six years 4 00:01:51,445 --> 00:01:53,865 since I last saw my lord husband, Maester. 5 00:01:54,615 --> 00:01:58,578 I must know... will he live? 6 00:01:58,661 --> 00:02:01,080 Maester Kelvyn: He led his sailors into an ambush. 7 00:02:01,163 --> 00:02:05,251 A ship made to look as if it were abandoned. 8 00:02:05,334 --> 00:02:09,755 In the fighting, his neck was slashed by a corsair's dagger. 9 00:02:09,839 --> 00:02:12,383 He fell overboard into the sea. 10 00:02:12,466 --> 00:02:14,427 The wound was severe. 11 00:02:14,510 --> 00:02:16,137 Much blood was lost. 12 00:02:16,220 --> 00:02:19,098 But the greater concern is the fever that followed. 13 00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:23,102 The ship's maester said he burns from within. 14 00:02:25,104 --> 00:02:27,398 (seabirds calling) 15 00:02:35,531 --> 00:02:37,283 The ravens came in from? 16 00:02:37,366 --> 00:02:39,535 Kelvyn: Even fall, Princess. 17 00:02:40,328 --> 00:02:42,204 So they arrive in three days. 18 00:02:45,374 --> 00:02:47,251 Let all be made ready to receive him, Maester Kelvyn. 19 00:02:54,675 --> 00:02:55,801 The Sea Snake is strong. 20 00:02:55,885 --> 00:02:57,553 Vaemond Velaryon: No doubt. 21 00:02:57,637 --> 00:03:02,475 And yet, I have seen blood fever overcome men half his age. 22 00:03:02,558 --> 00:03:05,686 I will not suffer the talk of crows in my house, Vaemond. 23 00:03:05,770 --> 00:03:08,439 I love my brother... 24 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:11,150 but we must be honest with ourselves. 25 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,319 We may greet his ship to find him gone. 26 00:03:13,402 --> 00:03:15,988 And who will take the Driftwood Throne? 27 00:03:16,072 --> 00:03:17,782 My grandmother seems quite comfortable here. 28 00:03:17,865 --> 00:03:21,994 She presides only in the absence of her husband. 29 00:03:22,078 --> 00:03:23,746 On his death, the seat passes. 30 00:03:23,829 --> 00:03:25,873 To Lucerys Velaryon. 31 00:03:25,957 --> 00:03:27,541 As is my lord husband's desire. 32 00:03:27,625 --> 00:03:31,003 I am the Sea Snake's own blood, 33 00:03:31,087 --> 00:03:33,714 the closest kin he has left. 34 00:03:33,798 --> 00:03:35,049 Be careful, good-brother. 35 00:03:35,132 --> 00:03:37,843 One could take your words for treason. 36 00:03:46,727 --> 00:03:49,563 I speak the truth, Rhaenys. 37 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:53,275 And you know it. 38 00:03:53,359 --> 00:03:55,027 The matter has been decided. 39 00:03:55,111 --> 00:03:56,195 Vaemond: By a man whose ambition 40 00:03:56,278 --> 00:04:00,783 has brought down on us calamity after calamity. 41 00:04:00,866 --> 00:04:04,078 My brother cares only for the history books. 42 00:04:06,205 --> 00:04:08,499 But what of the Velaryon line? 43 00:04:08,582 --> 00:04:10,209 Is it to be snuffed out, 44 00:04:10,292 --> 00:04:14,213 supplanted by the pups of House Strong? 45 00:04:14,296 --> 00:04:17,049 Driftmark is mine by all rights. 46 00:04:17,133 --> 00:04:19,844 And while I should like your support, 47 00:04:19,927 --> 00:04:23,014 I do not... need it. 48 00:04:25,224 --> 00:04:28,060 The winds have shifted. 49 00:04:28,144 --> 00:04:32,398 The crown has good reason... to take my side. 50 00:04:32,481 --> 00:04:35,359 My cousin the King would have your tongue for this. 51 00:04:35,443 --> 00:04:40,239 But it's not a king who sits the Iron Throne these days, good-sister. 52 00:04:41,282 --> 00:04:42,867 It's a queen. 53 00:04:44,994 --> 00:04:48,873 (tense music playing) 54 00:04:52,043 --> 00:04:54,128 (wind whistling) 55 00:05:16,233 --> 00:05:18,277 ♪ ♪ 56 00:05:20,821 --> 00:05:22,656 (footsteps approaching) 57 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:33,876 ♪ ♪ 58 00:05:45,554 --> 00:05:48,349 ♪ ♪ 59 00:05:58,818 --> 00:06:02,613 (hissing) 60 00:06:09,495 --> 00:06:11,539 ♪ ♪ 61 00:06:24,385 --> 00:06:26,595 {\an8}(speaking High Valyrian) 62 00:06:45,406 --> 00:06:46,448 ♪ ♪ 63 00:06:59,170 --> 00:07:01,255 (indistinct chatter) 64 00:07:01,338 --> 00:07:02,047 Prince Jacaerys: The Conqueror and his sisters 65 00:07:02,131 --> 00:07:05,050 sailed with a great army. 66 00:07:05,134 --> 00:07:07,219 Maester Gerardys: (speaking High Valyrian) Se Blakuata Rasho 67 00:07:07,303 --> 00:07:10,347 dranot vilinio viartis. 68 00:07:10,431 --> 00:07:14,560 Jacaerys: (exhales) And landed at the Blackwater Rush. 69 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:15,686 Dr a not. 70 00:07:16,979 --> 00:07:19,523 Jacaerys: Dr a not. Dr a not. 71 00:07:19,607 --> 00:07:21,650 Dr a not. At the end? 72 00:07:21,734 --> 00:07:26,280 - The mouth. - Mouth! Ah, come on, Jace, you knew that. 73 00:07:26,989 --> 00:07:29,575 Dr a not. Dr a not. 74 00:07:29,658 --> 00:07:32,828 - Dr a not vilinio viartis. - Dr a not. 75 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:35,873 Dr a not. Come on, Jace. 76 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:37,416 Perhaps that's enough for this morning. 77 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:39,501 No, no. I-I want to keep going. 78 00:07:40,961 --> 00:07:44,590 - Maester. - Guesi misenakson Aegon undas. 79 00:07:44,673 --> 00:07:49,887 Aegon... ordered that the trees should be... 80 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:50,930 - ...killed. - Princess Rhaenyra: Felled. 81 00:07:51,013 --> 00:07:52,890 It is a related word. 82 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:56,393 I don't expect you to learn High Valyrian in a day, Jace. 83 00:07:56,477 --> 00:07:59,772 A king should honor the traditions of his forbears. 84 00:07:59,855 --> 00:08:02,149 Well... unless you're planning 85 00:08:02,233 --> 00:08:03,692 to depose your own mother, 86 00:08:03,776 --> 00:08:06,028 you have plenty of time to study. 87 00:08:06,111 --> 00:08:08,906 (door opens) 88 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:14,870 Leave us. 89 00:08:16,038 --> 00:08:18,666 Joffrey... come. 90 00:08:39,562 --> 00:08:42,856 He means to call into question Luke's legitimacy. 91 00:08:43,691 --> 00:08:44,650 And by extension Jace, 92 00:08:44,733 --> 00:08:47,695 and by extension my own claim to the throne. 93 00:08:47,778 --> 00:08:49,738 Vaemond cares only about Driftmark 94 00:08:49,822 --> 00:08:51,949 and the Velaryon line. 95 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:54,368 Not about our politics. 96 00:08:54,451 --> 00:08:56,495 Has he made common cause with Otto High tower yet? 97 00:08:56,578 --> 00:08:58,330 Hm, this is what I fear. 98 00:08:58,414 --> 00:08:59,665 Rhaenys has flown to court. 