1 00:00:12,778 --> 00:00:15,448 As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty 2 00:00:15,531 --> 00:00:17,199 came to a close, 3 00:00:17,283 --> 00:00:19,410 the health of the Old King, 4 00:00:19,493 --> 00:00:22,038 Jaehaerys, was failing. 5 00:00:24,332 --> 00:00:26,500 In those days, House Targaryen 6 00:00:26,584 --> 00:00:28,919 stood at the height of its strength 7 00:00:29,003 --> 00:00:31,922 with 10 adult dragons under its yoke. 8 00:00:32,798 --> 00:00:35,384 No power in the world could stand against it. 9 00:00:36,761 --> 00:00:39,221 King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly 60 years 10 00:00:39,305 --> 00:00:41,307 of peace and prosperity. 11 00:00:41,390 --> 00:00:44,477 But tragedy had claimed both his sons, 12 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:46,687 leaving his succession in doubt. 13 00:00:47,396 --> 00:00:49,940 So, in the year 101, 14 00:00:50,024 --> 00:00:52,443 the Old King called a Great Council 15 00:00:52,526 --> 00:00:54,070 to choose an heir. 16 00:00:55,654 --> 00:00:58,574 Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal. 17 00:01:00,034 --> 00:01:03,579 Fourteen succession claims were heard 18 00:01:03,662 --> 00:01:06,207 but only two were truly considered: 19 00:01:07,416 --> 00:01:11,170 Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the King's eldest descendant, 20 00:01:11,253 --> 00:01:14,882 and her younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen, 21 00:01:14,965 --> 00:01:17,718 the King's eldest male descendant. 22 00:01:23,808 --> 00:01:28,854 It is declared by all lords paramount 23 00:01:28,938 --> 00:01:32,483 and lords vassal of the Seven Kingdoms, 24 00:01:33,692 --> 00:01:36,904 that Prince Viserys Targaryen 25 00:01:36,987 --> 00:01:40,491 be made Prince of Dragonstone. 26 00:01:40,574 --> 00:01:42,785 Rhaenys, a woman, 27 00:01:42,868 --> 00:01:45,788 would not inherit the Iron Throne. 28 00:01:48,416 --> 00:01:50,751 The lords instead chose Viserys, 29 00:01:52,378 --> 00:01:53,504 my father. 30 00:01:57,091 --> 00:01:59,093 Jaehaerys called the Great Council 31 00:01:59,176 --> 00:02:02,888 to prevent a war being fought over his succession. 32 00:02:02,972 --> 00:02:04,974 For he knew the cold truth. 33 00:02:05,057 --> 00:02:07,351 The only thing that could tear down 34 00:02:07,435 --> 00:02:10,104 the House of the Dragon, 35 00:02:10,187 --> 00:02:11,313 was itself. 36 00:04:03,300 --> 00:04:05,928 Dohaerās, Syrax! 37 00:04:09,473 --> 00:04:10,391 Umbās. 38 00:04:12,268 --> 00:04:13,185 Rybās! 39 00:04:25,281 --> 00:04:26,865 Welcome back, Princess. 40 00:04:26,949 --> 00:04:28,492 I trust your ride was pleasant. 41 00:04:28,576 --> 00:04:30,661 Try not to look too relieved, ser. 42 00:04:30,744 --> 00:04:31,870 I am relieved. 43 00:04:31,954 --> 00:04:35,249 Every time that golden beast brings you back unspoiled, 44 00:04:35,332 --> 00:04:37,251 it saves my head from a spike. 45 00:04:38,544 --> 00:04:40,129 Syrax is growing quickly. 46 00:04:40,212 --> 00:04:42,339 She'll soon be as large as Caraxes. 47 00:04:42,423 --> 00:04:44,300 That's almost large enough to saddle two. 48 00:04:44,383 --> 00:04:48,095 I believe I'm quite content as a spectator, thank you. 49 00:04:50,389 --> 00:04:52,266 Dohaerās. 50 00:04:54,018 --> 00:04:55,019 Naejot! 51 00:06:22,815 --> 00:06:24,108 Rhaenyra. 52 00:06:26,527 --> 00:06:29,697 You know I don't like you to go flying while I'm in this condition. 53 00:06:29,780 --> 00:06:32,157 You don't like me to go flying while you're in any condition. 54 00:06:34,201 --> 00:06:37,162 -Your Grace. -Good morrow, Alicent. 55 00:06:37,246 --> 00:06:38,539 Did you sleep? 56 00:06:38,622 --> 00:06:40,582 -I slept. -How long? 57 00:06:41,709 --> 00:06:43,877 I don't need mothering, Rhaenyra. 58 00:06:43,961 --> 00:06:46,213 Well, here you are, surrounded by attendants, 59 00:06:46,296 --> 00:06:48,048 all focused on the babe. 60 00:06:48,716 --> 00:06:50,467 Someone has to attend to you. 61 00:06:52,219 --> 00:06:56,348 You will lie in this bed soon enough, Rhaenyra. 62 00:06:56,432 --> 00:06:59,935 This discomfort is how we serve the realm. 63 00:07:00,018 --> 00:07:03,230 I'd rather serve as a knight and ride to battle and glory. 64 00:07:06,150 --> 00:07:08,485 We have royal wombs, you and I. 65 00:07:10,237 --> 00:07:12,322 The childbed is our battlefield. 66 00:07:14,366 --> 00:07:17,327 We must learn to face it with a stiff lip. 67 00:07:18,704 --> 00:07:20,622 Now take a bath. 68 00:07:20,706 --> 00:07:22,624 You stink of dragon. 69 00:07:24,835 --> 00:07:27,963 So, I said to him, "Well, I believe you might be looking up the wrong end." 70 00:07:32,092 --> 00:07:33,594 My lords. 71 00:07:33,677 --> 00:07:35,596 The growing alliance among the Free Cities 72 00:07:35,679 --> 00:07:38,766 has taken to styling itself "the Triarchy." 73 00:07:38,849 --> 00:07:40,851 They have massed on Bloodstone 74 00:07:40,934 --> 00:07:44,271 and are presently ridding the Stepstones of its pirate infestation. 75 00:07:44,354 --> 00:07:46,899 Well, that sounds suspiciously like good news, Lord Corlys. 76 00:07:46,982 --> 00:07:49,067 A man called Craghas Drahar 77 00:07:49,151 --> 00:07:52,321 has styled himself the prince-admiral of this Triarchy. 78 00:07:53,489 --> 00:07:55,699 They call him "The Crabfeeder" 79 00:07:55,783 --> 00:07:58,702 due to his inventive methods of punishing his enemies. 80 00:07:58,786 --> 00:08:01,997 And are we meant to weep for dead pirates? 81 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:04,166 -No, Your Grace. -Rhaenyra, you're late. 82 00:08:04,249 --> 00:08:06,293 King's cupbearer must not be late. 83 00:08:06,376 --> 00:08:09,296 -Leaves people wanting for cups. -I was visiting Mother. 84 00:08:10,214 --> 00:08:12,841 On dragonback? 85 00:08:13,509 --> 00:08:16,094 Hey, Your Grace, at Prince Daemon's urging, 86 00:08:16,178 --> 00:08:18,722 the crown has invested significant capital 87 00:08:18,806 --> 00:08:22,226 in the re-training and re-equipping of his City Watch. 