House of the Dragon Changes Successor for Aegon II
Aegon's Children Altered in Series
Aegon II Targaryen, the sixth ruler from the Targaryen lineage to occupy the Iron Throne, ascended after the passing of his progenitor, Viserys I. However, HBO's "House of the Dragon" has modified the number of offspring shared between Aegon and his sister-wife, Helaena, potentially impacting the succession line.
In the original "A Song of Ice and Fire" novel series by George R.R. Martin, Aegon and Helaena had three children: Jaehaerys, Jaehaera, and Maelor. However, "House of the Dragon" depicts them as having only two children: Jaehaerys and Maelor. This alteration has sparked speculation among fans about how it may influence future events within the show's narrative.
Implications for Succession Line
The change in Aegon and Helaena's children has direct repercussions for the line of succession. Jaehaera would have been the eldest of the three children and, as such, the heir to the Iron Throne according to the Targaryen custom of male-preference primogeniture. Her absence in "House of the Dragon" potentially shifts the succession to Jaehaerys, followed by Maelor.
The show's deviation from the source material has fans eagerly anticipating how this change will shape the course of events. Will Jaehaerys assume the role of heir, or will another factor intervene? The answer to this question promises to keep viewers enthralled as "House of the Dragon" continues to unravel its captivating tale.
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