HBO’s House of the Dragon is based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, but the fantasy drama has been deviating from the source material since the very first episode.

Addam successfully claims Seasmoke, the former dragon of Laenor Velaryon, Rhaenyra's late husband. Related stories The series seems to be adapting this storyline in a different way. Firstly ...

While officially recognized as the offspring of Rhaenyra’s first husband, Laenor Velaryon, the heir of Driftmark, widespread rumors suggest that they are the illegitimate children of Rhaenyra ...

Despite the character’s tragic end in the lore, House of the Dragon has a fitting send-off for Laenor Velaryon — but it may not be over just yet. Queen Aemma Arryn is Rhaenyra Targaryen's mother.