88 00:08:22,309 --> 00:08:26,605 I thought you might urge your brother to fill his seat on the council 89 00:08:26,688 --> 00:08:31,610 and provide an assessment of his progress as commander of the Watch. 90 00:08:31,693 --> 00:08:34,238 Do you think Daemon is distracted by his present tasks? 91 00:08:34,321 --> 00:08:36,281 And that his thoughts and energies are occupied? 92 00:08:36,365 --> 00:08:39,618 Well, one would hope so, considering the associated costs. 93 00:08:39,701 --> 00:08:43,038 Then let us all consider your gold well-invested, Lord Beesbury. 94 00:08:43,121 --> 00:08:46,166 I would urge that you not allow this Triarchy much latitude 95 00:08:46,250 --> 00:08:48,418 in the Stepstones, Your Grace. 96 00:08:48,502 --> 00:08:51,588 If those shipping lanes should fall, it will beggar our ports. 97 00:08:51,672 --> 00:08:54,299 The crown has heard your report, Lord Corlys, 98 00:08:54,383 --> 00:08:57,010 and takes it under advisement. 99 00:09:01,765 --> 00:09:05,686 Shall we discuss the Heir's Tournament, Your Grace? 100 00:09:05,769 --> 00:09:08,272 I would be delighted. 101 00:09:08,355 --> 00:09:10,357 Will the maesters' name day prediction hold, Mellos? 102 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:13,944 You must understand that these things are mere estimations, my King, 103 00:09:14,027 --> 00:09:17,155 but we have all been poring over the moon charts, 104 00:09:17,239 --> 00:09:21,285 and we feel that our forecast is as accurate as it can be. 105 00:09:21,368 --> 00:09:24,162 The cost of the tournament is not negligible. 106 00:09:24,246 --> 00:09:27,958 Perhaps we might delay until the child is in hand? 107 00:09:28,041 --> 00:09:29,960 Most of the lords and knights 108 00:09:30,043 --> 00:09:32,880 are certainly on their way to King's Landing already. To turn them back now-- 109 00:09:32,963 --> 00:09:34,882 The tourney will take the better part of a week. 110 00:09:34,965 --> 00:09:37,759 Before the games are over, my son will be born, 111 00:09:37,843 --> 00:09:39,469 and the whole realm will celebrate. 112 00:09:39,553 --> 00:09:42,598 We have no way of predicting the sex of the child. 113 00:09:42,681 --> 00:09:45,475 Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion 114 00:09:45,559 --> 00:09:47,060 free of conditions, are they now? 115 00:09:48,186 --> 00:09:50,105 There's a boy in the Queen's belly. 116 00:09:51,023 --> 00:09:51,940 I know it. 117 00:09:53,859 --> 00:09:55,736 And my heir will soon put all of this damnable 118 00:09:55,819 --> 00:09:57,738 hand-wringing to rest himself. 119 00:10:00,991 --> 00:10:03,327 He passed through the Red Keep's gates at first light. 120 00:10:03,410 --> 00:10:05,120 Does my father know he's here? 121 00:10:05,203 --> 00:10:06,538 -No. -Good. 122 00:10:14,671 --> 00:10:16,215 Gods be good. 123 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:18,383 It's all right, ser. 124 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:41,239 Aye. 125 00:11:11,853 --> 00:11:13,397 I bought you something. 126 00:11:18,902 --> 00:11:20,237 Do you know what it is? 127 00:11:21,571 --> 00:11:23,115 It's Valyrian steel. 128 00:11:24,366 --> 00:11:25,909 Like Dark Sister. 129 00:11:29,871 --> 00:11:30,998 Turn around. 130 00:11:45,804 --> 00:11:46,722 Now, 131 00:11:48,181 --> 00:11:51,518 you and I both own a small piece of our ancestry. 132 00:12:01,528 --> 00:12:02,863 Did you read it? 133 00:12:02,946 --> 00:12:04,698 Of course, I read it. 134 00:12:04,781 --> 00:12:07,075 When Princess Nymeria arrived in Dorne, 135 00:12:07,159 --> 00:12:08,994 who did she take to husband? 136 00:12:09,077 --> 00:12:10,454 A man. 137 00:12:10,537 --> 00:12:12,039 What was his name? 138 00:12:12,122 --> 00:12:13,874 Lord Something. 139 00:12:13,957 --> 00:12:15,500 If you answer with "Lord Something," 140 00:12:15,584 --> 00:12:17,335 Septa Marlow will be furious. 141 00:12:17,419 --> 00:12:19,337 She's funny when she's furious. 142 00:12:22,591 --> 00:12:25,093 You're always like this when you're worried. 143 00:12:25,177 --> 00:12:26,595 Like what? 144 00:12:26,678 --> 00:12:28,013 Disagreeable. 145 00:12:32,184 --> 00:12:34,436 You're worried your father is about to overshadow you 146 00:12:34,519 --> 00:12:35,937 with a son. 147 00:12:36,021 --> 00:12:37,773 I only worry for my mother. 148 00:12:38,899 --> 00:12:41,234 I hope for my father that he gets a son. 149 00:12:42,027 --> 00:12:44,571 As long as I can recall, it's all he's wanted. 150 00:12:45,572 --> 00:12:47,574 You want him to have a son? 151 00:12:47,657 --> 00:12:49,534 I want to fly with you on dragonback, 152 00:12:49,618 --> 00:12:52,621 see the great wonders across the Narrow Sea, and eat only cake. 153 00:12:52,704 --> 00:12:55,248 -I'm being serious. -I never jest about cake. 154 00:12:55,332 --> 00:12:57,459 You aren't worried about your position? 155 00:12:57,542 --> 00:13:00,087 I like this position. It's quite comfortable. 156 00:13:04,007 --> 00:13:07,552 -Where are you going? -Home. The hour has grown late. 157 00:13:08,553 --> 00:13:10,555 Princess Nymeria led her Rhoynar 158 00:13:10,639 --> 00:13:12,724 across the Narrow Sea on 10,000 ships 159 00:13:12,808 --> 00:13:14,810 to flee their Valyrian pursuers. 160 00:13:14,893 --> 00:13:17,979 She took Lord Mors Martell of Dorne to husband 161 00:13:18,063 --> 00:13:19,898 and burned her own fleet off Sunspear 162 00:13:19,981 --> 00:13:21,983 to show her people that they were finished running. 163 00:13:24,277 --> 00:13:26,613 -What are you doing? -So you remember. 164 00:13:27,489 --> 00:13:30,575 -If the Septa sees this book, then-- -Fuck the Septa. 165 00:13:30,659 --> 00:13:32,077 Rhaenyra! 166 00:13:44,798 --> 00:13:46,299 Is it healing? 167 00:13:46,383 --> 00:13:49,219 It has grown slightly, Your Grace. 168 00:13:51,263 --> 00:13:53,515 Can you say yet what it is? 169 00:13:53,598 --> 00:13:55,767 We've sent inquiries to the Citadel. 170 00:13:55,851 --> 00:13:57,978 They are searching the texts for similar cases. 