HBO’s House of the Dragon is based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, but the fantasy drama has been deviating from the source material since the very first episode.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "House of ... Jacaerys Velaryon, promises wealth to any man able to claim a dragon. Addam successfully claims Seasmoke, the former dragon of Laenor Velaryon ...

Laenor Velaryon, the heir of Driftmark, widespread rumors suggest that they are the illegitimate children of Rhaenyra’s paramour. In House of the Dragon, Rhaneyra’s children’s physical ...

"House of the Dragon ... five and six of "House of the Dragon." Though Rhaenyra and her allies insist on publicly claiming that Jace is the son of Laenor Velaryon (Rhaenyra's first husband ...

Despite the character’s tragic end in the lore, House of the Dragon has a fitting send-off for Laenor Velaryon — but it may not be over just yet. Queen Aemma Arryn is Rhaenyra Targaryen's mother.

House Of The Dragon’s second season ... Darklyn is burned to a crisp by the dragon Seasmoke—formerly bonded to Laenor Velaryon, son of Corlys and Rhaenys and ex-husband of Rhaenyra.

from Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin Forbes'House ... of Lucerys Velaryon. In the book, Aemond sets out to kill the boy. In the show, he’s merely terrorizing him. It’s the dragon Vhagar ...