What Happened to Laenor Velaryon? The Fate of Laenor Velaryon
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Updated Jul 05, 2024
What Happened to Laenor Velaryon?
In "House of the Dragon," Laenor Velaryon pretended to die so he could live away from Westeros with his lover. But it now seems he might have actually died. His dragon, Seasmoke, is now without a rider. This could affect how power is fought for in the show. Since dragons bond closely with their riders, Seasmoke's restlessness suggests Laenor might be gone forever.
This opens up the chance for someone else to bond with the dragon. It adds more twists to the story as characters fight for power and make alliances in the chaotic world of Westeros.
About Laenor Velaryon
Laenor Velaryon was a nobleman from House Velaryon and House Targaryen in Westeros. He was skilled in knightly arts and rode the dragon Seasmoke. Laenor married Rhaenyra Targaryen, but they didn't have children together. Instead, Rhaenyra had three sons with her lover, Harwin Strong, whom Laenor raised as his own.
Laenor also had a romantic relationship with a knight named Qarl Correy. He faced challenges because of his preferences and family responsibilities, eventually pretending to die to live in exile. Actor John Macmillan portrayed Laenor Velaryon in the TV series "House of the Dragon."
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is a fantasy TV series made by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. It's set in the world of Westeros, acting as a story before Game of Thrones. Based on Martin's book Fire & Blood, the show starts about 100 years after the Targaryen takeover and almost 200 years before Game of Thrones.
It's about the history of House Targaryen and their war within, called the "Dance of the Dragons." People like the characters, visual effects, and acting, but some critics say it's too slow sometimes and some scenes are too dark.
Cast & Characters
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Paddy Considine | King Viserys I Targaryen |
| Matt Smith | Prince Daemon Targaryen |
| Emma D'Arcy | Princess / Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen |
| Milly Alcock | Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen |
| Rhys Ifans | Ser Otto Hightower |
| Steve Toussaint | Lord Corlys Velaryon |
| Eve Best | Princess Rhaenys Targaryen |
| Sonoya Mizuno | Mysaria |
| Fabien Frankel | Ser Criston Cole |
| Olivia Cooke | Queen / Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower |
| Emily Carey | Young Alicent Hightower |
| Graham McTavish | Ser Harrold Westerling |
| Matthew Needham | Lord Larys Strong |
| Jefferson Hall | Lord Jason Lannister |
| Tom Glynn-Carney | Ser Tyland Lannister |
| Harry Collett | Prince Jacaerys Velaryon |
| Leo Hart | Young Jacaerys Velaryon |
| Tom Glynn-Carney | Prince / King Aegon II Targaryen |
| Ty Tennant | Young Prince Aegon II Targaryen |
| Ewan Mitchell | Prince Aemond Targaryen |
| Leo Ashton | Young Prince Aemond Targaryen |
| Phia Saban | Princess / Queen Helaena Targaryen |
| Evie Allen | Young Princess Helaena Targaryen |
| Bethany Antonia | Lady Baela Targaryen |
| Shani Smethurst | Young Baela Targaryen |
| Phoebe Campbell | Lady Rhaena Targaryen |
| Eva Ossei-Gerning | Young Rhaena Targaryen |
| Kurt Egyiawan | Grand Maester Orwyle |
| Kieran Bew | Hugh Hammer |
| Abubakar Salim | Alyn of Hull |
| Tom Taylor | Lord Cregan Stark |
| Clinton Liberty | Addam of Hull |
| Tom Bennett | Ulf White |
| Ellora Torchia | Kat |
| Freddie Fox | Ser Gwayne Hightower |
| Will Willoughby | Young Gwayne Hightower |
| Gayle Rankin | Alys Rivers |
| Simon Russell Beale | Ser Simon Strong |
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | First Aired | Last Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | August 21, 2022 | October 23, 2022 |
| 2 | 8 | June 16, 2024 | August 4, 2024 |