171 00:13:58,061 --> 00:14:00,522 It's a small cut from sitting the throne. 172 00:14:00,605 --> 00:14:01,481 It's nothing. 173 00:14:02,524 --> 00:14:06,111 The King has been under heavy stresses preparing for the birth. 174 00:14:07,195 --> 00:14:11,783 Bad humors of the mind can adversely affect the body. 175 00:14:11,867 --> 00:14:14,995 Whatever it is, it needs to be kept quiet. 176 00:14:18,582 --> 00:14:20,041 We should leech it again, maester. 177 00:14:20,125 --> 00:14:22,669 It's a wound that refuses to heal, Grand Maester. 178 00:14:24,171 --> 00:14:25,881 Might I suggest cauterization? 179 00:14:25,964 --> 00:14:29,551 Cauterization would be a wise course of treatment, Your Grace. 180 00:14:30,260 --> 00:14:32,179 -It will be painful. -Fine. 181 00:14:33,722 --> 00:14:34,681 Fine. 182 00:14:47,694 --> 00:14:50,113 You spend more time in that bath than I do on the throne. 183 00:14:50,197 --> 00:14:52,157 This is the only place 184 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:54,576 I can find comfort these days. 185 00:14:57,078 --> 00:14:57,996 It's tepid. 186 00:14:58,663 --> 00:15:01,166 It's as warm as the maesters will allow. 187 00:15:01,249 --> 00:15:04,002 Don't they know dragons prefer heat? 188 00:15:04,878 --> 00:15:07,797 After this miserable pregnancy, 189 00:15:07,881 --> 00:15:10,550 I wouldn't be surprised if I hatched an actual dragon. 190 00:15:10,634 --> 00:15:13,720 Then he will be loved and cherished. 191 00:15:14,763 --> 00:15:17,724 Rhaenyra has already declared that she is to have a sister. 192 00:15:17,807 --> 00:15:19,226 Really? 193 00:15:19,309 --> 00:15:22,229 -She even named her. -Dare I ask? 194 00:15:23,146 --> 00:15:24,856 Visenya. 195 00:15:24,940 --> 00:15:28,443 She chose a dragon's egg for the cradle that she said reminded her of Vhagar. 196 00:15:28,526 --> 00:15:29,945 Gods be good. 197 00:15:30,028 --> 00:15:32,572 This family already has its Visenya. 198 00:15:34,532 --> 00:15:37,202 Has there been any word from your dear brother? 199 00:15:37,285 --> 00:15:40,121 Not since I named him Commander of the City Watch. 200 00:15:40,747 --> 00:15:43,792 I'm sure he will reemerge for the tourney. 201 00:15:43,875 --> 00:15:46,378 He could never stay away from the lists. 202 00:15:46,461 --> 00:15:47,796 The tourney 203 00:15:47,879 --> 00:15:51,216 to celebrate the firstborn son that we presently do not have. 204 00:15:52,384 --> 00:15:55,971 You do understand nothing will cause the babe to grow a cock 205 00:15:56,054 --> 00:15:57,847 if it does not already possess one? 206 00:15:58,556 --> 00:16:01,142 This child is a boy, Aemma. 207 00:16:01,226 --> 00:16:02,727 I'm certain of it. 208 00:16:03,311 --> 00:16:06,064 I've never been more certain of anything. 209 00:16:09,526 --> 00:16:10,819 The dream. 210 00:16:11,903 --> 00:16:13,822 It was clearer than a memory. 211 00:16:16,157 --> 00:16:18,618 Our son was born wearing Aegon's iron crown. 212 00:16:20,829 --> 00:16:24,207 When I heard the sound of thundering hooves, 213 00:16:24,291 --> 00:16:27,502 splintering shields, and ringing swords, 214 00:16:27,585 --> 00:16:30,505 and I placed our son upon the Iron Throne 215 00:16:31,798 --> 00:16:34,259 as the bells of the Grand Sept tolled 216 00:16:34,342 --> 00:16:36,594 and all the dragons roared as one. 217 00:16:40,056 --> 00:16:41,599 Born wearing a crown? 218 00:16:42,267 --> 00:16:43,977 Gods spare me, 219 00:16:44,060 --> 00:16:46,396 birth is unpleasant enough as it is. 220 00:16:55,488 --> 00:16:58,992 This is the last time, Viserys. 221 00:17:01,870 --> 00:17:03,705 I've lost one babe in the cradle, 222 00:17:03,788 --> 00:17:05,707 had two stillbirths, and two pregnancies 223 00:17:05,790 --> 00:17:07,917 ended well before their term. 224 00:17:10,712 --> 00:17:13,381 That's five in twice as many years. 225 00:17:15,091 --> 00:17:17,969 I know it is my duty to provide you an heir, 226 00:17:18,053 --> 00:17:21,598 and I'm sorry if I have failed you in that. I am. 227 00:17:25,518 --> 00:17:28,396 But I've mourned all the dead children I can. 228 00:17:49,376 --> 00:17:52,295 Commander on the floor! 229 00:17:58,259 --> 00:18:01,679 When I took command of the Watch, you were stray mongrels, 230 00:18:03,348 --> 00:18:05,600 starving and undisciplined. 231 00:18:07,352 --> 00:18:08,853 Now, 232 00:18:08,937 --> 00:18:11,231 you're a pack of hounds. 233 00:18:11,314 --> 00:18:13,775 You're sated and honed for the hunt. 234 00:18:17,570 --> 00:18:20,490 My brother's city has fallen into squalor. 235 00:18:21,866 --> 00:18:25,537 Crime of every breed has been allowed to thrive. 236 00:18:27,372 --> 00:18:28,748 No longer. 237 00:18:28,832 --> 00:18:30,875 Beginning tonight, King's Landing will learn 238 00:18:30,959 --> 00:18:32,710 to fear the color gold. 239 00:19:19,257 --> 00:19:20,508 Get up! 240 00:19:40,403 --> 00:19:41,529 Raper! 241 00:19:43,823 --> 00:19:46,826 No! No! No! No! No! 242 00:19:54,667 --> 00:19:56,336 Thief! 243 00:19:56,419 --> 00:19:57,462 No! 244 00:20:03,676 --> 00:20:04,677 Murderer! 245 00:20:21,319 --> 00:20:24,656 It was an unprecedented roundup of criminals of every ilk. 246 00:20:24,739 --> 00:20:29,744 Your brother made a public show of it, meting out the summary judgments himself. 247 00:20:29,827 --> 00:20:34,874 I'm told they needed a two-horse cart to haul away the resulting dismemberments 248 00:20:34,958 --> 00:20:36,000 when it was done. 249 00:20:36,084 --> 00:20:38,002 Gods be good. 250 00:20:39,087 --> 00:20:40,880 The Prince cannot be allowed to act 251 00:20:40,964 --> 00:20:43,716 with this kind of unchecked impunity. 252 00:20:45,969 --> 00:20:47,887 -Brother. -Daemon. 253 00:20:49,722 --> 00:20:52,642 Carry on. You were saying something about my impunity. 254 00:20:55,228 --> 00:20:58,648 You are to explain your doings with the City Watch. 