House Of The Dragon: 7 Most Mysterious Characters, Ranked

Highlights

• Character mysteries unfold in House of the Dragon, with figures like Craghas Drahar and Aemond Targaryen revealing intriguing depths.
• Larys Strong uses shadowy tactics to rise in influence, while Mysaria’s shady connections shape the Dance of Dragons behind the scenes.
• Helaena Targaryen’s enigmatic abilities to foresee the future add a mysterious layer to the unfolding drama in Westeros.

House of the Dragon has revitalized the Game of Thrones fandom with its highly anticipated Season 2 release, kicking off the battle between the Blacks and the Greens. In this Targaryen civil war set 200 years before Game of Thrones, Rhaenyra Targaryen vies for her crown, which was usurped by her half-brother Aegon Targaryen through the workings of Otto and Alicent Hightower.

As the Dance of Dragons begins, an array of characters come to the forefront of the story. Some of these characters hold a lot of mystery behind their actions and personalities, with these individuals’ true ambitions being hard to place.

7 Craghas Drahar

Unknown Crab Feeder That Causes Issues For The Seven Kingdoms

• Debut: “The Rogue Prince,” Season 1, Episode 2

Early into House of the Dragon, Craghas Draghar emerges as a hindrance to the crown as the Crabfeeder and his army take control of the Stepstones, restricting cargo coming in and out of Westeros. Covered in greyscale, Craghas wears a mask to cover his face, masking his identity in the process.

Fighting for the Free Cities, Craghas takes the Stepstones at their behest, with the Crabfeeder torturing Westerosi crews by feeding them to the crabs. Craghas’ cruelty comes to an end through the intervention of Daemon Targaryen. However, the Crabfeeders’ impact was felt greatly in Westeros, with their effects still lingering after his death.

6 Aemond Targaryen

Sinister Warrior Who Wishes To Restore Order

• Debut: “The Princess and the Queen,” Season 1, Episode 6

Aemond Targaryen is a slippery character, with the talented warrior and dragon rider becoming a pivotal player in the Dances of Dragons. As the younger brother to Aegon, Aemond has to play second fiddle as his brother becomes king, usurping Rhaenyra in the process.

With Aegon as king, Aemond has to put up with his brother’s rule despite having different ideas and opinions about ruling, which he keeps to himself. Aemond’s dark demeanor and attitude toward his family and the small council make Aemond mystifying, with his ambitions yet to be fully revealed.

5 Larys Strong

Clubfoot Who Works From The Shadows In King’s Landing

• Debut: “Second of His Name,” Season 1, Episode 3

Larys Strong is a character that has climbed the ranks throughout House of the Dragon, with the Clubfoot starting in the shadows of his older brother, Harwin Strong, and his father, Lyonel Strong. To climb the ranks, Larys murders his father and brother to better his relationship with Queen Alicent despite her disgust.

With their deaths, Larys becomes head of House Strong, giving the character more influence in Westeros. Despite his high standing in the Seven Kingdoms, Larys operates from the shadows, using spies and abled individuals to do his bidding to further his agendas. Even as a powerful player in the capital, Larys harbors many wishes and objectives that he keeps close to his chest, with the Clubfoot using Alicent and Aegon to further his desires.

4 Mysaria

Uses Her Connections To Weasel Her Way Into The Dance Of Dragons

• Debut: “The Heirs of the Dragon,” Season 1, Episode 1

Being an overseer of King’s Landing’s underbelly, Mysaria has built up a network of spies, making her a key player in Westeros’ capital. Formally a slave hailing from Yi Ti, Mysaria has grown to be a powerful individual who operates from the shadows, with the character becoming involved in frequent political schemes involving Otto and Rhaenyra.

After her actions cause her to serve Rhaenyra, the White Worm learns the inner workings of Dragonstone. With the use of her skillset, Mysaria has an innate knowledge of both sides of the war despite her motives not being completely clear, making her a mysterious individual.

3 Daemon Targaryen

Rogue Prince Who Has An Identity Crisis

• Debut: “The Heirs of the Dragon,” Season 1, Episode 1

The Rogue Prince Daemon Targaryen is a character of much mystery to audiences and even himself, with the Prince Consort having an identity crisis based on his lineage. Since the start of House of the Dragon, Daemon has struggled with his position in his family, leading to the character being a difficult individual for the crown to handle.

Daemon’s jealousy of his brother Viserys Targaryen and his wife Rhaenyra leads to Daemon growing disillusioned with his place in House Targaryen, with the Rogue Prince fleeing to Harrenhal during the Dance of Dragons. In his time at the haunted Harrenhal, Daemon receives visions, leading to an identity crisis, causing him to be a mystery to his wife and himself.

2 Helaena Targaryen

Targaryen Dreamer That Can Foresee The Future

• Debut: “King of the Narrow Sea,” Season 1, Episode 4

Of the three children of Viserys and Alicent, their third-born Helaena is the most unusual and mysterious, often confusing others with her words and actions. Married to her brother Aegon, Helaena is a dreamer, allowing her to have dreams that come true in the future.

Despite her extraordinary ability, which only a handful of Targaryens possess, Helaena’s mysterious words confuse all who know her. Events such as Aemond losing his eye and the death of her son Jaeharys Targaryen were foreseen by Helaena despite her riddles not being understood or taken seriously by her family or even herself, leaving her to be viewed as puzzling.

1 Alys Rivers

Ominous Resident At Harrenhal Who Haunts Daemon

• Debut: “The Burning Mill,” Season 2, Episode 3

One of the fresh faces in House of the Dragon Season 2 is Alys Rivers, a healer who resides at Harrenhal when Daemon takes control of the cursed stronghold. When Daemon becomes haunted by visions of himself and his family, Alys becomes aware of his troubles, choosing to be an ominous figure who frequently speaks with Daemon in the castle.

When Daemon first gets a vision that leads the Prince Consort to be found outside his quarters, Alys states that Daemon will die at Harrenhal. With the Rogue Prince spending more time in Harrenhal, Alys becomes his acquaintance, offering him words of wisdom. At present, Alys has only interacted with Daemon, with the supposed healer becoming a growing influence in his life despite her dark and ominous vibe.