The Game of Thrones prequel gave us an inaugural run that spanned over two decades as it told us the story of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen<\/a> (Emma D\u2019Arcy<\/a>, Milly Alcock<\/a>) as she was named by her loving father King Viserys I Targaryen<\/a> (Paddy Considine) despite his having a living male blood relative, Prince Daemon Targaryen<\/a> (Matt Smith).<\/p>\n Yet, the episodes faced an added complication when Viserys remarried by wedding Rhaenyra\u2019s best friend, Lady Alicent Hightower<\/a> (Olivia Cooke<\/a>, Emily Carey), the daughter of the Hand of the King, Ser Otto Hightower<\/a> (Rhys Ifans).<\/p>\n After Queen Alicent gave Viserys further children, he had a possible male heir in the form of Prince Aegon Targaryen<\/a> (Tom Glynn-Carney, Ty Tennant).<\/p>\n Yet, Viserys never discarded Rhaenyra, having confided in her the importance of the Targaryen family<\/a> in the prophecy of The Prince That Was Promised in the dreams of Aegon the Conquerer.<\/a><\/p>\n However, once Viserys died, Alicent\u2019s supporters swiftly joined her in crowning her son Aegon, leaving Rhaenyra and her uncle-husband Prince Daemon betrayed.<\/p>\n Now, the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons<\/a> would begin in earnest, but who was the first major casualty?<\/p>\n **Spoiler warning for House of the Dragon episode 10**<\/strong><\/p> So, in House of the Dragon episode 10<\/a>, Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen rightfully set about confirming who her allies were in the rival claims of herself and King Aegon II Targaryen.<\/p>\n Among the most powerful of the great families is House Baratheon, with Lord Boremund Baratheon having previously sworn fealty to Rhaenyra as the heir of King Viserys.<\/p>\n Rhaenyra sends her second son Prince Lucerys Velaryon<\/a> (Elliot Grighault) to treat with Lord Borros Baratheon (Roger Evans), the heir of the late Boremud, but one who is proud and did not swear an oath.<\/p>\n As Lucerys delivered a message reminding of the oath, Prince Aemond Targaryen<\/a> (Ewan Mitchell) was present.<\/p>\n Fans will recall that Lucerys was the one who cut out one of Aemond\u2019s eyes in the clash between Aemond and his nephews in the seventh episode, Driftmark.<\/p>\n In response, Queen Alicent wanted an eye of Lucerys\u2019 as a punishment but was overruled by Viserys.<\/p>\n In the finale, it is revealed that Aemond beat Lucerys in a race to win Borros\u2019 support and offered a marriage alliance to House Baratheon in response to loyalty to Aegon.<\/p>\n Lucerys, who is engaged to his step-sister Lady Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell) is unable to offer himself in marriage, angering Borros who rejects Rhaenyra\u2019s message and sends him away.<\/p>\n However, Aemond now wants to punish Lucerys for treason and take an eye from him as justice.<\/p>\n Borros wishes to avoid a duel, as does Lucerys \u2013 who swore to not start any violence. Lucerys is escorted out to his dragon Arrax before Aemond gives chase on his much larger dragon Vhagar \u2013 intent on taking Lucerys\u2019 eye.<\/p>\n Yet, Lucerys manages to elude Aemond for a time. However, as Arrax emerges from a canyon it blasts fire at Vhagar without a command from Lucerys, prompting Vhagar to give chase despite Aemond\u2019s commands to the contrary.<\/p>\n As a result, Vhagar chases after Arrax above the clouds and then lunges and bites into Arrax, killing the dragon and Lucerys.<\/p>\n Aemond is shown to be horrified \u2013 realising he has delivered the first violent blow in a civil war.<\/p>\n In the book Fire and Blood<\/a>, it is written as though Aemond knowingly set out to kill Lucerys in a vicious clash, but it is clear here that he did not mean to kill his nephew.<\/p>\n Regardless, at some point, the news of what has happened reaches Daemon who is seen approaching Rhaenyra at one of her councils, taking her aside.<\/p>\n Despite the silence, we see Rhaenyra\u2019s crumpled body language as she is delivered the news. The Queen turns to face the camera with tears in her eyes \u2013 displaying grief and fury.<\/p>\n The whole episode showed how Rhaenrya was doing her utmost to defend her interests but without open warfare, honouring her peaceful father and being aware of the duty she has to bring about the prophecy of The Song of Ice and Fire.<\/p>\n Now, it seems Rhaenyra is full of anger and is sure to answer this act of war.<\/p>\n Book readers will be more than aware that the ugliness has only just begun.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n House of the Dragon airs on Sky Atlantic and is available on\u00a0NOW<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 find out more about\u00a0how to sign up for Sky TV<\/a>. Check out more of our\u00a0Fantasy<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. <\/strong>For more\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the biggest stars in TV, listen to the<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Radio Times\u00a0View<\/span>\u00a0From<\/span>\u00a0My<\/span>\u00a0Sofa<\/span>\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lewis Knight Published: Monday, 24 October 2022 at 12:00 am So, just like that, the first season of House of the Dragon has come to one very dark conclusion. 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