255 00:21:01,067 --> 00:21:04,195 Your new "gold cloaks" made quite the impression last night, didn't they? 256 00:21:04,279 --> 00:21:05,530 Did they? 257 00:21:05,613 --> 00:21:08,866 The City Watch is not a sword to be wielded at your whim. 258 00:21:08,950 --> 00:21:10,952 They're an extension of the crown. 259 00:21:11,035 --> 00:21:12,996 The Watch was enforcing the crown's laws. 260 00:21:13,079 --> 00:21:14,747 Wouldn't you agree, Lord Strong? 261 00:21:15,999 --> 00:21:17,458 My Prince, I don't think-- 262 00:21:17,542 --> 00:21:20,086 Making a public spectacle of wanton brutality 263 00:21:20,169 --> 00:21:21,963 is hardly in line with our laws. 264 00:21:22,046 --> 00:21:23,631 Nobles from every corner of the realm 265 00:21:23,715 --> 00:21:25,633 are right now descending upon King's Landing 266 00:21:25,717 --> 00:21:27,260 for my brother's tourney. 267 00:21:27,343 --> 00:21:29,888 Do you want them mugged, raped, murdered? 268 00:21:29,971 --> 00:21:32,807 You mightn't know this unless you left the safety of the Red Keep, 269 00:21:32,890 --> 00:21:35,268 but much of King's Landing is seen by the smallfolk 270 00:21:35,351 --> 00:21:37,979 as lawless and terrifying. 271 00:21:40,356 --> 00:21:42,609 Our city should be safe for all its people. 272 00:21:43,526 --> 00:21:44,444 I agree. 273 00:21:45,069 --> 00:21:49,240 I just hope you don't have to maim half of my city to achieve this. 274 00:21:49,324 --> 00:21:50,742 Time will tell. 275 00:21:53,411 --> 00:21:57,498 We installed Prince Daemon as commander to promote law and order. 276 00:21:57,582 --> 00:21:59,959 The criminal element should fear the City Watch. 277 00:22:00,043 --> 00:22:01,711 Thank you for your support, Lord Corlys. 278 00:22:01,794 --> 00:22:03,588 If only the Prince would show the same devotion 279 00:22:03,671 --> 00:22:06,549 to his lady wife as he does his work, Your Grace. 280 00:22:06,633 --> 00:22:10,303 You've not been seen in the Vale or at Runestone for quite some time. 281 00:22:10,386 --> 00:22:12,597 I think my bronze bitch is happier for my absence. 282 00:22:12,680 --> 00:22:14,307 Lady Rhea is your wife, 283 00:22:14,390 --> 00:22:16,726 a good and honorable lady of the Vale. 284 00:22:16,809 --> 00:22:19,729 In the Vale, men are said to fuck sheep instead of women. 285 00:22:19,812 --> 00:22:22,273 I can assure you, the sheep are prettier. 286 00:22:22,357 --> 00:22:23,358 Dear me. 287 00:22:23,441 --> 00:22:26,110 You made a vow before the Seven to honor your wife in marriage. 288 00:22:26,194 --> 00:22:29,072 Well, I'd gladly give Lady Rhea to you, Lord Hightower, 289 00:22:29,155 --> 00:22:31,783 if you're in want of a woman to warm your bed. 290 00:22:31,866 --> 00:22:34,786 Your own lady wife passed recently. 291 00:22:36,746 --> 00:22:38,373 Did she not? 292 00:22:38,456 --> 00:22:39,374 Otto. 293 00:22:42,877 --> 00:22:45,213 Perhaps you aren't ready to move on just yet. 294 00:22:46,047 --> 00:22:48,633 You know how my brother makes sport of provoking you. 295 00:22:49,467 --> 00:22:51,010 Must you indulge him? 296 00:22:55,181 --> 00:22:56,975 My apologies, Your Grace. 297 00:22:57,058 --> 00:23:00,269 This council has, at great expense, 298 00:23:00,353 --> 00:23:03,231 bettered the City Watch to your exacting standards. 299 00:23:03,314 --> 00:23:06,275 Enforce my laws, but understand, 300 00:23:06,359 --> 00:23:09,987 any further performances like last night's will be answered. 301 00:23:13,908 --> 00:23:15,827 Understood, Your Grace. 302 00:23:29,257 --> 00:23:31,718 King's Landing has been in decline since my grandmother passed. 303 00:23:31,801 --> 00:23:33,720 In the end, 304 00:23:34,971 --> 00:23:38,433 this new City Watch might be a good thing. 305 00:24:24,479 --> 00:24:26,814 What troubles you, my Prince? 306 00:24:32,820 --> 00:24:34,739 I could bring in another. 307 00:24:35,281 --> 00:24:36,824 Perhaps a maiden. 308 00:24:38,075 --> 00:24:39,368 I have several. 309 00:24:41,496 --> 00:24:44,373 I could even arrange one with silver hair. 310 00:24:50,546 --> 00:24:53,257 You are Daemon Targaryen. 311 00:24:53,341 --> 00:24:56,469 Rider of Caraxes. Wielder of Dark Sister. 312 00:24:57,220 --> 00:24:59,764 The King cannot replace you. 313 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:13,903 Be welcome! 314 00:25:14,821 --> 00:25:17,406 I know many of you have traveled long leagues 315 00:25:17,490 --> 00:25:19,659 to be at these games. 316 00:25:19,742 --> 00:25:22,870 But I promise, you will not be disappointed. 317 00:25:24,330 --> 00:25:27,416 When I look at the fine knights in these lists, 318 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:31,045 I see a group without equal in our histories. 319 00:25:32,505 --> 00:25:37,593 And this great day has been made more auspicious 320 00:25:37,677 --> 00:25:41,264 by the news that I am happy to share: 321 00:25:42,473 --> 00:25:45,434 Queen Aemma has begun her labors! 322 00:25:48,980 --> 00:25:52,900 May the luck of the Seven shine upon all combatants! 323 00:26:25,516 --> 00:26:27,268 A mystery knight? 324 00:26:27,351 --> 00:26:29,478 No, a Cole, of the Stormlands. 325 00:26:29,562 --> 00:26:30,897 I've never heard of House Cole. 326 00:26:30,980 --> 00:26:33,816 Princess Rhaenys Targaryen! 327 00:26:33,900 --> 00:26:35,943 I would humbly ask for the favor 328 00:26:36,027 --> 00:26:37,862 of "The Queen Who Never Was." 329 00:26:44,493 --> 00:26:45,953 Good fortune to you, cousin. 330 00:26:46,037 --> 00:26:48,414 I would gladly take it if I thought I needed it. 331 00:26:54,921 --> 00:26:58,007 You could have Baratheon's tongue for that. 332 00:26:58,090 --> 00:27:00,176 Tongues will not change the succession. 333 00:27:00,259 --> 00:27:01,886 Let them wag. 334 00:27:08,434 --> 00:27:11,812 Lord Stokeworth's daughter is promised to that young Tarly squire. 335 00:27:11,896 --> 00:27:13,439 Lord Massey's son? 336 00:27:13,522 --> 00:27:16,233 They're to be married as soon as he wins his knighthood. 337 00:27:16,317 --> 00:27:17,360 Best get on with it. 338 00:27:18,986 --> 00:27:22,406 I heard that Lady Elinor is hiding a swollen belly beneath her dress. 