Would the Dance of the Dragons war have started if Lucerys Velaryon returned from Storm's End? Let's analyze the shocking death from House of the Dragon.

The Targaryen boys insult the Velaryons and mock them for their rumored parentage. It comes to a head when Aemond, one of Viserys and Alicent's sons, attempts to bond with the dragon Vhagar.

A book theory for House of the Dragon sees Lucerys Velaryon surviving the attack by Vhagar that occurred in the Season 1 finale.

In the eighth episode, Aemond is present when Rhaenyra and her family arrive at the Red Keep to defend Lucerys's familial claim to Driftmark against Ser Vaemond Velaryon (Wil Johnson).

Aemond's been an excellent schemer for two seasons on "House of the Dragon," but based on the book he's not long for the throne ... or this world.

The season finale saw Lucerys travel to Storm’s End to plead with the Baratheon family to maintain their allegiance to his mother, only to be met by his cousin Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell).

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the "House of the Dragon" season one finale. In Sunday's finale, Aemond Targaryen and Lucerys Velaryon came to blows in an unexpected way. This tracks with the ...

Aemond Targaryen been an excellent villain on the HBO series, but based on the book, he may be about to have his last dance with the dragons.

Lucerys is the son of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her first husband, Ser Laenor Velaryon. He is the prince of the House of Targaryen in the House of Dragons TV and book series.