99 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:02,876 - Surely, she cannot be planning to back him. - No. 100 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:04,169 Whatever disagreements we may have had, 101 00:09:04,253 --> 00:09:05,504 she's not cruel... 102 00:09:05,587 --> 00:09:09,216 - or stupid enough to do that. - Disagreements? 103 00:09:09,300 --> 00:09:12,386 She believes we had her son killed so that we might marry. 104 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:16,181 Yes... and yet, she's taken Baela to ward. 105 00:09:16,265 --> 00:09:19,018 Yes. It is Laena's memory she honors. She has no love for us. 106 00:09:20,811 --> 00:09:23,105 Has the vipers' venom spread so far? 107 00:09:23,188 --> 00:09:26,233 Those vipers rule in my father's name. 108 00:09:26,317 --> 00:09:27,943 And my father... 109 00:09:30,446 --> 00:09:33,490 (sighs) 110 00:09:34,950 --> 00:09:36,827 What choice do I have? 111 00:09:37,745 --> 00:09:39,538 (Rhaenyra sighs) 112 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:44,960 To King's Landing, then. 113 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:51,216 (intense music playing) 114 00:09:51,300 --> 00:09:53,344 (birds cawing) 115 00:10:03,437 --> 00:10:06,482 ♪ ♪ 116 00:10:25,668 --> 00:10:28,754 Steffon Darklyn: All hail Rhaenyra of House Targaryen, 117 00:10:28,837 --> 00:10:30,631 Princess of Dragons tone and heir to the Iron Throne 118 00:10:30,714 --> 00:10:35,094 and her royal consort, Prince Daemon Targaryen. 119 00:10:35,177 --> 00:10:37,221 (bells tolling) 120 00:11:09,002 --> 00:11:11,088 Welcome back, Princess. 121 00:11:11,588 --> 00:11:13,215 Lord Caswell. 122 00:11:22,808 --> 00:11:24,101 I would say it's nice to be home, 123 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:27,438 - but I scarcely recognize it. - Prince Daemon: Mm. 124 00:11:31,608 --> 00:11:36,864 Lyman Beesbury: We have continued to enjoy improved customs duties 125 00:11:36,947 --> 00:11:39,324 since the settling of the Step stones. 126 00:11:39,408 --> 00:11:42,411 And the extent to which we exploit those 127 00:11:42,494 --> 00:11:46,707 is contingent on the harbor master's receipts. 128 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:51,879 Of which, um, uh, the, uh, septons have requested 129 00:11:51,962 --> 00:11:54,339 half that again for a bronze bust 130 00:11:54,423 --> 00:11:55,757 they wish to co... to commission 131 00:11:55,841 --> 00:11:58,093 for the, the Festival of the Mother, 132 00:11:58,177 --> 00:11:59,595 which I would not recommend. 133 00:11:59,678 --> 00:12:02,473 Thank you for that exhaustive accounting, Lord Beesbury. 134 00:12:02,556 --> 00:12:05,601 I remind you... 135 00:12:11,356 --> 00:12:13,442 Your guests have arrived, Your Grace. 136 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:15,360 I trust they've been welcomed as befits their station. 137 00:12:15,444 --> 00:12:18,363 As you instructed, Lord Hand. 138 00:12:19,948 --> 00:12:21,366 Grand Maester Orwyle: It was my understanding Lord Corlys wished 139 00:12:21,450 --> 00:12:23,744 for his grandson Lucerys 140 00:12:23,827 --> 00:12:25,704 to succeed him as Lord of the Tides. 141 00:12:25,787 --> 00:12:28,874 The boy has been raised most of his life away from Driftmark. 142 00:12:28,957 --> 00:12:33,170 He can fly a dragon, yes, but can he command a fleet? 143 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:35,631 Ability does not alter his claim. 144 00:12:35,714 --> 00:12:38,592 The Sea Snake has never formally named him as heir, 145 00:12:38,675 --> 00:12:40,052 if it comes to that. 146 00:12:40,135 --> 00:12:42,721 The crown must choose what is best for the realm. 147 00:12:42,804 --> 00:12:45,390 He is Laenor's son. What grounds could there be... 148 00:12:45,474 --> 00:12:47,601 What indeed, Lord Beesbury. 149 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:50,312 What indeed. 150 00:12:50,395 --> 00:12:51,522 We shall hear Princess Rhaenyra's petition, 151 00:12:51,605 --> 00:12:53,982 along with those of the other claimants on the morrow. 152 00:12:54,066 --> 00:12:57,069 - But... - I do beg your pardon, my lords. 153 00:12:57,152 --> 00:12:58,570 I must greet our guests. 154 00:13:03,909 --> 00:13:06,787 Shall we levy a tax on the sale of new wool? 155 00:13:06,870 --> 00:13:07,788 Your Grace... 156 00:13:07,871 --> 00:13:10,666 a matter has arisen that requires your attention. 157 00:13:10,749 --> 00:13:12,876 Whatever it is, Ser Arryk, it'll need to wait. 158 00:13:12,960 --> 00:13:16,755 - I'm Erryk, Your Grace. - Of course. My apologies, ser. 159 00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:18,507 It's about the Prince. 160 00:13:18,590 --> 00:13:21,593 There's been a delicate situation in his apartments. 161 00:13:25,055 --> 00:13:27,933 (unsettling music playing) 162 00:13:53,125 --> 00:13:55,002 - Father? - (wheezing breaths) 163 00:13:56,211 --> 00:14:00,007 ♪ ♪ 164 00:14:02,801 --> 00:14:03,969 (wheezing) 165 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:13,270 (melancholy music playing) 166 00:14:18,900 --> 00:14:22,613 - Who goes there? - Rhaenyra: Father. 167 00:14:23,822 --> 00:14:26,450 It's me, my King. 168 00:14:27,242 --> 00:14:30,287 Rhaenyra. 169 00:14:30,621 --> 00:14:31,913 King Viserys: Oh... 170 00:14:32,289 --> 00:14:34,416 Oh. 171 00:14:36,835 --> 00:14:39,254 I'm here with Daemon. 172 00:14:39,338 --> 00:14:40,922 (exhales) Daemon? 173 00:14:41,590 --> 00:14:42,507 Daemon? 174 00:14:42,591 --> 00:14:46,720 (exhales) Daemon. 175 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:48,930 (Viserys wheezes) 176 00:14:50,057 --> 00:14:51,350 Help me up. 177 00:14:53,143 --> 00:14:54,728 (groaning) 178 00:14:57,689 --> 00:14:59,775 Oh... 179 00:14:59,858 --> 00:15:00,942 (labored breathing) 180 00:15:07,032 --> 00:15:08,492 (exhales) 181 00:15:08,575 --> 00:15:09,910 It has been so long. 182 00:15:15,457 --> 00:15:20,253 The Sea Snake has taken a grave wound in battle in the Step stones. 183 00:15:21,713 --> 00:15:22,547 When? 184 00:15:22,631 --> 00:15:25,092 We won that war years ago. 185 00:15:25,175 --> 00:15:26,968 No. 186 00:15:28,470 --> 00:15:30,347 The Triarchy is resurgent. 187 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:33,392 The fighting is anew. 188 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:38,230 And there is a p... There is a petition to decide upon the succession of Driftmark 189 00:15:38,313 --> 00:15:40,357 and the heir to the Driftwood Throne. 190 00:15:41,149 --> 00:15:42,317 (Viserys sighs) 191 00:15:43,235 --> 00:15:45,153 Viserys: Petitions? 