Insulted by the King's choice, Lord Corlys approaches Daemon at Dragonstone to form an alliance against the "Crabfeeder" (Craghas Drahar) in the Stepstones . Production Details

The second episode of House of the Dragon , titled aired on August 28, 2022. It focuses on King Viserys I Targaryen's struggle to secure his succession through a new marriage and the growing rebellion of his brother, Prince Daemon. Episode Summary

Lord Corlys Velaryon and Princess Rhaenys propose that King Viserys marry their 12-year-old daughter, Laena Velaryon , to unite the two most powerful Valyrian houses.

Six months after being named heir, Princess Rhaenyra faces a Small Council that doubts her status. Meanwhile, Daemon Targaryen has illegally occupied and stolen a dragon egg intended for the late Prince Baelon, provoking a diplomatic crisis. Key Plot Points

Defying his council and Lord Corlys, Viserys announces he will marry Alicent Hightower , Otto's daughter.

Otto Hightower leads a detachment to retrieve the stolen egg from Daemon. Rhaenyra arrives on her dragon, Syrax , and peacefully convinces Daemon to stand down, retrieving the egg without bloodshed.