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He murders his wife, Lady Rhea Royce, in the Vale to clear his path for inheritance and potential remarriage.

He shifts from Rhaenyra’s devoted protector to her most bitter enemy, eventually finding a new patron in Queen Alicent.

"We Light the Way" is the fifth episode of the first season of HBO's House of the Dragon . It serves as a pivotal mid-season finale, marking the end of the "young" era for Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before the series' major ten-year time jump. The Royal Wedding House of the Dragon We Light the Way

The most iconic moment occurs during the opening feast. Queen Alicent interrupts King Viserys’ speech by entering the hall wearing a vibrant .

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This marks Alicent's public declaration of independence from the Targaryens and her commitment to her own bloodline. Violence at the Feast The celebration ends in tragedy rather than joy.

Larys Strong explains that the High Tower of Oldtown glows green when House Hightower calls its banners to war. He murders his wife, Lady Rhea Royce, in

His physical health continues to decline rapidly; he collapses at the end of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the crumbling stability of his reign.