Previously on this series: Aemma lives but Viserys has annulled their marriage so he can get an heir. Rhaenyra is made Lady of Dragonstone and has complete control over the dragons. Daemon finally lives in a loving keep. Rhaenys reins in her husband’s ambitions.

Now: Rhaenyra gets to ride on dragonback, see the wonders across the Narrow Sea, eat a lot of cake AND get proper training to become the ruling Lady of Dragonstone.

Viserys gets the son he so desired and is still miserable. Alicent resents Rhaenyra’s freedom. Otto wants an egg for his grandson.

And all the while, war is brewing in the Stepstones.

Wonderful sketches provided by @feignedsobriquet

Aenar, Gaemon and Visenya seeing their grandsire for the first time and having to hide their disgust:

Daemon playing the world’s smallest violin for his brother because he invaded their home with his greedy snakes and scared his son:

Introducing: the Hatchlings!

Bonus drawing by the great @feignedsobriquet : Ser Steffon RUNNING out of King’s Landing and running over Ser Criston in the process

POV: you’re the Queen of Westeros, you are nearing your labors of what will be your last pregnancy, and you come to the realization that you cannot trust your dumbass husband, the King, to put your only surviving child’s well-being first because she is a girl. Your solution? Hire a lawyer and get your rebellious sister-in-law to take custody of your daughter in the very likely event of your death.

Second to last chapter of The True Dragons is up! Viserys suffers, Aemma is happy, and Rhaenyra and Daemon are surrounded by love as they get ready for their wedding ceremony.

Christmas update to get you through your family gatherings.