339 00:27:45,346 --> 00:27:47,723 What do you know about this Ser Criston Cole, Ser Harrold? 340 00:27:47,807 --> 00:27:51,310 I'm told Ser Criston is common-born, son of Lord Dondarrion's steward. 341 00:27:51,394 --> 00:27:54,355 But other than that, and the fact that he's just unhorsed 342 00:27:54,438 --> 00:27:56,399 both of the Baratheon lads, 343 00:27:56,482 --> 00:27:58,192 I really couldn't say. 344 00:28:16,544 --> 00:28:20,089 Prince Daemon of House Targaryen, 345 00:28:20,172 --> 00:28:21,590 Prince of the City, 346 00:28:21,674 --> 00:28:25,428 will now choose his first opponent! 347 00:29:02,673 --> 00:29:05,259 For his first challenge, 348 00:29:05,342 --> 00:29:08,345 Prince Daemon Targaryen chooses 349 00:29:08,429 --> 00:29:10,931 Ser Gwayne Hightower of Oldtown, 350 00:29:11,015 --> 00:29:13,726 eldest son of the Hand of the King. 351 00:29:26,489 --> 00:29:29,033 Five dragons on Daemon. 352 00:30:42,022 --> 00:30:44,942 -Nicely done, Uncle. -Thank you, Princess. 353 00:30:46,235 --> 00:30:49,947 Now, I'm fairly certain I can win these games, Lady Alicent. 354 00:30:50,030 --> 00:30:53,367 Having your favor would all but assure it. 355 00:31:07,590 --> 00:31:09,091 Good luck, my Prince. 356 00:31:37,286 --> 00:31:39,872 -What's happening? -The infant is in breech, Your Grace. 357 00:31:39,955 --> 00:31:42,458 All attempts to turn the babe have failed. 358 00:31:44,793 --> 00:31:46,587 -Do something for her! -We've given her as much 359 00:31:46,670 --> 00:31:49,590 milk of the poppy as we can without risking the child. 360 00:31:49,673 --> 00:31:51,175 Your Queen is a strong woman. 361 00:31:51,258 --> 00:31:54,553 She's fighting with all her might, but it may not be enough. 362 00:31:54,637 --> 00:31:56,430 No! 363 00:31:56,513 --> 00:31:57,640 Aemma. 364 00:31:59,225 --> 00:32:01,227 Aemma, I'm here. 365 00:32:01,310 --> 00:32:02,561 I'm here. 366 00:32:03,729 --> 00:32:05,648 I'm here. It's all right. 367 00:32:05,731 --> 00:32:07,691 -It's all right. -I don't wanna do this. 368 00:32:07,775 --> 00:32:09,485 You're going to be all right. 369 00:32:10,069 --> 00:32:11,612 You're going to be all right. 370 00:32:36,971 --> 00:32:37,846 Kill him! 371 00:32:37,930 --> 00:32:40,391 And the day grows ugly. 372 00:32:44,019 --> 00:32:48,148 I wonder if this is how we should celebrate the birth of our future king. 373 00:32:48,232 --> 00:32:50,359 With wanton violence. 374 00:32:50,442 --> 00:32:52,820 It's been 70 years since King Maegor's end. 375 00:32:52,903 --> 00:32:54,738 These knights are as green as summer grass. 376 00:32:54,822 --> 00:32:56,448 None have known real war. 377 00:32:57,700 --> 00:32:59,285 Their lords sent them to the tourney field 378 00:32:59,368 --> 00:33:02,162 with fists full of steel and balls full of seed, 379 00:33:02,246 --> 00:33:04,248 and we expect them to act with honor and grace. 380 00:33:04,999 --> 00:33:07,835 It's a marvel that war didn't break out at first blood. 381 00:33:30,524 --> 00:33:31,692 Mellos. 382 00:33:32,776 --> 00:33:33,902 Your Grace. 383 00:33:35,529 --> 00:33:36,655 If you would. 384 00:33:46,665 --> 00:33:48,250 During a difficult birth, 385 00:33:48,334 --> 00:33:52,671 it sometimes becomes necessary for the father 386 00:33:53,630 --> 00:33:55,549 to make an impossible choice. 387 00:33:56,925 --> 00:33:58,677 Well, speak it. 388 00:33:58,761 --> 00:34:03,015 To sacrifice one or to lose them both. 389 00:34:04,516 --> 00:34:07,603 There is a chance that we can save the child. 390 00:34:07,686 --> 00:34:09,688 A technique is taught at the Citadel, 391 00:34:09,772 --> 00:34:11,690 which involves cutting directly into the womb 392 00:34:11,774 --> 00:34:13,776 to free the infant. 393 00:34:13,859 --> 00:34:16,528 -But the resulting blood loss-- -Seven Hells, Mellos. 394 00:34:29,083 --> 00:34:31,210 You can save the child? 395 00:34:31,293 --> 00:34:35,172 We must either act now or leave it with the gods. 396 00:34:46,975 --> 00:34:50,020 Ser Criston Cole will now tilt against 397 00:34:50,104 --> 00:34:54,024 Ser Daemon Targaryen, Prince of the City! 398 00:36:05,554 --> 00:36:07,473 -Viserys. -Yes? 399 00:36:09,475 --> 00:36:11,602 They're going to bring the babe out now. 400 00:36:35,459 --> 00:36:36,585 I love you. 401 00:36:44,843 --> 00:36:47,095 -What is happening? -No, it's all right. 402 00:36:47,179 --> 00:36:50,015 No, what is happening? 403 00:36:50,891 --> 00:36:52,559 -Viserys, what-- -No, it's all right. 404 00:36:52,643 --> 00:36:54,436 -What are you doing? -They're going to bring the babe out. 405 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:55,604 How are they-- 406 00:36:55,687 --> 00:36:57,314 -It's all right. -Viserys, please. 407 00:36:57,397 --> 00:36:59,566 -It's all right. -No, I'm scared. 408 00:36:59,650 --> 00:37:01,193 -Don't be scared. -What is happening? 409 00:37:01,276 --> 00:37:02,861 Don't be scared. They're going to bring the babe out. 410 00:37:02,945 --> 00:37:05,280 -Oh no. -It's all right. 411 00:37:05,364 --> 00:37:07,282 They're going to bring the babe out. 412 00:37:08,951 --> 00:37:11,537 No! No! No! 413 00:37:11,620 --> 00:37:15,666 -I'm making the first incision. - No, no, no! 414 00:37:16,208 --> 00:37:19,169 Viserys, no! Please! 415 00:37:19,253 --> 00:37:21,547 -No, no, no! -Don't be scared. 416 00:37:45,779 --> 00:37:47,030 Sword! 417 00:37:47,114 --> 00:37:48,574 Prince Daemon Targaryen 418 00:37:48,657 --> 00:37:52,035 wishes to continue in a contest of arms! 419 00:39:42,354 --> 00:39:43,689 Yield. 420 00:39:45,190 --> 00:39:46,149 Yield. 421 00:40:20,142 --> 00:40:21,977 Gods. He's Dornish. 422 00:40:22,686 --> 00:40:25,230 I was hoping to ask for the Princess's favor. 423 00:40:37,325 --> 00:40:39,786 I wish you luck, Ser Criston. 424 00:40:39,870 --> 00:40:41,204 Princess. 425 00:40:52,549 --> 00:40:54,885 Congratulations, Your Grace. 426 00:40:55,594 --> 00:40:56,970 You have a son. 427 00:41:01,141 --> 00:41:02,434 It's a boy? 428 00:41:02,517 --> 00:41:04,853 A new heir, Your Grace. 