192 00:15:46,988 --> 00:15:51,243 Alicent and Otto... they see to all that business now. 193 00:15:51,326 --> 00:15:54,079 No, brother, listen to me. 194 00:15:54,162 --> 00:15:57,582 You are to affirm your position for Lucerys 195 00:15:57,666 --> 00:15:59,251 to be Corlys Velaryon's successor. 196 00:15:59,334 --> 00:16:02,003 (door opens) 197 00:16:02,087 --> 00:16:05,215 Has something happened to Lord Corlys? 198 00:16:05,298 --> 00:16:06,842 (baby babbling) 199 00:16:06,925 --> 00:16:08,760 Father... 200 00:16:08,844 --> 00:16:11,805 there's someone we wish to introduce you to. 201 00:16:15,100 --> 00:16:16,935 (labored breathing) 202 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:20,939 (babbling continues) 203 00:16:25,360 --> 00:16:26,611 (sighs) 204 00:16:29,406 --> 00:16:32,451 Daemon. 205 00:16:32,868 --> 00:16:35,454 - Brother. - (baby babbles) 206 00:16:36,538 --> 00:16:38,165 Who is that? 207 00:16:40,167 --> 00:16:41,793 Rhaenyra: Father... 208 00:16:43,003 --> 00:16:45,589 this is Aegon. 209 00:16:46,089 --> 00:16:47,632 Aegon. (exhales) 210 00:16:47,716 --> 00:16:51,595 And this... is Viserys. 211 00:16:52,679 --> 00:16:56,016 Ah... Viserys. 212 00:16:58,727 --> 00:17:00,187 Oh. 213 00:17:00,270 --> 00:17:04,775 (laughs) Now that is a name fit for a king. 214 00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,443 (laughing) 215 00:17:08,737 --> 00:17:10,197 Oh... 216 00:17:12,532 --> 00:17:15,494 Oh, oh... 217 00:17:15,577 --> 00:17:16,828 Oh, I'm sorry. 218 00:17:17,579 --> 00:17:20,665 Oh, I'm sorry. I-I'm sorry. 219 00:17:20,749 --> 00:17:23,710 - (children crying) - I'm so... 220 00:17:25,921 --> 00:17:28,715 Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sor... 221 00:17:28,799 --> 00:17:30,008 Please. 222 00:17:30,091 --> 00:17:31,343 (mouthing) 223 00:17:31,426 --> 00:17:35,013 - My tea... My tea. - What tea? This? 224 00:17:35,096 --> 00:17:37,516 Yes. Yes. 225 00:17:38,934 --> 00:17:40,101 Yes. 226 00:17:42,062 --> 00:17:43,146 (children crying) 227 00:17:46,942 --> 00:17:48,610 (groans) 228 00:17:48,693 --> 00:17:51,530 (breathing heavily) 229 00:17:58,286 --> 00:18:01,039 (Viserys sighs) 230 00:18:01,122 --> 00:18:02,165 (servant crying) 231 00:18:07,921 --> 00:18:11,424 Talya: I brought her here immediately. 232 00:18:11,508 --> 00:18:13,426 She's seen no one else, Your Grace. 233 00:18:18,473 --> 00:18:20,350 - Come here, sweetling. - (crying) 234 00:18:21,184 --> 00:18:22,769 (door closes) 235 00:18:29,901 --> 00:18:31,152 Tell me your name. 236 00:18:34,698 --> 00:18:40,078 It's Dyana, Your Grace. If... i-if it please you. 237 00:18:41,955 --> 00:18:45,083 Dyana. What a pretty name. 238 00:18:48,169 --> 00:18:50,171 I understand you've found yourself in some trouble. 239 00:18:53,008 --> 00:18:55,719 I was fetching the Prince his wine, 240 00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:59,764 and I put it on his table, and when I turned... 241 00:19:00,348 --> 00:19:02,183 I didn't see him. 242 00:19:03,226 --> 00:19:04,603 I asked him to stop, Your Grace. 243 00:19:04,686 --> 00:19:08,356 I did, truly... 244 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:10,442 you must believe me. 245 00:19:10,525 --> 00:19:13,570 (crying breaths) 246 00:19:19,075 --> 00:19:20,619 Shh. 247 00:19:24,331 --> 00:19:26,207 Thank you for telling me, Dyana. 248 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:33,715 - I know it wasn't your fault. - Hm? 249 00:19:35,884 --> 00:19:37,677 I believe you. 250 00:19:37,761 --> 00:19:39,346 Y-You do? 251 00:19:40,555 --> 00:19:41,806 I do. 252 00:19:44,809 --> 00:19:46,937 But what I worry about... 253 00:19:48,021 --> 00:19:49,147 is what others might believe. 254 00:19:51,232 --> 00:19:54,527 You were alone with the Prince, were you not? 255 00:19:54,611 --> 00:19:56,780 Yes, I... (stammers) 256 00:19:56,863 --> 00:20:00,450 And no one else saw what happened between the two of you. 257 00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:02,661 If anyone else were to hear about this... 258 00:20:02,744 --> 00:20:07,832 - I haven't told anyone. - You told Ser Erryk and Talya and now me. 259 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:09,167 And though I believe you are not to blame, 260 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:12,629 others might not be so trusting. 261 00:20:12,712 --> 00:20:16,675 They might think you were trying to besmirch the Prince, or worse... 262 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:19,636 that you're the sort of girl that might have enticed him in the first place. 263 00:20:21,304 --> 00:20:23,556 And you know what happens to girls like that. 264 00:20:25,642 --> 00:20:29,270 I, I wouldn't dream of breathing another word to anyone, Your Grace. 265 00:20:31,189 --> 00:20:32,732 I, I swear it on my life. 266 00:20:32,816 --> 00:20:35,777 (shuddering breaths) 267 00:20:40,824 --> 00:20:42,450 I know you won't. 268 00:20:55,380 --> 00:20:56,881 For your troubles. 269 00:20:56,965 --> 00:21:00,719 (door opens, closes) 270 00:21:04,472 --> 00:21:06,307 The tea, Your Grace. 271 00:21:19,988 --> 00:21:22,157 It's best to be certain. 272 00:21:41,384 --> 00:21:42,469 (Dyana gulps) 273 00:21:49,017 --> 00:21:51,436 Queen Alicent: Get up. 274 00:21:51,519 --> 00:21:53,146 (shouts) Aegon! 275 00:21:55,815 --> 00:21:57,108 (yells) Get up! 276 00:21:57,859 --> 00:22:01,654 (sighs) Mother? 277 00:22:02,655 --> 00:22:06,826 - What is it? - "What is it? What is it? 278 00:22:06,910 --> 00:22:08,745 What is it?" That's all you can say for yourself? 279 00:22:08,828 --> 00:22:11,081 Has something happened? 280 00:22:11,164 --> 00:22:13,792 - Dyana. - Mm? 281 00:22:13,875 --> 00:22:16,086 Alicent: The serving girl. 282 00:22:16,169 --> 00:22:19,255 - (exhales) - Oh, for the gods' sake. 283 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:21,633 The girl, Aegon. The one you sent fleeing from your company. 284 00:22:21,716 --> 00:22:24,302 Prince Aegon: (stretching) Oh, it was just harmless fun. 285 00:22:24,385 --> 00:22:27,972 She didn't need to go and get upset about it. 286 00:22:28,056 --> 00:22:32,185 Think of the shame on your wife, on me. 287 00:22:32,268 --> 00:22:34,646 How can you keep carrying on like this, 288 00:22:34,729 --> 00:22:36,648 especially on a day like today? 289 00:22:36,731 --> 00:22:39,734 Why? What is it today? 290 00:22:44,739 --> 00:22:46,783 (sniffles) 291 00:22:53,081 --> 00:22:54,958 You are no son of mine. 292 00:23:00,004 --> 00:23:02,340 I did not ask for this. 293 00:23:02,423 --> 00:23:05,301 I've done everything you've asked me to, 294 00:23:05,385 --> 00:23:07,512 and I try so... 295 00:23:07,595 --> 00:23:10,932 I try so hard, but it will never be enough for you or father. 