WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1!
Summary
The premiere episode ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 reveals a shocking detail about Aegon’s dream, which sets up an important scene for two Targaryen characters. The series premiere ofHouse of the Dragonconcluded with a surprising reveal about the history of House Targaryen, namely the existence ofAegon’s Song of Ice and Fire dream. As King Viserys reveals,Aegon the Conqueror had a prophetic dream foreseeing the rise of the White Walkers and the end of all humanityunless a Targaryen sitting on the Iron Throne could unite the realm against them. Of course, this prophecy would be realized inGame of Thrones’ ending.
When Viserys told Rhaenyra about Aegon’s dream and the burden that came with its knowledge, he revealed thatthis secret has been passed down through every Targaryen king and their heirsince the Conqueror’s reign. FollowingViserys’ death inHouse of the Dragonseason 1, Rhaenyra was the final Targaryen with knowledge of Aegon’s dream until mentioning it to Daemon in the finale. With Rhaenyra now the only crowned Targaryen who understands the truth of Aegon’s dream, a scene inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 1 reveals another surprising fact about her duty to the prophecy.
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Rhaenyra Hasn’t Told Jacaerys About Aegon’s Dream Yet - Why?
Rhaenyra’s heir is still unaware of Aegon’s A Song of Ice and Fire dream
House of the Dragon’s season 2 premiere marks theGame of Thronesfranchise’s triumphant return to Winterfell, and more notably, the Wall.Lord Cregan Starkbrings Rhaenyra’s eldest son and heir, Jacaerys Velaryon, to the Wall during his visit to the North, where the two discuss the purpose of the Wall and what it keeps out – not Wildlings, but “death.”Jacaerys’ response to Cregan’s White Walkers reference is a look of surprise and confusion, which means that Rhaenyra hasn’t told Jace about Aegon’s dream as ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 1.
Viserys emphasized the importance of Aegon’s dream being passed down to the heir to the Iron Throne, so it’s shocking that Rhaenyra hadn’t told Jace about the Targaryen prophecy upon being crowned the Black Queen. Despite how crucial it is to pass along this information,Rhaenyra likely hasn’t told Jacaerys because she hasn’t had the time. Directly after being crowned, Rhaenyra sent her sons as envoys and was still working out politics with the Greens, so she was more focused on the urgency of building alliances than informing Jace of Aegon’s dream. Upon Jace’s subsequent return home, the two are overcome with their grief regardingLucerys Velaryon’s death.
Directly after being crowned, Rhaenyra sent her sons as envoys and was still working out politics with the Greens, so she was more focused on the urgency of building alliances than informing Jace of Aegon’s dream.
Why Jacaerys Needs To Learn About Aegon’s Dream In House Of The Dragon
Aegon’s dream is at risk of dying with Rhaenyra
As it stands for the Black Party inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, Jacaerys Velaryon is Rhaenyra’s heir to the Iron Throne. Consequently, she is entrusted with passing on Aegon’s dream to him should he inherit the throne upon her death. Given the fact that theTargaryen Greens and Blacksare now headed for war inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, Rhaenyra needs to tell Jacaerys about Aegon’s dream urgently. Her life is in constant danger while at war with her half-brother Aegon II, andif she dies, Aegon’s Song of Ice and Fire dream dies with her.
New episodes ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 release Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.
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House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
