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What Happened to Laenor Velaryon? The Fate of Laenor Velaryon

Laenor Velaryon's disappearance and his dragon's unrest shake up alliances and conflicts in 'House of the Dragon', affecting power dynamics in Westeros.

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Updated Jul 05, 2024

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What Happened to Laenor Velaryon? The Fate of Laenor Velaryon

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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