thee, no shadows blind now

I’d rather serve as a knight and ride to battle and glory. —  PRINCESS RHAENYRA TARGARYEN in House of the Dragon (2022).

“This thing is easily done,” said the captain of his guard. “The prince sleeps beside her, but he has grown old. Three men should be enough to subdue him should he try to interfere, but I will take six to be certain. Does my lord wish this done tonight?” “Six men or sixty, he is still Daemon Targaryen,” Lord Mooton’s brother objected. “A sleeping draught in his evening wine would be the wiser course. Let him wake to find her dead.”

JACAERYS VELARYON — House of the Dragon: Season 2 (2024)

2.02 — “Rhaenyra the Cruel” | 2.06 — “Smallfolk”

Queen Rhaenys was a great patron to the bards and singers of the Seven Kingdoms, showering gold and gifts on those who pleased her. Though Queen Visenya thought her sister frivolous, there was a wisdom in this that went beyond a simple love of music. For the singers of the realm, in their eagerness to win the favor of the queen, composed many a song in praise of House Targaryen and King Aegon, and then went forth and sang those songs in every keep and castle and village green from the Dornish Marches to the Wall. Thus was the Conquest made glorious to the simple people, whilst Aegon the Dragon himself became a hero king.

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 1.08 | “The Lord of the Tides”

when in doubt draw Sansa

Team Black. House of the Dragon fanart.

Me at 21: “god I can’t wait to go home and read fanfic”

an under-appreciated view.

Grey hair is GORGEOUS.

- “How long could it possibly take to properly trim my own bangs? Five minutes?”

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