House of the Dragon
In episode 6 ofHouse Of The Dragon , King VIserys is see suffering more intensely from the mysterious illness that has been chevy him since the start of the season . However , he still continues to actively govern as king .
Viserys , despite his geological fault , has proven to be a kind man that only wishes for heartsease and successfulness within the realm . However , many of his decision since the beginning of the time of year have been influenced by his tendency to rent his emotions guide his pick . This has led him to make some shocking decisions throughout the season .
Dismissing Daemon
In a lot of style , Viserys is comparable to his Bible similitude , but in the series , he is a bite more melancholy . Much of his pitiful nature has to do with the relationship he has with his untested brother Daemon . He tries to stomach his comrade despite Daemon ’s indocile doings .
After he heard that Daemon call his deceased infant " heir for a day , " he is so outraged with his blood brother that he remove him as his heir . Viserys had expend so much clock time defending his crony ’s natural process to the little council that it was a bit shameful to see him make this sudden conclusion .
Naming Rhaenyra Heir
lover of the novels knew that Rhaenyra would eventually be named Viserys ' heir . However , Viserys seeming disinterest in his daughter made this conclusion come out of the left-hand field .
Early in the first sequence , Viserys is so preoccupied with cause a Word that he barely notice his daughter , even when she ’s present pouring wine at the little council meetings . While he accommodate his wrongdoings right before he key out her heir , his compulsion with a manful inheritor did make this sudden decision abrupt .
Refusing To Help The Sea Snake
The modest council is made up of a chemical group of noblemen entrusted to advise the king , like Corlys Velaryon . This also means that the top executive should be loyal to those that serve on his council .
However , when Corlys asks the mogul what he plans to do about the Crabfeeder in the Stepstones round his ships , Viserys displace the request . As a member of his council and the other Old Valyrian house , besides the Targaryens , the king should have been more implicated with furnish Lord Velaryon with aid .
Marrying Alicent Hightower
Emily Carey asYoung Alicent Hightower had many quotesthat proved she lop Viserys well , impart him an auricle and offering him advice . This is likely what urged Viserys to take her as his second wife .
However , there were other household , like the Velaryons , that were making him spousal relationship offer . While Alicent was also from a noble house , this decision upset those skinny to him . Not only was Rhaenyra hurt that her father would be marrying her faithful friend , but he diss one of the most powerful families in the realm .
Not Naming Aegon His Heir
After he remarried and Alicent pay birth to a virile inheritor , fans were wondering if he would falter with his decision to name Rhaenyra inheritor . Most of the God Almighty were take up the same matter , often inquire about Aegon ’s succession at the boy ’s 2d Name Day celebration .
While devotee of the novel get it on her title to the throne actuate the feud between the Targaryens , his desire for a manful heir did make this determination to keep her as his heritor a moment shocking , especially for the lords within his lawcourt .
Fighting With Rhaenyra In Public
Viserys is seen fighting with his kinsfolk , specifically Rhaenyra and Daemon , several times throughout the series . However , he usually does this in individual to keep their personal correspondence from prise middle .
This is why it ’s shocking when he starts yelling at Rhaenyra in the center of the celebration for his son . Not only are they niggle , but they are openly arguing about her attempt to debar her duties to hook up with . King Viserys is clear a secret man , make it unusual for him to scold his heir in front of so many of his content .
Attacking Daemon
The wilyDaemon prove he was power hungrywhen he asked Viserys to marry him to Rhaenyra even after rumors were spread out that the uncle and niece had a sexual skirmish .
However , Viserys has also always shown sexual love for his blood brother up until this dot . Not only is Viserys outraged at this peak , but he physically attack him and then holds a dagger to Daemon ’s pharynx . While those actions were n’t unjustified , it was a bit scandalous and solidified Viserys ' shift in his opinion of his brother .
Dismissing Otto Hightower As His Hand
The cunningOtto Hightower is one of the most powerful Handsof the King , serving the previous Rex before guide over the position for Viserys ' judicature . He wait on Viserys for the first 10 geezerhood of his sovereignty .
However , the hearsay he bring to Viserys about Rhaenyra and Daemon were too much to behave . After Viserys was seen trusting this man over everyone else in his homage , it was a shock that all it took was a slight prompting from Rhaenyra to take away Otto ’s position .
Bargaining With Corlys Velaryon
After Viserys turn down to support the Velaryons in their state of war in the Stepstones , there was a breach between the two Valyrian families . Corlys was not only upset about the warfare , but Viserys make up one’s mind to we d Alicent or else of his girl Laena .
That ’s why it was bold of Viserys to come to Corlys and Rhaenys and suggest their Logos Laenor conjoin Princess Rhaenyra . This was shocking think Viserys had n’t abide the star sign in previous years and this peer was redact their son in risk .
Not Speaking Up Against Alicent
In the most late episode , King Viserys is seen as quite inauspicious . However , he still seems to be of a legal mind and takes part in the political affairs of his court .
Despite the fact that he ’s still acting as Billie Jean Moffitt King , Alicent speaks up in the minuscule council when Rhaenyra suggests engage two of their baby . Considering Viserys had express an interest in the suggestion , it was shocking to not see him bond up to his wife and make that call .
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