HOTD | Second of His Name

For three years, the conflicts in the Stepstones region have escalated. Lord Corlys and Prince Daemon battle Craghas Drahar and his pirates without support from the Crown, which remains neutral regarding the southern realm situation. Meanwhile, King Viserys plans a great hunt to celebrate his and pregnant Queen Alicent's son Aegon's second birthday. Rhaenyra resents the attention her father continually heaps on Aegon. Their relationship is further strained by the ailing king's insistence that Rhaenyra marry to form a strong alliance and protect their lineage. Among many suitors, Lord Jason Lannister of Casterly Rock, seeks to wed Rhaenyra, though she refuses. Lord Strong recommends that Rhaenyra wed Ser Laenor Velaryon, Lord Corlys' son, to repair the rift between their two houses. On his brother Hobart's advice, Otto urges Alicent to persuade the king to name Aegon as heir, furthering the Hightowers' power and prestige. Viserys assures Rhaenyra she will always remain the heir and can choose who to marry. Also, the king relents and sends aid to the Stepstones as Daemon, Lord Corlys, his brother Vaemond, and the remaining House Velaryon soldiers fight a losing battle against Triarchy forces. Ser Laenor arrives on his dragon Seasmoke and helps defeat the enemy. Daemon kills the Crabfeeder.