House of the Dragon’s season 2 finale sees Daemon approach a weirwood tree and see the Aegon’s Dream vision, but there’s one surprising detail that comes in the moment before. Daemon is played by star Matt Smith in the House of the Dragon cast, who plays the Rogue Prince with charm and complexity. Throughout most of season 2, Daemon has spent his time at Harrenhal, trying to unite the armies of the Riverlands to march south toward King’s Landing with him. The cursed castle has become an obstacle of its own, however, as he’s continuously experienced vivid dreams.
With all of Daemon’s visions and dreams in mind, there’s a clear direction for his character going forward. He’s decided to side with Rhaenyra in the war, and he has his mind set on helping her win the Iron Throne so that the Targaryen dynasty can remain strong and prepare itself for the Long Night. Daemon doesn’t know the parameters of Aegon’s Dream like Rhaenyra does, but he knows the realm must prepare for it and that he has some part to play in this cycle of the world’s events building toward the Great War.
Daemon Sees One Of The Green Men At The Weirwood Tree
What They Are & Why They’re At Harrenhal
As Alys Rivers leads Daemon toward the weirwood for his final vision, he sees a strange figure with antlers running around by the tree. By this point, Daemon is used to the mysterious happenings of Harrenhal, and he likely brushes it off as just another illusion. However, what he sees here is actually real; it’s one of the green men. They’re a mysterious order that maintains the Isle of Faces at the center of God’s Eye by Harrenhal. Their order was created in response to a pact between the First Men and the Children of the Forest, thousands of years prior.
The God’s Eye is one of the most mystical, magical locations in the Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martins’ A Song of Ice & Fire book series examines the mystical elements of the series more, and it’s suggested by some characters that the green men have antlers and ride elks. However, maesters believe that the green men actually just wear horned attire. Given the TV adaptations’ tendency to limit magical elements, the latter will likely be the case. As for why they’re at Harrenhal in this scene, it could be in connection to Daemon’s visions, leading to theories.
How The Green Men Connect To The Theory Daemon Doesn’t Really Die
Did Daemon Secretly Survive The God’s Eye?
As Alys Rivers mentions in House of the Dragon season 2, Daemon Targaryen will eventually die at the God’s Eye. His climactic duel with Aemond Targaryen is called the Battle Above the God’s Eye, where both Targaryen princes and their dragons take flight, and all four perish. However, Daemon’s body is never recovered, leading many to theorize about his true fate. Daemon could have more story to tell beyond the Dance of the Dragons, especially now that all of this set-up has been done in HOTD to tie him to Aegon’s Dream.
Considering some possibilities, since Daemon has spotted the green men at this location that’s so deeply connected to his narrative, it could foreshadow their involvement in his fate. The green men could pull Daemon’s body away from the remnants of the battle, or he could survive the instance and work with them to prepare the realm for the Long Night. A more farfetched possibility is that Daemon could become the first iteration of the Three-Eyed Raven now that he’s connected to the weirwood tree. It doesn’t seem likely, but nothing is impossible.
The Green Men Do Factor Into House Of The Dragon’s Future
Addam Of Hull Will Seek Them Out
Daemon Targaryen isn’t the only character in House of the Dragon with connections to the green men. Addam of Hull, newly decorated with the dragon Seasmoke, becomes a major player for Rhaenyra’s side throughout the Dance of the Dragons. Addam takes part in some major events in the war, and at one point, he rides his dragon Seasmoke to meet with the green men for counsel.
It’s a strange idea, as Addam doesn’t seem to have any connection with them. He went to Harrenhal with Rhaenyra in the season 2 finale but never even dismounted Seasmoke, at least from what audiences saw. It’s unknown what the contents of this conversation were, or if it actually happened, but House of the Dragon could use it as an opportunity to explore more of their culture and role, regarding the Aegon’s Dream prophecy.