429 00:41:10,609 --> 00:41:13,153 Had you and the Queen chosen a name? 430 00:41:16,698 --> 00:41:17,824 Baelon. 431 00:42:35,819 --> 00:42:37,737 They're waiting for you. 432 00:43:33,710 --> 00:43:34,836 Dracarys. 433 00:44:14,334 --> 00:44:15,752 -Where's Rhaenyra? -Your Grace. 434 00:44:15,835 --> 00:44:18,672 This is the last thing any of us wish to discuss 435 00:44:18,755 --> 00:44:19,798 at this dark hour, 436 00:44:19,881 --> 00:44:22,092 but I consider the matter urgent. 437 00:44:22,175 --> 00:44:23,093 What matter? 438 00:44:24,511 --> 00:44:26,054 That of your succession. 439 00:44:26,763 --> 00:44:30,308 These recent tragedies have left you without an obvious heir. 440 00:44:30,392 --> 00:44:32,227 The King has an heir, my Lord Hand. 441 00:44:32,310 --> 00:44:34,729 Despite how difficult this time is, Your Grace, 442 00:44:34,813 --> 00:44:37,941 I feel it important the succession be firmly in place 443 00:44:38,024 --> 00:44:39,484 for the stability of the realm. 444 00:44:39,567 --> 00:44:41,736 The succession is already set 445 00:44:41,820 --> 00:44:43,321 by precedent and by law. 446 00:44:43,405 --> 00:44:44,948 Shall we say his name? 447 00:44:47,575 --> 00:44:49,119 Daemon Targaryen. 448 00:44:49,202 --> 00:44:52,122 If Daemon were to remain the uncontested heir, 449 00:44:52,205 --> 00:44:54,708 it could destabilize the realm. 450 00:44:54,791 --> 00:44:56,710 The realm? Or this council? 451 00:44:56,793 --> 00:44:59,587 No one here can know what Daemon would do were he king, 452 00:44:59,671 --> 00:45:02,298 but no one can doubt his ambition. 453 00:45:02,382 --> 00:45:05,051 Look at what he did with the "gold cloaks." 454 00:45:05,135 --> 00:45:07,178 The City Watch is fiercely loyal to him. 455 00:45:07,262 --> 00:45:11,057 -An army 2,000 strong. -An army you gave him, Otto. 456 00:45:11,141 --> 00:45:15,103 I named Daemon Master of Laws, but you said he was a tyrant. 457 00:45:15,186 --> 00:45:17,647 As Master of Coin, you said he was a spendthrift 458 00:45:17,731 --> 00:45:19,232 that would beggar the realm. 459 00:45:19,315 --> 00:45:21,526 Putting Daemon in command of the City Watch 460 00:45:21,609 --> 00:45:23,069 was your solution! 461 00:45:23,153 --> 00:45:25,155 A half-measure, Your Grace. 462 00:45:25,238 --> 00:45:28,241 The truth is, Daemon should be far away from this court. 463 00:45:28,324 --> 00:45:30,452 Daemon is my brother. 464 00:45:30,535 --> 00:45:31,661 My blood. 465 00:45:32,704 --> 00:45:34,664 And he will have his place at my court. 466 00:45:34,748 --> 00:45:36,750 Let him keep his place at court, Your Grace, 467 00:45:36,833 --> 00:45:41,004 but if the gods should visit some further tragedy on you, 468 00:45:41,087 --> 00:45:44,257 -either by design or by accident. -"Design"? 469 00:45:44,841 --> 00:45:46,217 What are you saying? 470 00:45:46,301 --> 00:45:48,595 My brother would murder me, take my crown? 471 00:45:50,346 --> 00:45:51,264 Are you? 472 00:45:53,224 --> 00:45:54,142 Please. 473 00:45:55,393 --> 00:45:59,064 Daemon has ambition, yes, but not for the throne. 474 00:45:59,147 --> 00:46:00,857 He lacks the patience for it. 475 00:46:00,940 --> 00:46:02,650 The gods have yet to make a man who 476 00:46:02,734 --> 00:46:06,071 lacks the patience for absolute power, Your Grace. 477 00:46:06,154 --> 00:46:10,158 Under such circumstances, it would not be an aberration 478 00:46:10,241 --> 00:46:12,577 for the King to name a successor. 479 00:46:12,660 --> 00:46:14,579 Well, who else would have a claim? 480 00:46:21,252 --> 00:46:23,421 The King's firstborn child. 481 00:46:23,505 --> 00:46:25,632 Rhaenyra? A girl? 482 00:46:27,383 --> 00:46:29,344 No queen has ever sat the Iron Throne. 483 00:46:29,427 --> 00:46:31,554 That is only by tradition and precedent, Lord Strong. 484 00:46:31,638 --> 00:46:33,848 If order and stability so concerns this council, 485 00:46:33,932 --> 00:46:37,769 then perhaps we shouldn't break 100 years of it by naming a girl heir. 486 00:46:37,852 --> 00:46:41,606 Daemon would be a second Maegor, or worse. 487 00:46:41,689 --> 00:46:44,317 He is impulsive and violent. 488 00:46:44,400 --> 00:46:46,277 It is the duty of this council 489 00:46:46,361 --> 00:46:49,656 to protect the King and the realm from him. 490 00:46:50,740 --> 00:46:53,118 I'm sorry, Your Grace, but that is the truth as I see it, 491 00:46:53,201 --> 00:46:54,744 and I know that others here agree. 492 00:46:54,828 --> 00:46:58,790 I will not be made to choose between my brother and my daughter. 493 00:46:58,873 --> 00:47:00,708 You wouldn't have to, Your Grace. 494 00:47:00,792 --> 00:47:02,836 There are others who would have a claim. 495 00:47:02,919 --> 00:47:04,879 Such as your wife, Lord Corlys? 496 00:47:04,963 --> 00:47:07,257 -"The Queen Who Never Was"? -Rhaenys was the only child 497 00:47:07,340 --> 00:47:08,508 of Jaehaerys' eldest son. 498 00:47:08,591 --> 00:47:10,593 She had a strong claim at the Great Council, 499 00:47:10,677 --> 00:47:12,679 and she already has a male heir. 500 00:47:12,762 --> 00:47:15,140 Just moments ago, you announced your support for Daemon! 501 00:47:15,223 --> 00:47:16,933 If we cannot agree on an heir, then how can we expect-- 502 00:47:17,016 --> 00:47:19,435 My wife and son are dead! 503 00:47:20,895 --> 00:47:25,817 I will not sit here and suffer crows that come to feast on their corpses! 504 00:47:59,309 --> 00:48:02,645 Send a raven to Oldtown. Straight away. 505 00:48:05,481 --> 00:48:06,399 My Lady. 506 00:48:17,243 --> 00:48:18,578 My darling. 507 00:48:27,837 --> 00:48:29,380 How's Rhaenyra? 508 00:48:32,050 --> 00:48:33,593 She lost her mother. 509 00:48:35,261 --> 00:48:37,805 The Queen was well-loved by all. 510 00:48:39,974 --> 00:48:43,102 I found myself thinking of your own mother today. 511 00:48:49,776 --> 00:48:52,320 -How is His Grace? -Very low. 512 00:48:53,863 --> 00:48:55,698 Which is why I sent for you. 513 00:49:01,037 --> 00:49:02,580 I thought you might go to him, 514 00:49:03,790 --> 00:49:05,333 offer him comfort. 