

When Drahar and his army of pirates attack the region and take it under their control, it threatens to disrupt the entire economic system of the Seven Kingdoms. While the Stepstones are inherently dangerous, they serve as an important trade route for the Seven Kingdoms. His land is under attack by pirates led by a mysterious warlord known as “the Crab Feeder,” Prince-Admiral Craghas Drahar ( Daniel Scott-Smith).Ĭorlys’ adventures had brought him to the group of islands known as “the Stepstones.” A den for pirates and smugglers, the Stepstones are part of the Essos region between the Summer Sea and the Narrow Sea. However, Corlys has more pressing concerns. In the second episode, “The Rogue Prince,” Daemon Targaryen ( Matt Smith) forms an alliance with Lord Corlys Velaryon ( Steve Toussaint), the veteran sea-fearer known as “the Sea Snake.” Corlys feels insulted that Viserys has refused to marry his daughter, Laena ( Nova Foueillis-Mosé), and instead chose to wed Alicent Hightower ( Emily Carey). That is guaranteed to change by the end of the first season. He’s more concerned about mourning the death of his wife, Queen Aemma Arryn ( Sian Brooke), and choosing a new bride than he is defending his allies from enemies. King Viserys I ( Paddy Considine) seems to be relatively ignorant about what’s going on in the kingdoms he rules. We’ve returned to King’s Landing and Dragonstone as the ruling family competes among itself for who will sit on the Iron Throne. Thus far, House of the Dragonhas contained its events to the locations that bear significance for House Targaryen.

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon.