296 00:23:11,015 --> 00:23:13,184 (door opens) 297 00:23:13,268 --> 00:23:17,230 Have you seen Dyana? She's supposed to dress the children. 298 00:23:24,487 --> 00:23:26,656 He looks like a different person. 299 00:23:26,739 --> 00:23:31,161 I believe we should also consult Maester Gerardys. 300 00:23:31,244 --> 00:23:34,038 Perhaps if he could see the King, he'd suggest a different... 301 00:23:34,122 --> 00:23:36,124 Princess Rhaenyra. 302 00:23:36,207 --> 00:23:37,876 - And Prince Daemon. - Daemon: Hm. 303 00:23:40,336 --> 00:23:43,673 It has been so long since we were granted the joy of your presence. 304 00:23:46,593 --> 00:23:48,136 Indeed, Your Grace. 305 00:23:48,219 --> 00:23:51,556 Though not long enough to merit a greeting upon our arrival. 306 00:23:51,639 --> 00:23:54,559 I'm sure the Queen had pressing business, my love. 307 00:23:54,642 --> 00:23:57,979 What can either of us know of ruling a kingdom? 308 00:23:58,062 --> 00:23:59,856 I do not rule, as you well know. 309 00:23:59,939 --> 00:24:02,567 My father and I are mere stewards of the King's will and wisdom. 310 00:24:02,650 --> 00:24:05,695 Daemon: And how exactly is that wisdom expressed... 311 00:24:06,029 --> 00:24:07,071 hm? 312 00:24:07,155 --> 00:24:10,116 In blinks and wheezes? 313 00:24:10,200 --> 00:24:11,826 I'd be surprised if he could remember his own name. 314 00:24:11,910 --> 00:24:13,745 - Or if you could. - King Viserys's condition 315 00:24:13,828 --> 00:24:16,331 - has worsened since you saw him last. - Hah. 316 00:24:16,414 --> 00:24:19,125 It subjects him to considerable pain. 317 00:24:19,209 --> 00:24:21,669 - On the advice of the maesters... - Ah, the maesters. 318 00:24:21,753 --> 00:24:25,215 Of course. It is they who keep him... 319 00:24:25,298 --> 00:24:26,466 addled on milk of the poppy 320 00:24:26,549 --> 00:24:29,093 while the High towers warm his throne. 321 00:24:29,177 --> 00:24:31,095 Rhaenyra, if you would see him without it, 322 00:24:31,179 --> 00:24:33,431 - almost blind with suffering. - Oh, Alicent, I have no doubt 323 00:24:33,514 --> 00:24:36,726 it was... an act of the purest mercy, 324 00:24:36,809 --> 00:24:39,229 but tell me, for the King's suffering, 325 00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:40,647 did the maesters also prescribe 326 00:24:40,730 --> 00:24:42,440 the removal of Targaryen heraldry 327 00:24:42,523 --> 00:24:46,194 and the installation in its stead of various statues and stars? 328 00:24:46,277 --> 00:24:48,655 The emblems of the Seven serve only to guide us on an uncertain path. 329 00:24:48,738 --> 00:24:52,450 - To remind us of a higher authority. - And on the morrow, 330 00:24:52,533 --> 00:24:57,038 which authority will sit in judgment of my son's claim on his own inheritance? 331 00:24:57,121 --> 00:24:59,791 - That would be mine... and the Hand's. - Daemon: Ah. 332 00:24:59,874 --> 00:25:01,793 But be assured, the Father is just and commands me 333 00:25:01,876 --> 00:25:05,171 to forget the accusations you have hurled in this room today. 334 00:25:09,425 --> 00:25:11,261 (swords clashing) 335 00:25:11,344 --> 00:25:14,889 - Smaller than I remember. - It looks exactly the same. 336 00:25:14,973 --> 00:25:17,934 - Ah, Luke, come on. - (knights, squires grunting) 337 00:25:27,527 --> 00:25:28,611 (indistinct chatter) 338 00:25:31,739 --> 00:25:34,659 See? I told you this would still be here. 339 00:25:34,742 --> 00:25:37,912 And you thought you could swing Criston's morning star. 340 00:25:37,996 --> 00:25:39,914 And you almost took your own head off. 341 00:25:45,545 --> 00:25:48,214 - What's your problem? - Everyone's staring at us. 342 00:25:48,298 --> 00:25:49,340 Hyah! 343 00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:53,553 No one would question me being heir to Driftmark... 344 00:25:55,179 --> 00:25:57,181 if... 345 00:25:57,265 --> 00:26:00,560 if I looked more like Ser Laenor Velaryon than Ser Harwin Strong. 346 00:26:02,562 --> 00:26:04,981 It doesn't matter what they think. 347 00:26:07,442 --> 00:26:10,361 - (crowd cheering) - (distant grunting) 348 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:18,328 (grunting) 349 00:26:19,620 --> 00:26:21,122 - (crowd gasps) - Ooh. 350 00:26:29,964 --> 00:26:33,009 (sword whooshes) 351 00:26:35,803 --> 00:26:37,388 (yelling) 352 00:26:43,311 --> 00:26:44,729 (crowd applauds) 353 00:26:49,776 --> 00:26:51,361 Well done, my Prince. 354 00:26:51,444 --> 00:26:52,737 You'll be winning tourneys in no time. 355 00:26:52,820 --> 00:26:54,989 I don't give a shit about tourneys. 356 00:26:55,823 --> 00:26:56,866 Nephews... 357 00:26:58,326 --> 00:27:00,578 have you come to train? 358 00:27:00,661 --> 00:27:02,038 Guard: (shouts) Open the gate! 359 00:27:02,121 --> 00:27:04,165 (gate opening) 360 00:27:13,508 --> 00:27:16,469 (intense music playing) 361 00:27:16,552 --> 00:27:17,637 (footsteps marching) 362 00:27:36,072 --> 00:27:37,782 Otto High tower: Hold your nerve, my Queen. 363 00:27:37,865 --> 00:27:40,410 What we do, we do for the good of the realm. 364 00:27:40,493 --> 00:27:45,206 I must confess a certain uneasiness now this is at hand. 365 00:27:45,289 --> 00:27:49,544 - He may yet live. - But we must be prepared if he does not. 366 00:27:57,885 --> 00:27:59,804 The realm has enjoyed a long peace, 367 00:27:59,887 --> 00:28:02,807 a credit to the work of both Jaehaerys and Viserys, 368 00:28:02,890 --> 00:28:07,478 but the threat of war looms and may arrive on our shores. 369 00:28:07,562 --> 00:28:10,523 When it does, will you want a child at the command 370 00:28:10,606 --> 00:28:12,817 of the greatest fleet in Westeros? 371 00:28:14,652 --> 00:28:15,736 We must, of course... 372 00:28:17,613 --> 00:28:19,824 act in the interest of our subjects. 373 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:25,538 The next Lord of the Tides will be deeply in your debt, Your Grace. 374 00:28:26,289 --> 00:28:27,790 As will Driftmark... 375 00:28:27,874 --> 00:28:29,917 in all its strength. 376 00:28:30,418 --> 00:28:32,712 (bell tolling) 377 00:28:37,091 --> 00:28:38,718 (thundering) 378 00:28:47,393 --> 00:28:48,769 Rhaena Targaryen: Grandmother? 379 00:28:52,607 --> 00:28:55,610 Rhaena. 380 00:29:01,449 --> 00:29:02,825 Baela said you might be here. 381 00:29:04,660 --> 00:29:07,163 She's done well as your ward. 382 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:08,539 You've, um... 383 00:29:09,916 --> 00:29:10,374 raised her admirably. 