515 00:49:07,919 --> 00:49:09,045 In his chambers? 516 00:49:15,802 --> 00:49:17,720 I wouldn't know what to say. 517 00:49:18,346 --> 00:49:19,430 Stop that. 518 00:49:21,516 --> 00:49:23,434 He'll be glad of a visitor. 519 00:49:31,693 --> 00:49:34,237 You might wear one of your mother's dresses. 520 00:50:10,857 --> 00:50:13,401 The Lady Alicent Hightower, Your Grace. 521 00:50:19,198 --> 00:50:21,159 What is it, Alicent? 522 00:50:21,242 --> 00:50:23,786 I thought I might come and look in on you, Your Grace. 523 00:50:25,455 --> 00:50:26,789 I brought a book. 524 00:50:29,167 --> 00:50:31,085 That's very kind, thank you. 525 00:50:36,215 --> 00:50:38,551 It's a favorite of mine. 526 00:50:38,634 --> 00:50:41,179 I do know how passionate you are for the histories. 527 00:50:42,555 --> 00:50:44,474 Yes, I am. 528 00:51:01,908 --> 00:51:03,201 When my mother died, 529 00:51:05,203 --> 00:51:07,789 people only ever spoke to me in riddles. 530 00:51:09,499 --> 00:51:11,542 All I wanted was for someone to say that they were sorry 531 00:51:11,626 --> 00:51:13,169 for what happened to me. 532 00:51:17,382 --> 00:51:19,300 I'm very sorry, Your Grace. 533 00:52:07,181 --> 00:52:08,099 Thank you. 534 00:52:10,351 --> 00:52:12,687 The King's sole heir once again. 535 00:52:14,605 --> 00:52:17,316 Might we drink to our future? 536 00:52:18,901 --> 00:52:20,611 Quiet! 537 00:52:20,695 --> 00:52:23,239 Your Prince will speak! 538 00:52:26,409 --> 00:52:28,286 Silence! 539 00:52:34,292 --> 00:52:36,210 Before we begin, Your Grace, 540 00:52:36,294 --> 00:52:40,631 I have a report I feel compelled to share. 541 00:52:42,508 --> 00:52:43,634 Last night, 542 00:52:44,552 --> 00:52:47,221 Prince Daemon bought out one of the pleasure houses 543 00:52:47,305 --> 00:52:48,848 on the Street of Silk, 544 00:52:49,932 --> 00:52:53,186 to entertain officers of the City Watch 545 00:52:53,269 --> 00:52:54,812 and other friends of his. 546 00:52:58,608 --> 00:53:00,776 King and Council have long rued my position 547 00:53:00,860 --> 00:53:02,904 as next in line for the throne. 548 00:53:04,322 --> 00:53:06,866 But dream and pray as they all might, 549 00:53:06,949 --> 00:53:09,869 it seems I'm not so easily replaced. 550 00:53:12,163 --> 00:53:14,832 The gods give just as the gods take away. 551 00:53:14,916 --> 00:53:16,876 He toasted Prince Baelon. 552 00:53:16,959 --> 00:53:18,085 To the King's son. 553 00:53:19,170 --> 00:53:21,088 Styling him 554 00:53:21,923 --> 00:53:24,425 "The Heir for a Day." 555 00:53:31,349 --> 00:53:35,269 I corroborated this report with three separate witnesses. 556 00:53:35,353 --> 00:53:39,482 The evening was, by all accounts, a celebration. 557 00:53:41,734 --> 00:53:44,654 You cut the image of the conqueror, brother. 558 00:53:46,197 --> 00:53:47,448 Did you say it? 559 00:53:49,700 --> 00:53:51,285 I don't know what you mean. 560 00:53:51,369 --> 00:53:52,828 You will address me as "Your Grace," 561 00:53:52,912 --> 00:53:55,998 or I will have my Kingsguard cut out your tongue. 562 00:53:59,544 --> 00:54:03,881 "The Heir for a Day." Did you say it? 563 00:54:13,474 --> 00:54:16,394 We must all mourn in our own way, Your Grace. 564 00:54:17,895 --> 00:54:21,232 My family has just been destroyed. 565 00:54:22,358 --> 00:54:25,319 But instead of being by my side, or Rhaenyra's, 566 00:54:25,403 --> 00:54:28,239 you chose to celebrate your own rise! 567 00:54:28,322 --> 00:54:31,450 Laughing with your whores and your lickspittles! 568 00:54:33,744 --> 00:54:36,831 You have no allies at court but me! 569 00:54:36,914 --> 00:54:39,375 I have only ever defended you! 570 00:54:39,458 --> 00:54:42,044 Yet everything I've given you, you've thrown back in my face. 571 00:54:42,128 --> 00:54:44,046 You've only ever tried to send me away. 572 00:54:44,130 --> 00:54:46,841 To the Vale, to the City Watch, 573 00:54:46,924 --> 00:54:48,884 anywhere but by your side. 574 00:54:48,968 --> 00:54:50,928 Ten years you've been king, 575 00:54:51,012 --> 00:54:54,015 and yet not once have you asked me to be your Hand! 576 00:54:54,098 --> 00:54:57,310 -Why would I do that? -Because I'm your brother. 577 00:54:58,269 --> 00:55:00,396 And the blood of the dragon runs thick. 578 00:55:00,479 --> 00:55:02,481 Then why do you cut me so deeply? 579 00:55:02,565 --> 00:55:03,733 I've only ever spoken the truth. 580 00:55:03,816 --> 00:55:06,569 I see Otto Hightower for what he is. 581 00:55:06,652 --> 00:55:09,614 -An unwavering and loyal Hand? -A cunt. 582 00:55:10,656 --> 00:55:12,658 A second son who stands to inherit nothing 583 00:55:12,742 --> 00:55:14,160 he doesn't seize for himself. 584 00:55:14,243 --> 00:55:16,329 Otto Hightower is a more honorable man 585 00:55:16,412 --> 00:55:18,539 -than you could ever be. -He doesn't protect you. 586 00:55:18,623 --> 00:55:20,583 -I would. -From what? 587 00:55:20,666 --> 00:55:21,792 Yourself. 588 00:55:25,546 --> 00:55:28,299 You're weak, Viserys. 589 00:55:30,926 --> 00:55:32,386 And that council of leeches knows it. 590 00:55:32,470 --> 00:55:34,388 They all prey on you for their own ends. 591 00:55:39,393 --> 00:55:41,479 I have decided to name a new heir. 592 00:55:41,562 --> 00:55:44,106 -I'm your heir. -Not anymore. 593 00:55:45,608 --> 00:55:49,236 You are to return to Runestone and your lady wife at once, 594 00:55:49,320 --> 00:55:52,406 and you are to do so without quarrel 595 00:55:52,490 --> 00:55:54,450 by order of your King. 596 00:56:09,215 --> 00:56:10,758 Your Grace. 597 00:57:10,359 --> 00:57:11,485 Father. 598 00:57:15,823 --> 00:57:20,369 Balerion was the last living creature to have seen Old Valyria before the Doom. 599 00:57:23,038 --> 00:57:25,082 Its greatness and its flaws. 600 00:57:25,666 --> 00:57:28,210 When you look at the dragons, what do you see? 601 00:57:28,294 --> 00:57:29,336 What? 602 00:57:29,420 --> 00:57:31,255 You haven't spoken a word to me since 603 00:57:31,338 --> 00:57:32,757 mother's funeral, 604 00:57:32,840 --> 00:57:35,801 -and now you send your Kingsguard down. -Answer me. 605 00:57:38,137 --> 00:57:39,472 It's important. 