As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating the intricate worlds of fantasy RPGs, I must admit that “House of the Dragon” has been nothing short of a captivating journey thus far. However, the recent events unfolding in King’s Landing have left me feeling a tad unsettled, much like the uneasy calm before a dragon storm.
The thrilling and chilling “Red Sowing” scene in “House of the Dragon” left viewers breathless with fear, making it all the more unsettling to see Rhaenyra merely observing from a balcony. Interestingly, Emma D’Arcy, who portrays Rhaenyra, has voiced her opinion about this act, describing it as self-centered or narcissistic.
In “The Red Sowing“, Rhaenyra initiated a fresh strategy: she invited commoners with Targaryen lineage to Dragonstone, thereby securing two new dragon riders, Ulf the White and Hugh Hammer. However, these commoners unfortunately met unfortunate fates as they were either devoured, trampled, or scorched by an enraged, rampaging dragon.
In the storyline presented by D’Arcy, fans may observe a sinister evolution in Rhaenyra’s character unlike anything seen before. This transformation stems from Rhaenyra’s growing obsession with religious fervor as a means to connect emotionally with her late father.
“Throughout the series, it appears that Rhaenyra’s beliefs have become increasingly spiritual or fanatical. Following her father’s passing, she seems to yearn for a connection with him in some form. Tragically, she loses both him and her throne at around the same time.”
Rhaenyra’s Growing Fanaticism Could Be a Bad Sign for Westeros
In my perspective as an ardent fan, D’Arcy articulated that the situation surrounding Rhaenyra was imbued with a sense of self-regard. He suggested that her conviction in her divine right to rule led her to disregard counsel from all her advisors, including her own son, Jace. Now, speaking as Jace, I can attest to the precariousness of my claim due to allegations questioning my legitimacy as a legitimate heir. The fact that I can ride a dragon momentarily strengthens my position, but if commoners could also command dragons, my claim would weaken considerably. However, Rhaenyra sees her strategy, which hinges on Addam of Hull’s fortunate acquisition of Seasmoke, as a divine endorsement from the heavens itself.
According to D’Arcy, what raises alarm is Rhaenyra’s growing belief that she is divine-like, and there seems to be a hint of pride in her as she witnesses people being torched by dragons. Although Mysaria has guided Rhaenyra to appear sympathetic towards the commoners, D’Arcy suggests that their wellbeing might not hold as much significance for Rhaenyra as she portrays. In essence, while dragons may potentially uplift the smallfolk, it seems that this is more of a coincidental outcome rather than an intentional objective for Rhaenyra.
While D’Arcy prefers not to draw parallels with Daenerys Targaryen, they do suggest that Rhaenyra seems to be trying to portray herself as a savior in future historical accounts.
“She envisions future history books, and unfortunately, what’s unfolding before her is dreadful. However, in 300-400 years, what might be recorded could be a brief war; an enormous civil war that was narrowly avoided. This ruling queen would be the first of her kind. Under her reign, the Targaryen queen increased the Targaryen’s capacity to breed dragons within their arsenal.”
Could this potentially link with the “Prince That Was Promised” prophecy in “House of the Dragon”; if Rhaenyra has been informed that she is meant for greatness and to save the world, it might be that she is falling prey to her own exaggerated expectations.
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2024-07-31 03:06