House of the Dragon
admonition : Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2 ’s finale !
Summary
Gwayne Hightower notably confronted Criston Cole about his quixotic affair with Alicent inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s finale , begging the question of how he knew the truth about them . As Alicent ’s older brother , Gwayne is a important friend for the Greens , but theHouse of the Dragoncharacterdidn’t make his debut in season 2 . Gwayne made a abbreviated appearance in season 1 during the Heir ’s Tournament , where he went up against Daemon Targaryen . With a larger role in season 2 , Gwayne was remodel and came into the mixture after Criston took over as Hand of the King .
As a skilled knight , Gwayne link up Criston ’s force on the march to Harrenhal at Alicent ’s request . Despite Alicent ’s condition as the queen dowager , Gwayne indicate grounds of being very protective of his sister , and although he agreed to join Criston and his army , the two man did n’t get off to a great starting line . Criston and Gwayne both had engagement experience , but it was straightaway clear that their access to engagement were very different , specially in Rook ’s respite . As bring out inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s conclusion , Alicent had a lot to do with their disagreements .
House of the Dragon ’s season 2 conclusion sets up several key events and struggle for season 3 . Here ’s what ’s next in the Dance of the Dragons .
Gwayne Hightower Saw Criston Cole Smelling Alicent’s Handkerchief
Gwayne Was Already Suspicious Of Criston
During " The fag Who Ever Was,“Gwayne face up Criston when he see he was in self-possession of Alicent ’s handkerchief . The tension between the two men was already high , but it essentially boiled over at the thought that Criston was sleeping with Alicent . Gwayne was never given direct confirmation from outside sources – it ’s not like he has his own Larys Strong rove around – but the sight of the handkerchief was proof that something was going on between his babe and the new Hand of the King . As a protective old sidekick , Gwayne ’s grow wrath took over .
Even if Gwayne hoped Criston and Alicent were n’t have a secret affaire , he was already mistrustful of them . Before leaving King ’s Landing , Gwayne caught a glimpse of Criston and Alicent ’s conversation and instantaneously acknowledge something peculiar about their interaction . It was n’t an ordinary schmooze between the Hand of the King and the King ’s female parent ; there was more between them . Gwayne then carry that suspicion until he drew his steel on Criston at the soldier encampment in the Wood . Little did both men do it , Alicent nearly had Criston ’s baby .
House of the Dragonseason 4 will be the show ’s final installment .
Custom Image by Yailin Chacon
What Gwayne Finding Out About Alicent & Criston Means For House Of The Dragon Season 3
Criston’s Affair With Alicent Breaks An Important Vow
it ’s doubtful anything will come from Criston and Alicent ’s forbidden affair
Gwayne ’s suspicions surroundingCriston and Alicent ’s romantic relationshipclearly affected his perception of the fellow knight . When Criston was face , he did n’t even seek to refuse it and instead question the war and the action of those fighting since so much was out of their controller . Gwayne was bear on about Criston ’s broken vows as a Kingsguard , but after reveal his regrets connected to the warfare , there was more understanding between the men , which could have sullen implications forHouse of the Dragonseason 3 ’s tale .
Gwayne and the other men in close proximity to Criston at the encampment now know what ’s going on with Alicent and the Hand of the King . Granted , it ’s doubtful anything will derive from Criston and Alicent ’s forbidden affair , especially regarding any substantial punishment . Though break the vow is a serious offense , there are plausibly more people within King ’s landing place who know or surmise something is give-up the ghost on . Even Helaena technically knows , but she and Gwayne would be foolish to do anything that would adventure more unfavorable judgment maneuver toward Alicent .
Custom image by Debanjana Chowdhury
There ’s also the fact that more push matters have drive focus during theDance of the Dragons . With Alicent ’s mystical meeting with Rhaenyra in Dragonstone and bigger struggle nearing , a dear affair between Criston and Alicent wo n’t be a priority . UnlessHouse of the Dragondrastically changes Criston ’s destiny , it ’s potential the show wo n’t feature Alicent and Criston encounter each other immediately after he allow King ’s Landing . Whether or not Gwayne gets over the verity , the topic will soon become moot .
Custom image by Debanjana Chowdhury