606 00:57:40,222 --> 00:57:41,557 What do you see? 607 00:57:49,482 --> 00:57:52,026 -I suppose I see us. -Tell me. 608 00:57:53,194 --> 00:57:57,072 Everyone says Targaryens are closer to gods than to men, 609 00:57:57,156 --> 00:57:59,700 but they say that because of our dragons. 610 00:58:01,327 --> 00:58:03,871 Without them, we're just like everyone else. 611 00:58:06,499 --> 00:58:10,503 The idea that we control the dragons 612 00:58:10,586 --> 00:58:12,129 is an illusion. 613 00:58:13,923 --> 00:58:16,842 They're a power man should never have trifled with. 614 00:58:18,385 --> 00:58:20,763 One that brought Valyria its doom. 615 00:58:20,846 --> 00:58:24,350 If we don't mind our own histories, it will do the same to us. 616 00:58:24,975 --> 00:58:27,520 Targaryen must understand this to be King 617 00:58:28,979 --> 00:58:30,105 or Queen. 618 00:58:34,401 --> 00:58:35,945 I'm sorry, Rhaenyra. 619 00:58:36,987 --> 00:58:39,949 I have wasted the years since you were born 620 00:58:40,032 --> 00:58:41,742 wanting for a son. 621 00:58:53,629 --> 00:58:55,673 You are the very best of your mother. 622 00:58:58,843 --> 00:59:01,011 And I believe it, I know she did, 623 00:59:01,095 --> 00:59:03,430 that you could be a great ruling queen. 624 00:59:03,514 --> 00:59:05,182 Daemon is your heir. 625 00:59:06,851 --> 00:59:09,520 Daemon was not made to wear the crown. 626 00:59:10,062 --> 00:59:11,605 But I believe that you were. 627 00:59:12,731 --> 00:59:15,484 Corlys of House Velaryon, 628 00:59:15,568 --> 00:59:19,864 Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark. 629 00:59:19,947 --> 00:59:22,366 I, Corlys Velaryon, 630 00:59:23,158 --> 00:59:26,328 Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark, 631 00:59:26,412 --> 00:59:28,497 promise to be faithful to King Viserys 632 00:59:28,581 --> 00:59:31,417 and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 633 00:59:31,500 --> 00:59:33,669 I pledge fealty to them 634 00:59:33,752 --> 00:59:35,754 and shall defend them against all enemies 635 00:59:35,838 --> 00:59:38,382 in good faith and without deceit. 636 00:59:42,803 --> 00:59:45,723 I swear this by the old gods and the new. 637 00:59:48,517 --> 00:59:50,644 This is no trivial gesture, Rhaenyra. 638 00:59:51,228 --> 00:59:53,397 A dragon's saddle is one thing, 639 00:59:53,480 --> 00:59:56,609 but the Iron Throne is the most dangerous seat in the realm. 640 00:59:57,526 --> 00:59:59,486 I, Lord Hobert Hightower, 641 00:59:59,570 --> 01:00:01,906 Beacon of the South, Defender of the Citadel, 642 01:00:01,989 --> 01:00:03,449 and Voice of Oldtown, 643 01:00:03,532 --> 01:00:06,243 promise to be faithful to King Viserys 644 01:00:06,327 --> 01:00:09,538 and his named heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 645 01:00:12,291 --> 01:00:13,876 I pledge fealty to them 646 01:00:13,959 --> 01:00:15,878 and shall defend them against all enemies 647 01:00:15,961 --> 01:00:18,881 in good faith and without deceit. 648 01:00:19,423 --> 01:00:22,426 I swear this by the old gods and the new. 649 01:00:29,475 --> 01:00:30,809 Give me your hand. 650 01:00:45,449 --> 01:00:47,326 I, Boremund Baratheon, 651 01:00:48,535 --> 01:00:51,664 promise to be faithful to King Viserys. 652 01:00:53,874 --> 01:00:57,544 There's something else that I need to tell you. 653 01:00:57,628 --> 01:00:59,797 It might be difficult for you to understand, 654 01:00:59,880 --> 01:01:01,674 but you must hear it. 655 01:01:02,424 --> 01:01:03,884 Our histories, 656 01:01:03,968 --> 01:01:05,177 they tell us that Aegon looked across 657 01:01:05,260 --> 01:01:07,096 the Blackwater from Dragonstone, 658 01:01:07,179 --> 01:01:09,723 saw a rich land ripe for the capture. 659 01:01:11,141 --> 01:01:14,061 But ambition alone is not what drove him to conquest. 660 01:01:15,062 --> 01:01:16,313 It was a dream. 661 01:01:17,106 --> 01:01:19,483 And just as Daenys foresaw the end of Valyria, 662 01:01:19,566 --> 01:01:22,820 Aegon foresaw the end of the world of men. 663 01:01:22,903 --> 01:01:25,906 'Tis to begin with a terrible winter 664 01:01:25,990 --> 01:01:28,242 gusting out of the distant north. 665 01:01:28,325 --> 01:01:30,202 I, Rickon Stark, 666 01:01:30,285 --> 01:01:31,537 Lord of Winterfell-- 667 01:01:31,620 --> 01:01:35,040 Aegon saw absolute darkness riding on those winds. 668 01:01:35,124 --> 01:01:39,294 And whatever dwells within will destroy the world of the living. 669 01:01:39,378 --> 01:01:41,338 When this Great Winter comes, Rhaenyra, 670 01:01:42,673 --> 01:01:45,300 all of Westeros must stand against it. 671 01:01:45,384 --> 01:01:46,844 And if the world of men is to survive, 672 01:01:46,927 --> 01:01:49,888 a Targaryen must be seated on the Iron Throne. 673 01:01:49,972 --> 01:01:53,017 A king or queen, strong enough to unite the realm 674 01:01:53,100 --> 01:01:55,644 against the cold and the dark. 675 01:01:57,938 --> 01:02:00,691 Aegon called his dream "The Song of Ice and Fire." 676 01:02:03,694 --> 01:02:04,820 This secret, 677 01:02:05,946 --> 01:02:08,824 it's been passed from king to heir since Aegon's time. 678 01:02:10,409 --> 01:02:13,203 Now you must promise to carry it 679 01:02:13,287 --> 01:02:14,329 and protect it. 680 01:02:17,750 --> 01:02:19,793 Promise me this, Rhaenyra. 681 01:02:24,006 --> 01:02:25,049 Promise me. 682 01:02:31,263 --> 01:02:36,351 I, Viserys Targaryen, first of his name, 683 01:02:38,062 --> 01:02:40,439 King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, 684 01:02:40,522 --> 01:02:42,691 and the First Men, 685 01:02:42,775 --> 01:02:45,027 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, 686 01:02:45,110 --> 01:02:47,821 and Protector of the Realm, 687 01:02:47,905 --> 01:02:49,406 do hereby name 688 01:02:50,157 --> 01:02:52,201 Rhaenyra Targaryen, 689 01:02:52,284 --> 01:02:54,536 Princess of Dragonstone 690 01:02:54,620 --> 01:02:56,830 and heir to the Iron Throne.