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Corlys' Fate Unclear as House of the Dragon Heats Up
3 Aug
Summary
- Corlys Velaryon's survival is uncertain following an ambush.
- Alicent Hightower journeys to Harrenhal to confront her son Aemond.
- Alys Rivers offers Aemond a dangerous alternative to the throne.
Episode 7 of House of the Dragon Season 3, released on August 2, 2026, concludes with significant unresolved plotlines. Corlys Velaryon's survival after an ambush by Ormund Hightower's forces remains unconfirmed, a major departure from the source material where he lived through the war.
Meanwhile, Alicent Hightower has been sent to Harrenhal to confront her son, Aemond. He is being influenced by Alys Rivers, who has presented him with five ancient dragon eggs and a vision of a new future, potentially outside the Targaryen civil war.
The episode's structure focuses on three fronts: the confrontation at Harrenhal, the fallout from Corlys' apparent capture, and the growing conflict around Tumbleton. This penultimate episode heightens personal stakes before the season's climax.
Viewers are left questioning Corlys' status—whether dead or captured for leverage—and anticipating the consequences of Alicent's mission. The deepening influence of Alys Rivers on Aemond adds a layer of personal danger beyond the political machinations of the Dance of the Dragons.
