What's This About Orys Baratheon in "House of the Dragon"?
Everyone is going crazy over the new Game of Thrones prequel - "House of the Dragon," - and its last episode is totally wild. Now we're all super curious about this Aegon the Conqueror spin-off, since we've already got an idea about some of the amazing characters and their relationships.
Wait, is this connected to the Aegon's Conquest Spin-off?
Absolutely! Those little clues dropped at the very end of the season really show that HBO has already set us up for the new House Targaryen Prequel series!
- They revealed Aegon's Song of Ice and Fire - that super important dream about uniting Westeros! That hints about his rise to power. That dream and that vision!
- We already know Aegon I Targaryen has sister-wives, and that Game of Thrones prequel, they are setting it up so those clues are already here in "House of the Dragon."
What about this "Orys Baratheon"?
Now here is a huge character for the Aegon's Conquest spin-off! Orys Baratheon? He was the founder of House Baratheon! This was a family super important to the Game of Thrones story - even if they are a bit on the bad side.
- But hold on - there's that twist about House Targaryen - we already know how they love to keep a few secrets under their hats. Now we have another hint, as one of the Targaryens says that he’s the "dragonseed" meaning a bastard child from House Targaryen.
- Remember, it was thought that Orys Baratheon might actually be Aegon the Conqueror's illegitimate brother - wow. They both fought side-by-side to conquer Westeros and were actually close buddies! They both rose to the top!
- You will see this guy in that Aegon's Conquest spinoff.
How Did "House of the Dragon" Connect It All Together?
So we got a scene in "House of the Dragon" that is really, really key - Jacaerys - he's kind of in a predicament with all that "Bastard" talk about him. You know, those who claim to be Targaryen - or even part of House Velaryon - through bastards - even if that means Dragonseeds.
- And Jace Velaryon, he is in the exact same boat, but Baela Targaryen is really super reassuring to him - it’s kinda nice! They don't call out Orys Baratheon by name. She is showing that people in high places have been born as bastards - it's really important! They didn't take the titles away.
Who Else Gets A Spot in the Spinoff?
You can bet this Game of Thrones world will bring a lot of awesome characters - it was a great part of what made the original "Game of Thrones" show a big hit.
They just love those power plays and that awesome storyline where all of the big family ties and events come to light! Who's got a Game of Thrones spin-off to check out? Now that is worth a watch.
- That show set up some of the Game of Thrones story before "House of the Dragon". It was crazy that a bastard who could be a dragonseed - could really be super powerful - kind of a big surprise, since they were thought to be on the wrong side of everything!
- That moment made it pretty obvious what is to come - this new story might take us way back in "A Song of Ice and Fire." And, since we all watched Game of Thrones we know just how big the House Baratheon history will be - but not how they made King Joffrey Baratheon a jerk who took the Iron Throne!
"House of the Dragon" has gotten tons of praise - with really stellar stars like Milly Alcock and Emily Carey. With how popular the show was, fans want those next Game of Thrones prequel shows to be equally amazing! And, with the success of House of the Dragon, you bet HBO will give fans what they are asking for!
Can't wait to see more of the world before "Game of Thrones"! This Aegon Conquest is a big deal.