Aegon II Survives Battle at Rooks Rest in House of the Dragon Season 2
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After a brief tease, House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5 confirms that Aegon II Targaryen, played by Tom Glynn-Carney, survived the Battle at Rooks Rest. However, he is left with severe injuries that will haunt him for years to come.
Subheadline:Aegon II's Injuries
Aegon II's body is badly burned with his iron armor stuck to his skin. Half of his face is scorched, and he is in excruciating pain. Alicent stands by as the healers tend to him, but there is little they can do to ease his suffering.
Subheadline:Aemond's Betrayal
In one of House of the Dragon's largest changes yet, Aemond Targaryen, played by Ewan Mitchell, orders his dragon Vhagar to burn Rhaenys Targaryen and Aegon II. Both Aegon and Rhaenys are badly burned, but Rhaenys manages to escape on her dragon, Meleys.
Subheadline:The Aftermath
The Battle at Rooks Rest casts a long shadow over the Seven Kingdoms. Aegon II is left with severe injuries that will make it difficult for him to rule. Alicent is horrified by what her son has become, and she begins to question her support for him. The war between the Greens and the Blacks continues, and the realm is on the brink of collapse.
Subheadline:The Future of House Targaryen
The fate of House Targaryen hangs in the balance. Aegon II's injuries make him unfit to rule, and his legitimacy is challenged by his half-brother, Aegon the Younger. Alicent is torn between her loyalty to her son and her desire to prevent further bloodshed. The war between the Greens and the Blacks rages on, and the realm is in chaos. Only time will tell what the future holds for House Targaryen.
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