384 00:29:10,458 --> 00:29:14,712 You honor me, Princess. 385 00:29:14,795 --> 00:29:17,548 Might I speak to the Princess alone, Rhaena? 386 00:29:20,885 --> 00:29:21,928 Princess. 387 00:29:31,729 --> 00:29:33,564 I wondered for many an hour 388 00:29:33,648 --> 00:29:37,276 what your purpose was in coming here. 389 00:29:37,360 --> 00:29:40,404 Whether you'd speak for or against the suit brought by Ser Vaemond. 390 00:29:40,488 --> 00:29:43,324 But then, I realized... 391 00:29:43,407 --> 00:29:45,326 you intend to advocate for yourself. 392 00:29:48,663 --> 00:29:51,249 This is no fair proceeding. 393 00:29:51,332 --> 00:29:53,417 It is a trap 394 00:29:53,501 --> 00:29:55,419 set by the Queen and the Hand, I'd wager, 395 00:29:55,503 --> 00:29:57,296 to proclaim my son illegitimate. 396 00:29:57,380 --> 00:30:00,341 Yet you did worse than that with Laenor. 397 00:30:02,343 --> 00:30:03,678 Did you not? 398 00:30:10,017 --> 00:30:11,686 I loved your son. 399 00:30:13,980 --> 00:30:16,941 You may not believe it to be true, but I did. 400 00:30:20,695 --> 00:30:22,822 I did not order his death. 401 00:30:25,324 --> 00:30:28,286 Nor was I complicit in it. I swear this to you. 402 00:30:35,710 --> 00:30:37,169 I'll make you an offer. 403 00:30:40,715 --> 00:30:41,841 Back Luke's claim, 404 00:30:41,924 --> 00:30:44,677 and let us betroth Laena's children to mine. 405 00:30:46,721 --> 00:30:51,225 Baela will be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms 406 00:30:51,309 --> 00:30:53,978 and her sons will be heirs to the throne. 407 00:30:54,061 --> 00:30:56,147 Rhaena will rule in Driftmark, and... 408 00:30:56,230 --> 00:30:59,400 the seat will pass to her and Lucerys's children in time. 409 00:30:59,483 --> 00:31:01,986 A generous offer. 410 00:31:02,069 --> 00:31:03,988 (thunder rumbling) 411 00:31:04,071 --> 00:31:06,991 - Or a desperate one. - What does it matter? 412 00:31:08,576 --> 00:31:10,661 (soft chuckle) 413 00:31:10,745 --> 00:31:13,623 You are right in this, at least. 414 00:31:17,877 --> 00:31:19,253 It does not matter. 415 00:31:26,093 --> 00:31:28,763 ♪ ♪ 416 00:31:28,846 --> 00:31:32,016 You can bargain with me all you like. 417 00:31:32,099 --> 00:31:35,645 Bring my granddaughter with you to soften my resolve. 418 00:31:37,146 --> 00:31:39,940 But tomorrow, the High towers land their first blow. 419 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:44,445 They force you to your knees... 420 00:31:44,528 --> 00:31:47,365 and I must stand alone. 421 00:31:49,033 --> 00:31:51,869 (tense music playing) 422 00:32:01,087 --> 00:32:02,672 (exhales) 423 00:32:05,633 --> 00:32:08,886 (thundering, rain falling) 424 00:32:11,347 --> 00:32:13,057 (lightning cracks) 425 00:32:16,894 --> 00:32:19,021 (Viserys breathing heavily) 426 00:32:30,741 --> 00:32:32,827 (softly) Alicent? 427 00:32:33,494 --> 00:32:35,079 Alicent... 428 00:32:35,162 --> 00:32:37,123 No, it's Rhaenyra, father. 429 00:32:37,748 --> 00:32:40,334 (breathing heavily) 430 00:32:41,377 --> 00:32:43,337 Rhaenyra. 431 00:32:43,421 --> 00:32:45,381 (muttering) 432 00:32:45,464 --> 00:32:47,591 (thunder rumbling) 433 00:32:49,135 --> 00:32:52,388 "The Song of Ice and Fire." Do you believe it to be true? 434 00:32:55,182 --> 00:32:56,976 Aegon's Dream. 435 00:33:00,980 --> 00:33:02,565 You told me 436 00:33:02,648 --> 00:33:06,652 it was our duty to hold the realm united against a common foe. 437 00:33:10,823 --> 00:33:13,743 By naming me heir, you divided the realm. 438 00:33:17,455 --> 00:33:20,332 (Viserys breathing heavily) 439 00:33:23,878 --> 00:33:24,962 I thought I wanted it. 440 00:33:35,890 --> 00:33:38,017 But the burden is a heavy one. 441 00:33:39,769 --> 00:33:42,646 (softly) It's too heavy. 442 00:33:50,279 --> 00:33:51,363 My... 443 00:33:52,948 --> 00:33:54,116 My only child. 444 00:33:59,330 --> 00:34:02,291 If you wish me to bear it, then defend me. 445 00:34:03,793 --> 00:34:05,336 And my children. 446 00:34:05,419 --> 00:34:06,712 (sighs) 447 00:34:09,256 --> 00:34:12,301 (quietly) It's... 448 00:34:14,094 --> 00:34:16,680 (thundering) 449 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:23,062 (Viserys murmurs) 450 00:34:28,859 --> 00:34:30,945 (Rhaenyra sniffles) 451 00:34:31,654 --> 00:34:33,239 (crying) 452 00:34:36,951 --> 00:34:38,035 (bells tolling) 453 00:34:40,538 --> 00:34:43,332 (birds chirping) 454 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:47,128 (breathing heavily) 455 00:35:06,856 --> 00:35:08,274 I want to have supper, Otto. 456 00:35:11,819 --> 00:35:15,281 - It is the morning, Your Grace. - Tonight. 457 00:35:18,242 --> 00:35:20,911 The whole of my family... 458 00:35:20,995 --> 00:35:22,121 are gathered at the Red Keep. 459 00:35:25,499 --> 00:35:29,003 I want us... to dine together. 460 00:35:33,257 --> 00:35:34,800 (groaning) 461 00:35:41,140 --> 00:35:44,184 (groaning) 462 00:35:47,730 --> 00:35:51,108 (groaning continues) 463 00:35:59,909 --> 00:36:01,994 Bring milk of the poppy. 464 00:36:03,829 --> 00:36:05,915 (breathing heavily) 465 00:36:16,342 --> 00:36:17,426 (quietly) No. 466 00:36:19,803 --> 00:36:22,556 Just arrange the supper. 467 00:36:25,684 --> 00:36:27,811 (indistinct chatter) 468 00:36:27,895 --> 00:36:29,730 {\an8}Though it is the great hope of this court 469 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:34,151 {\an8}that Lord Corlys Velaryon survive his wounds, 470 00:36:34,235 --> 00:36:36,654 we gather here with the grim task 471 00:36:36,737 --> 00:36:39,198 of dealing with the succession of Driftmark. 472 00:36:40,449 --> 00:36:42,826 As Hand, I speak with the King's voice on this 473 00:36:42,910 --> 00:36:45,245 and all other matters. 474 00:36:47,706 --> 00:36:49,625 The crown will now hear the petitions. 475 00:36:50,876 --> 00:36:52,753 Ser Vaemond of House Velaryon. 476 00:37:00,970 --> 00:37:02,680 Vaemond: My Queen. 477 00:37:02,763 --> 00:37:04,807 My Lord Hand. 478 00:37:05,683 --> 00:37:07,393 The history of our noble houses 479 00:37:07,476 --> 00:37:09,061 extends beyond the Seven Kingdoms 480 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:11,313 to the days of Old Valyria. 481 00:37:11,397 --> 00:37:14,233 For as long as House Targaryen has ruled the skies, 482 00:37:14,316 --> 00:37:16,902 House Velaryon has ruled the seas. 483 00:37:16,986 --> 00:37:18,988 When the Doom fell on Valyria, 484 00:37:19,071 --> 00:37:21,615 our houses became the last of their kind. 485 00:37:21,699 --> 00:37:23,033 Our forebearers came to this new land, 486 00:37:23,117 --> 00:37:25,035 knowing that were they to fail, 487 00:37:25,119 --> 00:37:29,665 it would mean the end to their bloodlines and their name. 488 00:37:29,748 --> 00:37:33,544 I have spent my entire life on Driftmark defending my brother's seat. 489 00:37:33,627 --> 00:37:37,381 I am Lord Corlys's closest kin, his own blood. 