Six months after Rhaenyra is named heir, the Small Council—led by Otto Hightower —presses King Viserys to remarry to secure the royal line.
The episode highlights the King's declining health as maesters use maggots to treat a non-healing ulcer on his finger, which he received from the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon s01e02
Infuriated by the King's decision, Corlys Velaryon seeks out Daemon Targaryen to propose a private war against the Crabfeeder in the Stepstones. Six months after Rhaenyra is named heir, the