House of the Dragon
WARNING ! This clause contain SPOILERS for House of the Dragon time of year 2 , episode 6 !
Summary
Team Green ’s small council loses its only distaff vocalism now that Prince Aemond has transfer his female parent , Queen Alicent , get him all the more dangerous as regent inHouse of the Dragon . Alicent was already suspicious of Aemond play a part in thenear - fatal combat injury suffered by King Aegonduring the Battle at Rook ’s Rest , knowing her 2nd son ’s pitiless and impetuous ways . Making issue even worse for the full realm , the pocket-sized council call for a regrettable hazard bychoosing Aemond over Alicentto serve as Aegon ’s regent .
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , installment 6 , the Greens ’ little council meeting sees Aemond angrily respond to Jason Lannister ordering him to contribute Vhagar to the Reach , compelling Tyland Lannister to treat with the Triarchy , station Criston to Harrenhal , and talk about possible union alliances for Alicent . At the end of the meeting , Aemond verbalise with Alicent alone and informs her that he ’s removing her from the modest council . While Alicent protest , Aemond reiterates that it ’s not up for debate as there ’s too much sobriety on the council already , with the Prince understanding that Alicent ’s front weaken his power .
Alicent Doesn’t Fear Aemond As Much As The Other Small Council Members
While he does n’t explicitly submit this to Alicent , Aemond murder her from the pocket-size council so that she can no longer challenge his authority during these meetings . Alicent is one of the few people on the council brave enough to stand up to Aemond , question his decisions , and savorless - out disagree with him . Alicent goes about it in a way that invalidate having Aemond react with too much ira , but she does n’t feel as restricted in voicing her public opinion as his other council members . After all , Alicent previously serve in Aemond ’s role when Viserys was still alive .
Team Green ’s Small Council
Council Member
Role
Aegon Targaryen
baron
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Aemond Targaryen
Prince Regent
Criston Cole
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hired man of the King / Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Jasper " Ironrod " Wylde
Master of Laws
Larys Strong
Lord Confessor / Master of Whisperers
Tyland Lannister
Master of Coin
Maester Orwyle
Grand Maester
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Aemond is the closest thatHouse of the Dragon ’s timeline has come to a tyrant ruling from King ’s Landing , which is an accusal that was just made by theRiverlords about Daemon ’s prescript at Harrenhal . Falling in business line with his tyrannical principle as regent , Aemond does n’t want anybody on his council who will challenge his authority or call him out for what he really is : an impetuous , resentful boy who wish well to cruelly retaliate grievances from his juvenility . With Alicent on his council , Aemond ’s selfish programme and desires as regent are more likely to be interfered with .
Aemond Targaryen takes the Valyrian steel dagger in House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 4 , which could have vainglorious consequence for Aegon ’s prophecy .
Overall , Alicent is arguably the greatest scourge to asserting his power and dominance over the council . Though Alicent certainly harbors some fear of Aemond , she knows thathe ’s less likely to take his wrath out on his female parent than the other unrelated council members . Aemond may also believe that being suggest and oppugn by his mother may make him seem weaker and less suitable to preside over the realm on his own , so removing Alicent would remove a barrier that keep him from being visualise as a redoubtable warrior and ruler instead of a hot - headed , reckless son .
House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 6 also suggest that Prince Aemond will substitute Criston as his personal Hand with Otto Hightower .
Alicent Is A Reminder Of Aemond’s Vulnerabilities & Weaknesses
Alicent Couldn’t Protect Aemonnd & Take Revenge For Him As A Child
Aemond felt slighted throughout his puerility , and Alicent is a big reminder of the injustices of his young person . In accession toAemond always believing himself more primed to be top executive , he was constantly teased , strong-arm , and made to sense deficient by Aegon – which did n’t even stop when they became adults . Viserys was quondam , sickish , and negligent of his children not named Rhaenyra , soAemond look to Alicent to protect him from Aegon , who was an even big bully to him than Jacaerys and Lucerys .
After all , Alicent could n’t get retaliation for Luke taking Aemond ’s heart , so Aemond had to do it himself years later .
As his mother , Alicent witness all of this happening to Aemond as a youngster and knows that she ’s one of few multitude who would in reality call up these representative that he may see as weakness . Alicent knows that Aemond ’s need for retaliation is a weakness and that he ’s fantastically insecure , and perpetually being reminded of this undermines his image as Prince Regent . Aemond has been wrapped on eliminating those who prompt him of his mistreatment and vulnerabilities , which has now culminated in Luke ’s demise , Aegon ’s near - end res publica , and Alicent being removed from the council .
Additionally , Aemond ’s choice to remove Alicent could be tied to some resentment he admit for his female parent not protect him from Aegon orRhaenyra Targaryen ’s children . After all , Alicent could n’t get retaliation for Luke take Aemond ’s eye , so Aemond had to do it himself twelvemonth subsequently . IfAlicent could n’t execute justice or enforce some penalty onto Luke for guide his eye when they were child , then why would Aemond expect her to be powerful or effectual enough to be on his war council ?
Aemond Targaryen hides the truth about how Lucerys Velaryon ’s death happen , making him all the more grave in House of the Dragon season 2 .
Removing Alicent From The Small Council Is A Mistake
Aemond’s Terrors Will Go Largely Unchecked Without Her Wisdom & Advice For Restraint
Aemond going unchecked as Prince Regent is a terrible reality for the kingdom , and sets up chaos , a deficiency of long - terminus strategic planning , and little care for difference of opinion resolution that could lead to repose after war . Alicent was one of the few voices of reason on the small council who had experience leading from King ’s Landing , offered worthful Wisdom of Solomon , and could more freely offer dissenting view . Alicent was among the only unagitated and secure voices on the councilwho would advise caution and constraint when it ’s needed , so remove her is a dangerous mistake inHouse of the Dragon ’s warfare .
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Cast
Taking place about 172 class before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the taradiddle of the wage hike of the Targaryens , the only syndicate of dragonlords to live the Doom of Valyria . The democratic HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replace by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who act as the elderly versions of the persona . Also starring in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