490 00:37:37,464 --> 00:37:41,510 The true, unimpeachable blood of House Velaryon runs through my veins. 491 00:37:41,593 --> 00:37:45,556 As it does in my sons, the offspring of Laenor Velaryon. 492 00:37:45,639 --> 00:37:48,392 If you cared so much about your house's blood, Ser Vaemond, 493 00:37:48,475 --> 00:37:50,853 you would not be so bold as to supplant its rightful heir. 494 00:37:50,936 --> 00:37:52,688 No, you only speak for yourself 495 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:54,481 - and for your own ambition. - You will have chance 496 00:37:54,565 --> 00:37:56,775 to make your own petition, Princess Rhaenyra. 497 00:37:56,859 --> 00:37:59,445 Do Ser Vaemond the courtesy of allowing his to be heard. 498 00:38:04,575 --> 00:38:08,078 What do you know of Velaryon blood, Princess? 499 00:38:09,371 --> 00:38:12,416 I could cut my veins and show it to you 500 00:38:12,499 --> 00:38:15,627 and you still wouldn't recognize it. 501 00:38:15,711 --> 00:38:19,757 This is about the future and survival of my house, not yours. 502 00:38:24,011 --> 00:38:27,097 My Queen, my Lord Hand. 503 00:38:28,140 --> 00:38:32,561 This is a matter of blood, not ambition. 504 00:38:32,644 --> 00:38:36,440 I place the continuation of the survival of my house and my line above all. 505 00:38:36,523 --> 00:38:41,695 I humbly put myself before you as my brother's successor... 506 00:38:41,779 --> 00:38:45,282 the Lord of Driftmark and Lord of the Tides. 507 00:38:46,450 --> 00:38:48,077 Thank you, Ser Vaemond. 508 00:38:54,208 --> 00:38:58,003 Princess Rhaenyra, you may now speak 509 00:38:58,087 --> 00:39:00,506 for your son, Lucerys Velaryon. 510 00:39:05,969 --> 00:39:08,639 If I am to grace this farce with some answer, 511 00:39:08,722 --> 00:39:11,391 I will start by reminding the court that nearly 20 years ago, in this very... 512 00:39:17,564 --> 00:39:20,609 King Viserys of House Targaryen, 513 00:39:20,692 --> 00:39:22,611 the First of His Name, 514 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:25,781 King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, 515 00:39:25,864 --> 00:39:28,117 and the First Men, 516 00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:33,455 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 517 00:39:33,539 --> 00:39:36,625 (dark, triumphant music playing) 518 00:39:36,708 --> 00:39:38,377 ♪ ♪ 519 00:39:51,640 --> 00:39:54,434 ♪ ♪ 520 00:40:34,808 --> 00:40:38,562 ♪ ♪ 521 00:40:50,407 --> 00:40:52,534 (breathing heavily) 522 00:40:52,618 --> 00:40:54,494 I will sit the throne today. 523 00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:57,789 Your Grace. 524 00:41:01,251 --> 00:41:03,212 (groaning) 525 00:41:05,005 --> 00:41:07,090 I will be fine. 526 00:41:07,174 --> 00:41:10,010 (breathing heavily) 527 00:41:15,515 --> 00:41:17,100 (crown clatters) 528 00:41:21,688 --> 00:41:23,482 I said I'm fine. 529 00:41:26,985 --> 00:41:28,111 - Ah... - Come on. 530 00:41:28,946 --> 00:41:30,530 (groaning) 531 00:41:35,369 --> 00:41:37,829 - Steady. - (Viserys groans) 532 00:41:38,872 --> 00:41:40,457 (groaning) 533 00:41:47,005 --> 00:41:50,050 ♪ ♪ 534 00:42:09,403 --> 00:42:10,487 (breathing heavily) 535 00:42:17,286 --> 00:42:23,709 I must... admit... my confusion. 536 00:42:25,294 --> 00:42:26,712 I do not understand 537 00:42:26,795 --> 00:42:31,174 why petitions are being heard over a settled succession. 538 00:42:31,258 --> 00:42:34,469 The only one present... 539 00:42:34,553 --> 00:42:38,181 who might offer keener insight into Lord Corlys's wishes 540 00:42:38,265 --> 00:42:40,934 is the Princess Rhaenys. 541 00:42:44,730 --> 00:42:46,356 Indeed, Your Grace. 542 00:43:00,245 --> 00:43:03,206 It was ever my husband's will that Driftmark 543 00:43:03,290 --> 00:43:05,208 pass through Ser Laenor 544 00:43:05,292 --> 00:43:08,128 to his true born son... 545 00:43:08,962 --> 00:43:10,047 Lucerys Velaryon. 546 00:43:10,130 --> 00:43:13,759 His mind never changed. 547 00:43:13,842 --> 00:43:16,094 Nor did my support of him. 548 00:43:16,178 --> 00:43:19,431 As a matter of fact, the Princess Rhaenyra has just informed me of her desire 549 00:43:19,514 --> 00:43:21,600 to marry her sons Jace and Luke 550 00:43:21,683 --> 00:43:26,396 to Lord Corlys's granddaughters, Baela and Rhaena. 551 00:43:26,480 --> 00:43:30,400 A proposal to which I heartily agree. 552 00:43:31,401 --> 00:43:35,030 Viserys: Well... the matter is settled. 553 00:43:36,323 --> 00:43:37,616 Again. 554 00:43:38,909 --> 00:43:40,410 I hereby reaffirm 555 00:43:40,494 --> 00:43:43,288 Prince Lucerys of House Velaryon 556 00:43:43,372 --> 00:43:46,416 as heir to Driftmark, 557 00:43:46,500 --> 00:43:51,463 the Driftwood Throne, and the next Lord of the Tides. 558 00:43:51,546 --> 00:43:52,589 (wheezing) 559 00:43:57,969 --> 00:43:59,513 You break law... 560 00:44:00,597 --> 00:44:02,432 and centuries of tradition 561 00:44:02,516 --> 00:44:04,643 to install your daughter as heir. 562 00:44:06,686 --> 00:44:09,398 Yet you dare tell me... 563 00:44:09,481 --> 00:44:12,401 who deserves to inherit the name Velaryon. 564 00:44:14,694 --> 00:44:17,072 No. 565 00:44:17,155 --> 00:44:19,408 I will not allow it. 566 00:44:20,033 --> 00:44:21,660 "Allow it"? 567 00:44:22,744 --> 00:44:24,913 Do not forget yourself, Vaemond. 568 00:44:28,750 --> 00:44:33,380 (shouts) That is no true Velaryon, 569 00:44:33,463 --> 00:44:36,967 and certainly no nephew of mine. 570 00:44:37,050 --> 00:44:39,136 Go to your chambers. You have said enough. 571 00:44:40,429 --> 00:44:43,890 Lucerys is my true-born grandson. 572 00:44:44,891 --> 00:44:46,393 And you... 573 00:44:46,476 --> 00:44:47,644 are no more 574 00:44:47,727 --> 00:44:50,856 than the second son of Driftmark. 575 00:44:50,939 --> 00:44:55,694 You... may run your house as you see fit... 576 00:44:55,777 --> 00:44:59,739 but you will not decide the future of mine. 577 00:45:01,616 --> 00:45:03,910 My house survived the Doom 578 00:45:03,994 --> 00:45:06,746 and a thousand tribulations besides. 579 00:45:06,830 --> 00:45:08,665 And gods be damned... 580 00:45:09,958 --> 00:45:14,880 I will not see it ended on the account of this... 581 00:45:17,215 --> 00:45:18,758 (softly) Say it. 582 00:45:29,311 --> 00:45:31,521 Her children... 