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Did Aemond……

posted 5 months ago by Jeepster (1145)
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Purposely order his dragon to burn his own brother or was his intention to get Meleys too in the crossfire? It seems clear but in this show you never know. It sucks if he did do that on purpose. He was the one who helped drag Aegon back when he tried to leave. Little prick he is. Why would he try to kill him?

Let’s put it this way, if he indeed HAD done that on purpose then he would’ve signed his own death warrant because if Aegon survived and we know he does then he’d tell all the others what had occurred and Aemond is finished. Nothing’s going to stop that which is why I’m waffling between thinking it was on purpose or not.

[–] elmacho (979) 5 months ago

it looked like it was on purpose, also he was walking over to Aegon on the ground with his sword drawn before Criston arrived.

But what a terrible tactical error by Rhaenys. She flew directly into the one blind spot over the castle and was caught by Aemond.

[–] Jeepster (1145) 5 months ago

Heck, I thought that scene was very cleverly edited, with Aemond with his sword drawn standing over Aegon. Thing is I can understand why he had it drawn as he was in the middle of the battlefield but he looked to me he was preparing to sheath it but I’m sure others such as yourself thought otherwise. We can debate it all day long so again that’s the genius in how that scene was filmed.

[–] elmacho (979) 5 months ago

agreed. i wonder if it is clearer in the book.

[–] Philhelm (508) 4 months ago

I didn't read the books, but the wiki states that all three dragons were locked in battle and that only Vhagar arose afterward. Melys was dead and Rhaenys was ash, whereas Sunfyre was critically injured (wing nearly torn off) along with Aegon. Book readers have also complained that Aemond was more loyal to Aegon in the books, so I'm of the opinion that the show had Aemond intentionally try to kill Aegon for dramatic effect. Also, the books are sometimes written from the perspective of different narrators so there are divergent accountings of events which gives the showrunners some wiggle room.

[–] grhqofb5 (346) 5 months ago

Pretty sure Aemond planned, or at least viewed it as an opportunity, to get rid of his brother. Looked to me like Aemond delayed in "answering the horn" because he wanted Aegon to get into the battle, and he knew that Aegon had secretly arrived.

He supported Aegon's claim to the crown because he knew that he "could" be in line for the throne after Aegon. Aemend had no direct claim, so that was his only potential pathway to king.

[–] Jeepster (1145) 5 months ago

“[–] grhqofb5 (337) 8 hours ago
Pretty sure Aemond planned, or at least viewed it as an opportunity, to get rid of his brother. Looked to me like Aemond delayed in "answering the horn" because he wanted Aegon to get into the battle, and he knew that Aegon had secretly arrived.

He supported Aegon's claim to the crown because he knew that he "could" be in line for the throne after Aegon. Aemend had no direct claim, so that was his only potential pathway to king.”

It seemed to me that Aemond was upset that Aegon had arrived and prematurely at that. I’m not sure if he was expected but Aemond was angry at seeing Aegon showing up on Sunfyre & flying into battle which is why he said “Idiot” so I don’t think Aegon fighting was part of the plan. Common sense, Aemond wouldn’t have been angry about it if he planned to kill him, but rather happy and anxious to take advantage of the opportunity but as it stands he may have held Vhagar back because of Aegon putting a kink in his plans. Again I don’t know what the “plan” was but I don’t think the situation is as clear cut as you think.

As a footnote, it bears observing how Dany later on was impervious to fire but these her ancestors were not. Wonder why that was.

[–] grhqofb5 (346) 5 months ago

"As a footnote, it bears observing how Dany later on was impervious to fire but these her ancestors were not. Wonder why that was."

Probably bad writing. Simply forgot that Targaryens were supposed to be fire proof. But Dany's older brother wasn't for some reason, loved when AquaMan gave him the golden crown. Maybe he was just "fire resistant" but could not handle temperatures above 1948 degrees F.

[–] zeesha (1826) 5 months ago

Not exactly.

Aemond doesn't have full control of his dragon, Vhagar. When Aegon II and his dragon, Sunfyre, arrived unexpectedly, Aemond held back Vhagar, partially out of concern that she might accidentally hurt Aegon. When Aegon started losing the dragon fight, Aemond and Vhagar came out to 'save the day'.

Princess Rhaenys was terrified upon glimpsing Vhagar, but she was a skilled fighter and made a strategic move: continue attacking Aegon's dragon at close range so that Vhagar couldn't safely fire on them. When Aegon's dragon was totally defeated, Aemond realized that his brother was a lost cause. He decided to honor his brother's irretrievable death by burning Aegon and his killer all together.

However, Meleys is a swift dragon, considered one of the fastest in Westeros at the time. So Princess Rhaenys managed to dodge Vhagar's fire attack, which ended up killing only Aegon II and his dragon. Princess Rhaenys had the chance to flee but realized that they were among the Blacks' most experienced dragonriders and dragons. The least they could do was try to injure Vhagar with their speed and skill. It seems obvious to me that Princess Rhaenys and Meleys both knew this was a suicide mission when they turned back to face Vhagar.

After the fight, Aemond went to make sure his brother's dead for obvious reason after what he had done. Some may believe Aemond chose not to save his brother but I think he would if he could.

Surely, some of these will be explained in the next episode. Let's be still and behold.

[–] DarthAckbar (2039) 5 months ago

yes, and like you said, it was pretty obvious

[–] TheArgentinian (7061) 5 months ago

was not the actor's look enough?!

[–] JoWilli (19957) 4 months ago

I think it was done on purpose because he said Dracarys. I assume we will find out it was a plot to kill him all along. should be a interesting next few episodes.