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Particularly in the Riverlands, Oscar Tully is absolutely essential in the events of House Of The Dragon. Although he is a young lord, his lineage—that of the most prominent family in the area—allows him great influence. Daemon Targaryen's enthusiasm in dealing with him emphasizes his value. This is so because winning the battle depends on controlling the Riverlands and their allegiance to Rhaenyra's claim is absolutely vital.
Oscar Tully is portrayed in the program differently than in Fire & Blood. Although the novel has a character called Kermit Tully, who first goes as Lord Paramount, the program mixes Oscar's narrative with Kermit's, so making Oscar the key Riverlands figure. The program also leaves out Kermit's father, Elmo Tully, who in the novel momentarily takes on Lord Paramount. This grouping of individuals simplifies the story and lets the show center on Oscar's ascent to Riverland leadership.
The narrative of Oscar Tully crosses with House Stark via Cregan Stark, who rises to be a pivotal character following the Dance of the Dragons. Cregan and his army march to King's Landing following the Battle of the Kingsroad, therefore helping to bring about peace following the conflict. Although the Tullys think the war is done, Cregan makes sure powerhouses like the Lannisters and Baratheons don't endanger anything further. Many centuries later, Catelyn Stark's family results from this shared past between the Tullys and Starks.
Together in the book are Oscar Tully, Kermit and Lord Benjicot Blackwood, forming a group known as "the Lads". Over the Targaryen civil war, they engage in many battles together. This emphasizes their common dedication to the Blacks and their significance as major supporters of Rhaenyra's claim in the Riverlands. This aspect is probably going to be included in the presentation to highlight the relevance of the Riverlands' unity and their influence on the course of the conflict.
In the book, Kermit Tully, albeit powerful, is not selected as a regent for the young Aegon III following the conflict. At last he chooses to go back to Riverrun instead of the Hand of the King post. Oscar Tully follows a different route, though, creating the Stormbreakers, a free company. This captures his adventurous nature and maybe his aim to have a long-lasting influence following the conflict. The way the show presents these events could follow a different path for Oscar, maybe reflecting aspects from both Kermit's and Oscar's book equivalents.
The show uses artistic license with Oscar Tully's character even if Fire & Blood serves as inspiration. It puts him in the middle of Riverlands' politics by combining his narrative with Kermit's It also leaves off Elmo Tully, therefore simplifying the familial dynamic. This reinterpretation lets the program emphasize Oscar's growth and his vital part in the war as well as the significance of the Riverlands in the Dance of the Dragons.