The episode begins on as Princess Rhaenys arrives to deliver two devastating updates: King Viserys is dead : He passed away in his sleep.

: He presents it to Rhaenyra as a sign of his loyalty.

To secure the support of the Great Houses, Rhaenyra sends her sons as messengers: House of the Dragon | S1 EP10: Inside the Episode (HBO)

During her child's funeral, Ser Erryk Cargyll arrives with the crown of King Viserys.

The Season 1 finale of House of the Dragon , titled marks the official beginning of the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons . It focuses on Rhaenyra Targaryen’s response to her father’s death and the news that Aegon II has been crowned king in her place. The Arrival of Bad News

: Daemon notes they have more dragons than the Greens, including three wild ones and the massive Vermithor , whom he visits in the dragonmont.

While Daemon wants to attack King’s Landing immediately with their superior number of dragons, Rhaenyra remains hesitant to start a "war of fire and blood".

: Otto Hightower arrives at Dragonstone to offer terms of surrender. Rhaenyra refuses but promises a formal answer the following day. ⛈️ The Tragedy at Storm's End