583 00:45:31,605 --> 00:45:33,857 (shouts) are bastards! 584 00:45:36,318 --> 00:45:38,570 And she... 585 00:45:39,446 --> 00:45:40,489 is... 586 00:45:41,281 --> 00:45:42,699 a whore. 587 00:45:42,782 --> 00:45:44,242 (crowd gasping) 588 00:45:44,326 --> 00:45:46,411 (breathing heavily) 589 00:45:49,164 --> 00:45:50,207 I... 590 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:54,169 will have your tongue for that. 591 00:45:54,252 --> 00:45:57,297 (all gasping) 592 00:46:01,259 --> 00:46:02,552 He can keep his tongue. 593 00:46:02,636 --> 00:46:06,014 - (shouts) Disarm him! - No need. 594 00:46:08,558 --> 00:46:10,644 (Viserys groaning) 595 00:46:12,812 --> 00:46:15,899 - Alicent: Call the maesters! - Father? 596 00:46:15,982 --> 00:46:18,777 {\an8}- (groaning) - Please, my love. You must take something for the pain. 597 00:46:19,653 --> 00:46:21,404 I will not cloud my mind. 598 00:46:21,488 --> 00:46:23,865 I must put things right. 599 00:46:25,283 --> 00:46:26,826 (groaning) 600 00:46:40,173 --> 00:46:43,009 (solemn music playing) 601 00:47:09,995 --> 00:47:14,624 The body will be ready for its return to Driftmark on the morrow, my lady. 602 00:47:17,210 --> 00:47:21,298 You may wish to leave the Silent Sisters to their work. 603 00:47:21,381 --> 00:47:23,842 It is ill luck to look upon the face of death. 604 00:47:27,345 --> 00:47:31,933 The Stranger has visited me more times than I can count, Grand Maester. 605 00:47:37,188 --> 00:47:39,733 I assure you... 606 00:47:39,816 --> 00:47:42,819 he cares little whether my eyes are open or closed. 607 00:48:02,339 --> 00:48:06,134 ♪ ♪ 608 00:48:14,517 --> 00:48:17,354 (indistinct chatter) 609 00:48:33,828 --> 00:48:34,871 (door opens) 610 00:49:08,988 --> 00:49:12,409 How good it is... to see you all tonight... 611 00:49:13,535 --> 00:49:14,828 together. 612 00:49:20,792 --> 00:49:24,754 - Prayer before we begin? - Yes. 613 00:49:24,838 --> 00:49:27,215 May the Mother smile down on this gathering with love. 614 00:49:27,298 --> 00:49:31,928 May the Smith mend the bonds that have been broken for far too long. 615 00:49:32,011 --> 00:49:34,973 And to Vaemond Velaryon, may the gods give him rest. 616 00:49:43,189 --> 00:49:47,026 This is an occasion for celebration, it seems. 617 00:49:47,110 --> 00:49:49,571 My grandsons, Jace and Luke, 618 00:49:49,654 --> 00:49:52,949 will marry their cousins, Baela and Rhaena, 619 00:49:53,032 --> 00:49:56,286 further strengthening the bond between our houses. 620 00:49:56,369 --> 00:49:58,955 A toast to the young Princes... 621 00:49:59,038 --> 00:50:03,251 - and their betrothed. - Hear, hear! 622 00:50:03,334 --> 00:50:06,796 Well done, Jace. You'll finally get to lie with a woman. 623 00:50:06,880 --> 00:50:11,384 Let us toast as well Prince Lucerys... 624 00:50:11,468 --> 00:50:14,304 the future Lord of the Tides. 625 00:50:14,387 --> 00:50:15,472 Hear, hear. 626 00:50:15,555 --> 00:50:17,182 You'll be great. 627 00:50:20,894 --> 00:50:25,231 You do know how the act is done, I assume? 628 00:50:25,315 --> 00:50:26,441 At least in principle? 629 00:50:26,524 --> 00:50:27,942 Where to put your cock and all that. 630 00:50:28,026 --> 00:50:29,402 Let it be, cousin. 631 00:50:29,486 --> 00:50:30,570 You can play the jester if you wish, 632 00:50:30,653 --> 00:50:34,282 - but hold your tongue before my betrothed. - Mm-hm. 633 00:50:46,544 --> 00:50:48,922 (cutlery clatters) 634 00:50:49,756 --> 00:50:52,467 (breathing heavily) 635 00:50:54,761 --> 00:50:59,307 It both gladdens my heart 636 00:50:59,390 --> 00:51:03,520 and fills me with sorrow 637 00:51:03,603 --> 00:51:06,815 to see these faces around the table. 638 00:51:07,941 --> 00:51:11,736 The faces most dear to me in all the world... 639 00:51:13,196 --> 00:51:15,490 yet grown so distant from each other... 640 00:51:16,074 --> 00:51:18,535 in the years past. 641 00:51:31,130 --> 00:51:32,423 (mask thuds) 642 00:51:41,516 --> 00:51:44,936 My own face... 643 00:51:45,019 --> 00:51:47,313 is no longer a handsome one... 644 00:51:50,066 --> 00:51:51,150 if indeed it ever was. 645 00:51:55,280 --> 00:51:57,323 But tonight... 646 00:51:57,407 --> 00:52:00,785 I wish you to see me... as I am. 647 00:52:02,203 --> 00:52:03,788 Not just a king... 648 00:52:05,498 --> 00:52:08,376 but your father. 649 00:52:08,459 --> 00:52:09,669 Your brother. 650 00:52:10,336 --> 00:52:11,963 Your husband... 651 00:52:14,299 --> 00:52:15,925 and your grand sire. 652 00:52:16,926 --> 00:52:19,095 Who may not, it seems... 653 00:52:20,096 --> 00:52:21,973 walk for much longer among you. 654 00:52:22,056 --> 00:52:25,518 - (breathing heavily) - (mask clanks) 655 00:52:27,812 --> 00:52:32,358 Let us no longer hold ill feelings in our hearts. 656 00:52:33,651 --> 00:52:35,278 The crown cannot stand strong 657 00:52:35,361 --> 00:52:38,031 if the House of the Dragon remains divided. 658 00:52:38,865 --> 00:52:41,784 But set aside your grievances. 659 00:52:45,163 --> 00:52:47,332 If not for the sake of the crown... 660 00:52:48,416 --> 00:52:50,585 then for the sake of this old man 661 00:52:51,169 --> 00:52:54,088 who loves you all 662 00:52:54,172 --> 00:52:55,757 so dearly. 663 00:53:01,888 --> 00:53:03,973 (breathing heavily) 664 00:53:04,515 --> 00:53:06,643 (mask clanking) 665 00:53:22,700 --> 00:53:25,787 I wish to raise my cup to Her Grace, the Queen. 666 00:53:29,749 --> 00:53:32,168 I love my father. 667 00:53:32,251 --> 00:53:35,755 But I must admit that no one has stood... 668 00:53:35,838 --> 00:53:38,424 more loyally by his side than his good wife. 669 00:53:38,508 --> 00:53:41,469 (poignant music playing) 670 00:53:41,552 --> 00:53:43,429 She has tended to him with... 671 00:53:44,597 --> 00:53:46,641 unfailing devotion, 672 00:53:46,724 --> 00:53:49,268 love, and honor. 673 00:53:50,728 --> 00:53:53,189 And for that, she has my gratitude... 674 00:53:55,108 --> 00:53:56,693 and my apology. 675 00:54:06,035 --> 00:54:08,913 Your graciousness moves me deeply, Princess. 676 00:54:08,997 --> 00:54:11,040 ♪ ♪ 677 00:54:12,208 --> 00:54:14,085 We are both mothers... 678 00:54:16,504 --> 00:54:18,381 and we love our children. 679 00:54:21,801 --> 00:54:24,721 We have more in common than we sometimes allow. 680 00:54:27,974 --> 00:54:31,436 I raise my cup to you... and to your house. 681 00:54:36,524 --> 00:54:38,484 You will make a fine queen. 682 00:54:40,820 --> 00:54:44,824 ♪ ♪ 683 00:55:08,765 --> 00:55:10,641 (Prince Aegon clears throat) 684 00:55:14,520 --> 00:55:16,481 I, um... 685 00:55:16,564 --> 00:55:20,068 I regret the disappointment you are soon to suffer. 