On October 17, House Of The Dragon dropped episode nine, the finale episode. It started with an eerie silence in the King’s Landings. The dawn seemed to pitch dark in the palace.
Alicent Hightower was given the news by her attendant that her husband and King Viserys I had died. She conveyed the news to her father along with the misunderstanding that she imbibed within her about Viserys wanting his son Aegon to be the King.
Otto was in disbelief. Alicent said, “It’s the truth.” The scene ends with the father-daughter duo planning how to proceed further.
Secret Plans Of Otto & Council
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Later in the day, the council received the news that the King had passed away. Otto said that Viserys parted but not without giving them all a gift. He mentioned that with his last breath he told his wife that he wanted his son to succeed to the Iron throne and rule the seven kingdoms.
The council agreed and said there was a lot to be done now that they had their King’s blessings. Alicent realised that after all this time the council already had plans of making Aegon the ruler of seven kingdoms.
Lord Lymn Beesbury criticised the council for their plotting. He even shouted in disbelief that how could the King suddenly changed his mind, whispered his wish to no one but his wife and died all of a sudden. Before he could pass the message along to anyone, Ser Criston killed him.
Aegon Is Missing
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As Aegon was nowhere to be found, Alicent, Aemond and Criston worry about his whereabouts. Criston and Aemond search the streets and pleasure houses of King’s Landings but have no luck.
Otto lands in the hall asking people of other houses to swear their loyalty to the new king as they did long ago to Rhaenyra. He made it clear that no one would leave the palace without declaring intentions. It was clear that everyone had only one choice. Either bend their knees or be put behind the bars.
When they could not find Aegon, Criston and Aemond indulge in a conversation in an ally. Aemond expressed his desire to be the King. He said it was never his brother’s concern as to who ascend the throne and added that he was the next in line of succession. He said, “If they come looking for me, I intend to be found.”
War Of Words Between Rhaenys & Alicent
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Princess Rhaenys came to know about King’s death when she found Alicent standing in her chamber. She said that Aegon would be the King and has been saying that it was Viserys’ dying wish. She was there asking for the support of Rhaenys.
Alicent tried hard to convince Rhaenys. However, the Queen was told that she was wise but had always lived under the support of men - father, husband and now son. Asking Rhaenys for her support was merely Alicent's way to build a window in her cage. The princess asked the queen if she had never wished to ascend the throne. Alicent left Rhaenys’ chamber.
Alicent’s Wishes
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Otto and Alicent discuss the fate of Rhaenyra Targaryen's in his chamber. She expressed that her reluctance to murder was not her weakness. She also said it was her wish to send three terms for Rhaenyra that she would be grateful to accept.
Alicent also told Otto that she wished the whole of the seven kingdoms to witness the ascent of Aegon and Ser Criston be made the new High Commander.
When Alicent returned to her chamber, she found Lord Larys Strong waiting for her. She removed her shoes and sat opposite him displaying the skin of her legs. It made Lord Larys share with her all the secrets. She assigned a task to him which would definitely end in blood.
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Aegon Ascends The Iron Throne
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The royals and people of King’s Landings arrived at the town hall, where Otto announced the demise of Viserys Targaryen and the accession of Aegon on the iron throne.
At the end of the rituals, Aegon became the King and donned the crown on his head. Ser Criston announced that everyone should know who the real king was, and they must all bend their knees in front of him.
As Aegon was enjoying his newfound powers, a dragon appeared from nowhere. Princess Rhaenys was riding it and flew out of the hall. However, for a moment, Alicent thought she would have burnt them all.
With the plotting for the iron throne, bloodlines have already burnt. The eerie calm in the episode was merely a plot to set fields for bloody wars in future. We cannot wait to see how Rhaenyra and her family would snatch back what they were promised and deserved.
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