Daemon Targaryen’s A Son For A Son, Explained
Rhaenyra Targaryen’s claimant consort, Daemon Targaryen from House of the Dragon is a morally grey character in every sense of the word. He was protective of his late brother, King Viserys I but caused him grief by flouting the rules of the court and pushing boundaries of civil behavior. Daemon was banished by Viserys several times throughout House of the Dragon season 1 but returned each time to wreak more havoc and cause more rot in his rule. Portrayed by Matt Smith, Daemon’s vengeance and cruelty knew no bounds by the time the two rival Targaryen factions, the Greens and the Blacks entered the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
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Daemon was first seen rising from the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon season 1, episode 1, “The Heirs of the Dragon.” He was welcomed by Princess Rhaenyra who reminded him of his absence from her father’s court. His rogue behavior explained why his brother chose to send him away. He lived every bit up to his reputation as an impulsive prince, and on the same night, inflicted mass violence on the city’s criminals. This incident was just the beginning of Daemon’s gruesomeness in House of the Dragon, and it only worsened during the Dance.
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Prince Lucerys’ Killing Sets Up Daemon’s Blood And Cheese Response
Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen suffer the tragic loss of their son, Prince Lucerys Velaryon at the end of House of the Dragon season 1, episode 10, “The Black Queen.” The tragedy has beginnings in Lucerys’ diplomatic Storm’s End mission which not fails but takes his life. Upon reaching Storm’s End, Lucerys is dismayed to see his uncle Aemond Targaryen at Lord Borros Baratheon’s castle. As it turns out, Aemond has cunningly offered himself in marriage to one of Borros’ daughters. Sensing Lucerys’ vulnerability, Aemond continues to bully him in the presence of Borros’ daughters and courtiers and demands the debt that he…
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