686 00:55:20,151 --> 00:55:23,613 But if you ever wish to know what it is to be well satisfied, 687 00:55:23,696 --> 00:55:25,740 all you have to do is ask. 688 00:55:26,449 --> 00:55:29,118 Jace. 689 00:55:29,202 --> 00:55:32,080 (Prince Jacaerys clears throat) 690 00:55:55,228 --> 00:56:00,191 To Prince Aegon and... Prince Aemond. 691 00:56:00,274 --> 00:56:03,653 We have not seen each other in years, 692 00:56:03,736 --> 00:56:06,489 but I have fond memories of our shared youth. 693 00:56:08,908 --> 00:56:13,871 And as men, I hope we may yet be friends and allies. 694 00:56:13,955 --> 00:56:16,499 To you and your family's good health, dear uncles. 695 00:56:24,507 --> 00:56:25,758 To you as well. 696 00:56:32,515 --> 00:56:34,934 (softly) Beware the beast beneath the boards. 697 00:56:35,017 --> 00:56:36,435 Well done, my boy. 698 00:56:36,519 --> 00:56:40,815 I would like to toast to Baela and Rhaena. 699 00:56:40,898 --> 00:56:43,776 They'll be married soon. 700 00:56:43,860 --> 00:56:47,071 It isn't so bad. Mostly he just ignores you... 701 00:56:48,114 --> 00:56:50,199 except sometimes when he's drunk. 702 00:56:50,283 --> 00:56:51,868 (scattered laughter) 703 00:56:58,624 --> 00:57:02,003 - (whispers) Good. - Let us have some music. 704 00:57:02,086 --> 00:57:05,047 (lively music playing) 705 00:57:05,131 --> 00:57:07,258 (indistinct chatter) 706 00:57:07,341 --> 00:57:08,551 Excuse me. 707 00:57:25,860 --> 00:57:27,445 (laughing) 708 00:57:37,705 --> 00:57:39,290 (laughing) 709 00:57:40,666 --> 00:57:42,251 (inaudible) 710 00:57:47,215 --> 00:57:49,467 (emotional music playing) 711 00:57:58,684 --> 00:58:01,479 ♪ ♪ 712 00:58:30,049 --> 00:58:32,885 (breathes heavily) 713 00:58:39,392 --> 00:58:42,895 - Alicent: Guards. - (Viserys groaning) 714 00:58:50,027 --> 00:58:51,570 Please, sit down. 715 00:58:51,654 --> 00:58:52,697 ♪ ♪ 716 00:59:14,593 --> 00:59:15,636 (pig sizzling) 717 00:59:21,559 --> 00:59:23,144 (chuckles) 718 00:59:28,274 --> 00:59:29,984 (hits table, music stops) 719 00:59:30,484 --> 00:59:32,445 Final tribute. 720 00:59:35,323 --> 00:59:37,450 To the health of my nephews: 721 00:59:38,284 --> 00:59:39,994 Jace... 722 00:59:40,077 --> 00:59:42,163 Luke... 723 00:59:43,122 --> 00:59:44,415 and Joffrey. 724 00:59:45,833 --> 00:59:49,211 Each of them handsome, wise... 725 00:59:53,841 --> 00:59:56,260 hm... 726 00:59:56,344 --> 00:59:57,887 - strong. - Aemond. 727 00:59:57,970 --> 00:59:59,055 Prince Aemond: Come... 728 01:00:00,681 --> 01:00:04,977 let us drain our cups to these three... 729 01:00:05,061 --> 01:00:06,395 - Strong boys. - I dare you to say that again. 730 01:00:06,479 --> 01:00:10,358 Why? 'Twas only a compliment. 731 01:00:10,441 --> 01:00:12,568 Do you not think yourself Strong? 732 01:00:12,651 --> 01:00:14,779 {\an8}- Rhaenyra: Jace! - Alicent: That is enough! 733 01:00:16,572 --> 01:00:17,615 (grunts) 734 01:00:18,783 --> 01:00:19,867 (chuckles) 735 01:00:19,950 --> 01:00:21,035 (grunting) 736 01:00:21,118 --> 01:00:22,828 Why would you say such a thing before these people? 737 01:00:22,912 --> 01:00:26,916 I was merely expressing how proud I am of my family, Mother. 738 01:00:26,999 --> 01:00:30,878 Mm, though it seems my nephews aren't quite as proud of theirs. 739 01:00:30,961 --> 01:00:32,797 Daemon: Wait, wait! 740 01:00:36,425 --> 01:00:38,677 Rhaenyra: Go to your quarters. All of you go, now. 741 01:00:41,180 --> 01:00:42,431 (sighs) 742 01:00:43,182 --> 01:00:46,060 (footsteps retreating) 743 01:00:50,689 --> 01:00:53,692 Mm. 744 01:00:58,280 --> 01:01:01,325 Rhaenyra. 745 01:01:03,869 --> 01:01:06,539 It's best, I think, if we go back to Dragons tone. 746 01:01:06,622 --> 01:01:07,706 You've only just arrived. 747 01:01:14,547 --> 01:01:15,714 Let me see the children home. 748 01:01:17,383 --> 01:01:18,717 I'll, um... 749 01:01:19,385 --> 01:01:21,929 return on dragon back. 750 01:01:26,392 --> 01:01:28,310 The King and I would both like that. 751 01:01:41,574 --> 01:01:42,658 (indistinct chatter) 752 01:01:48,247 --> 01:01:51,083 (mysterious music playing) 753 01:01:52,418 --> 01:01:54,253 (dog barking) 754 01:02:01,302 --> 01:02:02,928 (chatter continues) 755 01:02:10,019 --> 01:02:13,272 It's been quite a night at the castle, it seems. 756 01:02:14,565 --> 01:02:16,108 Yes, my lady. 757 01:02:19,570 --> 01:02:21,614 ♪ ♪ 758 01:02:33,959 --> 01:02:36,921 - (footsteps approach) - (Viserys groaning) 759 01:02:50,935 --> 01:02:52,770 Come on, come on. 760 01:02:56,482 --> 01:02:58,901 - That's it. - (breathing heavily) 761 01:03:01,820 --> 01:03:02,947 (groans) 762 01:03:07,993 --> 01:03:09,036 Oh... 763 01:03:10,371 --> 01:03:11,664 Well done. 764 01:03:18,504 --> 01:03:20,673 - I'm sorry. - Shh. 765 01:03:20,756 --> 01:03:22,883 {\an8}- I'm sorry. - Shh, shh, shh. 766 01:03:25,386 --> 01:03:27,263 {\an8}But you wanted to know... 767 01:03:28,347 --> 01:03:30,432 if I believe it to be true. 768 01:03:32,351 --> 01:03:34,228 Believe what to be true, my King? 769 01:03:35,187 --> 01:03:36,814 {\an8}Don't you remember? 770 01:03:38,566 --> 01:03:41,610 {\an8}Aegon... 771 01:03:42,361 --> 01:03:45,406 {\an8}Our son? 772 01:03:45,864 --> 01:03:47,950 His Dream. 773 01:03:48,033 --> 01:03:49,159 The Song of Ice... 774 01:03:49,243 --> 01:03:51,287 and Fi... 775 01:03:52,580 --> 01:03:54,164 {\an8}It is true. 776 01:03:55,207 --> 01:03:57,084 {\an8}What he saw in the North. 777 01:03:58,752 --> 01:04:00,879 {\an8}The Prince That Was Promised. 778 01:04:02,756 --> 01:04:04,133 {\an8}I don't understand, Viserys. 779 01:04:04,216 --> 01:04:06,302 {\an8}(sighs) The Prince. 780 01:04:06,385 --> 01:04:07,928 {\an8}Prince Aegon? 781 01:04:10,139 --> 01:04:11,807 To unite the realm 782 01:04:11,890 --> 01:04:15,060 against the cold... and the dark. 783 01:04:18,856 --> 01:04:20,441 It is you. 784 01:04:23,235 --> 01:04:26,280 {\an8}You are the one. 785 01:04:26,780 --> 01:04:27,865 {\an8}You must do this. 786 01:04:29,575 --> 01:04:32,453 {\an8}(softly) You must do this. 787 01:04:33,954 --> 01:04:35,039 (breathing heavily) 788 01:04:52,640 --> 01:04:54,224 Shh, shh. 789 01:04:55,309 --> 01:04:57,770 (exhales deeply) 790 01:05:11,533 --> 01:05:13,911 (blows out candle) 791 01:05:17,081 --> 01:05:18,916 I understand, my King. 792 01:05:24,129 --> 01:05:25,923 ♪ ♪ 793 01:05:33,138 --> 01:05:34,723 (groaning) 794 01:05:39,311 --> 01:05:41,438 (softly) No more. 795 01:05:41,522 --> 01:05:43,107 No more. 796 01:05:45,526 --> 01:05:47,611 (short breaths) 797 01:06:11,885 --> 01:06:12,594 My love. 798 01:06:12,678 --> 01:06:15,514 (breathing stops) 799 01:06:27,359 --> 01:06:30,362 ♪ ♪